09-21-2016, 05:18 PM | #1 |
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Gen 5's So Costly
Why does everything for the Gen 5 cost so damm much? Cam install and 2800 stall converter install, $5500.00 Does this sound correct?
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09-23-2016, 09:33 AM | #2 |
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I agree! Parts as well.
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09-23-2016, 09:50 AM | #3 | |
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You may have other optional parts like a timing chain, and timing chain dampner, trunion upgrades, etc that all are on the "extras" parts list but do add $$$ to the total. I think with the increased labor of also dropping the tranny for the new converter, you are right at the going rate if a dyno tune is also included.
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09-23-2016, 09:52 AM | #4 |
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09-23-2016, 12:51 PM | #5 | |
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09-28-2016, 08:44 PM | #6 |
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Just be glad it's not a mopar...my srt8s made me go broke...gm is seemingly a very affordable in comparison in my experience
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10-06-2016, 02:37 PM | #7 |
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???..... that sounds a bit high to me parts were aprox $2500 my guy does the labor for $1500 and then the tune is being done currently at JHR Performance in Mooresville, NC for $500 soo.... $4500? And that was with a complete DOD delete and install on a VVT4 Texas Speed cam may be able to get out a bit cheaper on a manual as all of that isn't necessary let me know if you'd like and I'll gladly connect you with him. My car runs excellent as a testament to his work.
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10-06-2016, 02:46 PM | #8 |
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Just noticed that you said stall so def not a manual still lmk if you'd like I can send plenty of video of the car idling and one video of it running on a not so great tune she held up so well I took it to a bad tuner then to the track ran a 7.8 not running worth a shit and now getting a real tune to crack into the 6s since it wouldn't even shift into 3rd before at WOT and didn't get all of the power possible/tuner turned VVT off so definitely held up great on a 150k mile motor.
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10-06-2016, 02:57 PM | #9 | |
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Haha, I guess I'm desensitized.
I work at BMW and I keep thinking how CHEAP parts are for these cars!
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10-06-2016, 03:02 PM | #10 |
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I come from a supercharged fully modded FJ Cruiser and the offroad world, and I thought that was expensive, these gen 5 parts are killing my wallet and I've only had her for a few weeks lol
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10-06-2016, 03:03 PM | #11 |
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10-06-2016, 03:22 PM | #12 |
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Let's not forget the pay back cost per dollar these motors out perform and OUT LAST many others...done properly....you know you DID purchase a performance car didn't you? based on my research cost's are equal to or less than many others, but then again I'm a gear head from waaayyyyy back and do all of my own wrenchin, so I don't factor/consider the labor $$$ which is significant....peace out...
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10-31-2016, 12:11 AM | #13 |
You got to pay to play gentleman !!
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10-31-2016, 12:21 AM | #14 |
Flying da helicopter
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Haha, I don't even know how much I've spent on my car. Once you get started, you'll never stop. 700rwhp isn't cheap lol.
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