Alabama Decenber Chat and BS thread
12-03-2013, 03:59 PM
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Shaun, guess I better save a bunch of money..
12-03-2013, 03:59 PM
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Same with me Steve. I would like to put a lift kit on the truck. but gotta have the money for that.
12-03-2013, 04:11 PM
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I think your lift kit will be a bit cheaper than the V8 swap into the Miata..
12-03-2013, 04:12 PM
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Lets see lift kit would be 2-3k plus about 1k for new rims, and then at least 1200 for new tires for those rims.
12-03-2013, 04:13 PM
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I may just get a gasket overhaul and get the leaks stopped.
12-03-2013, 04:18 PM
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Nothing wrong with that Steve.
12-03-2013, 04:25 PM
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It will be a ton cheaper.. The conversion kit is about 4K, then you need an engine, T-bird or Cougar rear axle, trans, drive shaft..
12-03-2013, 04:28 PM
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true Steve. Not to mention one has to freshen the engine and rear up if it came from the junk yard.
12-03-2013, 04:38 PM
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Yep, freshening the 4 cylinder makes more sense to me now..
12-03-2013, 04:39 PM
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I'm sure it does Steve. Easier to stick witgh what is already there then changing it up right now.
12-03-2013, 04:46 PM
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That seems logical to me.. It has new tires, brakes, rotors, top, and seat covers.
12-03-2013, 04:46 PM
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Sometimes it is best to follow the logical path.
12-03-2013, 04:55 PM
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I think it needs an alternator. It sort of drags when it is cold and the belt squeals.
12-03-2013, 04:56 PM
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It could. COuld also be the belt needs replaced.
12-03-2013, 05:00 PM
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It was replaced when the other one broke a couple years ago..
