How much have you spent?
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Car: 1984z28
Engine: soon to have ls1
Transmission: soon to have t56
How much have you spent?
How much money have you spent on your 3rd gen? I'm talking total including the price of the car.
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Car: 1982 - Z28
Engine: 350 / CCC Q-Jet
Transmission: THM-700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt - 3.73
$5341.58
That includes purchase price and EVERY receipt has been saved.
Things we don't have receipts for...
Runined clothing, 1 Ton of Laundry Soap, Sore Muscles, Sleepless Nights, Missed Meals, 2000 Gallons of Gatorade (Georgia is hot), etc., etc,
Memories that'll last a lifetime.... Priceless
Sincerely,
Derek & Kurt
Things we don't have receipts for...
Runined clothing, 1 Ton of Laundry Soap, Sore Muscles, Sleepless Nights, Missed Meals, 2000 Gallons of Gatorade (Georgia is hot), etc., etc,
Memories that'll last a lifetime.... Priceless
Sincerely,
Derek & Kurt
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Car: 98 Z 28/89 L98 Formula
Engine: ls1/Undecided
Transmission: 4L60e/Undecided
Axle/Gears: 3.23/Dunno?
car: $950.00
2 Tiger Paw tires: $178.50
Brake Line: $110.00
Plates and Registration: $178.00
Sandpaper: $75.00
Primer: $100.00
Firebird Dashpad(that doesnt fit): $16.00
Spray Paint: $60.00
These are all ROUGH estimates. Still got about $15,000 to go.
2 Tiger Paw tires: $178.50
Brake Line: $110.00
Plates and Registration: $178.00
Sandpaper: $75.00
Primer: $100.00
Firebird Dashpad(that doesnt fit): $16.00
Spray Paint: $60.00
These are all ROUGH estimates. Still got about $15,000 to go.
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Car: 86 Monte Carlo
Engine: Blown 489
Transmission: TH400
Axle/Gears: 9" 370s
car - 1300
ram air II hood - 1000
TT II rims - 1400
paint job - 1500
evo directional tires - 725
2 fenders/nose cone - 700
carpet - 300
4th gen seats - 350
4th gen dash - 500
UMI SC/PB/RLCA/LCARB - 600
355 - 4000
700r4 - 2000
b&m hammer shifter - 200
auburn posi 410 - 500
aluminum rad - 200
electric fan 100
kyb gr2's + eibach sportlines - 500
- 15875$
this is all i can think of...
ram air II hood - 1000
TT II rims - 1400
paint job - 1500
evo directional tires - 725
2 fenders/nose cone - 700
carpet - 300
4th gen seats - 350
4th gen dash - 500
UMI SC/PB/RLCA/LCARB - 600
355 - 4000
700r4 - 2000
b&m hammer shifter - 200
auburn posi 410 - 500
aluminum rad - 200
electric fan 100
kyb gr2's + eibach sportlines - 500
- 15875$
this is all i can think of...
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Car: 04 Silverado
Engine: 4.8
Transmission: auto
Originally Posted by What?
car: $950.00
2 Tiger Paw tires: $178.50
Brake Line: $110.00
Plates and Registration: $178.00
Sandpaper: $75.00
Primer: $100.00
Firebird Dashpad(that doesnt fit): $16.00
Spray Paint: $60.00
These are all ROUGH estimates. Still got about $15,000 to go.
2 Tiger Paw tires: $178.50
Brake Line: $110.00
Plates and Registration: $178.00
Sandpaper: $75.00
Primer: $100.00
Firebird Dashpad(that doesnt fit): $16.00
Spray Paint: $60.00
These are all ROUGH estimates. Still got about $15,000 to go.
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Car: 98 Z 28/89 L98 Formula
Engine: ls1/Undecided
Transmission: 4L60e/Undecided
Axle/Gears: 3.23/Dunno?
Originally Posted by 82 Iron Duke
You spent $60 for spray paint $75 for sandpaper and got a dash pad for $16 I say you got ripped off on sandpaper and spray paint.
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Car: 04 Silverado
Engine: 4.8
Transmission: auto
Originally Posted by What?
Thats an accumilation of 2 bumpers, a hood ( sanded twice), The roof, and both front fenders (sanded twice)
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Car: 1982 Trans Am KITT Replica
Engine: LU5 305 CROSSFIRE
Transmission: TH-350
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3:23
For the car in my sig around
car $ Private
tires $260
alternator $125
paint body $3,000
Stereo $300
Trans $550
Exhaust $275
Knight Rider parts $500 So far
Luckily my car hasn't had any MAJOR maintenance problems just the Transmission(Crappy Th-200C),Alternator,Water-pump and t-stat that's all in 9000 miles of driving So I got to spend most of my money on upgrades
car $ Private
tires $260
alternator $125
paint body $3,000
Stereo $300
Trans $550
Exhaust $275
Knight Rider parts $500 So far
Luckily my car hasn't had any MAJOR maintenance problems just the Transmission(Crappy Th-200C),Alternator,Water-pump and t-stat that's all in 9000 miles of driving So I got to spend most of my money on upgrades
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Car: 87 Berlinetta,work in progress
Engine: 468 BB,still in the build process
Transmission: TH350,3500 stall
Axle/Gears: 9" Ford,learning how to live under
If I told you,you would fall over.If you didn't,my wife might find out,and I'D fall over!
