Cost Of an H/C/I

[Danman765432]

Well I was just wondering what it came out to be for you guys. Since I want to know if I am in the ballpark range of how much money I will need. The heads I am most likely going to be getting will be used edelbrock performers for around 800-900.

The other stuff ill need is:

Cam (either TFS1 or Crane 2031)
Fuel pump (255 lph)
Maf
Injectors (ill be using 30lb injectors since i will be running a 75 shot of nitrous and i can also get them for free)
Lifters
Rocker arms
Hardened push rods
Timing Chain
Throttle body
Headers
Head gaskets
Header gaskets
Intake gaskets
Fluids

Also a Tune

So am I leaving anything off this list of what is needed and just as I asked above, what were some of the dollars you shelled out?

 

[legalize420]

tools to remover the balancer and the power steering pulley. maybe a new thermostat and pcv valve. i paid about a grand for the H/C/I

 

[donkey_punch]

don't forget new ARP bolts. i think they sell a kit.

it's all the little things that add up and bite you in the ass.

 

[trav_19]

well to put it simple a lot!!

a cams like what 200
fuel pump 110
maf 230
Lifters 120
Rocker arms 300
Hardened push rods 50
Timing Chain 75
Throttle body 210
Headers lt= 400 for cc shorty=280
then you will need a mid pipe if your switching to long tubes 120 w/o cats , 340 w/ cats
probley want new valve covers 120
....so yeah it can really add up!!!

between gaskets fluids and bolts.... better be ready and you didn't mention which intake you wanted

 

[trav_19]

also probley a intake spacer to clear valve covers and forgot a dyno tune is close to a 1000.00 i just found out!!!!!!!

 

[trav_19]

so say you went with new valve covers and long tubes with matching catted h pipe w/ convertors because your in a emmision state your looking at $3055 then your tune $4055 then taxes and shipping...are you installing yourself???

if you go shorty and keeping your current h pipe you would be at $3595! so still wanna do it? your injectors saved you..and i would look for used stuff where ever you can to cut down prices!!!!!!!. if you get a new intake??? and a matching elbow theres even more

 

[BlackVert]

how about the tubing between the t/b and the maf?

air filter?

 

[final5-0]

also probley a intake spacer to clear valve covers and forgot a dyno tune is close to a 1000.00 i just found out!!!!!!!

That is absolutely Ludicrous

I've seen inflated charges before
but
One Grand ... for a tune

Heck Fire ........... I could ............

buy all the NEW equipment I need to burn you a chip

charge you a good bit less

and STILL make a nice profit

Man O Man ... A profit is one thing ... That is a raping

You got something not right or left something out of that info Trav!

Grady

 

[trav_19]

lol well i was told pauls high performance down the road charged a member on here that. you wanna do a tune cheaper after i get mine done i will drive to you lol

 

[trav_19]

The HP one as hissin stated.

I had my stang tuned at PHP, I wasn't aware you were so close to where I live Trav. I paid almost exactly $1,000 when I went, if I remember correctly the rates were $425 to burn a chip and $150 per hour on the dyno, and I had them bracket up and touch up a couple of things dealing with my S/C.

the only thing i figure was the extra time to touch up a s/c but i couldn't see that taking 4 hours ?? i think php is charging to much

 

[yellowclone]

AFR 165's - $1350 shipped
FRPP F303cam - $200 shipped
GT-40 Intake (used) - $325 shipped
Harland Shape RR - $225 shipped
Total = $2100

This does not include all the other little things such as ARP bolts, pushrods, gaskets, fluids, throttle body, valve covers, intake spacer, etc...

FYI - My tune was $500 and that included a SCT 4-position chip.

 

[BlackVert]

geez, you should just buy my kb for $1750 and some 42# injectors, fuel pump, elbow, and gasgets and be done with it. you'll be back on the road in a couple of days at about $2500. i have a couple of tunes to choose from too.

compared to an h/c/i install, a k/b install is a walk in the park

also, if you are going to long tubes, i have some jet-hot coated mac long tubes i can't use anymore from my aborted 331. pm me if you are interested in them.

 

[drakesdad]

also probley a intake spacer to clear valve covers and forgot a dyno tune is close to a 1000.00 i just found out!!!!!!!

Trav...........you need to go to Don...................he dyno'd mine and burnt the SCT for a good amount less than that............................well worth the drive to Deleware OHIO

 

[trav_19]

yeah when he told me that number i about fell over and was gonna cancel my plans lol

 

[Danman765432]

I have been neglecting this site since i have been playing halo 2 for some reason again, but I do already have an intake...I have the 94-95 Cobra...as for the maf can't i get one like ours (stock) now it will bolt up to my CAI or no? A lot of the parts I would plan on buying used too so I dont too too much, I was also thinking that it would come out to be around 1600 to 1700 before the tune. I still have a lot to think about and if I want to throw all this money into my car, right now I am going to try and see if I can settle with the 75 shot of nitrous but I need a longer supply hose since mine is too short somehow!!! and everything is already hooked up and working besides the frigin hose. The other day I actually saw a set of GT40Xs I believe go for $575 on ebay, so i will be looking for all sorts of deals.

But thats for your input guys, if anyone else has anything dont be afraid to chime in...the more help the better.