How much did it cost to build your car?

wrx/240sx · 12-23-2003, 06:35 PM

I am a newbie to the drift scene (mainly road race/drag race) but I figure to build my skills more I would like to add drifting to my resume. I was wondering if you guys (and girls) would help me out and let me know how much it cost to put your car together (please include mods/pics).

I am looking at a 90 240sx hatch and am thinking of adding a sr20det...any suggestions on a red/black top?

Thanks,

Dan

12-24-2003, 12:06 AM

too much!

CrazyHawaiian · 12-24-2003, 01:45 AM

Well I drive a domestic so I doubt a parts/price listing would be usefull to you. But just for comparison's sake, total cost when complete will be $9,500 including the cost of the car. So far I'm @ $5,300 ... but still putting the car back together.

A SR20 should not be your first mod if you want to drift that S13. LSD should be your first mod.

emission · 12-24-2003, 01:53 AM

5yrs 6,000 bucks and it's still looks stock beside's the hks air filter and advan neovas..... and it's down for another swap 500 bucks for a new motor.... still waiting.......

12-24-2003, 01:57 AM

Mashing a Porsche GT2 motor into a volvo station wagon costs...way too much.

_uG TM · 12-24-2003, 02:25 AM

so far about 5 cases of beer, 8 bottles of vodka and a hangover from hell..

CRASHDRIVE · 12-24-2003, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by wrx/240sx
I am a newbie to the drift scene (mainly road race/drag race) but I figure to build my skills more I would like to add drifting to my resume. I was wondering if you guys (and girls) would help me out and let me know how much it cost to put your car together (please include mods/pics).

I am looking at a 90 240sx hatch and am thinking of adding a sr20det...any suggestions on a red/black top?

Thanks,

Dan

Est. Cost: 10k
current setup:
Engine: Totally STOCK
Suspension: Racing Beats (shocks and Springs)
and repairs: its now @ $500 w/o the gaskets
+ the car = $2000.00

Future:
Shopping for a new MOTOR (cha-ching!)
$1700 (only because im looking for a mark series front clip)

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Suspension: Tien or JIC magic (dont know yet, but its the full coil over setup).
est. cost: $1400.00
Struts: (front and rear) JIC or TANABE :
est cost: 300.00
Sways (i dont know yet but i think Eibach)
est cost: 300.00
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Engine:
header / muffler (full sys): est: 600.00
intake: est: 200.00
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
misc: (bucket/steering wheel/ gauges/etc)
est: 1000.00

so... the total amount.... (drum roll pls)
.....$7,500.00
(wow, i guess i have to live with top ramen for awhile.

) ha ha..oh damn its my GF b-day soon

anyways. this is on a poor racers budget

note: did you notice the cost has nothing to do with showy type products: )
ha ha..no burnt rice here

ha ha..

DriftGirl · 12-24-2003, 09:46 AM

never thought of counting to get an exact figure....may end up killing myself

SilverGhost · 12-24-2003, 10:31 AM

havent counted either, but quite a bit. by far though, the most money in one shot was when i broke the rack and pinion in my steering.....that was like 1400 bucks or something to get new from the nissan dealer.....

CRASHDRIVE · 12-24-2003, 10:49 AM

Yeah just like everyone, I dont want to see how much i spend. But face your fears right?

oh well, Everytime i make a project car, I accept the fact, that i will spend $$ on it, to do it right

not half a$$ed job

also if gives new people an idea on what they're getting into

FYI: that price did not include rims and tires

ha ha..wow. thats fricken alot

ha ha

++++++++++
Car $1500
Parts $10K
Labor $2k

owning your drift machine and ripping the rubber out of it:
"Priceless"

"Not everything can be bought, but for everything else choose master card"

The official financier of my drift machine.

+++++++
Now that's a COMMERCIAL!!!!!! ha ha

SilverGhost · 12-24-2003, 10:53 AM

one time i added up my wish list and it was like 25k for every thing....and im not made of money so that list got majorly cut down to necessities.

TonyFromNapa · 12-25-2003, 12:37 AM

car bonestock=$3k

Parts so far on the car= OVER $10K

Labor fees= none, i do my own work

STuff i just ordered= $1700
(but it replaces some of teh expensive stuff i already bought)

Thrill of owning such a amazing beast= priceless

im still not done with it, maybe ANOTHER $2K.

TOOK ME SO FAR 4 MONTHS TO BUILD. Its my 2nd corolla out of my 6 cars i have owned. would have been done alot faster if i didnt have to spend money on college and girlfriends.

driftxtreem · 12-26-2003, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by emission
5yrs 6,000 bucks and it's still looks stock beside's the hks air filter and advan neovas..... and it's down for another swap 500 bucks for a new motor.... still waiting.......

