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02-10-2010, 10:46 PM #1Long Live the Opti
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The REAL cost of Forced Induction -- NOT for the faint of heart
Admittedly, this is an all out build, but I just want to show how quickly this stuff can add up. If you'll notice, items on this sheet date back to 2005, as that's when I initially started mapping out and creating the build that's finally moving towards it's end. I'm not rich by any means, hence why it took so damn long to get as far as I have. Anywho......just have a look and notice how fast it added up, and realize that I've got another pretty hefty amount to invest still (at least $3K).
Anywho, here's where I'm at and I'm sure I'm forgetting a few things:
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02-10-2010, 11:00 PM #2
ouch that shortblock dinged you good. im scared to add up my bill.
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02-10-2010, 11:22 PM #3Long Live the Opti
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That $9k was the short and rotating assembly and a whole host ot other stuff too. It wasn't just the shortblock and assembly. Other included stuff was the ATI Superdampner, Fast Track XFI harness, Morel Lifters, copper head gaskets, o-ringing of the block, oil pump, Milodon Pan, ect.
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02-10-2010, 11:35 PM #4"The Rock"
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Yours is much more extensive, but I feel ya man!
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02-11-2010, 11:19 AM #5
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02-11-2010, 01:29 PM #6
Ouch.... I dont want to know how much Ive spent but its up there.
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02-11-2010, 01:35 PM #7LTX Member
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You can't call all of that forced induction though. EGR/Airblockoff's went on my Header Install Spread Sheet.
Only things I'd consider "forced induction" is the lower end (forged internals, low compression pistons, etc.) and anything related to the forced induction (tubro, bov, downpipe, intercooler, alcohol injection, etc.)
-Eric
1997 Camaro SS # 2703 - Full exhaust, brand new suspension, bolt-ons, etc.
2004 Silverado Z71 - Airraid, Corvette Servo, 33" AT's, leveled, etc.
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02-11-2010, 02:22 PM #8
I had ~20k into my project (turbo 383ci 95z28) before I sold it due to divorce.
96 TA WS6 - 383ci + T76 = no traction
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02-11-2010, 02:49 PM #9Pr0jekt Turb0?
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My budget build is somewhere around 15,000
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02-11-2010, 03:43 PM #10
wow. im real basic. my engine is all stock so im only about $2500-$3000
97 Camaro lt1, built t-56 by nick at newtech, spec stage 2 clutch, ritchmond 4.10s, BMR adj. torqe arm, tb bypass, custom exhaust with glass packs, Tuned with Jet DST by myself, 160 deg termo,vortech supercharged! best et. 13.57 at 103.2 mph 2.02 60' on street tires N/A before supercharger. new numbers soon
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