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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by BBSteve
BMR k-member w/ mounts for BBC $500
BMR trans mount $100-$150 (they have them for most trans)
Hooker headers, PN 2455, $175
Driveshaft $150-$300
Manual Rack (bolt in) $650, (weld in) $300 (includes steering shaft and knuckles).

Depending on how much fabricating you want to do, it could be installed for as little as $700 to $900.
thats the cheap way around it. dont take that as being the wrong way either because it will work but its just cheaper then the other way lol. oh for the record big block = more horsepower for less money compared to an lsx. i went the expensive route but then again im trying to make big power. ill be using a power adder as well as running an efi setup with a bs3. but heres some basics..

motor plate/ mid plate setup makes life easy getting the motor in and out.
burkhart chassis k-member kit with bump steer kit, lower control arms, manual rack etc
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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Sorry, I can't justify the extra $2K for "high end bolt on parts" when I can fab them myself. And they look and work as good or better.
Of course, Time IS Money, and I do have a good bit of hours in this build.
To each his own...

Just out of curiousity, what kind of power are you planning to make (w/adder)?
I've put 750-800 FWHP to my car so far. The only problem I've had so far is the front wanting to twist a little. I'm fabbing a front plate that should cure that.
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BBSteve
Just out of curiousity, what kind of power are you planning to make (w/adder)?
I'm hoping to have around 600... I may use some juice as well...

A good friend of mine is a pretty good welder. He's done many frames and tubbing jobs around the area... I'm considering just having him fab up a motor plate and 'throw' it in that way...

like i stated earlier. mostly drag some street use... so the heater and everything else will be gutted
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