Just wondering were you got the Neovas. There only sold here just currious.

wrx/240sx · 12-26-2003, 12:34 AM

Thanks for your replies everyone...Well it looks like the WRX is going to have to go then. I would post it here but AWD cars don't like to drift (unless of course they make big power). Anyone interested in an 02 WRX?

PearlWhiteMike · 12-26-2003, 11:55 PM

ive only sunk a few thousand into modifying. keeping tires on it, gas, and paying for repairs takes up most of the money

slidetotheright · 12-27-2003, 08:27 AM

too much but its so much fun! keep the KA in there until you get used to drifting the 240 and/or if you blow it. An SR20 is a little more expensive to replace if you blow it.

jsigone · 12-28-2003, 12:01 AM

my current project 93 Eagle Talon TSI AWD drifter

Car with broken t-belt--$1000
JDM Motor-$965
Gaskets-t-belt ect for Jap motor-600
ACT 2600 clutch- free
ACT street disk $125
2G ported mani $100
PTE Hybrid turbo- $1000
ND 720cc injectors $250
Walbro 255lhp fuel pump $100
Apex SAFC-$330
Gauges- $ 225
Turbo timer-$50
2g MAS with filter $100
MKIV Supra SMIC $125
IC piping $175
Greddy type S BOV $75 (used)
---------------------------------

$5220 not including suspension mods I'll be getting next month.

Suspension parts with tax return
KYB AGXs $400
ST rear swap bar $150
Brembo cross drilled brakes and race pads $550 for all four corners.

eric240 · 12-28-2003, 10:32 AM

how did u get a jdm motor for a dsm?

PearlWhiteMike · 12-28-2003, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by eric240
how did u get a jdm motor for a dsm?

the same way you get any other jdm motor, a japanese engine importer. why wouldnt they sell DSM motors too? they sell imported toyota motors, imported honda motors, imported mazda motors

jsigone · 12-29-2003, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by eric240
how did u get a jdm motor for a dsm?

the JDM 4G63T comes from their 90-93 Galant VR4's. The 90 motor is different as for the oil cooler for it is air cooled and the 91+ is water cooled. I picked the motor up from CNS Motors in LA.

PearlWhiteMike · 12-29-2003, 02:11 AM

is that the same thing as the "cyclone motor"? i dont know way too much 'bout DSM swaps, other than 6 bolt (90-92, at least in the US) is better

driftxtreem · 12-29-2003, 03:23 AM

get a wheel barrow fill it with Bennies and then count it. That probobly still aint enough.

jsigone · 12-29-2003, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PearlWhiteMike
is that the same thing as the "cyclone motor"? i dont know way too much 'bout DSM swaps, other than 6 bolt (90-92, at least in the US) is better

yes, its the same motor but the JDM has a different intake mani hens why they call it a cyclone motor. Its a straight swap just have to use the US intake mani. Other then that mani, the long block is the exact same.

Ghost of Duluth · 12-30-2003, 04:35 PM

Ouch, ouch, ouch,ouch.

Don't make me think bout that anymore.

nightracer · 12-30-2003, 06:50 PM

My Porsche is stock except for the APC stickers

I honestly can't come up with a dollar amount but I often say I could have put all the money I've put into the Porsche and had a T04R Supra.

I'm often tempted to ditch it for one.

12-23-2003, 06:35 PM	#1
wrx/240sx Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: az Posts: 40	How much did it cost to build your car? I am a newbie to the drift scene (mainly road race/drag race) but I figure to build my skills more I would like to add drifting to my resume. I was wondering if you guys (and girls) would help me out and let me know how much it cost to put your car together (please include mods/pics). I am looking at a 90 240sx hatch and am thinking of adding a sr20det...any suggestions on a red/black top? Thanks, Dan

12-24-2003, 01:53 AM	#4
emission Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Long Beach, Seal Beach Posts: 1,301	5yrs 6,000 bucks and it's still looks stock beside's the hks air filter and advan neovas..... and it's down for another swap 500 bucks for a new motor.... still waiting....... __________________

12-24-2003, 02:25 AM	#6
_uG TM Touge only. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: portland Posts: 261	so far about 5 cases of beer, 8 bottles of vodka and a hangover from hell.. Last edited by _uG TM; 12-27-2003 at 04:24 PM.

12-24-2003, 09:46 AM	#8
DriftGirl HighSider Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Confused Posts: 745	never thought of counting to get an exact figure....may end up killing myself Last edited by DriftGirl; 12-24-2003 at 09:57 AM.

12-24-2003, 10:49 AM	#10
CRASHDRIVE Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 937	Yeah just like everyone, I dont want to see how much i spend. But face your fears right? oh well, Everytime i make a project car, I accept the fact, that i will spend $$ on it, to do it right not half a$$ed job also if gives new people an idea on what they're getting into FYI: that price did not include rims and tires ha ha..wow. thats fricken alot ha ha ++++++++++ Car $1500 Parts $10K Labor $2k owning your drift machine and ripping the rubber out of it: "Priceless" "Not everything can be bought, but for everything else choose master card" The official financier of my drift machine. +++++++ Now that's a COMMERCIAL!!!!!! ha ha Last edited by CRASHDRIVE; 12-25-2003 at 08:55 AM.

