merim123

iTrader: (11)

but there is still a cost involved in doing the build if you aren't lucky to have a parts car to sell off and recoup your costs. I think merv to keep it fair, you should also mention what your net cost of the s10 conversion was too. granted you did some upgrades, but there is still cost.

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

$7500 total investment from start to finish.

That is having completely nothing to a running and driving vehicle..so it's not really a fair comparison IMO..

These guys here have their cars and can sell stuff, I bought a roller S10 for $500, traded a fresh 4L80E for the LS1 Longblock and a core 4L80E.

oChristiano

iTrader: (6)

Arnt lucky enough or you mean smart enough? You can strip a car clean in a weekend and store parts in a storage for cheap. Initial cost is no more than an engine and trans usually.

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

That's not necessarily the case either.. Some people have the brains and parts, just not the tools and facility to do the project.

oChristiano

iTrader: (6)

Even so you can pick up complete LS1/T56 drop outs for ~3k with harness and acc. K-Member and cross member don't cost more than a hundred or 2, and your still selling off your LT1 stuff.

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

Yup. It's a matter of what you come across.