$5000 to blow!!!

2hot4u · 08-12-2005, 09:13 PM

okay so here it is, i have $5000 to enhance my el falcon 96' mod... firstly i am getting 19" rims, (deep dish) chrome, having it lowered... my cousin is sticking on a 2.5 inch sports exhaust with lukey extractors, but thats not included in the $5000, after my lowering and mags i should have bout $2000 any ideas, don't have body kit yet, what should i get and where do i get it

EBFalcs · 08-12-2005, 09:17 PM

in my opinoin i think stuff the looks, go for power. who cares if the car looks like a thrashed out piece of c**p, imagin the look on the faces of people with sweet lookin streeters when you blow em into the weeds in a "heap of c**p"

2hot4u · 08-12-2005, 09:22 PM

hey mate,

thanks for the tip, any ideas as to what i can do and where to go to get it???

cheers
lynette

EB6 · 08-12-2005, 09:26 PM

Yeah i agree stuff the looks they look best keept simple anyway i reckon, id chuck a manual in it if u dont all ready have one and then do a good diff ratio thatll make it a very fun car to drive.

08-12-2005, 09:23 PM

I'd go $1k worth of headwork (stiffer springs, etc), DEV 5 cam, T5 conversion, 3.7LSD, Extractors, exhaust.

Stuff the wheels. $2500 for 19" wheels, that look good, and then get gutter rash and you commit suicide cos of it? Imagine the tyre cost each set of tyres? Leave the stockies on, get some good hubcaps.

Easy.

2hot4u · 08-12-2005, 09:27 PM

hey thanks mate any ideas i will certainly consider i'd like to do my baby up right

cheers lynette

2hot4u · 08-12-2005, 09:29 PM

yeah thats right extractors and exhaist get put on next week i'm just thinking of other enhancements that i could do

cheers
lynette

BABOSS · 08-12-2005, 09:35 PM

I agree with them ^^^ looks are not important and it's also a deterrent for car thieves when a car looks close to stock. It's what's hidden that counts. Stuff the 19" wheels and get 17" ones, they still look great on a lowered car but will save you some $ which you can spend on performance increases.

EB6 · 08-12-2005, 09:47 PM

If u get a re programable uni chip then u can get it re programmed every time u get a mod done that requires so, so its a mod that can continually be updated to get ya car goin better.

XRated · 09-12-2005, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by woodstock_rocks

I'd go $1k worth of headwork (stiffer springs, etc), DEV 5 cam, T5 conversion, 3.7LSD, Extractors, exhaust.

Best idea yet. It'd haul ****! Plus you might have a tiny bit left over for back-up.

EBFalcs · 08-12-2005, 09:25 PM

well, he's already gettin EXtractors and exhaust

EBFalcs · 08-12-2005, 09:30 PM

don't forget little performance things like, filter, leads, sparkplugs, and last but not least a red rocker cover, man you wouldn't believe how hard it will go with a red rocker cover. ;

fiery · 08-12-2005, 09:35 PM

Unless you have a never ending cash flow situation then dont stress about the big rims (& tyres) just yet... Stock rims with caps can look good or smaller chrome rims at least...
Save that money, get a body kit and make her look nice and tidy...but definately get the power thing happening...

At the end of the day though it is your choice about rims and looks but never ever forget the power - that is an absolute must

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Good luck with it all and have fun!!

JUZXR8 · 09-12-2005, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EBFalcs

don't forget little performance things like, filter, leads, sparkplugs, and last but not least a red rocker cover, man you wouldn't believe how hard it will go with a red rocker cover. ;

lol.....oath a red rocker cover....i rekon i got atleast another 10rkw out of mine with this mod!

uglybob · 12-12-2005, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Juz_Gremlin

lol.....oath a red rocker cover....i rekon i got atleast another 10rkw out of mine with this mod!

i now have 2 red rocker covers - if i manage to fit them both, will i get close to 20rwkw?

but on a serious note - a nice set of rims for $1300 (17's), 3.45's or 3.7's, cam/headwork, lowering - that'd be a pretty good start at least! i'd get a nice brakes/suspension package on it - make it so much nicer to drive!

