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Topic: A word of advice...
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JohnB
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If you want to do a buildup on your car, consider ALL the costs, not just the cost of one item. For example...
You buy a stroker kit for a 302. Just the rods, pistons, crank and bearings. That's it. Make sure you consider ALL the other items like block work, balancing, the cost of a new balancer and flywheel, gaskets, assembly cost for the shortblock, bolts/hardware...etc..etc. I get alot of requests for this type of work. When you bring to light all the additionals, remember those additionals...they don't go away. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
This goes for any add-on. One part does not complete the job. Something as simple as gears isn't just the ring and pinion. There is the speedo correction to deal with, a possible rebuild of the trac-lok, bearings, u-joints, etc. Keep it all in mind!
That's my PSA (Public Service Announcement) for the day. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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Luke87GT
Lay'n more stripes
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![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif) well put John.
That is why many people are better suited to just enjoy the lemonade from the porch without getting into anything serious.
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Stangless
Posts: 7802 | From: San Mateo | Registered: Jul 2000
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two-gun kid2
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thats why they are called money pits,you cant just upgrade 1 piece and expect the parts to hold up.
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91Trunkster
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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
well put John.
That is why many people are better suited to just enjoy the lemonade from the porch without getting into anything serious.
LOL, truer words have never been spoken ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
[ April 21, 2006, 09:37 PM: Message edited by: 91Trunkster ]
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CDT
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and dont forget things like fuel system, tuning, etc.
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Posts: 1053 | From: Hayward | Registered: Nov 2004
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cdog301
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Hey john trying to make me look bad? J/K ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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Posts: 386 | From: Richmond CA | Registered: Dec 2004
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SydeWayzSix
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very true...i think i learned that from you when all i wanted was a headgasket replaced
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....on with the show! :)
Posts: 1999 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Dec 2002
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CLEEN 50
CAFords OG
Member # 5867
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well said
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Posts: 2534 | From: Peninsula | Registered: Jul 2005
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yep..and i always learn the hard way..haha..still need to get all my parts ready..
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Posts: 3075 | From: san jose | Registered: May 2004
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RixSikCobra
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I never have to worry because I have no upgrades and my car NEEEEVVVVVVEEEEERRRRRR breaks.
Well put JohnB.
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Posts: 2120 | From: Pleasanton | Registered: Nov 2004
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92stangLX
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Originally posted by CDT:
and dont forget things like fuel system, tuning, etc.
Exactly! I don't know how many times I've heard of people with $5k-$10k in thier motor setup that won't spend $500 on a tune to make it run right.
That shit adds up. I've learned (sometimes the hard way) to do lots of research and listen to people's advice.
Posts: 5302 | From: San Francisco | Registered: Sep 2003
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