Please pardon my threadjack, but it may be pertinant given the expectations of buyers vs. build cost.
I stand by my suggestion. The thought that "Everyone seems to expect a 500+hp lsx, a minitub / link rear suspension, and an aftermarket sub for this asking price." is, to me, irrational. Reality of the situation? Maybe.
I'm using rough numbers to illustrate my point. Most who have completed these upgrades know that it can easily cost more.
500+ Hp LSX - $10k by the time you have plumbed, wired, fueled, tuned, and running properly. Even the junkyard motor swaps end up at $7k when you truly include everything. This will also depend on hitting that 500hp mark, not 400hp+
Aftermarket Sub - $5k on the low end, $8k on the DSE end of the spectrum.
Mini Tub - $400 not including labor ($1k), but what are your wheels and tires gonna cost you to fill up that tub? $3k?
Multi-Link Rear - $2,000 on the low end, $3,000 with upgrades (sway bar, double adjustables, etc). No labor to install...
I get to $22k -$25k pretty quick with just those items, no labor included. Almost half the asking price. This was the point of my statement. Your $12k number is optimistic at best.
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Last edited by JKnight; 09-17-2012 at 01:00 PM.
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