Tech Q about new motor/supercharger
04-30-2007, 02:49 PM
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RE: Tech Q about new motor/supercharger
If you do take a loan out for mods, have the mods added onto your insurance policy..
I dunno if there will be issues breaking in a new engine and a new sc at the same time.. for some reason it seems to me that there will be some issues, but I dunno much about that yet.
I dunno if there will be issues breaking in a new engine and a new sc at the same time.. for some reason it seems to me that there will be some issues, but I dunno much about that yet.
04-30-2007, 02:52 PM
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RE: Tech Q about new motor/supercharger
ORIGINAL: 99gtstang
car is paid for and to save that kind of money would take forever + i don't want to dip into savings that $ for really important stuff.....
lol but thanks for the advice
ORIGINAL: oxfordgt
Loan to modify a car? What do you do when someone Tbones you at a light and total the car out. Then you are paying on a loan with nothing to show for it.
But if your gonna do it anyway just forge the shortblock and slap on a supercharger.
Loan to modify a car? What do you do when someone Tbones you at a light and total the car out. Then you are paying on a loan with nothing to show for it.
But if your gonna do it anyway just forge the shortblock and slap on a supercharger.
lol but thanks for the advice
04-30-2007, 03:13 PM
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RE: Tech Q about new motor/supercharger
You may not realize this, but 10 grand really might not be enough...
Blower Kit : 4000
Forged Shortblock : 3500
Misc Gaskets', bearings, etc : 500
Thats 8 grand right there, using stock heads and cams. If you want upgraded heads and cams... thats $$$ Extra. Not counting transmission upgrades/rebuilds, 31spline axles and gears.. It adds up quick to do it right, and not doing it right will cost you more in the long run. Also I make no mention of the labor costs...
Use the 10 Grand and go back to school or start a business or something, unless your 100% hardcore into drag racing, which would mean you should be able to get sponsored anyway. Just my .02
Blower Kit : 4000
Forged Shortblock : 3500
Misc Gaskets', bearings, etc : 500
Thats 8 grand right there, using stock heads and cams. If you want upgraded heads and cams... thats $$$ Extra. Not counting transmission upgrades/rebuilds, 31spline axles and gears.. It adds up quick to do it right, and not doing it right will cost you more in the long run. Also I make no mention of the labor costs...
Use the 10 Grand and go back to school or start a business or something, unless your 100% hardcore into drag racing, which would mean you should be able to get sponsored anyway. Just my .02
04-30-2007, 07:37 PM
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RE: Tech Q about new motor/supercharger
you also left out fuel upgrades, ignition upgrades....labor is gonna be high. i had mph do all my stuff...and im gonna tell you right now 10k isnt gonna do it. they quoted me 8k just for the motor, installed and tuned. then you need about 4500 for blower and install and tune, and then you gotta have money to stay there, and money for gas there and back. you will honestly need about 15k-20k for them to do it.
honestly just get a new car. its not worth it.
honestly just get a new car. its not worth it.
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You may not realize this, but 10 grand really might not be enough...
Blower Kit : 4000
Forged Shortblock : 3500
Misc Gaskets', bearings, etc : 500
Thats 8 grand right there, using stock heads and cams. If you want upgraded heads and cams... thats $$$ Extra. Not counting transmission upgrades/rebuilds, 31spline axles and gears.. It adds up quick to do it right, and not doing it right will cost you more in the long run. Also I make no mention of the labor costs...
Use the 10 Grand and go back to school or start a business or something, unless your 100% hardcore into drag racing, which would mean you should be able to get sponsored anyway. Just my .02
You may not realize this, but 10 grand really might not be enough...
Blower Kit : 4000
Forged Shortblock : 3500
Misc Gaskets', bearings, etc : 500
Thats 8 grand right there, using stock heads and cams. If you want upgraded heads and cams... thats $$$ Extra. Not counting transmission upgrades/rebuilds, 31spline axles and gears.. It adds up quick to do it right, and not doing it right will cost you more in the long run. Also I make no mention of the labor costs...
Use the 10 Grand and go back to school or start a business or something, unless your 100% hardcore into drag racing, which would mean you should be able to get sponsored anyway. Just my .02
04-30-2007, 09:20 PM
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RE: Tech Q about new motor/supercharger
ORIGINAL: nanaki
+1
what are you? 18?
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Getting a loan for mods=bad idea.
Getting a loan for mods=bad idea.
what are you? 18?
and how old are you with a comment like that 16?
