Originally posted by: 11secBlur
Dude, you just contradicted what you said. um lets see, an lsd, ya that definitely goes in the tranny, as for the clutch, same. You said you've put 6 grand in your 3L so far. I don't think anyone was including the tranny. NO 3L should ever cost 6 grand even with cams and heads. with 6 grand you can build a killer with all bolts ons included and maybe a small sum left over to put towards your upcoming turbo. i KNOW for sure.
And 1100 for the lsd and install. WOW, let me flush my toilet, if u spent that much to buy and install one someone is better off going to mechanics school and then installing it themself.
ok your getting on someone for what they paid for a 3L swap?
you've wasted more money than anyone! how much did your level 10 rebuild cost, probably over 3K easy!
id say i got over 6K into my setup also and im not done yet. but the saying goes: do it right the first time and you wont have to do it again!
i have a 3L hybrid, i had the block bored out 1mm. and had the engine completely balanced. new pistons, rings, and all bearings. the heads have a full PnP with 3L valves.
i have SVT cams, UIM, and LIM. i have msds headers, and in the spring im gonna do a true dual exhaust setup.
i have a 65mm TB, bat intake pipe, and lightning MAF, im gonna make a true cold air intake this spring (i have the stock intake setup with a KKM on now)
i purchased a 2001 CD4E from a cougar, had 2K miles on it. i had sonnax valves installed along with a shiftkit, which i paid a tranny shop to do since i dont wanna chance ruining my tranny.
i also had the torque convertor modified with a 3500 stall speed, again, i didnt do that myself because i do not know how.
this spring i will be running nitrous on my engine, but not until i upgrade my fuel pump!
my tuning is done by streetflight, they are the absolute best tuners for our cars!
after spending tons of cash, what am i left with? im left with a brand new engine, that i built myself, tons of knowledge. the engine and transmission will probably outlast the car itself!
you will regret cutting corners someday while me and the other guys who spared no expense will have a fast, reliable setup for years to come.
btw, it would be fun to race you

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