$9700... What should I do?

[cranestyle]

I have a well maintained 93 hatch, with only exhaust and a short shifter. All the usual maintenance stuff is up to snuff. I'm about to get a 9700 dollar reenlist net bonus from the army, any ideas on what I should do? I plan on a full forged rebuild of the bottom end, but after that I'm overwhelmed by the options. Any suggestions would be great.

[ghoti]

Down payment for a house

[cchondro]

Down payment for a house

X2

Use whatever you have left on something for your car

[BossHogg]

Down payment for a house

meh, I would only put 20g's minimum for a down payment on a house.

[tricky_ab]

Down payment for a house

OP I would listen to this person...

Seriously...Put most of it away in savings, and splash a small bit of it to treat yourself.

meh, I would only put 20g's minimum for a down payment on a house.

You'd be on your way to having a sizable down payment, with the $9700.

[2slow2go]

yea good time to buy real estate with current rates

[KiLLeR2001]

Down payment for a house

+ sell '93 hatch. Buy Kia Optima. Never think about modding a car again.

[FORZA MILAN0]

+1 to what everyone else is saying. Put it in savings, or down on a house, you'll regret spending it all on your car.

[silviaks2nr]

$9700 does not go far for a down payment and closing costs on a conventional loan... but since you're in the service you can get a VA loan with hardly any downpayment and that $9700 would likely pay your closing costs. If it were me I'd invest the money in an MMA though.

[Broadfield]

I have a well maintained 93 hatch, with only exhaust and a short shifter. All the usual maintenance stuff is up to snuff. I'm about to get a 9700 dollar reenlist net bonus from the army, any ideas on what I should do? I plan on a full forged rebuild of the bottom end, but after that I'm overwhelmed by the options. Any suggestions would be great.

If you think you are overwhelmed, just think how we feel trying to answer the same question that you can't even answer for yourself!?! We have no idea who you are, what you want in the end, can you do the work for yourself, is this the only money you are ever going to dump into the car, do you own a daily, is this going to be your daily, what is your plan in life, do you own a house, do you live with your parents, do your parents live with you, are you a parent... I think you get the idea! Unless you are wanting over 400whp, then I really don't see the need in building the bottom end at all. Maybe get an SR and a GT2871R, cams, springs, intercooler, clutch, radiator, engine management, injectors, fuel pump and so on. Or just toss an LS in it if you want something straight forward and reliable. The install will be more difficult than the SR, but there will be less headache and things to go wrong down the road. There's just an infinite amount of options for you if you don't narrow it down for us.

[qwikspool]

put it on your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) or put all of it in your savings

[cranestyle]

I Already own a house, although that would have been my first thought a few years ago. I would like to get around 400 streetable hp. I would be capable of doing all the work myself. I do appreciate the responses. The 9700 is what is left over after ALL my financial obligations are addressed. This is more of a 'dream pool'. What would you do with a stock 240 and 10 grand?

[silviaks2nr]

Well, I would do full kouki s13 oem aero and lights + paint + nice bucket seats. Then you have about $3k left to swap in an sr with some bolt ons.

[Broadfield]

I Already own a house, although that would have been my first thought a few years ago. I would like to get around 400 streetable hp. I would be capable of doing all the work myself. I do appreciate the responses. The 9700 is what is left over after ALL my financial obligations are addressed. This is more of a 'dream pool'. What would you do with a stock 240 and 10 grand?

After everyone on here was jumping to conclusions that you didn't own a house, I'm happy to see that you already do!

[tricky_ab]

I Already own a house, although that would have been my first thought a few years ago. I would like to get around 400 streetable hp. I would be capable of doing all the work myself. I do appreciate the responses. The 9700 is what is left over after ALL my financial obligations are addressed. This is more of a 'dream pool'. What would you do with a stock 240 and 10 grand?

Good to hear! I'd do the SR swap, and tie the regular bolt-ons to it, address the suspension with some new bits (coilovers, control arms) freshen up the interior, and if the paint is in order, set a set of rims.

