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Old 05-14-2008, 09:07 PM
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I dont know If there has been a post like this but im just curious to what all mods everyone has and more so how much we have all spent on our cars (including labor) So well see how this post goes????? This should give everyone a good idea of how much each mod will cost. Ill start

MODS:
1.)Gianna Blitz wheels w/tires $2250
2.)Eibach Pro Kit $250
3.)Window Tint $230
4.)Street Glow Multi underbody kit and wheel kit $315
5.)Body Kit and wing $800
6.)Hood $350
7.)Mac Lt Headers $280
8.)Mac Off Road H pipe $170
9.)Magnaflow Exhaust $500
10.)Mac Mass Air system $280
11.)BBK Throttle Body $240
12.)SCT Livewire $510
13.)Steeda Tri-ax $180
14.)Alpine Ive-W205 $900
15.)SVT Focus 310lph Fuel Pump $140
16.)LABOR/INSTALL/PAINT/ECT.... $1570

Grand Total of = $8965.00 spent on mods and labor so far since I bought the car In October of 07
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Old 05-14-2008, 09:55 PM
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I'l just say that I've put well over 15k in just parts on the car. My dad and I have done all of the labor on it, which if done by a shop, would put me at well over 30k.
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Old 05-14-2008, 09:59 PM
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Try the sticky at the top of the v6 section.
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Old 05-14-2008, 10:12 PM
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Ya but that thread doesnt have the prices and totals we have all spent on our cars. It sucks I spent 5k just this past month and it didnt even include a s/c or the ssms stage 3 pack what was i thinkin?
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rims and tires - $765
Steeda tri-ax shifter - $160
1/2" VAP Intake spacer - $130
1st exhaust - $20
2nd exhaust - $415
3rd exhaust - $800
built 8.8 rearend - $650
stroked and built shortblock- $1950

total - $4890
Dam that's more than i thought.
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I'l just say that I've put well over 15k in just parts on the car. My dad and I have done all of the labor on it, which if done by a shop, would put me at well over 30k.
Ditto, and I've done all my own work besides painting it.
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I wish i could do my own labor ='(
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I'l just say that I've put well over 15k in just parts on the car. My dad and I have done all of the labor on it, which if done by a shop, would put me at well over 30k.
Ditto, and I've done all my own work besides painting it.
Same here, but I did do some of my own painting.
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Ya I wish i could do my own labor too but im to scared Ill F my car up. The only thing i have done myself is my short throw shifter. I did learn how to do headers intake throttle body and exhaust tho when i watched my friend do mine.
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ENGINE
* BBK Cold Air Intake - $170
* BBK Satin Aluminum Under Drive Pullies - $120
* 347 Stroker Street Fighter Forged Stroker - FREEBY CAME WITH CAR
* Bored 0.30 Over - FREEBY CAME WITH CAR
* B-303 camshaft - FREEBY CAME WITH CAR
* 75mm Performance Products Throttle Body (awaiting install) - $165
* 94 GT-40 P/P SVO Cobra Upper/Lower Intake (awaiting install) - $250 (ported myself)
* 93 Style Cobra Intake Emblem (awaiting install) - $40
* GT-40 X 303 P/P Aluminum Heads (awaiting install) - $900 (ported myself)
* Polished Aluminum Valve Covers (awaiting install) - $100
* 90mm Granatilli Chrome MAF (awaiting install) - $300

Total - $2045

FUEL COMPONENTS
* 155lb hr Ford Racing Fuel Pump - $106
* Ford Racing 30lb Injectors (awaiting install) - $270

Total - $376

FORCED INDUCTION
* Vortech V-2 SQ S-Trim 6-8 PSI Supercharger (awaiting install) - $1800

Total - $1800

IGNITION
* Blue Ford Racing 9mm Spark Plug Wires - $52
* 200 AMP Chrome Alternator (awaiting install) - $365

Total - $417

EXHAUST
* BBK Ceramic Coated Shorty Headers - $340
* Bassini Off Road X Pipe - $200
* Steeda MIL Eliminators - $60
* Magnaflow Dual Cat backs - $450

Total - $1010

DRIVETRAIN
* Steeda Tri Axe Short Shifter - $180
* Spec Stage 1 Clutch - $250
* 3.55 Ford Racing Gears - FREEBY CAME WITH CAR
* Rebuilt World Class T-5 Transmission - $1200 after intall
* Ford Racing Aluminum Driveshaft - $250

Total - $1880

SUSPENSION
* Eibach Springs 1.5” - 2” Height Drop - FREEBY CAME WITH CAR
* Adjustable Caster Cambers - $85
* BBK Chrome Front Sway Bar - $170

