How to Spend 10K ?
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Originally posted by dustindu4@June 17, 2005, 12:04 AM
where you going to get 18" rims with decent tires for $1200?
where you going to get 18" rims with decent tires for $1200?
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Your 2nd and 3rd priorities seem to be in conflict with with your first priority. 
These are the questions I would ask myself:
What is the car used for primarily? Is it mostly a street car? If so, then you probably don't need much more than 400rwhp, which seems to be easily attainable and not in conflict with reliablility and legality.
What kind of power do you like? Do you like the instant push of low end torque or the kind of top end power that a v-tec honda would make (only multiplied x3 and still with stock low end).
Are you concerned about fuel mileage at all? You are going to have to put in premium and it was pushing $3 per gallon the last time the oil companies need to pad their bottom line. I think it would be easier to get better mileage with a centrifigul because it would be easier to stay out of the boost in normal driving. Also, your engine might live longer.
What kind of installation/modification are you willing to do under the hood? Some centrifiguls require punching a hole in the oil pan...others have you moving brackets around, etc. The saleen sc seems to be the cleanest install.
What is your level of mechanical ability? Are you going to be installing/troubleshooting everything yourself, or are you going to pay someone each time there is an issue. (I doubt the sc ownership experience will be completely trouble free)
And as others have pointed out, it is probably prudent to upgrade supporting systems (brakes, etc) prior to adding alot more power. Most usually do it the other way around, though.
Obviously, there are 10,000 ways to spend $10,000, and everyone has their own mental list of stuff they want to do. But they don't have to live with the car when the $10k is gone. You do. Good luck with your modifications. I'm sure whatever you decide, you'll have fun doing it and that's what its all about anyway.
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These are the questions I would ask myself:
What is the car used for primarily? Is it mostly a street car? If so, then you probably don't need much more than 400rwhp, which seems to be easily attainable and not in conflict with reliablility and legality.
What kind of power do you like? Do you like the instant push of low end torque or the kind of top end power that a v-tec honda would make (only multiplied x3 and still with stock low end).
Are you concerned about fuel mileage at all? You are going to have to put in premium and it was pushing $3 per gallon the last time the oil companies need to pad their bottom line. I think it would be easier to get better mileage with a centrifigul because it would be easier to stay out of the boost in normal driving. Also, your engine might live longer.
What kind of installation/modification are you willing to do under the hood? Some centrifiguls require punching a hole in the oil pan...others have you moving brackets around, etc. The saleen sc seems to be the cleanest install.
What is your level of mechanical ability? Are you going to be installing/troubleshooting everything yourself, or are you going to pay someone each time there is an issue. (I doubt the sc ownership experience will be completely trouble free)
And as others have pointed out, it is probably prudent to upgrade supporting systems (brakes, etc) prior to adding alot more power. Most usually do it the other way around, though.
Obviously, there are 10,000 ways to spend $10,000, and everyone has their own mental list of stuff they want to do. But they don't have to live with the car when the $10k is gone. You do. Good luck with your modifications. I'm sure whatever you decide, you'll have fun doing it and that's what its all about anyway.
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Originally posted by smitty@June 17, 2005, 8:58 AM
Your 2nd and 3rd priorities seem to be in conflict with with your first priority.
These are the questions I would ask myself:
What is the car used for primarily? Is it mostly a street car? If so, then you probably don't need much more than 400rwhp, which seems to be easily attainable and not in conflict with reliablility and legality.
What kind of power do you like? Do you like the instant push of low end torque or the kind of top end power that a v-tec honda would make (only multiplied x3 and still with stock low end).
Are you concerned about fuel mileage at all? You are going to have to put in premium and it was pushing $3 per gallon the last time the oil companies need to pad their bottom line. I think it would be easier to get better mileage with a centrifigul because it would be easier to stay out of the boost in normal driving. Also, your engine might live longer.
What kind of installation/modification are you willing to do under the hood? Some centrifiguls require punching a hole in the oil pan...others have you moving brackets around, etc. The saleen sc seems to be the cleanest install.
What is your level of mechanical ability? Are you going to be installing/troubleshooting everything yourself, or are you going to pay someone each time there is an issue. (I doubt the sc ownership experience will be completely trouble free)
And as others have pointed out, it is probably prudent to upgrade supporting systems (brakes, etc) prior to adding alot more power. Most usually do it the other way around, though.
Obviously, there are 10,000 ways to spend $10,000, and everyone has their own mental list of stuff they want to do. But they don't have to live with the car when the $10k is gone. You do. Good luck with your modifications. I'm sure whatever you decide, you'll have fun doing it and that's what its all about anyway. [I]
Your 2nd and 3rd priorities seem to be in conflict with with your first priority.
These are the questions I would ask myself:
What is the car used for primarily? Is it mostly a street car? If so, then you probably don't need much more than 400rwhp, which seems to be easily attainable and not in conflict with reliablility and legality.
What kind of power do you like? Do you like the instant push of low end torque or the kind of top end power that a v-tec honda would make (only multiplied x3 and still with stock low end).
Are you concerned about fuel mileage at all? You are going to have to put in premium and it was pushing $3 per gallon the last time the oil companies need to pad their bottom line. I think it would be easier to get better mileage with a centrifigul because it would be easier to stay out of the boost in normal driving. Also, your engine might live longer.
What kind of installation/modification are you willing to do under the hood? Some centrifiguls require punching a hole in the oil pan...others have you moving brackets around, etc. The saleen sc seems to be the cleanest install.
What is your level of mechanical ability? Are you going to be installing/troubleshooting everything yourself, or are you going to pay someone each time there is an issue. (I doubt the sc ownership experience will be completely trouble free)
And as others have pointed out, it is probably prudent to upgrade supporting systems (brakes, etc) prior to adding alot more power. Most usually do it the other way around, though.
Obviously, there are 10,000 ways to spend $10,000, and everyone has their own mental list of stuff they want to do. But they don't have to live with the car when the $10k is gone. You do. Good luck with your modifications. I'm sure whatever you decide, you'll have fun doing it and that's what its all about anyway.
[I]I guess what I really want is the best BALANCE of the 3 items. I want the car to have impressive power, but not so much I will be blowing up components every other week. I want reasonable mileage. As for the 10K, I could probably stretch it a little more if need be. I plan on the occasional trip to the track, but nothing regular. So yeah, I guess what I want is the car to have as much power as possible while still being "reasonably" reliable. Thanks for your input.
On a sidenote, I recently read an article in one of the Mustang Rags about how they were running mid 12's with only 6 bolt on mods, total cost about $2100.
I think they were:
1. Xcalibrator tune
2. Magnaflow mufflers, JDM tips
3. 4:30 Ford racing gears
4. Steeda Underdrive Pulley
5 . Upgraded rear shocks (can't remember brand)
6. ?
~Rob
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