I bought my car in June of 1992,for $4800.It has had thousands of tanks of gas,bunches of tune ups,oil changes,lots of stupid crap that 17-20 year old kids waste money on,not to mention the tires I went through back in those days.
This is to say nothing for paint jobs,2 Earl Sheibs,a good one from a local shop,and the last one done by myself.
If I recall correctly,there have been 15 engines in my car,ranging from the original 5.7 TPI,to the 468 in it now.The grocery list includes several 350s,a 305 to get me around a while once,two different 383s,a 283,a 421 that never made it out of the garage,2 406s,and now the 468.
I can't even remember how many different sets of wheels I've had on it.And audio equipment,back in "the day",which was ,again,17-20 for me,I spent a fortune on.
So if you figure every penny I've ever dumped into my car,it is kind of sickening,but I'll bet it's over $50,000.
Had to ask,didn't ya!!!
I bought my car in June of 1992,for $4800.It has had thousands of tanks of gas,bunches of tune ups,oil changes,lots of stupid crap that 17-20 year old kids waste money on,not to mention the tires I went through back in those days.
This is to say nothing for paint jobs,2 Earl Sheibs,a good one from a local shop,and the last one done by myself.
If I recall correctly,there have been 15 engines in my car,ranging from the original 5.7 TPI,to the 468 in it now.The grocery list includes several 350s,a 305 to get me around a while once,two different 383s,a 283,a 421 that never made it out of the garage,2 406s,and now the 468.
I can't even remember how many different sets of wheels I've had on it.And audio equipment,back in "the day",which was ,again,17-20 for me,I spent a fortune on.
So if you figure every penny I've ever dumped into my car,it is kind of sickening,but I'll bet it's over $50,000.
Had to ask,didn't ya!!!
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Car: 87 Berlinetta,work in progress
Engine: 468 BB,still in the build process
Transmission: TH350,3500 stall
Axle/Gears: 9" Ford,learning how to live under
Originally Posted by 82 Iron Duke
15 ENGINES??? YOU HAVE TO INSTALL AN ENGINE FOR EVEY OTHER GAS FILLUP
I chucked a couple of engines when I first started playing with nitrous,cast pistons don't get along with that stuff too well.It's a long,boring tale,but you've also got to figure,15 engines is over the course of 14 years.Yes,that's still a bunch,but most simply got replaced for the bigger better deal syndrome.
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Car: 1990 Camaro RS
Engine: 305 TBI (L03)
Transmission: 700R4 (MD8)
Axle/Gears: 2.73 Open (GU2)
Probably under $1k with all the cheap Japanese Autozone starters and misc motors and sensors I have replaced in the car.
Yeah, i'm not as rich, or don't have as high of a credit limit as most of you people.
Yeah, i'm not as rich, or don't have as high of a credit limit as most of you people.
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Car: 1990 trans am
Engine: 350 tpi
Transmission: 700r4
Car $18,000 New engine $3200 Tires $2400 Front clip $300 Exaust $850 Headunits $800 Seats $100 Water pumps $60 Starters $150 Altinaters $300 Radiator $150 A/C pump $250 Brake pads $180 Roters $150 tail light $100 Belts & hoses $150 Tune up stuff $400 est. Total: 27,540 Plus any extras that i cannot recall off the top of my head. You own the same car for 16 years and the parts add up.
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Car: 87 Berlinetta,work in progress
Engine: 468 BB,still in the build process
Transmission: TH350,3500 stall
Axle/Gears: 9" Ford,learning how to live under
Originally Posted by 90tararebird
Car $18,000 New engine $3200 Tires $2400 Front clip $300 Exaust $850 Headunits $800 Seats $100 Water pumps $60 Starters $150 Altinaters $300 Radiator $150 A/C pump $250 Brake pads $180 Roters $150 tail light $100 Belts & hoses $150 Tune up stuff $400 est. Total: 27,540 Plus any extras that i cannot recall off the top of my head. You own the same car for 16 years and the parts add up.
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Car: 87 Irocz, 95 Z28, 71 Z28 /RS
Engine: 355 Tpi, LT1, 355
Transmission: Auto, Auto, 4sp
I have over 10k in the engine compartment right now price of the car was about 5k so I would say 15k right now But I am not done yet will spend another 10 to 15k by the time the car is where I want it to be.
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Car: 1999 Camaro SS
Engine: 5.7L LS1
Transmission: 6-speed
Just over $6k here in various repairs...and a small bit on the stereo system (which will continue to suck up my money until I have it complete :P).
$6k...and plans of that figure only going up from here (got so much I wanna do still :P)
$6k...and plans of that figure only going up from here (got so much I wanna do still :P)
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Car: 1989 camaro rs
Engine: 305 tbi
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 lsd swap
how much i have spent
bought the car early may. so far it would have been much more but my stepfather has all kinds of 3rd gen parts. but i have spent on my 89 RS 305.
