So I've just calculated a ballpark cost for my first major project. Its gonna cost me $30,000 - $35,000 + "labour", so all up will probably be $45,000 - $50,000(au).
Basically im going to get an interior swap, paintjob, engine + tranny swap, and a s/c @ 8psi. (Plus basics like fuel lines, brakes & suspension, etc).
The car is a BA Falcon wagon.
Engine will be a V8 that will bolt on
Tranny will be 5 speed manual
Interior will be pic
S/c will put 450kW (600hp) at the flywheel.
Will i have the fastest wagon on /o/?
>>13821996
But it will still be slow.
>>13822012
It will be faster than it is at the moment.
>Will i have the fastest wagon on /o/?
Maybe, you'll still have the slowest brain though.
>>13821996
If you want to see any kind of return on your investment, you'd be better off putting your money in a more desirable vehicle.
>50k
http://carsales.mobi/cars/details/2012-Holden-Special-Vehicles-Clubsport-R8-Tourer-E-Series-3/SSE-AD-2981857
Hsv build quality, reliable 300kw, already has brembos and top notch suspension, way nicer interior then any falcon..
>>13822332
>cars
>investment
>return
>>13822515
It's not impossible.
>>13822521
But you're not going to have fun in a car if you're waiting for it to make a financial return. Work is meant to make money, not hobbies.
>>13822531
>>13822332
>>13822484
I calculated the maximum possible cost for the project, which included purchasing a complete donor car instead of parts from a write off, brand new s/c instead of 2nd hand, all of the expensive choices.
If I can find all the bits & peices I need without having to hunt down entire cars, than I would estimate that the entire cost for my project would be no more than $30,000.
Or LS swap it for 1/10 the cost
>>13822531
Obviously a vehicle you drive on a regular basis isn't going to make money, but you'll at least have something that holds a decent market value at the end of spending a small fortune on it.
