Final Count Down!!

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Final Count Down!!

Reply #15 – November 22, 2007, 08:25:12 AM

Quote from: Innes;189125

agree 4000 wont go far

I DISagree with this one...

I know a build going on as we speak that will be under $1k and be a beast.:hick:

...and no, not on my car, I'm barely spending money now.

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Reply #16 – November 22, 2007, 08:56:09 AM

What I’m trying to say is the kid is 18-19 years old his old man is letting him build a serious motor. I’m trying to steer him right money can go other places ex. Brake upgrade suspension tires.
Some say the smartest way is to build you car backwards, brakes, suspension, rear, trany, and then last do you motor. most want the motor first don’t blame them but again just trying to steer him right.

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Reply #17 – November 22, 2007, 11:09:38 AM

It wouldn't be the internet if everyone agreed on which advice is best. You want to build with your head, but most everyone builds with their gut. Can you imagine how boring it would be if you are an acceleration freak, but you build up your car starting with the brakes and suspension? I did mine the opposite of backwards and enjoyed every minute of it. It was very satisfying going from slip-and-slide 2.3 60' & vibrating brake coast-downs to 1.6 sec. 60' & smooth body-lifting decelerations (oh, and going from 13's to high 11's!) Having the power but not being able to harness it motivated me to do the suspension & brake upgrades (and a lot of welding in of frame & torque-box reinforcements!).

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Reply #18 – November 22, 2007, 11:59:54 AM

The way I see it (and yeah its much tougher to accomplish) is if you just build up the motor and ignore all else, you just gotta be responsible, and not need to have better brakes/suspension. Just my H.O. conversion shaved some weight off my car and into my right foot. But I still dont drive like the ricers do. Theres a time and a place, and thats where and when theres nobody (or few others) around, in the outskirts. But thats for another discussion to keep this on topic I'd say if I were in his position I know where my money would be going. I'd still have stock suspension and the tastic brakes we all know and [don't] love.

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Reply #19 – November 22, 2007, 12:45:53 PM

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