1 centerlink $50
idler arm $40
brakes(pads rotors) $100
temp sensor $10
fan switch $10
full tune up (plugs wires cap rotor) $75
dash pad $40
clean rust free car itself $2200
2 oil changes
1 sway bar link repair kit front $25 (need to do rears yet)
around 2600 so far
feeling i get when i hug the turns PRICELESS
1 centerlink $50
idler arm $40
brakes(pads rotors) $100
temp sensor $10
fan switch $10
full tune up (plugs wires cap rotor) $75
dash pad $40
clean rust free car itself $2200
2 oil changes
1 sway bar link repair kit front $25 (need to do rears yet)
around 2600 so far
feeling i get when i hug the turns PRICELESS
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Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
Engine: 4++,350 & 305 CIs
Transmission: 700R4 4800 vig 18th700R4 t56 ZF6 T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9"ford alum chunk,dana44,9bolt
I also have over 50,000gs in my car also
I bought my 89 in 92
14 transmissions, just 8 motors, 2 paint jobs.couldnt even begin to tell ya how many tires 2-3 wheel combos baer brakes cage 9" rear aluminum hood and all kinds of rare spare parts..
I bought my 89 in 92
14 transmissions, just 8 motors, 2 paint jobs.couldnt even begin to tell ya how many tires 2-3 wheel combos baer brakes cage 9" rear aluminum hood and all kinds of rare spare parts..
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Car: 91 GTA, 91 Formula, 89 TTA
Engine: all 225+ RWHP
Transmission: all OD
Axle/Gears: Always the good ones
Minimum of $20k into all three plus purchasing :-)
Its prolly closer to or over $25k.
Still cheaper than one new car :-) and low insurance to boot
I'm too scared to ever even attempt a true calculatio, prolly greater than the GNP of some thirdworld countries lol
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Its prolly closer to or over $25k.
Still cheaper than one new car :-) and low insurance to boot
I'm too scared to ever even attempt a true calculatio, prolly greater than the GNP of some thirdworld countries lol
later
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Car: 1987 Pontiac Trans Am
Engine: 305 LB9 Tuned Port Injection
Transmission: 700-R4 Automatic
Axle/Gears: Saginaw 10 bolt 2.73 posi
87 TA- $3200
New tires- $400
New wheels- $600
New shocks- $300
New headliner/sail panels- $250
New speakers- $200
Miscellaneous repairs- $1000
Close to $6000 since I bought it in December- but now nearly everything is fixed, the cars runs great and looks sweet.
New tires- $400
New wheels- $600
New shocks- $300
New headliner/sail panels- $250
New speakers- $200
Miscellaneous repairs- $1000
Close to $6000 since I bought it in December- but now nearly everything is fixed, the cars runs great and looks sweet.
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Car: 1985 IROC
Engine: none
Transmission: A4
1991 Z28 L98 $500
Fuel pump $86
Plugs/wires $40
Interior panels $free
Hooker headers $free
3" cat-back $free
built 700r4/shift kit/2800 stall $free
So far that's just over $600. I have been able to fix/repair everything myself so far and I have a donor car so that keeps cost down. I still need a new interior, suspension,wheels/tires, nitrous or charger, and a paintjob.
Fuel pump $86
Plugs/wires $40
Interior panels $free
Hooker headers $free
3" cat-back $free
built 700r4/shift kit/2800 stall $free
So far that's just over $600. I have been able to fix/repair everything myself so far and I have a donor car so that keeps cost down. I still need a new interior, suspension,wheels/tires, nitrous or charger, and a paintjob.
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Car: 1984 Camaro Z28
Engine: Roller 350
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: built ten bolt 3.73's
I can easily say I am floating in the neighborhood of $7k and the car is still parked in my driveway.
