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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 10:41 PM
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way too much, just luck some was done before I bought mine used... I already had the full SB exaust, ftvb, apten, drop shakles, 5# lower, driver shaft loop, ...

E-fan $370 + $120 install
KB $2000
Motor, cams, heads, injectors $8,000 installed
8# lower $150
WBC $320 + $100 install
custom paint work under hood $600 ( a real good deal)
C&L plenum $250
c&L pipe $120
JLP pipe $110
JLP ram air $250
04 Bilsteins $150
FRPP lowering springs $100
Cobra R hood including paint $700
SBTB $300
SCT MAF $220
Tuning $500
audio upgrades $600
bad coil $100 installed
cobra water pump $20
fuel pumps $200
fuel filters $20
a pillar pod and 2 guages $400
carriage works upper and lower grills $210 plus $60 install
slyvania xenarcs HD head lights $250
clear corners $25
c/c kit $100
heat exchanger $400
04 fog lights $150
Chickenears Mats $80
Center console $600
Black chrome exaust tips $75
JLP traction bars $370
ET streets and rims $225
idler kit and extra pulley $230
01 tails and brake light $175
oil seperator $20
belts $60
FT tranny cooler $180 plus $40 install
FT Total domination TQ converter $875

This of course doesn't include alignments, oil changes etc...

wow that is $20,000 plus the truck in 15 months... no wonder I am completely broke...
 
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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 12:58 AM
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i'd prefer not to think about it

but alone THIS motor is going to be around 6k with me building it again

Will
 
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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 01:08 AM
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I don't add up what I spend.... I pay w/ cash for everything so I don't have to think about it.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 01:22 AM
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I do the same thing! It makes me sick to think how much I have spent though. Its all worth it to me!!!

Keith
 
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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 02:36 AM
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three stage fan controller 93.02
auto meter fuel pressure adapter 6.44
procharger kit 4150
42 lb fuel injector 296.96
90 mm l maf 112.76
sct red chip 275
sct pro racer package 500
arp head studs 210
arp main studs 110
ftvb 225
magnaflo cat back 395
bake tumble crack ck 200
blueprint deck height 120
line hone 120
bore and hone 200
clean and prep 100
oil galley work 25
cc head 20
5.4 h beam Manley rods 600
custom je pistons 710
J&E tool steel wrist pins 152
J&E Steel Rings 211
electric fans 228
factory tech torque converter 450
ati race bypass 342
5.4 navigator core motor 525
various seals and hardware for new motor 1225
machine crank 120
Sullivan intake 599
sullivan TB adapter 299
sullivan fuel rails 179
magna fuel regulater 136
magan fuel Y fitting 36
misc fitting for regulater 30
main and rod bearings fed mogul and speed pro 187
Welding bracket for new motor 38
Misc seals and o rings ordered on the 8-5-5 ford 21
misc an fittings and stuff on 6-28-5 360
Canton remote oil filter mount 100
Jet hot coatings 381
Alternator 165
welding intake 65
detroit speedworks oil bracket 106
dennis wells racing 620
budnik wheels 3880
lowering kit 500
street scene grill 150
street scene lower grill 80
street scene wiper cowl 100
street scene roll pan 150
auto meter gauges 475
triple gauge pod 68
custom paint from custom concepts 2500
window tint from formula one 200
hide a hitch 200
ford smooth upper bumper cover 78
air ride rear support bags 250
custom powder coating on blower kit stuff 100
snug lid bed lid 825
energy suspension endlinks 20

