Good way to spend $8,000? - Page 3 - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

nodestination1 · 03-19-2008, 08:21 AM

college kids dont need to hang with new Z06 vettes. Ferraris barely hang with Z06 vettes. BPU it and invest 14k in something with a good interest rate for 5 years. When you're out of college and realize you can't live in a dorm anymore, you'll have 20k to put a down payment on something.

ps - I'm a sophmore right now, so this is not a concerned parent talking.

Geese · 03-19-2008, 10:31 AM

I have a ROTH account > NO DEBT what so ever including college, credit cards. I have a good amount saved up already.

I wanted to spend this money partly for fun!

cbehnken · 03-19-2008, 10:57 AM

I wouldn't waste my money building up the shortblock if you are sticking with TD04s and your engine isn't broken yet.

If you stay TD04 just pick up some 15Gs for $1500 or $1000 used.

If not get IPS's TD05 kit. The mega buck TD04s do not make much sense from a pump gas (especially 91 octane) perspective.

MadgwickTT · 03-19-2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geese

I have a ROTH account > NO DEBT what so ever including college, credit cards. I have a good amount saved up already.

I wanted to spend this money partly for fun!

GO with a full td-05 kit w/ supporting mods and meth injection that would be pretty fun

Geese · 03-19-2008, 01:15 PM

I think I'm going go with these things:
13G turbos
550CC injectors
Hot wire Fuel Pump
Cxracing FMIC
IPS quad tip exhaust
Fidanza flywheel
Konig Hot swap rims
99 Front end Conversion
V2 Cianci victory hood
Koyo Rad with FAL Fans
Apexi turbo timer
Greddy Boost Controller

MadgwickTT · 03-19-2008, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geese

I think I'm going go with these things:
15G turbos
550CC injectors
Hot wire Fuel Pump
Cxracing FMIC
IPS quad tip exhaust
Fidanza flywheel
Konig Hot swap rims
99 Front end Conversion
V2 Cianci victory hood
Koyo Rad with FAL Fans
Apexi turbo timer
Greddy Boost Controller

Corrected

Geese · 03-19-2008, 02:30 PM

VR4 Henry · 03-19-2008, 07:12 PM

Fuel control? Timing control?
Bigger MAF?

I'd probably go with the ARC-2 and an Apexi ITC for keeping it simple.
Clutch?

For 13gs, you can get away w/ a stock clutch -- 15gs I'd go with a stockish disk (not 6 puck) and an upgraded PP of some kind.

HenesseygtoMR · 03-19-2008, 09:46 PM

Paying off school would be number 1 on my list

axispiral · 04-02-2008, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geese

I think I'm going go with these things:
13G turbos
550CC injectors
Hot wire Fuel Pump
Cxracing FMIC
IPS quad tip exhaust
Fidanza flywheel
Konig Hot swap rims
99 Front end Conversion
V2 Cianci victory hood
Koyo Rad with FAL Fans
Apexi turbo timer
Greddy Boost Controller

hot swaps??? really???

03-19-2008, 08:21 AM	#21 (permalink)
nodestination1 professional bench racer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: north shore, MA Drives: it like he stole it Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Good way to spend $8,000? college kids dont need to hang with new Z06 vettes. Ferraris barely hang with Z06 vettes. BPU it and invest 14k in something with a good interest rate for 5 years. When you're out of college and realize you can't live in a dorm anymore, you'll have 20k to put a down payment on something. ps - I'm a sophmore right now, so this is not a concerned parent talking. __________________ Accumulating parts until the ice melts....

03-19-2008, 10:31 AM	#22 (permalink)
Geese Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area! Drives: 1995 3000GT VR-4 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Good way to spend $8,000? I have a ROTH account > NO DEBT what so ever including college, credit cards. I have a good amount saved up already. I wanted to spend this money partly for fun!

03-19-2008, 10:57 AM	#23 (permalink)
cbehnken Forest Gump Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Girardeau Mo Drives: 1992 Stealth TT Trader Rating: (42)	Re: Good way to spend $8,000? I wouldn't waste my money building up the shortblock if you are sticking with TD04s and your engine isn't broken yet. If you stay TD04 just pick up some 15Gs for $1500 or $1000 used. If not get IPS's TD05 kit. The mega buck TD04s do not make much sense from a pump gas (especially 91 octane) perspective. __________________ Power: DSM 13G/DR650 Combo, DSM 450 cc bluetops MAXED out, SAFC I, K&N, Ebay Downpipe, ATR Dual Catback, no cats, DN Y-Pipe, Polished Plenum and Valve Cover, HKS SSQV, HKS EVC 5 at 14.5PSI, Walbro 255 with AN Bulkhead Suspension: KYB GR-2 - Tein S-Techs, Crossdrilled/slotted rotors, AWS Delete Drivetrain: RPS Street Max, M.W. 300m O/S Etc: Roller Bearing Short Shifter Smokinvr-4 Corner box, 10" Rockford Fosgate Punch sub, Eclipse Headunit Leatherseats.com Charcoal/Dove Grey Interior, 99 front end/lights/wing Maintenance New VSS, all 60K stuff, new 1st,2nd, 3rd syncro, trans seals, oil pump, rod and main bearings. JEDI MASTER SAFC NARROWBAND BASED TUNER, LORD OF THE DANCE ALSO

03-19-2008, 01:15 PM	#25 (permalink)
Geese Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area! Drives: 1995 3000GT VR-4 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Good way to spend $8,000? I think I'm going go with these things: 13G turbos 550CC injectors Hot wire Fuel Pump Cxracing FMIC IPS quad tip exhaust Fidanza flywheel Konig Hot swap rims 99 Front end Conversion V2 Cianci victory hood Koyo Rad with FAL Fans Apexi turbo timer Greddy Boost Controller

03-19-2008, 02:30 PM	#27 (permalink)
Geese Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area! Drives: 1995 3000GT VR-4 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Good way to spend $8,000? LOL

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03-19-2008, 07:12 PM	#28 (permalink)
VR4 Henry 25 Spline Snapper Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Virginia Drives: IS350 Trader Rating: (14)	Re: Good way to spend $8,000? Fuel control? Timing control? Bigger MAF? I'd probably go with the ARC-2 and an Apexi ITC for keeping it simple. Clutch? For 13gs, you can get away w/ a stock clutch -- 15gs I'd go with a stockish disk (not 6 puck) and an upgraded PP of some kind. __________________ '06 IS350 - Lux. Pkg \| ML/NAV \| '99 VR4 - 33k miles \| Sold 7/3/06 '91 VR4 -Modded \| Sold 1/06

03-19-2008, 09:46 PM	#29 (permalink)
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