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Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Purchase of Car $1,100.00
Tail lights, including center piece $60.00
Dash Pad $30.00
T-Bar Piece $30.00
Mighty Lift Hood Supports $35.00
Glovebox cover and rear ashtray asmbly $15.75
Glues $10.00
Instrument Cluster & 120Mph Speedo $75.00
CAM, SLP Performance $263.64
Transmission Rebuild and shift kits (Mr Shift "NoYoYo / SysKoKal Kit" $82.00
Transmission Filter $7.99
Transmission Manual shift bar $2.00
Engine parts and rebuild includes new: 40 over pistons, crank, push rods, rockers, oil pump, rebuild kit. $700.00
Brushable gasket sealer (Permatex) $1.45
Spark Plugs (AC Rapid Fire) $32.00
Oil Filter (A/C) $2.50
Spark Plug wires (AC Packard) $40.00
3 gallons Trans fluid 5 quarts oil (Quakerstate) $19.50
Engine Belts $27.00
Air Cleaner Nut $12.33
Hatch Strong Arms, Air Filter, Breather pad, Lighter assm $88.71
Window Switch $10.10
Newer Model Steering Wheel $20.00
Radio box, radio mounts, Door tops, and driving light switch $50.00
Headliner and poster board $25.75
Rear Hatch Shade assembly $6.00
Interior Door Top $5.00
Compete set of seat covers and door fabric $325.00
Spray adhesive and Epoxy $25.00
Muffler Adapter Sleve $8.28
Rear View Mirror (self dimming) $35.00
OEM Black Spray Paint $10.15
One step Aerosol Paint $9.58
Door Hinge (strap) and Pin $35.15
Misc Paint $35.87
1 Front Rotor, Brake Pads, Break Hose, Caliper $76.92
Exhaust from catilitic converter to Muffler $61.05
T-top weatherstrip kit (8 pcs) $171.87
Decals $7.35
Decals $94.68
Decals $24.30
Trunk Liner for speaker board $5.25
Pioneer Front Speakers and 300W amp $202.00
Speaker adapters GM to aftermarket $9.98
Headliner material and panel board $25.75
Sherwin Willialms misc paint stuff $42.60
Air Conditioning Oil $7.99
Front Rotor and seal RH $29.19
Misc Paint & Stuff $241.24
Misc Paint stuff $11.90
Misc Paint stuff $59.94
Extra Hood $125.00
Velcro for seats $20.25
Power Mirriors and Cruise Control switch $65.00
Headliner Material Black $21.98
Ring & Pinion (3.73), Computer Chip, thermostat. $366.33
Speedometer transmission gears for (3.73) $29.00
Rear Differential Cover $31.90
Rear Disk Brake mounting Plates $29.62
Power Mirrior Switch and Positraction additive $39.41
Rear Caliper $109.99
Disk pads, 2 rotors, 1rear caliper, Brake Hose from (S.o. Direct) $265.96
Emergency Brake Release Springs $31.16
Brake Hose Clips $2.58
Ignition Lock Cyl. $15.99
Side view mirrior glass $28.00
Brake Master Cyl $20.94
Brake Bolt $2.95
Center cap Emblem $39.08
Brake Proportioning Valve $93.55
Leather Interior $2,300.00
83 Camaro TPI Parts car $800.00
Aluminum Driveshaft & Firebird GM Flashlight $205.00
12" Baer Brakes $2,419.25
Frame connectors, strut brace, urithane suspension, adjustable struts $850.84
Lower Front Ball Joints (2) $25.78
OEM Black Spray paint $17.06
Undercoat $4.99
Power Antenna Mast $97.05
Continer, Panel, Label-Fan, Hood insulator $108.38
Complete SLP Stainless Exhaust Headers to tailpipe $1,106.74
Wire connectors $7.38
gaskets as per TPI intake $27.79
Cable (transmission downshift) as per TPI $34.65
in line Fuel filter $4.88
Engine Mount $5.90
Chrome Valve Covers, & Gaskets $73.77
Grommets $13.15
Thermo Fan Switch $6.99
Elbow & Grommets $6.97
Wires & Terminal $14.93
Wire Seperators $7.98
Gasket $3.12
U Joints for Aluminum Driveshaft $23.98
Moroso #74300 (starter heat shield) $25.95
Vacuum Hoses $4.55
brake fluid $7.90
Upper Radiator (Collant Hose) $7.43
Temperature Sending Unit $11.59
Tansmission service & downshift cable install $78.55
Catalic Converter $149.95
Front End alignment $45.00
Adj Fuel pres reg, Air filter, & flowpiece $154.64
Chrome oil Fill plugs $11.50
Power Antenna mounting hardware $45.45
Rebuilt Altinator $65.00
Underdrive Pulleys $100.90
Engine 'Belts for Underdrive $9.32
Engine Belts & trim paint $38.28
Torque Convertor $230.00
Installation of Torque convertor & fluid $187.00
Transmission shift cable $39.47
Installation of shift cable $20.00
Charcoal Gray Paint for ZS Wheels $132.63
ROH ZS Rims (4), Locking nuts, and key $876.00
K & N Air Filter $66.77
K&N Air filter $66.77
Tires- Yokohama AVS $604.00
sub Woofer $111.98
Carpet $325.95
Dynamat $98.99
Airconditioning Stuff $23.96
Valve for A/C $2.28
Fiberglass Aero Spoiler $350.00
91-92 Trans Am Tailight Assembly with wire harness $300.00
Wonder Bar - Steering brace $59.25
Yellow Paint quart $56.61
Clear Coat reducer $11.18
Amp kit $34.99
CD changer $349.99
Dash stereo $315.00
Front Air Dam (Deflector) reciept may be in other Formula file) $33.22
O2 Sensor $29.99
Fuel Pump, Pump filter, relay, and Fuel Filter $94.55
Battery $75.00
Total $19,064.62
Tax: $1,143.88
Grand Total: $20,208.50
John
Tail lights, including center piece $60.00
Dash Pad $30.00
T-Bar Piece $30.00
