WTF Friday

How Much Have You Invested In Your Truck?

Posted January 27 2012 11:59 AM by Mike McGlothlin
Filed under: Miscellaneous, Trucks

I hate to ask you to rack your brain right before the weekend, but it's a simple question. How much have you spent on aftermarket parts?

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I recently came up with a figure of at least $17,000 invested in my ’97 Ford F-350, as it sits right now. I know some have spent less, but others have also spent much much more. Another question: What is your favorite modification? As for the ’97 I would have to say either the John Wood Automotive street performance E4OD transmission, the traction bars, or the Adrenaline high-pressure oil pump.

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Reader Comments:

1. Note: I counted tools too so there is a little gray area. Still it's more flexible than making a monthly car payment...and a whole lot more fun. Some people pay big money to have an education like us enthusiasts get by doing what we love! Still it's a lot of money.:(

Project 300

Part 10: Honing the Cylinders
Flex-Hone 41/8-inch (105MM) 320-grit Silicon Carbide (PN GB41832) $65.80
Summit Racing 2,000-pound engine stand (PN SUM-918010) $124.95
Machine shop labor on heads and crankshaft $340
Total Stage 10: $530.75
Project 300 total to date : $10,636.75

Price List: Stage 1 to 9
Truck purchase price, glow plugs, fuel return lines, dyno testing, ATS Aurora 2000 wastegated turbo, ATS exhaust, body mounts, tires, spray paint, bearings, brakes, leveling kit, block heater, radiators, heater core, oil centrifuge, Sulastic springs, rear antilock brake valve, Pioneer CD player and speakers, Snow Performance water-methanol injection, LMC Truck bumpers, and alternator Total: $10,106

Read more: http://www.dieselpowermag.com/tech/ford/1108dp_rebuilding_the_internationals_7_3_l_idi_engine/index.html#ixzz1khNlWULz

jason.thompson - Posted January 27 2012 02:08 PM

2. My wife might read this so.........

linmup - Posted January 29 2012 06:23 PM

3. 05' LLY GMC Sierra 3500 4x4 Ext. Cab 8' bed. Charcoal Gray Metallic
Suncoast Stg. 5 w/ 1056 Convertor
MBRP 3" downpipe, 4" exhaust to 5" thru-bed MBRP black stack
Autometer C2 Boost & Pyro
HPTuners Custom tuning software (self tuned)
PPE Xcelerator Standard
Green Intake
AFE 3" IC Pipes, AFE Turbo Mouthpiece
Header wrap for the downpipe, Turbo Insulator cover
PPE Pressure Reg. Shim Kit
PPE Ported Fuel Rail Fitting
PPE Ported CP3 Fitting
ADP Trans. Torque Brace
AirDog II- DF-165 (no straw required) Lift Pump
Self made PCV re-route
BD High Idle Kit
495 Hp 975 Lb/Ft
Total Invested (minus price of the truck) $9,730
Fumoto Drain Valve

DJP89 - Posted January 30 2012 07:39 AM

4. As far as just straight performance goes, about $7-8000

White_Lightning - Posted January 31 2012 10:23 AM

5. We probably should be counting the cost of fuel, windshield washer fluid, and oil too?

jason.thompson - Posted February 1 2012 11:31 PM

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