[Broadfield]

Down payment for a house

X2

Use whatever you have left on something for your car

+ sell '93 hatch. Buy Kia Optima. Never think about modding a car again.

+1 to what everyone else is saying. Put it in savings, or down on a house, you'll regret spending it all on your car.

put it on your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) or put all of it in your savings

I'd keep my stock 240. Then I'd put around 2k in savings, another 3k in a CD or something of that nature (something that let's your money work for you), 4k for investment of my eBay business (which I could double in about 6 months), and indulge with the remaining $700.

But its your money, not mine. However, I would highly recommend not sinking a substantial amount of that into your s chassis....

I'm sure you worked hard for that money. Good luck with whatever you do!

Guys, I don't think he's asking what you would do with $10k, he's asking what you would do with $10k if you were going to spend it on an S13. How do you know that he doesn't already have major money in the bank? I think he's wanting to treat himself with this bonus. The way I see it, he deserves it. He is serving for his country, already owns a house, has a hot girlfriend, a cool dog and a killer set of tools.... so lets keep this on topic. Ok, I might of made the last three up.... but that still proves my point that we really don't know you at all or know what direction you are leaning towards for mods. If you want me to keep sticking up for your ass you need to give us somewhere to start. Are you a JDM fanboy, are you going to drift it, what the hell are you going to use it for?

[cranestyle]

Aww, Broadfield's got my back! I'm 25, married with kids. I own two homes (1 I rent) and I do have hella tools. I used my last deployment money to pay for homes, kids college funds and wife cooking lessons. The 9700 is MINES. I have tossed around ls1 swaps, ka-t building, and I've had a constant eye on the rocket bunny kits since enjuku started carrying them.

[FaLKoN240]

I wouldn't do rocket bunny.

If I had 9k to drop on an S13, I'd get an SR, GT2871r, tune it and all the necessary support mods, (cooling, exhaust, etc)

Then I'd get suspension, a bucket seat, upgrade the brakes, wheels and tires.

Put down how much you've found the stuff you want on a spread sheet and start adding it up. Add in another 2k for unforeseen costs and you have your build budget.

[cranestyle]

The end result will be daily driver with drift event potential out the wazoo.

[SLiDe_WaYz]

Sell it and buy a real Kouki. And then buy some nice wheels, lower it, and hard park it for haters.

But really if I had a S13 clean coupe (coupe only) I would swap in a LS with a mild cam. Stance it out and just daily it and break necks.

[yomisiu]

buy a clean 180sx front clip, convert to rhd, buy cool wheels, be in magazines. :fruit:

[AyTDuzIt]

Aww, Broadfield's got my back! I'm 25, married with kids. I own two homes (1 I rent) and I do have hella tools. I used my last deployment money to pay for homes, kids college funds and wife cooking lessons. The 9700 is MINES. I have tossed around ls1 swaps, ka-t building, and I've had a constant eye on the rocket bunny kits since enjuku started carrying them.

notice after you made this statement all the people that were talking about savings and houses etc dissappeared LOL

[FORZA MILAN0]

Well I guess fuckkkk savings. If you want a dd/drift, I would go with ls2 400hp on a stock motor.

[tricky_ab]

notice after you made this statement all the people that were talking about savings and houses etc dissappeared LOL

What more would they have to add with the new added info?

Think about it...

[EvilRB]

Sell your 240 get as much cash as possible and get yourself a r32 GTR that you guys have forsale in your area...
They are ab out to fall under the 25 year expention and there are a few already legal in your state that are close to your budget
just another option to think about

[h2v7]

yea lsx charged and some wheels your set.

[b4l]

I say put some of it in the tsp retierment plan that the military has in 3 years i made 7gs out of it and put in 100 bucks a month.

[Snatch'D Factory]

I would buy a 2JZGTE, go BPU with it. Buy Legit OEM parts and paint it. Good Luck woth this decision.

[O$mo]

my paypal is '[email protected]' :coold:

[ixfxi]

Whats with threads like this?

You have money, why dont you figure out how you want to spend it.

