To get the Camaro to where I want it I will need to do the following:
Drivetrain:
1. Install 4.10 gear: ~$1,200
2. Upgrade the axles to handle 500WHP: ~$1,500
3. Upgrade all the bushing in the rear with control arms: ~$400
4. Clutch: ~$450
5. V-6 brakes: ~$500 (possible trade with a LT car)
Upgrades for the drivetrain total: $4,050 ($3,550 without brake cost)
Motor:
1. Cam kit: ~$750
2. CNC head porting: ~$750
3. Full exhaust: ~$1,650
4. TB porting: ~$150
5. Tune: ~$450 for SCT and Jannetty Racing tune
Upgrades for the motor: $2,750 (not including the mods I already had)
Total to have a car that can run consistent 11's and not brake as good as a base Mustang GT: $6,800 ($6,300 without brake cost)
Compare that to a Mustang cost to get 11's:
Drivetrain:
1. Upper and lower control arms with adjustable lower mounts: ~$400
2. Rear end girdle with axel tube brace kit: ~$200
3. Clutch: ~$450
Upgrades for the drivetrain total: $1,050
Motor:
1. CAI: ~$300
2. Full exhaust: ~$1,600
3. Tune: ~$450
Upgrades for the motor: $2,350
Total for 11 sec. Mustang: $3,400
For roughly $3K less I can meet my goals. Bear in mind I do all my own wrenching minus rear gears.
Take into account I will have a lower car payment and my insurance will be less on the Mustang. This is my motivator.