Its not pretty......25240.00 and still counting
 
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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 02:50 AM
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With all the bolt ons, wheels, tires, KB, BTS tranny and having to buy 4 built motors I've got roughly $36,000 in mine not counting the new trailer. I got royally screwed by Race Related on 3 motors as most of you know. Not to mention the cams that they stole from me, the 03 Cobra heat exchanger they swapped out for the one on my truck and the shoddy job they did installing my 255 pumps which incedently caused one to go out and cause a lean condition on my JDM motor. If only I'd known that James was a felon convicted of running a chop shop and grand theft auto, I'd be about 12k richer right now. Well, you live and learn I guess.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 08:11 AM
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With also get bent over on a my first motor experience, all the little bolt-ons when I first started out and all the big stuff now, I am probably over $40,000. That scares me and I really need to sit down and think about it soon. I will give the break down when I do.....
Atleast I love my truck again though. -Mat-
 
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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 08:45 AM
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25.00 Trico Wiper Blades
 
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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 08:59 AM
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I bought both of my trucks used and they both were already modded. The L had JDM Stage I&II on it which was good for about $2,800 and I added -

Bedrug
Drop shackles
Lakewoods
FTVB
4x4 pan
D.S. Loop
Nitto 555Rs
#4 interchangeable lower
2.8 upper
Gatorback
Ported Eaton
Dyno Tune - JDM

I did all of the labor myself so I guess were looking at about another $2,800 for those parts.

The HD has about $16,000 in mods which were done by the previous owner. The only thing I've done so far is some exhaust work, new tires and a replacement S&B filter. They're not really considered mods so I won't count them.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 09:31 AM
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If labor counts, I'm over $100,000.

The LIST:

INTERIOR:
- Phoenix Imaging Leather/Painted Steering Wheel
- Lo-Tek Pillar Pod
- Auto Meter Steering Column Pod
- Custom Dual Surfboard Dash Pod and A/C Vent Pod
- Expedition Overhead Console with Custom Dual Pod Insert
- Harley Satin Black Dash
- Ashtray Pod w/Interceptor OBD2 Scan Gauge (need to buy)
- Auto Meter Pro-Comp Ultra-Lite Boost/Vacuum, Fuel Pressure,
- Exhaust Gas Temp (EGT), Oil Pressure, Water/Trans Temp and Volt Gauge
- Thermocouple Temp Monitoring System
- Gentex Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror
- Leather Wrapped Center Console Cover
- Custom Fiberglass Subwoofer Center Console w/Built-In Humidor
- Competition GTECHPRO Performance Meter
- Trenz Billet Pedals and Polished Door Sills
- MGW Billet AOD/Signal ***** and SVT Lighter
- Billet & Acrylic Fantasies Lightning Bolt, A/C Control Panel and *****
- SVT Custom One-Piece Floor Mat
- Alpine CDA-7875 Headunit
- Alpine Type-R 5X7’s and JL Audio 10W3 Subwoofer
- JL Audio 250x1 and 300x4 Amps
- Monster Cap
- Dynamat Xtreme and 5x7 Speaker Baffles
- Painless Add-On Fuse Box
- Custom Switch Panel
- Street Glow Blue Neon

EXTERIOR:
- Trenz Billet Grills and License Plate Frame
- Mustang Hood Scoop with Billet Grill Insert
- Custom Hood Louvers
- Tinted Windows
- Eastwood Red Brake Caliper Paint
- Ford Locking Gas Cap
- Fibernetics Tonneau Cover
- Black Carpeted Bed with Stainless Steel Side Panels
- Metra Powered Antenna
- Billet & Acrylic Fantasies Lightning Bolt
- Street Glow Red Neon
- Color Changing LED Clusters
- Polished SVT Wheels and w/Billet Center Caps
- 2001 SVT Crystal Clear Headlights and Corners
- 2001 Sideview Mirrors with Blinkers
- Powdercoated Wiper Arms
- Black Grille Ware Ford Billet Emblem

DRIVETRAIN:
- Tubular Driveshaft Loop
- Aluminum Drive Shaft
- JDM Billet Girdle
- F-250 Transmission Cooler
- Summit Remote Transmission Filter
- Factory Tech Valve Body