I understand its very challenging for some people to have to stop and think about your options, but it takes nothing but time to do your own research and come to your own conclusions.

Everyone is going to say "If I had 10k, I'de do this and that" but the majority of people on the forum are fucking stupid idiots. So basically, you're asking advice from morons who are financially irresponsible, live at home, and think an old NISSAN is the most important thing in their life.

Why dont you ask yourself this: do you really want to spend 10k on a car that is fucking old and on life support? Not only that, parts are getting scarce so... up to you. Put that money toward a better car.


Down payment for a house

Yeap. And banks accepting 10k down is why the economy tanked.

Just think, in 400 years you can pay off your own house! Sounds great!

[TwelveAM]

Sell the S13 and buy something newer. These things are a never ending money pit and somewhat regret blowing so much money into these chassis'.

[cranestyle]

Thanks for all the input, I see there are a lot of fiscally responsible sr20 fans on this site, lol...

I'll keep you guys posted with the final result.

[Juanizzle]

i say buy a house too, cant live in a s13 with a cage and full bolt on's.. unless you hang your clothes on the cage pipes, and sleep on the seat.

10k is plenty to get a decent house, i only spent like 6k on a first time home buyers house. and i still have my Si as my daily, its not fun, but its life dude.

[WristWork]

i say buy a house too, cant live in a s13 with a cage and full bolt on's.. unless you hang your clothes on the cage pipes, and sleep on the seat.

10k is plenty to get a decent house, i only spent like 6k on a first time home buyers house. and i still have my Si as my daily, its not fun, but its life dude.

Too bad he already owns a house....

[240drew]

With the new Roth TSP, for a few months put in 3/4 of your pay check using the bonus to fund your life. Be thrifty don't spend like a mad man spend as you normally would. i am guessing your around an E4/5 first reenlisment. So your pulling probably around 1000+ per check make it last 4 months So you have a little extra over the next few months to burn and then when your finished you have a nice bit in your TSP for retirement.

[babowc]

$9700 in Augusta, would probably go a decent way for a down payment on a cheaper house...

[KOUKIboy]

Get SR, build the bottom and top ends, get BN Aero, wide body, some nice wide as wheels, replace all the suspension components with aftermarket, nice Bride seats and done.....

[h2v7]

dude plz do lsx and twin charge it insted

[mmmS13]

1. Rent a GT-R for a week
2. Pick up chicks
3. Save left over cash

Or Just save it all.

[Slippin'eight-nine]

Whats with threads like this?

You have money, why dont you figure out how you want to spend it.

I understand its very challenging for some people to have to stop and think about your options, but it takes nothing but time to do your own research and come to your own conclusions.

Everyone is going to say "If I had 10k, I'de do this and that" but the majority of people on the forum are fucking stupid idiots. So basically, you're asking advice from morons who are financially irresponsible, live at home, and think an old NISSAN is the most important thing in their life.

Why dont you ask yourself this: do you really want to spend 10k on a car that is fucking old and on life support? Not only that, parts are getting scarce so... up to you. Put that money toward a better car.




Yeap. And banks accepting 10k down is why the economy tanked.

Just think, in 400 years you can pay off your own house! Sounds great!
This right here^^ is the reason I still lurk on this site! Haha the Truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Thank you good sir my night is complete!
Anyways OP I would say suspension( bushings, arms,coilovers,etc), brakes,rims and tires,then Ls.
Remaining money aero&paint

[babowc]

This right here^^ is the reason I still lurk on this site! Haha the Truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Thank you good sir my night is complete!
Anyways OP I would say suspension( bushings, arms,coilovers,etc), brakes,rims and tires,then Ls.
Remaining money aero&paint

ROFL.. Such a fuckin retard... Did you even read what you quoted?
Sigh.

[Trap Star]

Aww, Broadfield's got my back! I'm 25, married with kids. I own two homes (1 I rent) and I do have hella tools. I used my last deployment money to pay for homes, kids college funds and wife cooking lessons. The 9700 is MINES. I have tossed around ls1 swaps, ka-t building, and I've had a constant eye on the rocket bunny kits since enjuku started carrying them.
Cooking lessons best investment so far?


