how much have you spent on mods so far?
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lets see
mti lid $150 (used on old t/a and formula)
cags $30 (2 cars also)
BFG DRs and 4 wheels ($200) (have since sold DRs for $50)
Hooker catback $275
WS6 wheels - free....did head&cam swap for buddy
pro 5.0 - $160
line lock - $130
STB - $110 (gift)
stickers - $100 (gift)
total $1155 and running 12s
mti lid $150 (used on old t/a and formula)
cags $30 (2 cars also)
BFG DRs and 4 wheels ($200) (have since sold DRs for $50)
Hooker catback $275
WS6 wheels - free....did head&cam swap for buddy
pro 5.0 - $160
line lock - $130
STB - $110 (gift)
stickers - $100 (gift)
total $1155 and running 12s
#22
Some nice totals...Many to make a grown man cry...But I doubt any of you would trade it back to go to stock again.
I spent close to $15,000 on my Mustang GT...and I could barely keep ahead of a lightly modded (as in few boltons) SS. Well, that died, so I bought a Z06 instead.
I've got a total of the following:
'04 GM/Sachs Shocks $330
ZipTies $1
Remove antenna Free
Exedy Stage I Hyper Perf Single Disc Clutch (On its way as of today ) $1100
More to come shortly...Bought the clutch to combat heads/cam/headers in the next two months (wallet willing, anyways). I imagine my bill's going to climb rapidly.
Total thus far...$1431...and CLIMBING.
I spent close to $15,000 on my Mustang GT...and I could barely keep ahead of a lightly modded (as in few boltons) SS. Well, that died, so I bought a Z06 instead.
I've got a total of the following:
'04 GM/Sachs Shocks $330
ZipTies $1
Remove antenna Free
Exedy Stage I Hyper Perf Single Disc Clutch (On its way as of today ) $1100
More to come shortly...Bought the clutch to combat heads/cam/headers in the next two months (wallet willing, anyways). I imagine my bill's going to climb rapidly.
Total thus far...$1431...and CLIMBING.
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Here's a low-cost setup for newbies (since I am a newbie anyways):
Performance:
SLP Lid
SLP Smooth Bellows
SLP MAF
K&N filter
SLP longtubes
SLP high-flow cats
SLP Loudmouth
NOS 5177 kit
Thunder Racing 224/227 cam
+ tune
+install
Total approx: $3,500 - but hey, it's good for 500rwhp - I'm not complaining.
Appearance:
!grille
1.5" drop
20% tint
custom exhaust tip setup
Autometer triple pillar with Autometer gauges ($900)
painted silver interior
billet aluminum pedals
polished aluminum "HURST" T-handle
Total approx: $1,400
Grand total: about $5,000
And here she is:
Performance:
SLP Lid
SLP Smooth Bellows
SLP MAF
K&N filter
SLP longtubes
SLP high-flow cats
SLP Loudmouth
NOS 5177 kit
Thunder Racing 224/227 cam
+ tune
+install
Total approx: $3,500 - but hey, it's good for 500rwhp - I'm not complaining.
Appearance:
!grille
1.5" drop
20% tint
custom exhaust tip setup
Autometer triple pillar with Autometer gauges ($900)
painted silver interior
billet aluminum pedals
polished aluminum "HURST" T-handle
Total approx: $1,400
Grand total: about $5,000
And here she is:
#25
Originally Posted by slow
rule #1 of hotroding, never never i repeat never add up your mod list.
i have like $1000 in the car. with everything
I have way more sitting in my closet.
Ryan.
i have like $1000 in the car. with everything
I have way more sitting in my closet.
Ryan.
An SLP lid and Blowmaster weld-in muffler. But hey...when I get it all in at the same time it is going to net me an SOTP improvement!
