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Best way to spend my money???? - bdiesel - 03-03-2011
I am on the look out and hoping to buy a 300D in the next few weeks. Based on what I've seen in the area, it looks like I'll be spending between 2 and 3,000 for the car.
If I have say a $5,000 budget for the whole project, where should I spend my money?
I would love performance upgrades, but I don't want to kill the fuel economy. I've read about the IPs with the 7.5 elements and that sounds awesome but is that going to use way more fuel?
Unload your experience on me!!! Thanks.
RE: Best way to spend my money???? - Captain America - 03-03-2011
You will end up with a killer car for 5 grand.
My "tank" cost $1900
the blue car was free
and the other two cost $900
And I probly only spent another 1000 on the tank in suspension parts, turbo rebuild, and misc...
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I would first start by catching up on maintenance, then you can intercool and play fuel and with boost options
RE: Best way to spend my money???? - bdiesel - 03-03-2011
If you could give an idea of cost with your suggestions that would be great.
Thanks CA, a killer car sounds pretty good!
RE: Best way to spend my money???? - Actros617 - 03-03-2011
you should just restore the car thats the best way to spend your 5k... IMO
RE: Best way to spend my money???? - totaldisaster - 03-04-2011
you should set aside at least 1,000 $$ to give the engine a refreshing.
~$450 for a head rebuild
then the rest on rings, machine work gaskets, anything rubber, engine mounts, trans mount... oh i could go on forever.
But get the car in top stock condition before you go super-turboing a jalopy and crack a piston or a prechamber.
RE: Best way to spend my money???? - winmutt - 03-04-2011
There is nothing more expensive than a cheap mercedes.
RE: Best way to spend my money???? - jonbobshinigin - 03-10-2011
Best way to spend money is to find one in great shape with maintenance history. Do some reading and learn how to properly maintain the car stock, THEN start looking into upgrading. If you are looking into big power you will spend a lot:
IP with larger elements = at least $1500
Larger turbo = $300-500
Intercooler and modification to fit it = $300ish?
Reinforced transmission rebuilt to take the extra power = $1500 minimum
That's the basics...the whole process is still in the pioneering stage here in the states. I have yet to see 603 with over 200hp here in the states.