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Last edited by Cobraman; 07-16-2015, 09:53 AM.2012 GT500
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Originally posted by Cobraman View PostNo kidding dude. I hope I can save some people from starting this big of a undertaking - or at least realize how much it really cost. Take your budget and triple it. I did spend some money in unnecessary areas- ie $800 on seats, $550 on a trans rebuild even though the trans may have been ok. I'll post up my cost breakdown after I get it going"If I asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses." - Henry Ford
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Thats not bad. Im going to end up around 12k in mine. All the little crap adds up.
Id really like to see the alinement specs on that car. Ive got the same stuff except mine are adj inch shorter arms. With the sn95 spindles and team z caster camber plates. The top of the coilover huts the strut tower before i can get to zero camber.
This is also with no motor etc just body weight but i cant see it changing much with strut type coilovers.
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Originally posted by Cobraman View PostNo kidding dude. I hope I can save some people from starting this big of a undertaking - or at least realize how much it really cost. Take your budget and triple it. I did spend some money in unnecessary areas- ie $800 on seats, $550 on a trans rebuild even though the trans may have been ok. I'll post up my cost breakdown after I get it going07 GT500
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Originally posted by Baron Von Crowder View PostSo a 351 swap really is cheaper?2012 GT500
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Originally posted by Cobraman View PostI'm not sure what it costs to build a 351 or what kind of power you can make. The ls will make good power and get great gas mileage, but it has been damn expensive. I'm a tad unhappy about having to run an auto, but at this point I don't care too much."If I asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses." - Henry Ford
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Originally posted by mk5.0 View PostI am glad you posted what it really cost. You have all these internet mechanics posting LSX swap and they don't realize that is cost the same if not more than a 351/302.
That's $1k+ in just fringe stuff2012 GT500
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Originally posted by Baron Von Crowder View Posta reasonably well matched combo should put down roughly (very roughly) 450. That's aftermarket heads, cam, intake, etc. I'm budgeting 2k for my build for the 69.
I'm probably looking at another $3k in turbo stuff.2012 GT500
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Originally posted by dville_gt View Postit definitely adds up fast. i took my running/driving/racing ls-coupe and decided i wanted to do some "upgrades", i don't even want to add up everything, but i think i blew my budget about 4 hours into the deal.
Do you have to run a neutral safety switch on a 4l60e or can you tune out?2012 GT500
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The internet builders are quick to throw out the $3-500 pick & pull 4.8\5.3 LS motor, trans, harness stuff. No one seems to remember that it doesn't fit the chassis, electrical, fuel, cooling, or a\c system at that point. It's a real eye opener when you actually start putting a car together and open a parts catalog or start ordering parts online. $ adds up in a real hurry. Congrats on making some progress and sticking with it.
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Originally posted by Cobraman View PostI'll get with you very soon - need vats gone.
Do you have to run a neutral safety switch on a 4l60e or can you tune out?
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Originally posted by shumpertdavid View PostThe ecm side of the neutral safety runs through the MLPS (range sensor) on the side of the transmission and the trans harness wiring. As far as going from the ignition switch to the starter, you could bypass it, but it's a nice safety feature and would take minimal wiring to have it functioning in my opinion2012 GT500
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