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Performance :
*3.42's+install kit+install = $750
*BMR STB = $129
*MTI Clear Lid = $117
*Brake Pads = $68
*Holley Powershot filter = $64
*SLP Air Temp. Mod. = $26
*TB Bypass = $16
*Bellow = $5
*FRA = Free
Appearance :
*Cobalt Gauges+install = $760
*SP Sport 5000's (Tires) = $560
*Exhaust (Mello-tone Muffler) = $160
*Exhaust Tips = $150
*5% tint = $130
*Replacement Foglight Lens = $83
*Sequential Taillights - $81
*Cutout+install = $50
*2 Sets of overlays = $40
*Firebird Centercaps (Rim) = $24
*Firebird logo Valve stem caps = $18
*Foglights = $16.50
*White DRL's = $8
Total : $3,255.50
Holy Shizzznit!! Did I mention I still owe $27,000 on my car.
I guess im doign pretty well, if I can afford to throw that kind of money into my car.. work!
Glad im single too! Well, only sometimes
*3.42's+install kit+install = $750
*BMR STB = $129
*MTI Clear Lid = $117
*Brake Pads = $68
*Holley Powershot filter = $64
*SLP Air Temp. Mod. = $26
*TB Bypass = $16
*Bellow = $5
*FRA = Free
Appearance :
*Cobalt Gauges+install = $760
*SP Sport 5000's (Tires) = $560
*Exhaust (Mello-tone Muffler) = $160
*Exhaust Tips = $150
*5% tint = $130
*Replacement Foglight Lens = $83
*Sequential Taillights - $81
*Cutout+install = $50
*2 Sets of overlays = $40
*Firebird Centercaps (Rim) = $24
*Firebird logo Valve stem caps = $18
*Foglights = $16.50
*White DRL's = $8
Total : $3,255.50
Holy Shizzznit!! Did I mention I still owe $27,000 on my car.
I guess im doign pretty well, if I can afford to throw that kind of money into my car.. work!
Glad im single too! Well, only sometimes
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well lets see, ive had my car a month and here is the list so far.....
Lid-$100
filter-about $50
bellows-about $50
C.A.G.S.-$25
pro 5.0-$175
speed inc short stick-$30
flowmaster-$450
total-$880+the cost of the car=
Lid-$100
filter-about $50
bellows-about $50
C.A.G.S.-$25
pro 5.0-$175
speed inc short stick-$30
flowmaster-$450
total-$880+the cost of the car=
#31
Man this is gonna hurt. I just used ball par prices I didn't have time nor feel like looking up what I actuall paid.
Stripes $200.00
Painted Rear Valance $250.00
Painted Misc Engine Parts $200.00
Chrome Plated Misc Parts $200.00
Eibach Lowering Kit $200.00
FLP Long tubes with cats $1,300.00
Borla Catback $800.00
BMR Torque Arm $200.00
Spoon panhard Rod $100.00
Spoon Lower Control Arms $149.00
Moser 12 Bolt $2,500.00
Slotted rotors and pads $500.00
Mecham Wheels with Michilin Tires $2,800.00
Bogart Drag Wheels with Slicks $2,500.00
Air Lid $150.00
LS6 Maf $150.00
Ported Throtle Body $150.00
KN Air Filter $50.00
30 lb injectors $150.00
Guage Pod with guages $250.00
Tinted Windows $150.00
ARE Stage 2 heads $1,800.00
TSP Cam $380.00
Push Rods $120.00
HS Roller Rockers $299.00
Double roller timing chain $90.00
Oil Pump $50.00
TR55 Plugs $35.00
LS1Edit $400.00
EFI Live $199.00
200 MPH Speedo $200.00
DVD Player $1,700.00
Speakers $200.00
Amps $600.00
Sub and Box $450.00
Shift Light $50.00
Ram VDS System $1,100.00
McLoud Master Cylinder $179.00
Drive Shaft Loop $100.00
Stiched Head rests $129.00
$21,030.00
I hope thats it but I'm sure I forgot something.
Rob
Add Pro 50 shifter 150.00
Lou's Short Stick 40.00
Floow Mats WS6 Logo 150.00
MBA Polished Caps for Engine 20ea x 6 120.00
Thanks God I did all the work I would hate to of seen the labor bill.