Yeap. And banks accepting 10k down is why the economy tanked.

Just think, in 400 years you can pay off your own house! Sounds great!
Small down payments were not the only issue. They were a symptom of a larger problem. The "Glass-Steagall Act" was designed to keep something like the 08 crisis from happening. Unfortunately after years of lobbying from the financial sector it was repealed in 1999.

[Agamemnon]

I used my last deployment money to pay for homes, kids college funds and wife cooking lessons. The 9700 is MINES.
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[Phlip]

$9700...
Home improvements or stock up on supplies for the toddler that lives in my house.
I would go for hardwood floors, and perhaps new bathroom stuff. I would use whatever remains on my 240, but probably be more interested in trading it for something I could get more use out of, as I have driven the damn thing TWICE in almost 3 months.

[BossHogg]

So its pure car money, glad you got that straightened out, I was on the same page as broadfield just didn't want to type it out lol. This is somewhat of a tuff thing to list as we don't know what is all wrong with the car. I am more of clean stock looking guy with a solid working car before looks. I would probably do full spl suspension, some sort of mid-range coil over. Then I would address problems with the car. If the motor is a problem either swap or strengthen/refresh your ka and turbo. It's funny that people actually put the "old worn beat car" status in play. It means nothing. I guess everyone who restores classics are stupid? 10 grand can go far, but also seem like you got no where. I would not do any body mods(after market) unless its minor cheap things. (lips, spoiler, dress up). Depending on current condition of exterior maybe buff the car and polish to freshen it up. If paint is faded etc then maybe think of mild body mods with paint. I would honestly just freshen up the car to within your personal standards then do the suspension, some sort of LSD, SR swap with light bolt ons or turbo KA, some sort of tuning, z32 brakes all around, some decent used wheels, clutch, exhaust, essential guages etc. It all depends on what deals you can find. You wrenching yourself will help save major cash.

[Crondy]

Make a P.A.L. of everything you want done to the car. Research again for prices. Either don't buy anything until you have absolutely enough and then some, or constantly look for deals on the items you want. It will take time, so in that time, set your priorities straight. Build the car on the side, don't let it consume your life. A nice hobby is always fun, regretting 20k on a car is not. I would spend the first half of the build time prepping the bare chassis, stitching/tubs, tube front/rear, cage, possibly paint but learn to do it yourself, etc. Search for deals on quality parts with the down time. Collect parts, go ham.

Honestly, unless drifting is where you want to be at the end of your life, don't do it. Just don't.

[ixfxi]

It's funny that people actually put the "old worn beat car" status in play. It means nothing. I guess everyone who restores classics are stupid?

1) Its not a classic
2) Its not a fucking classic
3) ITS A PIECE OF SHIT 240SX, ITS NOT A FUCKING CLASSIC

Find me the people who have done full-on restorations, please. Besides me and toby, and like 3 other people. Find me people who've really gone that in-depth into their restorations. They are far and few between... which is why its stupid.

Its stupid because its a lot of money, which I have personal hands-on knowledge of and can tell you that 10k is opening, its not enough to seal the deal. I can scratch my ass with 10k and the car would still be far from complete.

Besides the fact that these cars are still not valuable or collectable, etc... they are not CLASSICS. Want a classic? Buy something they didnt make 240,000,024,042 of.... (ie: NOT a 240SX).

I'm still waiting to see a 240Z sell for big money. So far, they're still too many out there.. and they are 20 years older than our pieces of shit.

[Broadfield]

Buy something they didnt make 240,000,024,042 of.... (ie: NOT a 240SX).

That's actually a few less than I was thinking:)

[nekrodev]

RB25DET swap and some extras, wheels, maybe aero.

[Slippin'eight-nine]

ROFL.. Such a fuckin retard... Did you even read what you quoted?
Sigh.
Yes i did. I agreed with his post and then offered the OP some direction to stay on topic. Did u read it?