EFShelby · 08-12-2005, 09:53 PM

I feel a bit out of place saying this but i would buy the mags as there is nothing better
than seeing a nice looking EF/EL with big mags and lowered suspension IMO

Cheers Rod

tommo74 · 08-12-2005, 10:13 PM

I blew 4 grand on wheels/tyres another few g's on an ebgt bodykit..then hadda roll the guards get out some dents..there was another 1k...
Alllll that TIME I was thinking man...I coulda bought KILLER heads,mani,huge t/b,nos kit,etc,etc....now i wish it was still a sleeper.
now have all the bolt on but imagine for months and months every car that pulled up next to me wanted a go cos i had these huge rims and ...only for me to die in the *** with my e7 heads and ho ho ho manifold.
5 grand?easy........edelbrock heads and manifold 70mm t/b,maf,filter and (careful here)wet NOS system(base is going for about 750 bux at the moment)
six cylinder?get a powerdyne s/charger(about 6 grand i think)
oh,and dont forget about the red rocker cover...good fer about 6rwk i believe...

sphell · 08-12-2005, 10:16 PM

i didn't bother reading the other posts cause I think there is only 1 thing u should do....dump it on stockies which is virtually free and spend the 5k on a turbo!!!!!!! Ultimate sleeper

NEG · 09-12-2005, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sphell

i didn't bother reading the other posts cause I think there is only 1 thing u should do....dump it on stockies which is virtually free and spend the 5k on a turbo!!!!!!! Ultimate sleeper

defently the way to go :jab:

EACRUISER · 09-12-2005, 08:41 PM

Turbo kit - http://www.snortperformance.com/

They Have Some Excellent kits for Fords I6's and have some reasonable proof to back up what they sell.

with that sort of money i would go a

Stage 4 Turbo Kit
Base Turbo Kit Features:

1 x full custom s/steel tuned length turbo manifold
1 x 46mm polished racegate
1 x kkk 600r turbocharger ( rated over 600hp )

1 x 50mm billet b.o.v

1 x boost referenced fuel regulator

1 x front mount intercooler ( core size 600x300x75mm )
3 inch s/steel dump pipe with o2 sensor bung
2 inch s/steel screamer pipe ( from wastegate )
Teflon braided oil feed lines,vclamps,oil sender t
Teflon oil drain lines gaskets and fittings
4 inch pod filter
price 3999.00 + 125.oo shipping

then spend the rest getting it installed and tuned properly.

If only i had found them before i started my turbo saga on my EA.
would have made life easier.

mik · 09-12-2005, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sphell

i didn't bother reading the other posts cause I think there is only 1 thing u should do....dump it on stockies which is virtually free and spend the 5k on a turbo!!!!!!! Ultimate sleeper

DITTO

BuuBox · 08-12-2005, 11:26 PM

Could always invest it or do something equally useful, and buy a Ferrari in a few years instead.

Maybe.

2hot4u · 09-12-2005, 12:32 AM

cheers to you all for giving me tips and ideas...

now i have to go and think about what i am going to do...

i shall get some pics on here soon of her lokkikng stock, and pics after each mod is done

i shall keep you all posted on my babys maturing features

cheers

lynette

niko · 09-12-2005, 08:44 PM

+engineers

10-12-2005, 10:58 AM

i wouldn't ever attempt a turbo project on an e-series unless i was using straight gas and could EASILY get the thing engineered.

There's too much stuffing around otherwise.

EFFalcon · 12-12-2005, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by woodstock_rocks

i wouldn't ever attempt a turbo project on an e-series unless i was using straight gas and could EASILY get the thing engineered.

There's too much stuffing around otherwise.

on later model cars, the LPG/Petrol issue doesn't make much different in terms of engineering, it costs the the same either way

2hot4u · 11-12-2005, 10:21 PM

hey guys remember me,

well i gone and done it, i have put down a deposit to get my 19" inch rims have it lowered and suspension... all up $3350... at supreme tyres aspley... she is going to look awesome.

i'm sending her to the workshop this thursday to have full service/tune-up and any other replacements/repairs she is going to need. then following tuesday i am taking her to get 'dressed up' in her new 'bling bling' yeah baby...

and two days after this she is going to ipswich with my cousin to have 2.5inch sports exhaust/extractors and new chrome tip put on her...

i will be supplying photos once done of what she looks like now and what she'll look like in 2 weeks so stay tuned guys

lynette

11-12-2005, 10:30 PM

Pity you went for all show no go option, but it's upto you ..

2hot4u · 11-12-2005, 10:35 PM

well it doesn't mean that there won't be no go... i will do that eventually... i had to do somethin wit tyres as the others are quite bald so i made a choice, but she will look fully sik... and will have a small amount of performance boost with exhaust/extractors in two wks better than being stock

cheers mate

mcflux · 12-12-2005, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodstock_rocks

Pity you went for all show no go option, but it's upto you ..

horses for courses. The upside to differing tastes is it means we don't all drive the same car.

<E-Series owner #1> What u got man
<E-Series owner #2> Its an EA
<E-Series owner #1> sik. Me too. What u do to it man
<E-Series owner #2> T5 zhorst extractors DEV5cam 3.73s
<E-Series owner #1> sik. same as mine bro.
<E-Series owner #3> sik. same as mine bro.
<E-Series owner #7> sik. same as mine bro.

A tad boring, no?