Mighty Lift Hood Supports $35.00
Glovebox cover and rear ashtray asmbly $15.75
Glues $10.00
Instrument Cluster & 120Mph Speedo $75.00
CAM, SLP Performance $263.64
Transmission Rebuild and shift kits (Mr Shift "NoYoYo / SysKoKal Kit" $82.00
Transmission Filter $7.99
Transmission Manual shift bar $2.00
Engine parts and rebuild includes new: 40 over pistons, crank, push rods, rockers, oil pump, rebuild kit. $700.00
Brushable gasket sealer (Permatex) $1.45
Spark Plugs (AC Rapid Fire) $32.00
Oil Filter (A/C) $2.50
Spark Plug wires (AC Packard) $40.00
3 gallons Trans fluid 5 quarts oil (Quakerstate) $19.50
Engine Belts $27.00
Air Cleaner Nut $12.33
Hatch Strong Arms, Air Filter, Breather pad, Lighter assm $88.71
Window Switch $10.10
Newer Model Steering Wheel $20.00
Radio box, radio mounts, Door tops, and driving light switch $50.00
Headliner and poster board $25.75
Rear Hatch Shade assembly $6.00
Interior Door Top $5.00
Compete set of seat covers and door fabric $325.00
Spray adhesive and Epoxy $25.00
Muffler Adapter Sleve $8.28
Rear View Mirror (self dimming) $35.00
OEM Black Spray Paint $10.15
One step Aerosol Paint $9.58
Door Hinge (strap) and Pin $35.15
Misc Paint $35.87
1 Front Rotor, Brake Pads, Break Hose, Caliper $76.92
Exhaust from catilitic converter to Muffler $61.05
T-top weatherstrip kit (8 pcs) $171.87
Decals $7.35
Decals $94.68
Decals $24.30
Trunk Liner for speaker board $5.25
Pioneer Front Speakers and 300W amp $202.00
Speaker adapters GM to aftermarket $9.98
Headliner material and panel board $25.75
Sherwin Willialms misc paint stuff $42.60
Air Conditioning Oil $7.99
Front Rotor and seal RH $29.19
Misc Paint & Stuff $241.24
Misc Paint stuff $11.90
Misc Paint stuff $59.94
Extra Hood $125.00
Velcro for seats $20.25
Power Mirriors and Cruise Control switch $65.00
Headliner Material Black $21.98
Ring & Pinion (3.73), Computer Chip, thermostat. $366.33
Speedometer transmission gears for (3.73) $29.00
Rear Differential Cover $31.90
Rear Disk Brake mounting Plates $29.62
Power Mirrior Switch and Positraction additive $39.41
Rear Caliper $109.99
Disk pads, 2 rotors, 1rear caliper, Brake Hose from (S.o. Direct) $265.96
Emergency Brake Release Springs $31.16
Brake Hose Clips $2.58
Ignition Lock Cyl. $15.99
Side view mirrior glass $28.00
Brake Master Cyl $20.94
Brake Bolt $2.95
Center cap Emblem $39.08
Brake Proportioning Valve $93.55
Leather Interior $2,300.00
83 Camaro TPI Parts car $800.00
Aluminum Driveshaft & Firebird GM Flashlight $205.00
12" Baer Brakes $2,419.25
Frame connectors, strut brace, urithane suspension, adjustable struts $850.84
Lower Front Ball Joints (2) $25.78
OEM Black Spray paint $17.06
Undercoat $4.99
Power Antenna Mast $97.05
Continer, Panel, Label-Fan, Hood insulator $108.38
Complete SLP Stainless Exhaust Headers to tailpipe $1,106.74
Wire connectors $7.38
gaskets as per TPI intake $27.79
Cable (transmission downshift) as per TPI $34.65
in line Fuel filter $4.88
Engine Mount $5.90
Chrome Valve Covers, & Gaskets $73.77
Grommets $13.15
Thermo Fan Switch $6.99
Elbow & Grommets $6.97
Wires & Terminal $14.93
Wire Seperators $7.98
Gasket $3.12
U Joints for Aluminum Driveshaft $23.98
Moroso #74300 (starter heat shield) $25.95
Vacuum Hoses $4.55
brake fluid $7.90
Upper Radiator (Collant Hose) $7.43
Temperature Sending Unit $11.59
Tansmission service & downshift cable install $78.55
Catalic Converter $149.95
Front End alignment $45.00
Adj Fuel pres reg, Air filter, & flowpiece $154.64
Chrome oil Fill plugs $11.50
Power Antenna mounting hardware $45.45
Rebuilt Altinator $65.00
Underdrive Pulleys $100.90
Engine 'Belts for Underdrive $9.32
Engine Belts & trim paint $38.28
Torque Convertor $230.00
Installation of Torque convertor & fluid $187.00
Transmission shift cable $39.47
Installation of shift cable $20.00
Charcoal Gray Paint for ZS Wheels $132.63
ROH ZS Rims (4), Locking nuts, and key $876.00
K & N Air Filter $66.77
K&N Air filter $66.77
Tires- Yokohama AVS $604.00
sub Woofer $111.98
Carpet $325.95
Dynamat $98.99
Airconditioning Stuff $23.96
Valve for A/C $2.28
Fiberglass Aero Spoiler $350.00
91-92 Trans Am Tailight Assembly with wire harness $300.00
Wonder Bar - Steering brace $59.25
Yellow Paint quart $56.61
Clear Coat reducer $11.18
Amp kit $34.99
CD changer $349.99
Dash stereo $315.00
Front Air Dam (Deflector) reciept may be in other Formula file) $33.22
O2 Sensor $29.99
Fuel Pump, Pump filter, relay, and Fuel Filter $94.55
Battery $75.00
Total $19,064.62
Tax: $1,143.88
Grand Total: $20,208.50
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Car: 92 trans am clone
Engine: LO3
Transmission: 700r4
89 firebird with 45k miles - 2400
new rims - 250
4 fuzion zris (tires)- 500
Dynomax cat-back - 250
2 trans am hoods - 250
paint - 3000
92 trans am ground effects - 500?
