[Patrick Shaw]

Here is my dilemna...
I own a mint auto s13 hatch with around 140xxx ks on it.
Here are my estimated costs (correct me if im wrong) of what i want to do

Note: not making a drift machine, more of a dd.
I want to do a 5 speed swap - $700
Decent Coils - $1000
Wheels - $1000
Built up DOHC KA - $1000

So im looking at about 4 grand in work give or take.

Should i just buy a bloody 5 speed with high k's and some work done? It seems so much less expensive but risky

Its so hard to find a 5 speed in good condition.

Just looking for an opinion, on what to do.

[James Ng]

If you can afford it it's always better to get shit done yourself IMO that way you know how it's been done, and that it's been done right

[Tony Le]

keep your car. buy SR swap.

[Bryan Post]

oops read wrong

This post has been edited by Bryan Post: 29 July 2010 - 07:42 AM

[Jordan Gladman]

If the body is mint and you didnt pay much, then keep it.

The only real extra cost vs buying a 5 speed model, is the cost of the manual conversion, but if you're doing another motor anyways, that doesnt really matter because you'd be doing the clutch etc anyways and KA trannys are almost free. I tried to sell one for $20 and no one came for it.

[Brenden Caseey]

Tony Le, on 29 July 2010 - 12:10 AM, said:

keep your car. buy SR swap.

-1, id rather have coils,wheels,a decent amount of power, over a sr20 anyday

[Brett Glosli]

Brenden Caseey, on 29 July 2010 - 12:55 PM, said:

Tony Le, on 29 July 2010 - 12:10 AM, said:

keep your car. buy SR swap.

-1, id rather have coils,wheels,a decent amount of power, over a sr20 anyday

FYI - A stock KA isn't 'decent' power.

Like Jordan said... Transmissions are paperweights. I've probably given away/thrown away at least a half dozen in the last couple years.

Don't bother putting the money into the KA. Not worth it.

[Taylor Lockhart]

Doing work on a KA adds no value to the car, at least with a SR or some other swap people will pay more when you decide to sell it.

[Sheldon Rozon]

not true^ a KA-T biult right will go for more then an SR in my opinion

[Brenden Caseey]

thats not what i meant i meant before going SR i would do suspension, wheels, ext. plus you dont need power just to drive a car, if he wants to drift he need suspension before anything anyway...

[Patrick Shaw]

basically I want to enjoy the car as much as possible. for me five speed is a priority, coils and wheels would be next. Once i get it set up how i like it, then I'll worry about power.
at least thats where the plan is right now.
thanks for all the input

[Brett Glosli]

Sheldon Rozon, on 29 July 2010 - 08:30 PM, said:

not true^ a KA-T biult right will go for more then an SR in my opinion

Maybe on planet scrotum.

Also... it's not truth if it's your opinion

This post has been edited by Brett Glosli: 29 July 2010 - 10:58 PM

[Tom Glegg]

ka-t's definetely wont sell for more than an sr but id rather spend a grand on making a 300hp ka-t than spend 2300 for a stock sr. just my opinion though. plus if the ka does ever blow there cheap as fuck to replace

[Tony Le]

Brenden Caseey, on 29 July 2010 - 11:55 AM, said:

Tony Le, on 29 July 2010 - 12:10 AM, said:

keep your car. buy SR swap.

-1, id rather have coils,wheels,a decent amount of power, over a sr20 anyday

coils $1000
sr $2000
wheels $1000

[Chris Vriend]

i think everyones definition of good and quality differ..
and where are these costs coming from? the difference in your run of the mill shit and quality parts is HUGE

[Brett Glosli]

Chris Vriend, on 30 July 2010 - 01:29 AM, said:

i think everyones definition of good and quality differ..
and where are these costs coming from? the difference in your run of the mill shit and quality parts is HUGE

It's the "I've never actually bought these parts so I have no idea what the real world cost is" pricelist

[Reo Baird]

James Ng, on 28 July 2010 - 11:28 PM, said:

If you can afford it it's always better to get shit done yourself IMO that way you know how it's been done, and that it's been done right

Only true if you are well experienced in working on cars. The best intentions will end in the most piss-poor quality of work when the knowledge is lacking. If he isn't a mechanic, he'd be better off buying a pre-done car and saving himself a bunch of headache, as chances are the quality of work will be equal or better than what he can do.

Sheldon Rozon, on 29 July 2010 - 07:30 PM, said:

not true^ a KA-T biult right will go for more then an SR in my opinion

Incorrect. KA-Ts are junk, just about everyone know this. KA-T = more expensive to build, little to no resale value.

[matt froese]

hahahaha. its so funny to see the ka haters are the same ones who dont own ka-t's and drive with sr's. ive driven (and built) both... ka's definitly have there strong point over sr. and im sticking with KA-ts for my future build(s) for a reason.
not going against reo's word on ka's but they are way to harsh against the ka when in reality its a great turbo'd motor.

This post has been edited by matt froese: 01 August 2010 - 10:08 AM

[Mr. Jack Walker]

^ i concur, then again what do i know

its nice to drive somthing with a bottom end, and easy to find parts

[matt froese]

oops

This post has been edited by matt froese: 01 August 2010 - 10:07 AM