[SLiDe_WaYz]

Speaking of a 240Z my buddy is restoring one and he has about 10K in his full OEM restoration and had at least another 5-10 to go, and he's doing it himself in his garage.

[BossHogg]

1) Its not a classic
2) Its not a fucking classic
3) ITS A PIECE OF SHIT 240SX, ITS NOT A FUCKING CLASSIC

Find me the people who have done full-on restorations, please. Besides me and toby, and like 3 other people. Find me people who've really gone that in-depth into their restorations. They are far and few between... which is why its stupid.

Its stupid because its a lot of money, which I have personal hands-on knowledge of and can tell you that 10k is opening, its not enough to seal the deal. I can scratch my ass with 10k and the car would still be far from complete.

Besides the fact that these cars are still not valuable or collectable, etc... they are not CLASSICS. Want a classic? Buy something they didnt make 240,000,024,042 of.... (ie: NOT a 240SX).

I'm still waiting to see a 240Z sell for big money. So far, they're still too many out there.. and they are 20 years older than our pieces of shit.

you missed the point completely, which doesn't surprise me at all. I was simply commenting on the "spend 10k on a car that is old and on life support". When he clearly said he has well maintained 240 with all the maintenance up to date. Doesn't sound like life support to me. The point was people waste money on numerous cars that are way worse and beat than a 240sx. They have long been off life support in some cases (which is usually a classic car, which doesn't necessarily mean its worth big money either). I wasn't talking about the 240sx specifically being "classic". How you logically came to that idea, i'm still wondering. It's a personal taste of what people decide to modify or restore. But it seems you only judge something by what it's worth. Which is just bad logic in my opinion. If you plan on keeping a car forever then worth becomes nothing. It becomes personal. That was just an example, not saying it applies here. Why you even brought up a resale value or worth is beyond me. Whats funny is your own example the 240z, yet people still restore those from terrible conditions. Pretty much contradicts everything you just said. Why? Maybe it was their first car back in the day. Maybe their dad had one when they were a kid etc. Selling for "big money" should be the last thing on your mind. He would not be on this site if slanging cars for big money was his game. I personally look at it as, "it's just money, plenty of it out there." I'm not rich by any means, but 15-20k a month as a non married, kidless, mid 20's adult suites me fine.

If you read my comment, I to said 10k can go far, yet still feel like you went no where. Believe me, I have a shit ton of money in my car. But if that is what you like then what does it matter? People waste money on stupid shit all the time. That is what it's for, spending.

[2.5T_/<ouki]

+ sell '93 hatch. Buy Kia Optima. Never think about modding a car again.

I love the optimas! If i were to go 4 door i would def go with this.

[Akito86]

It's your money anything you want but don't forget family first,
Now that's being addressed, I am taking donations please pm me good sir! Good day. -.^

[tengo240]

buy a nice clean chassis ,or make it one , cage ,bracing, coilovers ,arms ,wheels ,then 2/1 jz .tune,alingment, other cool fun shit.
im not proud but id buy a cheap as hell mx73 and do the 1/2jz thing, miesters,bride seats , full s13/14 suspension thing,but that's me and im stupid.

[RhdjokerNJ]

I have a well maintained 93 hatch, with only exhaust and a short shifter. All the usual maintenance stuff is up to snuff. I'm about to get a 9700 dollar reenlist net bonus from the army, any ideas on what I should do? I plan on a full forged rebuild of the bottom end, but after that I'm overwhelmed by the options. Any suggestions would be great.

2jz+r154 trans+coilovers=:drool:

[BoostedJay]

I'd put it into drugs and buy a GTR with the return.. :shrug:

No, but on a serious note - if it's a car you really love I'd have no issue putting money into it. As someone said, 2j that bitch with an R154, A/C, and an AEM EMS so it'll drive like stock day in and day out. Not your cup of tea? Now a days you can seriously probably sell your s13, and buy an Evo or STi with your money. Have a great, fun daily. My S4 is just that. V8, fun to drive, reliable. I love it!