97 firebird seats - 300
floormats- 20
head unit - 180
4x6's - 20
6x9's - 60
L5 - 180
amp - 150
spark plugs - 30
shift **** - 50
wheel center caps - 100
MDF for box - 25
tranny mount - 25
weatherstripping - 50
total - $8340 and ive had the car for 2 years and im only 17 isnt that great and i havent even touch the motor tranny or rearend
new rims - 250
4 fuzion zris (tires)- 500
Dynomax cat-back - 250
2 trans am hoods - 250
paint - 3000
92 trans am ground effects - 500?
97 firebird seats - 300
floormats- 20
head unit - 180
4x6's - 20
6x9's - 60
L5 - 180
amp - 150
spark plugs - 30
shift **** - 50
wheel center caps - 100
MDF for box - 25
tranny mount - 25
weatherstripping - 50
total - $8340 and ive had the car for 2 years and im only 17 isnt that great and i havent even touch the motor tranny or rearend
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car purchased on 5-8-06 with 95kmi-$2500
oil&filter, plugs, wires, cap,rotor, coil, O2, fuel filter, pcv,bypass hose, therm&coolant,open K&N,plenum gaskets-$380
ac charge-$38
new floormats, seatcover, headliner- $110
window motor, trans mount-$52
used drivers mirror-$60
about $3140
oil&filter, plugs, wires, cap,rotor, coil, O2, fuel filter, pcv,bypass hose, therm&coolant,open K&N,plenum gaskets-$380
ac charge-$38
new floormats, seatcover, headliner- $110
window motor, trans mount-$52
used drivers mirror-$60
about $3140
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Car: Pontiac Firebird Transam ´84
Engine: 350 4bbl ´74
Transmission: Th350
Axle/Gears: 3.73 , 10 bolt.
about 2000-3000 usd.
700 usd for the car & rest in new engine parts & then missing parts on 350 engine that cost 400 usd.
few old photos at http://www.cardomain.com/ride/167458/2
too bad couple of month old but look the same but used driving around.
havent fix the body or interior nor paint it yet.
700 usd for the car & rest in new engine parts & then missing parts on 350 engine that cost 400 usd.
few old photos at http://www.cardomain.com/ride/167458/2
too bad couple of month old but look the same but used driving around.
havent fix the body or interior nor paint it yet.
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1992 Trans Am GTA: $7,000 (Bought July 1st 2000 w/70,010 miles)
Pro Built Transmission Rebuild, Parts & Labor: $1,700
SLP Performace Package (Original parts were sold): $1,500
Aftermarket parts, too many for me to type here: $2,000
Total of broken parts replaced with new GM parts: $2,000
Estimate: $14,200. I'd guess it's more like around $16,000 at this point.
Pro Built Transmission Rebuild, Parts & Labor: $1,700
SLP Performace Package (Original parts were sold): $1,500
Aftermarket parts, too many for me to type here: $2,000
Total of broken parts replaced with new GM parts: $2,000
Estimate: $14,200. I'd guess it's more like around $16,000 at this point.
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Car: 83 bird
Engine: 305/383
Transmission: WC T5
Axle/Gears: 3:42
I had about $12,000 into the Iroc; and it still was rotted and needed paint. This is why I stopped with that car; as the last time this exact topic came up I added up the receipts and almost shat myself!
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Car: '89 Trans Am
Engine: LO3
Transmission: 700-R4
1989 Trans Am - $2200
Repairs - at least $7000
This included a new engine, rebuild of the trans, rebuild of the rear, new complete exhaust system, wiring redone, then your standard maintenance.
Repairs - at least $7000
This included a new engine, rebuild of the trans, rebuild of the rear, new complete exhaust system, wiring redone, then your standard maintenance.
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Car: 1991Firebird T/A
Engine: 350
Transmission: Modified Viper t-56
Axle/Gears: dana 44, 3.55
about 16,000
holy list!!!
well, the long and short of it - about 16k into the car - bought the car for 600 bucks, needed to put a fender on it, which i did... the car is prett much done the way it sits too... includes new paint, wheels, new motor, new trans, ds, rear, brakes, interior pieces...
well, the long and short of it - about 16k into the car - bought the car for 600 bucks, needed to put a fender on it, which i did... the car is prett much done the way it sits too... includes new paint, wheels, new motor, new trans, ds, rear, brakes, interior pieces...
