How Much is too much?
 

just wondering what everyone is spending to upgrade their perspective trucks? So far I have spent $226 for K&N air filter system, $130 for Flowmaster with install, and $319.90 for Diablo Sports Predator Flash Tuner..

My To-Do List includes:
[ul][*]New interior carpet - $158[*]New car seat covers - $430[*]Black chrome Speed grille - $175[*]Carbon Fiber LED Tailights - $340[*]Projector Halo Headlights - $300[*]Clear Parking Lights - $120[*]Bolted Fender Flares - $418[*]20" Toyo Tires and Rims - $2,000[*]New Paint Job with Hail Damage repair - $2000[/ul]
Total Cost = $6617.00

This is what my list includes right now.. After I get all this done, I also want to change out my exhaust and add headers. These prices are only estimations, but not far from the truth.

RE: How Much is too much?
 

Sounds like a good list. Mine doesn't include that much (mostly because I'm married and have a kid :) ). I'm probably not going to focus much money on the engine since I'm not into racing and I don't do too much hauling with it. I'm more looking at body modifications:

X-Pel Headlight Protectors - 44.95
WeatherTech Wind Deflectors - 49.95
Electrically Powered Air horn :D - 51.99
Pet Pad Seat Protectors - 34.95
Westin Extended Cab Nerf Bars - 319.00
DeeZee Truck rail Protectors - 114.95
K&N Air filter - 45.00
WeatherTech Floor Liners - 91.00
Hella Angel Eyes Foglight Kit - 53.95
Projector Head Lights - 300.00

RE: How Much is too much?
 

for the true gear head, mods are like crack and i don't think that i can reach the point where i say enough is enough.

RE: How Much is too much?
 

Here, here! But I think despite being the same way, I've got a short and sweet list due to the overwhelming fact that I have a 95 Z28 crying out my name all day long. So for me:
-ECU tune
-billet grill
-Altezza clear tail lights
-possibly a windshield banner that says KONG in big high impact font

I should have these done by the end of the year. Then I'm gonna start saving money to rebuild my 4L60E in my Camaro. After I get my Camaro running good it has a lot of crap that needs to be fixed in it and on it (it is my project car after all) so I imagine my truck won't be getting much else done to it after those few things. I'd really like to get a picture of King Kong airbrushed on the tailgate. One of my dad's friends does airbrush work but I think I'm gonna put the money in something more useful for now.

RE: How Much is too much?
 

Well lets see
Volant cai and scoop- $300
Dual exhaust- $280
Retuned CPU-$225
17x9 helo max 6 wheels-$600
Toyo ats 285 70 r17 -$750
Black nerf bars-$129
Vent Visor-$30
Bug shield-$35
Trand depot tbspacer-$50
Black tool box-$300
Amsoil

So to come.
Headers still not sure which ones.
Maybe a cam swap have not decided.
After market head unit-$200
After market rear speakers-$40
After market front speakers-$100
Subs not sure on price.
Some kindaliftkit.
Spray on bed liner-$500
After market Tail lights.
After market head lights.
Some kind of winch

The list could go on and on and on if i had time.

RE: How Much is too much?
 

Im calling the second list a 'maybe' list cause if I find a 69' Chevelle SS and/or a bigger house for a good deal I'm done with my truck.

Within 1 year:
* Repaint rocker panels and bottom of bed sides with Chip-Guard or Rhino Liner
* Chrome Rear Diff Cover
* 285/70/17 Tires for my 17" Denali Wheels
* Flowmaster Muffler

Maybe:
* 4 inch suspension lift
* Cowl Hood
* Push Bar
* Crane Truck Cam
* 35" Tires (For the 17s)
* Custom Grill
* Custom Taillights
* Alpine everything.

RE: How Much is too much?
 

I am $1400 or so into it so far, and have a long way to go. I too think there is no limit, just plan on keeping the truck to make up for the investment.

RE: How Much is too much?
 

lets see...

exhaust (first time) $330
re-do exhaust (no cats and new tips) $120
K&N filter $60
airaid modular intake tube $100ish
Trans Dapt TBS $60
180 thermostat $20
Cobra 29 CB with PA and 4.5 ft whip $130
tires: free (my dad works with a co-op and traded some roundup lol)

plans
headers
cpu tune or diablo programmer
cam
electric fans

im about to have to throw down on some new tires as well, and this time i actually have to pay for them :(

RE: How Much is too much?
 

i never keep track on what i spend on my truck, plus i get alot of the stuff from my brother -he works at an auto accessory shop.
i have a to do wish list
-custom tune
-rims tires
-lowering or lifting still unsure
-hopefully a supercharger someday
this list gets worked on as i have the money..

RE: How Much is too much?
 

OH dear god I think if I kept track I would crap my pants but here go's-
Rhino Liner$500
Cold Air Intake$300
Headers $410+$300 for install
True Magnaflow Duals $500
Throttle Body Spacer$75.00
Tinted Windows $125.00
Nu-Image Gauge Faces$125.00
Billet Pedals $75.00
Billet Grille-$125.00
Billet Column Shifter$125.00
Billet Radio Knobs $50.00
Diablo Predator Tuner$300-400

Plans-6inch Lift $1500+install
35inch Pro comp tires plus some type of rims $1500 maybe more I don't know
Cam-$400 or so,
Roller Rockers$400-$500
I don't know I want other stuff too. I am sure I want a Ram air hood and I think I want to do some Super sport stripes on it. Its too much but it makes me happy.