[Hanzi]

Buy a black evo

[ZenkiKid]

Down payment for a house

X10000000000000000000000000

Or look into investing a portion of that towards your retirement and pay off some debt.

[nekrodev]

X10000000000000000000000000

Or look into investing a portion of that towards your retirement and pay off some debt.

Post count definitely doesn't indicate the ability to read as well.

THIS HAS BEEN COVERED.

HE IS SPENDING THIS ON HIS S13.

GIVE HIM IDEAS FOR HIS S13.

[ZenkiKid]

Post count definitely doesn't indicate the ability to read as well.



I like how youre too chicken shit to say the same thing to the zilvia admin who said the same thing. Cool bro.


Were all just throwing out suggestions on what would be smarter moves (especially in this economy) to do with his money. But hey, what do I know right? I am only 23 year old with a high post count who apparently cant read according to you.

Ill add onto what Phlip said, home improvements would kick ass and would definitely pull a premium on property value. Id go that route since youre already a home owner. If not, look into investing it?

[RhdjokerNJ]

buying a nice dailly isnt a bad choice but since u renlisted theres no point of a daily sitting. build the 240!!

[nekrodev]

I like how youre too chicken shit to say the same thing to the zilvia admin who said the same thing. Cool bro.


Were all just throwing out suggestions on what would be smarter moves (especially in this economy) to do with his money. But hey, what do I know right? I am only 23 year old with a high post count who apparently cant read according to you.

Chicken shit? This had all already been covered and it seemed we were getting back on track by my first post in the topic on page 2. Then you apparently didn't read past the OP. Everyone else looked stupid already and was corrected.

[FutureFab]

Go 1j vvti or 2j. The 1j will be cheaper than the 2j but is still really nice. Gobs of torque down low. Its got nice little details that add up. To list a few, solid type valve train with titanium nitride coating, 9.0 to 1 compression ratio, single turbo thats easy to work on, strong short block, exhaust on passenger side so no steer shaft in the way and your brake booster and feet dont get hot, shorter than rb, no tps or cas to adjust as they are fixed position. I wouldnt go sr. Exhaust is on wrong side, no torque, throws rockers, weak trans.

[240jake]

what an interesting thread. I didn't realize everyone on zilvia was broke and jaded about the economy.

This guys in the same boat I'm in, we have some extra funds to dump into our 240s and enjoy it, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.

WHY? because its a fucking hobby and he wants to play with his toy.
Also he still makes decent money that he works his ass off for, as some of us that had the brains to get stable jobs still do.

Personally i would sr20 swap it, put it on some coilovers/fresh suspension parts and drive the shit out of it.

And yes for some of us we love these cars because we just do.

Also id like to add, a big THANKS for your service, its much appreciated.

my 2c.

[4-20sx]

agreed! downpayment on a house. FHA!! only need 3% for downpayment.

its a long and tedious process but all worth it!!!

[nekrodev]

agreed! downpayment on a house. FHA!! only need 3% for downpayment.

its a long and tedious process but all worth it!!!

http://static.fjcdn.com/pictures/L2read_7dd036_1871875.jpg

[Tank_4g63]

9700$ Is enough to start an ls1 swap. If you want a reliable DD car with ~400 horses and still get okay gas mileage... Take it from me (having owned both an LS1 f-body (22-26 mpg on regular octane) and currently owning a 422 awhp 439ft/lb tq DSM (boosted 2.3l 4cyl car) that the F-body was more reliable (just a cam and intake upgrade to put down nice dyno numbers) and didn't cost as much as at the pumps. Though tires depending on how much you roast the rears, and insurance depending on your age may play a bigger factor into the cost to own on the f-body.

So I say find a wrecked f-body. Part it out, keep the motorset, and start planning your swap.

[FORZA MILAN0]

9700 is more than enough.

[Tank_4g63]

Assuming your buying everything, and not fabricating anything 10k is the bare minimum I would set aside for an ls1 swap.