Stripes $200.00
Painted Rear Valance $250.00
Painted Misc Engine Parts $200.00
Chrome Plated Misc Parts $200.00
Eibach Lowering Kit $200.00
FLP Long tubes with cats $1,300.00
Borla Catback $800.00
BMR Torque Arm $200.00
Spoon panhard Rod $100.00
Spoon Lower Control Arms $149.00
Moser 12 Bolt $2,500.00
Slotted rotors and pads $500.00
Mecham Wheels with Michilin Tires $2,800.00
Bogart Drag Wheels with Slicks $2,500.00
Air Lid $150.00
LS6 Maf $150.00
Ported Throtle Body $150.00
KN Air Filter $50.00
30 lb injectors $150.00
Guage Pod with guages $250.00
Tinted Windows $150.00
ARE Stage 2 heads $1,800.00
TSP Cam $380.00
Push Rods $120.00
HS Roller Rockers $299.00
Double roller timing chain $90.00
Oil Pump $50.00
TR55 Plugs $35.00
LS1Edit $400.00
EFI Live $199.00
200 MPH Speedo $200.00
DVD Player $1,700.00
Speakers $200.00
Amps $600.00
Sub and Box $450.00
Shift Light $50.00
Ram VDS System $1,100.00
McLoud Master Cylinder $179.00
Drive Shaft Loop $100.00
Stiched Head rests $129.00
$21,030.00
I hope thats it but I'm sure I forgot something.
Rob
Add Pro 50 shifter 150.00
Lou's Short Stick 40.00
Floow Mats WS6 Logo 150.00
MBA Polished Caps for Engine 20ea x 6 120.00
Thanks God I did all the work I would hate to of seen the labor bill.
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98 Z w/36k miles $13000 (bought 5/02)
bought new...
Lid, Holley filter, and 85mm MAF $275
Magnaflow (muffler only) $100 + $30 to install
275/40/17 Nitto 555's - $680 (not really a mod...needed tires anyway)
SLP BowTie Grill - $180 (birthday present)
bought used...
3.73 (for 2-series carrier) - $75
HPP3 - $125
17x9.5 ZR1/SS rims - $400
Vig2800 - $500
Looking back on things, I probably could have skipped the MAF and just bought a used lid and saved some money. I got it because a sponsor had a package deal. I still think it was a good deal, but I don't think the MAF does much for me. I've saved a lot of money on installs though getting my dad to help with the gears and torque converter install. With some DR's, I should have a 12 second car that is easy to drive and very reliable. The converter was my best mod by far. My boss called my car a f-ing roller coaster.
bought new...
Lid, Holley filter, and 85mm MAF $275
Magnaflow (muffler only) $100 + $30 to install
275/40/17 Nitto 555's - $680 (not really a mod...needed tires anyway)
SLP BowTie Grill - $180 (birthday present)
bought used...
3.73 (for 2-series carrier) - $75
HPP3 - $125
17x9.5 ZR1/SS rims - $400
Vig2800 - $500
Looking back on things, I probably could have skipped the MAF and just bought a used lid and saved some money. I got it because a sponsor had a package deal. I still think it was a good deal, but I don't think the MAF does much for me. I've saved a lot of money on installs though getting my dad to help with the gears and torque converter install. With some DR's, I should have a 12 second car that is easy to drive and very reliable. The converter was my best mod by far. My boss called my car a f-ing roller coaster.
#34
11 Second Club
here goes, and I don't consider myself "hardcore:"
Ripper 170
Borla 575
MACs w/Y 575
Lid 100
K&N 50
FTRA 155
H/C 2000
4.10 Gears 185
12 Bolt 2550
LS6 Int. 390
ASP 225
Nittos 290
SFC's 110
160 Stat 55
Installs 2000
TOTAL $9277.xx
Thanks for the ******' reality check! Cheap little hobby we have here huh? I'm sure I'm underestimating too!
So much for ever wanting to trade the LS1 in.....no way. I'm glad I hate Fords.
Ripper 170
Borla 575
MACs w/Y 575
Lid 100
K&N 50
FTRA 155
H/C 2000
4.10 Gears 185
12 Bolt 2550
LS6 Int. 390
ASP 225
Nittos 290
SFC's 110
160 Stat 55
Installs 2000
TOTAL $9277.xx
Thanks for the ******' reality check! Cheap little hobby we have here huh? I'm sure I'm underestimating too!
