If you had 5 grand to spend... - Page 3

BaYa · 02-06-2006, 12:37 PM

reco the enigine, the transimission and the diff and fix the lil things to get it runing nice, then start getting some power out of it

Rmyers · 02-06-2006, 12:40 PM

i'd be in $5000 less debt....

mcflux · 02-06-2006, 12:41 PM

I've changed my stance.

Since there's high school girls at uni now, I'd blow it all on neonz and stickerz, and scotch-guarding the interior

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Hotwire · 02-06-2006, 12:47 PM

I'd sell the EF, take that 5K and buy something already boosted. Saves EPA and defect hassles (thinking R31 coupe, RB25DET, ahhh old school) :P

XR6WGN · 02-06-2006, 01:12 PM

New set of rims / tyres (17's - I'm bored with my CSA boss's in 16") and a Electric Sunroof. That's the two major things and with the change reset the springs a little lower.

I'm happy with everything else.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/photos/...cat=500&page=1

Paul B
XR6WGN

4.9 EF Futura · 02-06-2006, 01:25 PM

302 Dart block + frieght. Then start saving again....

Possibilities would then be endless

LUXO_8 · 02-06-2006, 02:43 PM

3 words................finish my stroker.....LOL

and get some decent wheels on it
taking far far too long....:S

24CIT · 02-06-2006, 03:34 PM

tubbed rear end, half cage new diff (full spool) if there is any change from the first 2.

Dezza · 02-06-2006, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ea_silver_ghia

Replace the old 15" turboblades with some good 17/18" rims. Exhaust and extractors. Remove the crack from the dash that my knee created when I crashed a few years ago. New front speakers, and lowered sports suspension. My car still has the super-soft self levelling rear suspension! Gee I get some body roll!

I am going to replace the damaged part of the dash soon, so that can be taken off the list. And I don't know why I didn't say it back then but I want a T5! A new bonnet would be good too. My current one is crap. The paint's good, the bonnet isn't.

ED turbo (mickmalta) · 02-06-2006, 04:34 PM

I'd tool up some non plastic timing chain guides for the e-series and become wealthy.

Damn cheap plastic s**t.

335JET · 02-06-2006, 05:21 PM

3.45 lsd,full 2.5in exaust plus extractors, cam, edit (when it finnally comes),extra large sway bars, nolathane kit, superlow springs, koni adjustable shocks.

oneredED · 02-06-2006, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by oneredED

New rear tyres, tint, LSD with 3.9's, cam, new exhaust inc extractors, new shockers all round, elec windows, and finish/fix all the little things on the exterior of my car. Not sure how much it'd cost, but i'd really like to make my current wheels into 18" ones

Well most mods have taken a back seat to something else, but I got new tires, don't need the LSD, the cam has been post-poned for at least another 2 months (different plans require more money), the extractors have been canned (new plans), shockers I got already. Electric windows are still on the cards, but not in the next 6 months...

So I guess I'd take $1000 to pay someone to finish up the current project for me and get it done, and put the rest to a deposit on another car with 8 cylinders.

**Professor Farnsworth** · 02-06-2006, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CATman

Sterio and then suspension, who really want to be more cop bait then they already are???

both of your suggestions attract cops ;p

needfordspeed · 02-06-2006, 06:39 PM

I would:

-Get my other diff fixed.
-BA XR6 wheels
-Shocks that won't be constantly botteming out of my other springs
-Head work
-Wade 1636 cam
-Get extractors installed
-New front/back speakers and another amp
-New headunit (sell the old one)
-Get the dent in the boot fixed

That's if I had to spend it all on my car, the more realistic thing would be:

-Get other diff fixed
-Get extractors installed
-Gas conversion
-Fix the dent in the boot

Gammaboy · 02-06-2006, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Walkinshaw

$5k would buy a nice KB2400 Blowzilla

id hook it up to a small electric motor an have it in my loungeroom.....mill the air with a beautiful whine

Nice, I like automotive "furniture"

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Originally Posted by Walkinshaw

Pshhhht! i must have been delusional. Turbo? Pshhhht! yeah right

There, fixed that for you :P

EB Pete · 02-06-2006, 06:45 PM

manual conversion with a T5Z and put the rest to fuel.

