1800 to spend... cant decide!!!

[Daniel50]

Option 1:
-Used Twisted Wedge Heads-600.00
-Used Track Heat Intake- 300.00
-Used Trickflow Roller Rockers- 100.00
-Stage One Cam- 150.00
-Trickflow Pushrods- 40.00
-Trickflow Valve Covers- 100.00
-Fel-Pro Gasket Kit- 80.00
-Timing Chain-40.00
-Lifters-120.00
-Water Pump/ Distributor Gaskets-10.00
-ARP Head Bolts-60.00
-Used 24lb injectors-100.00
-MAF Calibration-100.00
TOTAL-1800

Option 2:
-Used Tremec TKO 500- 1000.00
-FMS Aluminum Driveshaft-250.00
-MGW Shifter-200.00
-Used Corbeau's-450.00
TOTAL-1800

Option 3:
-Eaton Posi
-Rear Upper/lower control arms
-31 spline axles
-c-clip eliminators
-sub frame connectors
-shocks/struts
-et streets with 10 holes
-not sure but around 1800 total

 

[90mustangGT]

Definatly option 1, but then you'll probally need option 3 to really use it, then finally, option 2 when then ultimatly end up happening.

 

[Daniel50]

yeah i will eventually do all 3. followed by a supercharged option but just not sure on which order

 

[SharkBait]

I would go with option 1, had the same set up on my 93 and it ran like a beast. How many miles does your short block have?

 

[NC85]

Go with #3 and whip up on someone with #1 who can't hook.

 

[90mustangGT]

I still say an option #1 will make you take a #2. (not to be confused with option #2)

 

[txstang84]

decisions, decisions-kinda reminds me of the pic of the kid looking at all the ice cream flavors with this really determined look on his face and his finger poised on the corner of his mouth

...however, the more i modify my 'stang the more i agree with NC85, then when your next $1800 comes along, then you can choose another option that suits your desires, by which time, there will be about 5 more options, then you'll pull more hair out figuring out what to do with it...lol

think of what you want your car to do realistically, and go from there

 

[troyGT03]

how about option #4...supercharger. a basic kit could be purchased with that price. but, later you would end up buying options 1-3. it is a never ending saga.

 

[txstang84]

how about option #4...supercharger. a basic kit could be purchased with that price. but, later you would end up buying options 1-3. it is a never ending saga.

too true...

 

[vikingpower]

My TFS head swap is costing me about $1800... funny how all the 'little' stuff adds up: Comp Pro Magnum RR's, Fel Pro Gaskets, sealants, ARP head bolts, SA porting kit yadda yadda yadda... I love it but its a money pit

 

[dkins419]

I'd go with option #3. Why get so much power when you cant hook and use it(#1). #3 will set u up.

 

[txstang84]

My TFS head swap is costing me about $1800... funny how all the 'little' stuff adds up: Comp Pro Magnum RR's, Fel Pro Gaskets, sealants, ARP head bolts, SA porting kit yadda yadda yadda... I love it but its a money pit

...speed costs money, how fast do ya wanna go?

 

[Mavrick]

I'd do the rear suspension/rebuilt first!

 

[Daniel50]

yeah the suspension is tempting. it helps everyday driving and launching a ton. but then again number 1 will make everyday driving more fun. while number 2 will make it safer to bang gears and run drag radials. wow my head hurts

 

[Mavrick]

Suspension can be fun if you like to corner...

 

[Daniel50]

i like power...

 

[Aliate X]

Go with #3 and whip up on someone with #1 who can't hook.

Agreed 100%, I have a built rear, 31 splines, 4.10s, auburn diff, upper/lower ca's and I rip on so many cars that have more HP than me but cant hook for ****.

And about option 2, my trans just blew and I ordered TKO 600 along with some other stuff that came out to 2400, and then motor mounts and line lock which brings everything to 2700$

 

[Daniel50]

the only thing is i want to be able to run someone from a roll if i have to show off the power not the traction

 

[Aliate X]

the only thing is i want to be able to run someone from a roll if i have to show off the power not the traction

Traction is part of the game, theres no from a roll lanes at the track.

Race from a dig or no race at all.

 

[Daniel50]

i know i love drag racing but i also love having the extra "70 whp" there lol