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Old 04-16-2008, 09:02 PM
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I have $5000 left to spend on my GT, I would loveto get a SC but I only have $5000 exactly so I am thinking of another route, what you guys think? Here is my reasoning, when i get a SC i want the best, (Whipple or Kenne Bell intercooled, etc....)$5000 is not enough to get one of those plus installation plus extras needed to do it right, so i can still build up the car in other areas, I am pretty confident after i pay this car off it will become a race car so plenty of time for FI, really want to build up the components in the meantime, the tranny (auto if anyone ever comes out with a bullettproof) and internals on the engine.

If I just want to get typical bolt-ons the grocery list I am thinking about includes:
1 piece driveshaft = $700 installed
Torque Converter = $1200 installed
Comp Camshaft = $1100 installed
CMDPS = $500 installed

Leaves me with $1500 to play with (probably get some nice 18" wheels/tires), any thoughts.


ORI coulddo a stroker kit, get forged internals, pick up a nice hp/tq boost and be ready for a major SC in the future,
probably $4500-$5000 installed, would give up all the goodies above but for the future of the car I would be heading in the right
direction.

Any thoughts, am I way off on my numebers, just want to get the most out of the $5000 !!!
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Old 04-16-2008, 09:14 PM
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Do you have to spend it now? You're so close to the cost of a whipple.
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Old 04-16-2008, 09:16 PM
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Turbo. You can piece one together for 5, no problem.
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Old 04-16-2008, 09:19 PM
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I have $5000 left to spend on my GT, I would loveto get a SC but I only have $5000 exactly so I am thinking of another route, what you guys think? Here is my reasoning, when i get a SC i want the best, (Whipple or Kenne Bell intercooled, etc....)$5000 is not enough to get one of those plus installation plus extras needed to do it right, so i can still build up the car in other areas, I am pretty confident after i pay this car off it will become a race car so plenty of time for FI, really want to build up the components in the meantime, the tranny (auto if anyone ever comes out with a bullettproof) and internals on the engine.

If I just want to get typical bolt-ons the grocery list I am thinking about includes:
1 piece driveshaft = $700 installed
Torque Converter = $1200 installed
Comp Camshaft = $1100 installed
CMDPS = $500 installed

Leaves me with $1500 to play with (probably get some nice 18" wheels/tires), any thoughts.


ORI coulddo a stroker kit, get forged internals, pick up a nice hp/tq boost and be ready for a major SC in the future,
probably $4500-$5000 installed, would give up all the goodies above but for the future of the car I would be heading in the right
direction.


Any thoughts, am I way off on my numebers, just want to get the most out of the $5000 !!!
If you know you're gonna build a race car then this would be a great starting point. No need in getting CMDP's if you're gonna go twin screw, at least with the Saleen, not sure about the whipple (notice how I capitalized Saleen & not whimple).[8D]
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Old 04-16-2008, 09:21 PM
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wow just save another 2 grand and youll have enough.
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Old 04-16-2008, 09:27 PM
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I may just save up a couple more and get the KB 2.4 , I just don'tfeel greatabout putting a big twin screw on and running a decent amount of boost on stock internals and stock tranny, thats why I hesitate, I still have a 1 year or 15000 miles of warranty on this car !! lol

Just thought the "build-up" idea , even though not instant satisfaction, wouldstill improve my ETs now and work for more robust modifications in the future.

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Old 04-16-2008, 09:33 PM
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No need in getting CMDP's if you're gonna go twin screw, at least with the Saleen, not sure about the whipple (notice how I capitalized Saleen & not whimple).[8D]
No use in getting CMDPs with the whipple (which is capable of 8 lbs more boost than a saleen) either. The whipple comes with a completely new lower intake manifold.
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wow just save another 2 grand and youll have enough.
Yeah, just save another couple of weeks and Saleen it up.
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what no love for the whipple?





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No need in getting CMDP's if you're gonna go twin screw, at least with the
Saleen, not sure about the whipple (notice how I capitalized Saleen & not whimple).[8D]
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$500 installed for CMDPs?????

Hell pay me $400 to install them and I'll even throw in the delete plates for free.
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