12-24-2003, 12:06 AM	#2
Nightwalker Guest Posts: n/a	too much!

12-24-2003, 01:45 AM	#3
CrazyHawaiian Sample One Time!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,276	Well I drive a domestic so I doubt a parts/price listing would be usefull to you. But just for comparison's sake, total cost when complete will be $9,500 including the cost of the car. So far I'm @ $5,300 ... but still putting the car back together. A SR20 should not be your first mod if you want to drift that S13. LSD should be your first mod.

12-24-2003, 01:57 AM	#5
VRDjr Guest Posts: n/a	Mashing a Porsche GT2 motor into a volvo station wagon costs...way too much.

12-24-2003, 10:31 AM	#9
SilverGhost touge sleepy-eye 180sx Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: CO Posts: 964	havent counted either, but quite a bit. by far though, the most money in one shot was when i broke the rack and pinion in my steering.....that was like 1400 bucks or something to get new from the nissan dealer.....

12-24-2003, 10:53 AM	#11
SilverGhost touge sleepy-eye 180sx Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: CO Posts: 964	one time i added up my wish list and it was like 25k for every thing....and im not made of money so that list got majorly cut down to necessities.

12-25-2003, 12:37 AM	#12
TonyFromNapa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Napa Posts: 61	car bonestock=$3k Parts so far on the car= OVER $10K Labor fees= none, i do my own work STuff i just ordered= $1700 (but it replaces some of teh expensive stuff i already bought) Thrill of owning such a amazing beast= priceless im still not done with it, maybe ANOTHER $2K. TOOK ME SO FAR 4 MONTHS TO BUILD. Its my 2nd corolla out of my 6 cars i have owned. would have been done alot faster if i didnt have to spend money on college and girlfriends.

12-26-2003, 12:34 AM	#14
wrx/240sx Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: az Posts: 40	Thanks for your replies everyone...Well it looks like the WRX is going to have to go then. I would post it here but AWD cars don't like to drift (unless of course they make big power). Anyone interested in an 02 WRX?

12-26-2003, 11:55 PM	#15
PearlWhiteMike Curb Molester Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: mira mesa Posts: 157	ive only sunk a few thousand into modifying. keeping tires on it, gas, and paying for repairs takes up most of the money

12-27-2003, 08:27 AM	#16
slidetotheright Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 12	too much but its so much fun! keep the KA in there until you get used to drifting the 240 and/or if you blow it. An SR20 is a little more expensive to replace if you blow it.

12-28-2003, 12:01 AM	#17
jsigone Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 95	my current project 93 Eagle Talon TSI AWD drifter Car with broken t-belt--$1000 JDM Motor-$965 Gaskets-t-belt ect for Jap motor-600 ACT 2600 clutch- free ACT street disk $125 2G ported mani $100 PTE Hybrid turbo- $1000 ND 720cc injectors $250 Walbro 255lhp fuel pump $100 Apex SAFC-$330 Gauges- $ 225 Turbo timer-$50 2g MAS with filter $100 MKIV Supra SMIC $125 IC piping $175 Greddy type S BOV $75 (used) --------------------------------- $5220 not including suspension mods I'll be getting next month. Suspension parts with tax return KYB AGXs $400 ST rear swap bar $150 Brembo cross drilled brakes and race pads $550 for all four corners.

12-28-2003, 10:32 AM	#18
eric240 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 88	how did u get a jdm motor for a dsm?

12-29-2003, 02:11 AM	#21
PearlWhiteMike Curb Molester Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: mira mesa Posts: 157	is that the same thing as the "cyclone motor"? i dont know way too much 'bout DSM swaps, other than 6 bolt (90-92, at least in the US) is better

12-29-2003, 03:23 AM	#22
driftxtreem Pimp daddy D Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Japan Posts: 1,623	get a wheel barrow fill it with Bennies and then count it. That probobly still aint enough.

12-30-2003, 04:35 PM	#24
Ghost of Duluth Sixgun Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Neverland Posts: 2,280	Ouch, ouch, ouch,ouch. Don't make me think bout that anymore. __________________ Team SIXGUN, Don't whine about the food chain, be the top of it. Tokyo Pimps, Godzilla is coming. Lorin, oh Lorin, where have you gone?? If you're in the stands warming the bench, don't whine about the guys in the drivers seats.

12-30-2003, 06:50 PM	#25
nightracer owner of the night Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: slowhio Posts: 240	My Porsche is stock except for the APC stickers I honestly can't come up with a dollar amount but I often say I could have put all the money I've put into the Porsche and had a T04R Supra. I'm often tempted to ditch it for one.

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