Your looking at about 5 grand just for a parts car, or engine-set with harness, pcm, and trans.

about 2 grand for a basic mount kit

250 for the master cylinder kit
130 for the powersteering kit
~ 200 for the ac lines (assuming this is a street driven car and he is stationed in the south he will want this)

That is approaching 8 grand with no headers (stock wont work) and no swap oil pan ( need to notch cross member) and no mods at all. Which most people are gonna want to at least do a cam and intake as well as headers (need these) and an exhaust system (stock wont work, 3" aftermarket would need to be modded to work)

[SLiDe_WaYz]

Assuming your buying everything, and not fabricating anything 10k is the bare minimum I would set aside for an ls1 swap.

Your looking at about 5 grand just for a parts car, or engine-set with harness, pcm, and trans.

about 2 grand for a basic mount kit

250 for the master cylinder kit
130 for the powersteering kit
~ 200 for the ac lines (assuming this is a street driven car and he is stationed in the south he will want this)

That is approaching 8 grand with no headers (stock wont work) and no swap oil pan ( need to notch cross member) and no mods at all. Which most people are gonna want to at least do a cam and intake as well as headers (need these) and an exhaust system (stock wont work, 3" aftermarket would need to be modded to work)

It can be done with 8K rather easily. You can get the entire engine, harness, etc for around 3K. Actually you can usually (down south) where I live, you can find camaros and f body's in junkyards regularly. So it really depends where you look.

The mount kit and all that can be found on here in the market place frequently too.

[Tank_4g63]

True, it can be done on the cheap if your can fab, and/or you are patient. But I prefer to budget on the pessimistic side.

[Boost_Fiend]

I would like to see some pics of this 240 that you are looking to dump 9700 into. My guess is that it looks like ass and you should spend some of that money getting that thing looking good.

But if I am wrong (which I doubt) and you do have a somewhat clean 240 lsx swap is the way to go. I got a ls1 swap with a t56 out of a wrecked gto for 1500.

[ixfxi]

Assuming your buying everything, and not fabricating anything 10k is the bare minimum I would set aside for an ls1 swap.

dont forget the mullet. gotta have a mullet to match the motor.


I wouldnt go sr. Exhaust is on wrong side, no torque, throws rockers, weak trans.

Yeah, horrible. I mean the fact that it came stock in our cars, integrates fully with the electrical system, hvac, etc... and has full & total support all over the world - yeah, sounds like the SR is a bad choice. Dont forget, there is no such thing as heat management. All the heat shields in the world wont remedy an exhaust being on the wrong side.

Listen, you make a point - but its not a well-made point. Its an issue, but nothing that cant be resolved. I'de rather have an OEM motor in my car, then some frankenstein crossover shit with custom fabbed braces and mounts. Everyone is quick to sell a kit, but when fitment sucks and you have all sorts of issues... you're up shits creek.


you missed the point completely, which doesn't surprise me at all. I was simply commenting on the "spend 10k on a car that is old and on life support". When he clearly said he has well maintained 240 with all the maintenance up to date.

Dude, I do nothing other than miss points. Are you new to this forum? I'm barely capable of reading, let alone comprehending. Having a full on conversation is OUT of the fucking question.


If you read my comment, I to said 10k can go far, yet still feel like you went no where. Believe me, I have a shit ton of money in my car. But if that is what you like then what does it matter? People waste money on stupid shit all the time. That is what it's for, spending.

Money is good for doing whatever the fuck the original poster wants to do, which is why he should research and come to his own conclusions. I still think 10k is chicken shit, but oh well... we can go back and fourth on that one forever.


It can be done with 8K rather easily. You can get the entire engine, harness, etc for around 3K. Actually you can usually (down south) where I live, you can find camaros and f body's in junkyards regularly. So it really depends where you look. The mount kit and all that can be found on here in the market place frequently too.

Like I said, down south........... where having a mullet is not just mandatory - ITS THE LAW.

just a good ol boy..............

[Tank_4g63]

Guess I better get started growing a mullet. I will deal with the mullet if I can get a 400whp engine with a cam and some bolt-ons that will still do 25-30 mpg highway and not have to worry about running a boost leak test every other week.