Tiga_EL · 02-06-2006, 06:46 PM

Some nice 20"s that arent yet released in australia...;)

Kenaz · 02-06-2006, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

V8 and RWD conversion.

For 5 grand?

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MADED-6 · 02-06-2006, 06:51 PM

id get a turbo fitted and go nuts lol.

AdzT3-146 · 02-06-2006, 06:57 PM

go the old threads :P

now if i had 5K to play with i would be starting with engine mods. Cam, Heads, TB, MAF.

then maybe a nice set of 18's and a nice drop in ride height.

LUXO_8 · 02-06-2006, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 94EDGhia

id get a turbo fitted and go nuts lol.

5k isnt gonna get you very far if you're going nuts with a turbo setup....

evlelf · 03-06-2006, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MADNC_8

5k isnt gonna get you very far if you're going nuts with a turbo setup....

Got me pritty far.. And i gave my car hell..

Took bout 3 months B4 the first Gear box Blew!

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With 5 i would do a BA turbo conversion on EVL-ELF!! + some of my own Cash.

Melz · 03-06-2006, 10:03 AM

I wouldn't waste 5 grand on my E-series....

But i have looked into some JMM gear for it, but for a daily driver its not worth it when i have 3 other cars i'd rather spend money on...

BLSTIC · 03-06-2006, 03:15 PM

two options
1. Flywheel and clutch (currently have EA type stuff on my EF), rebuilt engine, T28 (Rb25 style), exhaust manifold, 3inch exhaust, Flash tuner and associated software (when they become available). ~170 rwkw.

or sell EF (brings total to 8500-9000) and...

2. Rest of the tafe course ($3500), Early auto scorpion ($1200 in good nick), 318 V8 with 3spd manual ($700 engine/box), Random fitting costs ($600), exhaust system ($600), EFI System from VN Commodore ($800 in parts and bits to make it tuneable).

$3900 and i can have a reasonably quick coupe with that oh-so good V8 noise. Ignoring the fact that its based on a sigma, I cant lose.

and before you say anything, yes it can be done, not sure about legalities though.

So that leaves $1000 for rego and fuel.

cya
Ben

mcflux · 03-06-2006, 03:49 PM

T28 on 4.0?

**El Venom** · 03-06-2006, 04:10 PM

i would start to build the motor up and see how far and how much power i can get without going the boosted route

dansedgli · 03-06-2006, 04:15 PM

Hmm with $5K I would buy some CP pistons, Argo rods and get my new bottom end assembled.

If there was any left some headwork and a new cam wouldnt go astray either.

Mmm 400rwkw in 1100kg's worth of car.

mcflux · 03-06-2006, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dansedgli

Mmm 400rwkw in 1100kg's worth of car.

I'd be spending the change on nappies!

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347_XR8 · 03-06-2006, 04:59 PM

With 5 grand i'd get a new diff and upgrade the clutch. Also a decent tune up and a few other little things.
Maybe a bit more N/A work, a new custom 3" dual exhaust would be nice to

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needfordspeed · 03-06-2006, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by needfordspeed

I would:

-Get my other diff fixed.
-BA XR6 wheels
-Shocks that won't be constantly botteming out of my other springs
-Head work
-Wade 1636 cam
-Get extractors installed
-New front/back speakers and another amp
-New headunit (sell the old one)
-Get the dent in the boot fixed

That's if I had to spend it all on my car, the more realistic thing would be:

-Get other diff fixed
-Get extractors installed
-Gas conversion
-Fix the dent in the boot

I'd also get a new clutch, forgot to add that:P