Total - $255

EXTERIOR
* Black MUSTANG GT SS Inserts - FREEBY CAME WITH CAR
* Clear Tinted Cobra Headlights - $200
* 96-98 OEM Black Taillights - $200
* Mach 1 Chin Spoiler - $100
* Saleen S-351 Wing - $300 after paint
* 94-98 Side Scoop Covers - $200 after paint
* Cobra Fender Emblems - $20
* SVT Deck Emblem - $25
* Silver Star 4000K Light Bulbs - $40
* Silver Star Low Profile Silver Coated Signal Lights - $10
* MGW Custom Black License Plate Cover w/ Cobra Insert - $64
* Saleen Side Skirts (awaiting install) -$400
* Ford Racing 94-98 Fender Flares (awaiting install) - $75

Total - $1634

WHEELS/BRAKES
* Satin 17” Cobra R Replica Rims by Eagle - FREEBY CAME WITH CAR
* 245/45/17 Fusion H Rated Tires - $700 after install/ballance
* Cobra R Wheel Cap Covers - FREEBY CAME WITH CAR
* 10th Anniversary Red Calipers Cobra Brake Conversion Kit - $1000
* Custom Zinc Coated, Slotted, Drilled 13" Front Cobra Rotors - $120
* Custom Zinc Coated, Slotted, Drilled 11.5" Rear Cobra Rotors $120

Total - $1940

INTERIOR
* Steeda Compsosite Shifter **** w/ 5.0 Logo - $60
* Satin Door Panel Inserts - $90
* Billet Pedals $85
* Running Pony Floor Mats - $95
* MGW Satin E Break Handel Cover - $35
* MGW Satin & Black Coat Hangers - $28
* MGW Satin & Black Steering Wheel Turn Signal **** Cover - $20
* MGW Satin Steering Wheel Tilt **** - $15
* Steeda Aluminum Door Handles - $110
* Steeda Satin Switch Buttons - $55
* Running Pony Trunk Lid Carpet - $115
* Black/Yellow Mustang Sport Seats - $600
* Sport Seat Mounting Brackets - $50
* MGW Satin Door Lock Pins - $16
* Black Carpet Rear Seat Delete - $100
* MGW Satin & Black A/C Control ***** - $58
* Satin For Light Switch - $30
* Satin Rear Defroster Button - $15
* Satin Clock Face Cover - $17
* White Face Gauge Cluster - FREEBY CAME WITH CAR
* Fuel Pressure Gauge (awaiting install) - FREEBY CAME WITH S/C [8D]
* Boost Gauge (awaiting install) - FREEBY CAME WITH S/C [8D]
* A-Pillar Gauge Pod (awaiting install) - FREEBY CAME WITH S/C [8D]Total -

$1597

AUDIO
* Eclipse 50W X 4 Channel 3100 Series Stereo - $300
* 4 5” X 7” Eclipse Dual Cone Speakers - $200
* 2 Boston Acoustics NEO Type MT Tweeters - $140
* 2 10” W2 JL Audio Subs - $200
* Sealed Dual Sub Box - FREEBY (I had connections)
* 1200W 2 Channel Sony Silver Series Amp - $200
* Tsuami 4 Gauge Amp Power Cable - $40

Total - $1080


SECURITY
* Viper Alarm System - FREEBY CAME WITH CAR

ENGINE BAY DRESS UP
* Chrome Gas Hood Shocks - $120
* Blue Hose Covers - $40
* Blue Good Year Cooling Hoses - $100
* Chrome MAC Radiator Hoses - $120
* Steeda Chrome Fuse Box Cover - $33
* Running Pony Chrome Oil Cap Cover - $40
* Windshield Washer Reservoir Cap & Bottle Cover - $40
* Steeda Break Reservoir Cover - $23
* Steeda Power Steering and Reservoir Cover - $40
* Polished Radiator Cover - $115
* Custom Satin Radiator Fluid Overflow Tank - $155
* Custom Chrome Thermostat Cover - $30

TOTAL - $856

OTHER/REPAIRS
* Break Install - $400
* 1 Flat Tire - $100
* Initial fixes after purchase (A/C, Suspension, rear, brake pads, few small others)- $2400
* Leaking Timing Cover - $420
* Unaccounted Repairs (master cylinder, other repairs made) - $2500
Approx Total (this is an approximate guestimate on all my total repair cost) - $5400

Cost of Car
Total - $3500

Total Approx Cost - $23790

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