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Car: 1985 Trans Am
Engine: 305 5.0 LG4
Transmission: 700-R4 Auto
Well my trans am,
Car- 2800
Interior restoration- 950
Rims and tires- 135 (no including rags, polish and paint)
One driver side tail lamp- 20
So far this is 3,905, this is not including oil changes, repairs(so far none), spray paint(for odd little things), gas(including gas i probably got enought to buy a Duesenburg), and all that other little junk.
Hate to think of how much i may have spent on my old camaro.
Car- 2800
Interior restoration- 950
Rims and tires- 135 (no including rags, polish and paint)
One driver side tail lamp- 20
So far this is 3,905, this is not including oil changes, repairs(so far none), spray paint(for odd little things), gas(including gas i probably got enought to buy a Duesenburg), and all that other little junk.
Hate to think of how much i may have spent on my old camaro.
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After 16 years of owning her, I'm in about 25 grand.
Purchase price in 1990 $4,800
new engine $5,400
I have all receipts, just too lazy to complie a list. What kills me is the wasted money from trial & error.
Purchase price in 1990 $4,800
new engine $5,400
I have all receipts, just too lazy to complie a list. What kills me is the wasted money from trial & error.
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Car: 89 IROC Z28
Engine: 357 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Posi
Purchace Price ---------- 3200.00
Repairs - Upgrades
1. Rebuilt 700R4 ------- 950.00
2. Radiator ------------- 150.00
3. 4th Gen Seats ------- 600.00
4. Suspension & Tires --1500.00
5. Brakes ---------------- 300.00
6. Alarm ----------------- 200.00
7. Stereo & Speakers --- 300.00
8. Misc. ------------------ 150.00
Total -------------------- 4150.00
Grand Total ------------- 7350.00
Repairs - Upgrades
1. Rebuilt 700R4 ------- 950.00
2. Radiator ------------- 150.00
3. 4th Gen Seats ------- 600.00
4. Suspension & Tires --1500.00
5. Brakes ---------------- 300.00
6. Alarm ----------------- 200.00
7. Stereo & Speakers --- 300.00
8. Misc. ------------------ 150.00
Total -------------------- 4150.00
Grand Total ------------- 7350.00
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Car: '88 IROC-Z / '91 Z28 / '91 GTA
Engine: LT4 Hot Cam 305 / L98 355 / MR 383
Transmission: 5-spd / 700R4 / 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3:45 / 3:23 / 3:23
there has been a few of these threads already.. but I'll contribute to this one aswell.
purchase price; $5000
mods, repairs, etc; ~$15000
currently working on 350 L98, estimated total; $5000
*prices are Canadian. check my vbGarage for details.
purchase price; $5000
mods, repairs, etc; ~$15000
currently working on 350 L98, estimated total; $5000
*prices are Canadian. check my vbGarage for details.
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Car: 1990 GTA
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.27 Posi
I paid $13,500 for the car (It was only a couple of years old with 15,000 miles on the clock)..
I had to pick up a set of gold diamond spoke wheels.. (It had some nice aftermarket wheels when I got it, but I wanted the car to be factory stock)
Over the next 14 years, I had it painted because of the dreaded 3rd gen clearcoat chalking, and of course the tranny went at 70,000 miles.
That stuff, along with other sundry repairs over the last 14 years, has put me up around $20,000. I have every bill, but I'm too lazy to add them all up right now.
I had to pick up a set of gold diamond spoke wheels.. (It had some nice aftermarket wheels when I got it, but I wanted the car to be factory stock)
Over the next 14 years, I had it painted because of the dreaded 3rd gen clearcoat chalking, and of course the tranny went at 70,000 miles.
That stuff, along with other sundry repairs over the last 14 years, has put me up around $20,000. I have every bill, but I'm too lazy to add them all up right now.
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Car: Building LS3, T56 Z28
Engine: LS3
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: Moser/ 4.11
Well lets see, this thread really doens't serve much pupose does it...? But either way, I will play...
Car: 4,300
motor: 6,300
tranny: 2,400
clutch: 500
driveshaft: 300
rear: 2,200
rims: 500
tires: only 200 (used)
hood: 600
Wiring: 400
seats: 400
guages: 1000
roll bar/SFC: 300
K-memebr and a-arms: 575
TQ arm: 450
PH rod: 150
Shocks/struts: 375
springs: 200
caster plates: 150
undercoating: 175
body parts: 400
paintjob: 3000
brakes: 200
brake lines: 150
clutch hydros: 200
headliner: 200
modding interior: 200
valve covers: 200
wires, plugs and crap: 200
N20: 300
Exhaust: 250
Still to come: tunning and final touches......... I am sure I forgot an *** load of stuff, but whatever...
I would assume I am around 25 grand.
Still cheaper than buying a 500 HP, 6-speed, Nitrouse ready car. haha.
Gotta love hobbies.