Don't get me wrong. I own a boosted car, and it is a blast. Primarily for on track use though.

[winter]

$9700 into a 240..... you should put it in a Roth IRA, but we're on a car site, so we're talking financial irresponsibility. Go ahead and blow it on hookers and drugs. Skip the car part.

[riptor]

op. For 9600 on my bone stock sr, i got:
redtop sr+trans
tomei procams (260)
greddy hard pipes and intercooler
complete megan exhaust(header,dump, dp,tp,cbe)
s14 complete rear end
and 300zx brakes up front
megan racing coilovers(silver tops)

now i SHOULD have invested it and i would have enough by now to get something nicer..lol. BUT hind site is 20/20 and i LOVE what i drive..

[robinsone]

Pay for college, become an officer, DO NOT stay enlisted, unless you have an amazing MOS. Time spent being enlisted does not pay like being an officer, certainly if you're going to be in for a long time.

[Heytheremr2]

Pop bottles with lil Jon and lil Wayne and any other lil in a 2 state radius.

[240drifter1]

Buy 3 pounds of green and double your money.

[KoukiMonsta]

PayPal me a good bit of it

[SLiDe_WaYz]

Buy 3 pounds of green and double your money.

He has the right idea. Then you'd have 20K and could do almost anything you could ever imagine to your car. (ALMOST)

[Susej]

-SR20DET Swap
--New rad
--New front oil assembly
--New water pump
(Anything you can do to make sure it doesn't give you problems in the long run)
-turbo manifold
-larger turbo (journal bearing will save some $$)
-intake manifold
-injectors/ fuel pump/ fpr
-CAI
-aftermarket ecu (nistune or enthalpy mail-order)
-afr and boost gauge
-wheels/tires
-coilovers
-clutch/flywheel (unless you can just get your flywheel resurfaced)
-spark plugs
-boost controller
-turbo timer
-cage
-racing seat (corbeau seats will save you some cash)
-turbo-back exhaust
-new brake pads/rotors (maybe z32 upgrade)
-5-lug swap if you want a specific set of wheels that only come in 5-lug

Thanks to companies like ISIS and sites like frsport and enjuku, all of this can easily be obtainable with that kind of budget.

Also, I absolutely love how he's reiterated twice that he wants to know what to spend it on for his car and more than 80% of the answers have nothing to do with cars at all and a couple other people are complaining about his question (although that is not surprising here on zilvia).

[sil80d]

9000 on hookers and beer. 700 on a shitty coupe shell

[Mtndrifter14]

Couple of sr20's would pull a premium right now.

[idahotuner]

Buy my 240 save u a lot of money in the long run its already built

[enkei2k]

I have a well maintained 93 hatch, with only exhaust and a short shifter. All the usual maintenance stuff is up to snuff. I'm about to get a 9700 dollar reenlist net bonus from the army, any ideas on what I should do? I plan on a full forged rebuild of the bottom end, but after that I'm overwhelmed by the options. Any suggestions would be great.

If you think you are overwhelmed, just think how we feel trying to answer the same question that you can't even answer for yourself!?! We have no idea who you are, what you want in the end, can you do the work for yourself, is this the only money you are ever going to dump into the car, do you own a daily, is this going to be your daily, what is your plan in life, do you own a house, do you live with your parents, do your parents live with you, are you a parent... I think you get the idea! Unless you are wanting over 400whp, then I really don't see the need in building the bottom end at all. Maybe get an SR and a GT2871R, cams, springs, intercooler, clutch, radiator, engine management, injectors, fuel pump and so on. Or just toss an LS in it if you want something straight forward and reliable. The install will be more difficult than the SR, but there will be less headache and things to go wrong down the road. There's just an infinite amount of options for you if you don't narrow it down for us.

Yes, your car. Do what you want to do with your money.

PS - I am PayPal verified and more than happy to take that $9700 off your hands since you don't know what to do with it and if I had that cash, I know EXACTLY what I'll do with it.

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