I asked for tech advice not financial advice ifI wanted that I would ask Clark Howard.
Anyway my car is paid for and it's my DD so I want something fast and reliable. I am sure my car won't last forever so I am planning ahead. What are signature loans for anyway? Your problaby one of those who puts everything on a credit card right! If so what's the difference?
But thanks for your input! I will seriously consider that.
04-30-2007, 09:22 PM
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RE: Tech Q about new motor/supercharger
ORIGINAL: oxfordgt
Loan to modify a car? What do you do when someone Tbones you at a light and total the car out. Then you are paying on a loan with nothing to show for it.
But if your gonna do it anyway just forge the shortblock and slap on a supercharger.
Loan to modify a car? What do you do when someone Tbones you at a light and total the car out. Then you are paying on a loan with nothing to show for it.
But if your gonna do it anyway just forge the shortblock and slap on a supercharger.
04-30-2007, 09:23 PM
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RE: Tech Q about new motor/supercharger
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Getting a loan for mods=bad idea.
Getting a loan for mods=bad idea.
I agree to some extent but I am looking at it like it's a new car with half the payment. Not really mods but a new engine/tranny all the way around I am at 125K now and it's my DD.
04-30-2007, 09:25 PM
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RE: Tech Q about new motor/supercharger
ORIGINAL: 2002GTAUTOVERT
well if your car is totaled, itll be like having a car payment without a car, so chances are youll have to dip into ur savings.. i say use some of it for a down payment on a newer GT. the 3v will be so much better to mod, if you are dead set on loaning on something that declines in value no matter what, therefore is probably the worst financial decision you can make.
ORIGINAL: 99gtstang
car is paid for and to save that kind of money would take forever + i don't want to dip into savings that $ for really important stuff.....
lol but thanks for the advice
ORIGINAL: oxfordgt
Loan to modify a car? What do you do when someone Tbones you at a light and total the car out. Then you are paying on a loan with nothing to show for it.
But if your gonna do it anyway just forge the shortblock and slap on a supercharger.
Loan to modify a car? What do you do when someone Tbones you at a light and total the car out. Then you are paying on a loan with nothing to show for it.
But if your gonna do it anyway just forge the shortblock and slap on a supercharger.
lol but thanks for the advice
04-30-2007, 09:26 PM
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RE: Tech Q about new motor/supercharger
ORIGINAL: JJ03MustangGT
you also left out fuel upgrades, ignition upgrades....labor is gonna be high. i had mph do all my stuff...and im gonna tell you right now 10k isnt gonna do it. they quoted me 8k just for the motor, installed and tuned. then you need about 4500 for blower and install and tune, and then you gotta have money to stay there, and money for gas there and back. you will honestly need about 15k-20k for them to do it.
honestly just get a new car. its not worth it.
you also left out fuel upgrades, ignition upgrades....labor is gonna be high. i had mph do all my stuff...and im gonna tell you right now 10k isnt gonna do it. they quoted me 8k just for the motor, installed and tuned. then you need about 4500 for blower and install and tune, and then you gotta have money to stay there, and money for gas there and back. you will honestly need about 15k-20k for them to do it.
honestly just get a new car. its not worth it.
ORIGINAL: Sap
You may not realize this, but 10 grand really might not be enough...
Blower Kit : 4000
Forged Shortblock : 3500
Misc Gaskets', bearings, etc : 500
Thats 8 grand right there, using stock heads and cams. If you want upgraded heads and cams... thats $$$ Extra. Not counting transmission upgrades/rebuilds, 31spline axles and gears.. It adds up quick to do it right, and not doing it right will cost you more in the long run. Also I make no mention of the labor costs...
Use the 10 Grand and go back to school or start a business or something, unless your 100% hardcore into drag racing, which would mean you should be able to get sponsored anyway. Just my .02
You may not realize this, but 10 grand really might not be enough...
Blower Kit : 4000
Forged Shortblock : 3500
Misc Gaskets', bearings, etc : 500
Thats 8 grand right there, using stock heads and cams. If you want upgraded heads and cams... thats $$$ Extra. Not counting transmission upgrades/rebuilds, 31spline axles and gears.. It adds up quick to do it right, and not doing it right will cost you more in the long run. Also I make no mention of the labor costs...
Use the 10 Grand and go back to school or start a business or something, unless your 100% hardcore into drag racing, which would mean you should be able to get sponsored anyway. Just my .02
