No.fvckz

'97 ford ranger. And yea i thought about getting a ka and driving while a prepare the engine but id be saving money if i bought an $800 shell instead. I should have the parts i need the same month i get the shell.

No.fvckz

Ok couldnt find out how to put up pictures but im looking at a pretty beat up shell. The body itself is in good condition, just needs paint front fenders and headlights. for $800

Gremo

Are you planning on doing all the work yourself? I was not much older than you my first time I swapped a car. Planned to do it in 2 months. Took 10 lol. Just finished my ls3 swapped s15 and even that took longer than expected. 6 months for this one.

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feito

dont spoon feed the kid, you'll mess him up

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No.fvckz

Obviously im gonna need help but when i really feel i need it, i mean theres step by steps here that i can use. But like i said this is something i plan on doing during the summer. I have summer school and longer shifts so it will probably be hard to fit in time to work on it but ill manage, because im a pretty dedicated guy. Especially when it comes to cars.

Koukiii

Is this a drift car? Thats the only reason id buy a beat up shell and toss a motor in it.

No.fvckz

I will drift in it but no issa daily. Some built not bought kinda stuff.

feito

See? I told you all. Too late.
Im out of here...

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No.fvckz

Idk man i just like that feeling when you can you say you did even though im not paying for most of it i'll still get that sense of accomplishment.

No.fvckz

So my parents are getting me $5k loan instead and ill pay it back in time, so my plan is with that $5k buy the engine and tranny, mounts, wiring, and all the other things ill need. Like i said my plan is to just get it running, so ill only buy what's necessary and cut corners. Everyones gonna have an opinion on this but its how im doing it.

Koukiii

Is the 5K for the cost of the car and all the swap parts? If it is then that is deff not enough

supersayianjim

I have both=win!!

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No.fvckz

Just the swap parts, im buying the shell from my own money, i did the math and its plenty for what i want

Koukiii

There's alot of little things you don't realize you need until you start doing the swap. It adds up quick trust me. What ever you think your gonna spend on the swap, multiply it by at least 1.5

Gremo

Yup

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Gremo

Post a parts list here of what you think you need and some of us can help you move forward

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No.fvckz

Yea like i said ill do a build thread when i get the shell

Gremo

You don't need a build thread. You need advise from people who can make this easier for you. Parts list first then build thread while you build. It's all in the prep man.

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No.fvckz

Yea i know its why im doing my asking here with people who know, so yea ill post a parts list then once its all ready, thanks for your patience and opinions.

Gremo

Yeah man. You'll have a better idea on true cost moving forward.

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Koukiii

Im doing a 2jz swap currently into an s14 and im spending way more than I anticipated due to me wanting the best of everything. I have a good career that allows me to do that but you don't. Be smart man don't get in over your head. Remember you are working on a 20yr old car, everything has to be replaced...

No.fvckz

Of course man, I understand the time and money that goes into a swap, i mean i had to turn down the $800 shell because of too many things that need replacing. What im doing now is looking at a bone stock shell for $1k and picking out parts, seeing what i need and what i dont.

No.fvckz

Alot of my parts will be from cx racing, engine and tranny mounts, fmic + bov, and downpipe with a catback. Ill be getting a wiring harness from wiring specialties and a local shop will be making me a custom driveshaft. Ill have to wait till i get the engine until i can add more things. Please feel free to add on what you feel is necessary.

Koukiii

Make sure to do your research on all these parts before you get stuck with crappy stuff...

No.fvckz

Ive been looking at the raw brokerage rb25 premium swap kit, it includes mostly everything i need. Anyone have experience with them or the kit?

No.fvckz

Quick update: Found an sr20 s14, for a steal of a price, and im thinking of dailying it while i get parts ready for an rb but honestly i might just get a big turbo for the sr and call it a day, thats only if the rb becomes financially impossible.

EnemyS15

Money is not an issue, but I like to cut corners whereever I can........


Wow. lol

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No.fvckz

I was feeling particularly rich the day i started this thread, but i dont have too much so id like to cut corners where i can, plus im keeping the motor stock so i dont have to worry about getting performance parts like an expensive ecu, id rather go a z32 ecu and get a tune. So yea oem or close to oem parts.

No.fvckz

Shit went to shit. Getting an sr. keeping it simple. maybe a jz in the future with more time and money. thanks yall

Sergio180sx

I remember being that young and and wanting my first car to be so cool, ended up buying a 91 Integra lol

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