Lessons learned
09-26-24, 06:24 PM
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Lessons learned
For those of us who put the time in, I can almost bet there was a 1st and or 2nd and 3rd time before you got it right?
(probably geared more towards those putting in an 80's combo in whether it be a ford, Chevy, T5 or trying to decide on the right rea end)
What would you tell the newb going in?
Me- built SBC-1st gen- T5 from 90 Camaro with 84 GSL LSD and 3.9 gears.
Where would I start as I have been through multiple stages of suspensions, intakes, jetting, dizzy, clutches, flywheels, rear ends, tranny upgrades, Cooling (ouch), axles, brakes etc. etc.
My 1st piece of advice would be do not do it unless you had parts on hand. Whether it be tranny, engine and/or rear end...... if you have the parts on hand run for it. BUT if the car is in good condition-restore it.
edit:
this sounds like I am saying don't do it. I am saying do not do it if you are not willing to spend 20k minimum- and that is if you get it right the 1st time and do the work yourself. (1st gen).
The positives- have not met anything that will touch it, but mine is sorted. You will get thumbs up every tiime you go out....especially when you dust street bikes or see chicks who dig hot rods. You will always have something to fix. lol
(probably geared more towards those putting in an 80's combo in whether it be a ford, Chevy, T5 or trying to decide on the right rea end)
What would you tell the newb going in?
Me- built SBC-1st gen- T5 from 90 Camaro with 84 GSL LSD and 3.9 gears.
Where would I start as I have been through multiple stages of suspensions, intakes, jetting, dizzy, clutches, flywheels, rear ends, tranny upgrades, Cooling (ouch), axles, brakes etc. etc.
My 1st piece of advice would be do not do it unless you had parts on hand. Whether it be tranny, engine and/or rear end...... if you have the parts on hand run for it. BUT if the car is in good condition-restore it.
edit:
this sounds like I am saying don't do it. I am saying do not do it if you are not willing to spend 20k minimum- and that is if you get it right the 1st time and do the work yourself. (1st gen).
The positives- have not met anything that will touch it, but mine is sorted. You will get thumbs up every tiime you go out....especially when you dust street bikes or see chicks who dig hot rods. You will always have something to fix. lol
Last edited by ATC529R; 09-26-24 at 06:38 PM.
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