SUSPENSION:
- Western Chassis Powdercoated 2” Drop A-Arms
- Western Chassis C-Notch
- Western Chassis 1” Drop Smooth Rider Coils
- 2/3” Drop Hangers
- TRW Upper and Lower Ball Joints
- 2” Drop Shackles
- Herb Washers and Napa Cam Bolts
- Shim Kit
- 04 F150 Steering Box
- So-Cal Adjustable Endlinks
- TRW Tie Rod Ends, Idler Arm and Pitman Arm
- Truck Trak Slapper Bars
- Doetsch Tech Nitro-Slammer Shocks
- Energy Suspension Bump Stops
- Toyo Proxes S/T Tires 295/45R18

ENGINE:
- Bassani Full Exhaust with Ceramic Coated Headers
- SCT Computer Reflash and Ford 90mm Mass Air
- 2001 Eaton Ported/Polished/Filled Supercharger with Graphite Rotors,
- Complete Bearing Upgrade and a Custom Billet 2lb Pulley (13psi)
- 2001 Ported/Painted Manifold and Mid-Plate
- Plenum Ported and Polished
- BilletFlow Single Blade Throttle Body and Idler Pulleys with NTN Bearings
- BilletFlow ProPipe Intake (95mm) and Billet Support Bracket
- Black Hump Hose and Polished Bolt Clamps
- Moroso Polished Expansion Tank with Stant Cap
- Polished Thermostat Housing
- Polished Idler Bracket and Tensioner
- Polished GReddy Catch Can and Arrow Pneumatics Oil Separator
- 200amp Powdercoated Black Alternator, Bracket and Polished Pulley with SS Nut
- Cermakrome EGR Tube, Intercooler Tubes and Engine Bolts
- Smooth/Painted EGR Valve
- Polished SS Engine Button Bolts
- Electric Fan, 03 Water Pump and 170º Stant Thermostat
- S&M 9” Filter and PSP Powdercoated Air Box
- Custom Dual Foglight Fresh Air System
- Dual OEM Heat Exchangers
- NGK TR6 Spark Plugs and GatorBack Belts
- Billet & Acrylic Fantasies Fuse Box Cover, Hood Struts, Fan Shroud Plate, EGR and IAC Cover
- Scosche Platinum Battery Terminal Connectors
- Color Changing LED Clusters

BODYWORK:

- Dash Bubble, Instrument Panel Surround, Radio Bezel, Steering Wheel Pod,
Custom Dual Fiberglass Dash Pod, Expedition Overhead Console, Heat Shield,
Switch Plates, Door Handle Surrounds, Seat Surrounds, Sill Plates and all of Rear Plastic

- Foglight Scoops, Antenna Cover, Wiper Cowl, Wiper Arm Caps, Sideview Mirrors, Rear Window Shroud, Steps, Corners, Tailgate Handle, Tailgate Molding and Bumper Step

- Upper Radiator Deflector, Solenoid Cover and Wiper Cowl Extension

 

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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 09:59 AM
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I'm right @ $11k including $3k Stereo
 
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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by St Louis Lightning
All the work isn't complete, but when it is the total will be around $16,000 + 2k in audio.

 
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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by war6ucks
That's why I'll be charging you $20 a ride when it's done...
 
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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by St Louis Lightning
That's why I'll be charging you $20 a ride when it's done...
sounds like a bargain to me... that's how much the fuel will cost for the ride.


this is rough estimate... I don't spend enough to have to keep up with it.

airbox 175
6lb 185
steige port 250
Roush 725
FTVB 255
predator 250
stereo 300

total: ~$2140-ish

oh, I forgot the most important mod of all... FUEL ???$$$
 
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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by war6ucks
sounds like a bargain to me... that's how much the fuel will cost for the ride.


this is rough estimate... I don't spend enough to have to keep up with it.

airbox 175
6lb 185
steige port 250
Roush 725
FTVB 255
predator 250
stereo 300

total: ~$2140-ish

oh, I forgot the most important mod of all... FUEL ???$$$
D@mn, looks like you got some nice deals on used parts.
 
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