ok ok ok...its not a v8.....its better
but that s all I can say.....and believe me..I looked at all the available and not yet available kits out there like most of you. And I am sure that all of you made the right choices for the applications that you were looking for.
( I obviously misunderstood an earlier post about the badge, so I am sorry if I came across off base. I am sure the Dinan folks will support the used products- although they probably won't warranty them.)
For what I am looking to accomplish..the project is going to run approximately $10k on the conservative side.
As far as I am concerned...when considering any modification..you have to look at more than price.
1) what do I want
2) what compromises am I willing to accept
3) what are the pro's and cons of the available solutions
4) what effect will it have on the overall balance of the car
I find the 4th concern the one that introduces unexpected expenses.
Sure you can buy a blower kit and some software for $5k and install it over the weekend in the garage. I agree with that. But I think if you are looking for a program that has extensive R&D, has been successfully BETA tested on and off the race track, one that marketed by a company who has a great name behind it in this space, one that provides a turn key solution where you are not left wondering why parts are missing etc....you have to be willing to pay for that.
IMO...there is a limited market for peformance companies to offer these kind goods. For me the right choice is one that is made specifically for my application. Not some hybrid approach that I suspect many of the less expensive option are. Generic products that are cutomized to fit. I want something designed entirely for my application.
Dinan will easily charge you $8000 for the install of thier kit.
AA will sell you one for $5500 or so and then you have installation and some other undesireable issues to contend with
You can go turbo ...but for personal reasons thats not the route I am interested. And those are not cheap either.
One thing is for certain..whether you spend $1000 or $10,000...more power means upgrades in brakes, suspension, drive train ( more gear), clutch components, cooling and
re inforcement of mounts that transfer the energy to the chassis.
So if you think you can get away for a high end application that will significantly change the character of our cars......I think disagree
So my $10K estimate takes into consideration..the application, the install, an s54 oil cooler kit and a used 3.15 rear diff. :thumbup:
this post went on way too long...sorry to bore you guys.....