So much for ever wanting to trade the LS1 in.....no way. I'm glad I hate Fords.
#35
now everyone should show their lists to their wives/girlfriends.
Twin Turbo 02 ss = 47,500 but still not finished.
427 bbc 71rs-z28 = stopped counting at about 60,000
(for this year; new trans & 3 stage n20)
no regrets
Twin Turbo 02 ss = 47,500 but still not finished.
427 bbc 71rs-z28 = stopped counting at about 60,000
(for this year; new trans & 3 stage n20)
no regrets
#36
SS Hood Stripes-318.00
Silver letters on rear facia-65.00
Traction control reversal switch-60.00
GMMG-600.00
K&N filter-59.00
LCA-100.00
Panhard bar-100.00
SS engine plaque-53.00
LT headers+ install-1700.00
SFC-275.00
Torq arm-435.00
SLP CAI-120.00
Tune-up -499.00
Silver face gauge-190.00
Misc.-170.00
Plus cam coming in May
Total-$4865.00
Silver letters on rear facia-65.00
Traction control reversal switch-60.00
GMMG-600.00
K&N filter-59.00
LCA-100.00
Panhard bar-100.00
SS engine plaque-53.00
LT headers+ install-1700.00
SFC-275.00
Torq arm-435.00
SLP CAI-120.00
Tune-up -499.00
Silver face gauge-190.00
Misc.-170.00
Plus cam coming in May
Total-$4865.00
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Performance ($1616) :
Since September 2003 on Part-time employment
- SLP STB = $90
- !CAGS = 20
- FRA = Free
- K&N = $60
- Poly Transmount = $20
- Pro 5.0 Shifter = $180
- Short Stick = Free (Hacksaw)
- SLP Bellow = $50
- Kooks Custom LT & ORY & Hardware = $1075
- 160* Thermostat = Free (Shimmed)
- SLP Fan Switch = $65
- NGK55 = $16
- Taylor Wires = $40
- SLP Sifter **** = $30
- Zaino Products = $100
- Valentine One = $500
Since September 2003 on Part-time employment
#39
Bleh! All of you with the face should be ashamed. Our cars are a labor of love. In all honestly you work for only 2 reasons in your life: Because you enjoy your job, and/or to produce money that will make you enjoy your life and be happy (be it your hobby, supporting your family, etc).
Doesn't matter if you've spent 4x the price of your car, on your car. If you can walk into your garage or driveway, start your car, smile, and have a good day... it's worth any amount of money you can ever spend on it.
So as long as you get out of your car with a smile on your face, continue to slash those paychecks in half as soon as they're deposited! Make us, and especially yourself, proud!
Doesn't matter if you've spent 4x the price of your car, on your car. If you can walk into your garage or driveway, start your car, smile, and have a good day... it's worth any amount of money you can ever spend on it.
So as long as you get out of your car with a smile on your face, continue to slash those paychecks in half as soon as they're deposited! Make us, and especially yourself, proud!
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Originally Posted by BetOnBlack
Bleh! All of you with the face should be ashamed. Our cars are a labor of love. In all honestly you work for only 2 reasons in your life: Because you enjoy your job, and/or to produce money that will make you enjoy your life and be happy (be it your hobby, supporting your family, etc).
Doesn't matter if you've spent 4x the price of your car, on your car. If you can walk into your garage or driveway, start your car, smile, and have a good day... it's worth any amount of money you can ever spend on it.
So as long as you get out of your car with a smile on your face, continue to slash those paychecks in half as soon as they're deposited! Make us, and especially yourself, proud!
Doesn't matter if you've spent 4x the price of your car, on your car. If you can walk into your garage or driveway, start your car, smile, and have a good day... it's worth any amount of money you can ever spend on it.
So as long as you get out of your car with a smile on your face, continue to slash those paychecks in half as soon as they're deposited! Make us, and especially yourself, proud!
wise words.