Car: 4,300
motor: 6,300
tranny: 2,400
clutch: 500
driveshaft: 300
rear: 2,200
rims: 500
tires: only 200 (used)
hood: 600
Wiring: 400
seats: 400
guages: 1000
roll bar/SFC: 300
K-memebr and a-arms: 575
TQ arm: 450
PH rod: 150
Shocks/struts: 375
springs: 200
caster plates: 150
undercoating: 175
body parts: 400
paintjob: 3000
brakes: 200
brake lines: 150
clutch hydros: 200
headliner: 200
modding interior: 200
valve covers: 200
wires, plugs and crap: 200
N20: 300
Exhaust: 250
Still to come: tunning and final touches......... I am sure I forgot an *** load of stuff, but whatever...
I would assume I am around 25 grand.
Still cheaper than buying a 500 HP, 6-speed, Nitrouse ready car. haha.
Gotta love hobbies.
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Car: 1985 Trans Am/WS6
Engine: 5.0 TPI
Transmission: Auto
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Hmmmm. . .
I bought the car new in May of 1985 for about $19,500
Interest on the 14% loan was about $5000 (good thing I paid it off early)
(2) sets of gatorbacks plus (1) set of radial T/As = $2100
Headers, exhaust, SLP cold air, wires, coil, etc., etc., = $1000
Brakes, front end stuff, A/C, headliner,water pump - oh forget it.
I can't add any more. This is depressing me.
I bought the car new in May of 1985 for about $19,500
Interest on the 14% loan was about $5000 (good thing I paid it off early)
(2) sets of gatorbacks plus (1) set of radial T/As = $2100
Headers, exhaust, SLP cold air, wires, coil, etc., etc., = $1000
Brakes, front end stuff, A/C, headliner,water pump - oh forget it.
I can't add any more. This is depressing me.
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Car: 1999 F-1 Camaro Conv 1990 Iroc-Z
Engine: LS1/L98
Transmission: A4/A4
Axle/Gears: 3.23/3.27
Way to much! over 25K It's for sale if anyone is interested.
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Car: 85 Camaro
Engine: 437" small block
Transmission: glide
Axle/Gears: 3.70
I would say 60K or more and counting. In the past 10 years the car has had many differant motor,transmissions and rears. Back in my younger days I had like 3K in the stereo.
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Car: 1987 Camaro IROC-Z
Engine: LB9
Transmission: 700r4
well i've had the car for roughly 1.5 years now, i got it for free. to keep it running so far i probably have $1200 into just that plus whatever upgrades and the like i've done to it. so figgure roughly $2000-$2300
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Car: 86 Trans Am, 92 Firebird
Engine: 408 sbc, 3.1L of raw power
Transmission: TKO600, T5
Axle/Gears: Moser 9", 3:70 trutac, 3:23 torsion
ive got 25K easy in mine over about 6 years, and the money pit is still chewing at my bank account.
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Car: 82 Ponitac Firebird
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 4L60e/TCI TCU
Axle/Gears: 2.73
If I told you,you would fall over.If you didn't,my wife might find out,and I'D fall over!
I bought my car in June of 1992,for $4800.It has had thousands of tanks of gas,bunches of tune ups,oil changes,lots of stupid crap that 17-20 year old kids waste money on,not to mention the tires I went through back in those days.
This is to say nothing for paint jobs,2 Earl Sheibs,a good one from a local shop,and the last one done by myself.
If I recall correctly,there have been 15 engines in my car,ranging from the original 5.7 TPI,to the 468 in it now.The grocery list includes several 350s,a 305 to get me around a while once,two different 383s,a 283,a 421 that never made it out of the garage,2 406s,and now the 468.
I can't even remember how many different sets of wheels I've had on it.And audio equipment,back in "the day",which was ,again,17-20 for me,I spent a fortune on.
So if you figure every penny I've ever dumped into my car,it is kind of sickening,but I'll bet it's over $50,000.
Had to ask,didn't ya!!!
I bought my car in June of 1992,for $4800.It has had thousands of tanks of gas,bunches of tune ups,oil changes,lots of stupid crap that 17-20 year old kids waste money on,not to mention the tires I went through back in those days.
This is to say nothing for paint jobs,2 Earl Sheibs,a good one from a local shop,and the last one done by myself.
If I recall correctly,there have been 15 engines in my car,ranging from the original 5.7 TPI,to the 468 in it now.The grocery list includes several 350s,a 305 to get me around a while once,two different 383s,a 283,a 421 that never made it out of the garage,2 406s,and now the 468.
I can't even remember how many different sets of wheels I've had on it.And audio equipment,back in "the day",which was ,again,17-20 for me,I spent a fortune on.
So if you figure every penny I've ever dumped into my car,it is kind of sickening,but I'll bet it's over $50,000.
Had to ask,didn't ya!!!
Car purchased in 82,, cost, taxes, interst on car loan. 18,000
2 two transmission rebuilds, 1989, 1992 --> 1600
Complete body work/paint 1996 ---> 3000
New 350 with TPI all new parts, 1998 ----> 5000
Repair from accident in 2002, suspension upgrades ---> 20,000
New 4L60e transmission complete install --- 4000.
total ~~~ $51,600
Still feeling like I'm 27 everytime I get behind the wheel PRICELESS!!!!
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