Detroit Indys and ballpark upgrade costs
#1
02-24-2018, 10:20 PM
Detroit Indys and ballpark upgrade costs
2016 low rider s. Only performance upgrade is pipes and a tuner. I have a couple years left on my extended warranty but I want to start planning and saving for the future. Two part question.
1. Any recommendations on Detroit area indys and specifically ones that can handle full engine upgrades and overhauls.
2. What should I be looking at cost wise to go with a good 117 upgrade and all additional upgrades assuming I'm looking to improve performance to the point that I'm not risking reliability (aka not trying to build a speed demon drag bike just amp things up a bit).
Im not looking for exact figures or advice on what upgrades yet. I'm just trying to start my cash saving plan with plenty of time for it to work.
Thanks.
1. Any recommendations on Detroit area indys and specifically ones that can handle full engine upgrades and overhauls.
2. What should I be looking at cost wise to go with a good 117 upgrade and all additional upgrades assuming I'm looking to improve performance to the point that I'm not risking reliability (aka not trying to build a speed demon drag bike just amp things up a bit).
Im not looking for exact figures or advice on what upgrades yet. I'm just trying to start my cash saving plan with plenty of time for it to work.
Thanks.
#2
02-24-2018, 10:29 PM
Extreme HDF Member
Save yourself a metric ton of money; learn, and do it all yourself. Your bank account will be happier, your ego will be happier, and your man-card stays intact
jus' sayin'
#3
02-25-2018, 12:02 PM
Sounds like you have plenty of time to research, learn, and then do all the work yourself. Why pay someone else when you can actually take care of business yourself?
Save yourself a metric ton of money; learn, and do it all yourself. Your bank account will be happier, your ego will be happier, and your man-card stays intact
jus' sayin'
Save yourself a metric ton of money; learn, and do it all yourself. Your bank account will be happier, your ego will be happier, and your man-card stays intact
jus' sayin'
i agree 100%. If you can follow a service manual and torque specs, you can do it. I have a thread on here somewhere from when I installed my 117 on my lrs and it shows everything step by step. Try searching “my 117 install” and it should come up. Saved a lot of money.
#5
02-25-2018, 12:07 PM
#6
02-25-2018, 02:32 PM
Extreme HDF Member
I'm a huge DIY supporter but I have friends I wouldn't let change my oil, let alone perform engine surgery.
Some don't have the tools or space to do a big job. (Apartment dwellers, youngins, etc.)
Others simply hate, or don't have time, to wrench.
Then there are people with physical limitations.
Just throwing it out there...
Some don't have the tools or space to do a big job. (Apartment dwellers, youngins, etc.)
Others simply hate, or don't have time, to wrench.
Then there are people with physical limitations.
Just throwing it out there...
#7
02-25-2018, 04:01 PM
I'm a huge DIY supporter but I have friends I wouldn't let change my oil, let alone perform engine surgery.
Some don't have the tools or space to do a big job. (Apartment dwellers, youngins, etc.)
Others simply hate, or don't have time, to wrench.
Then there are people with physical limitations.
Just throwing it out there...
Some don't have the tools or space to do a big job. (Apartment dwellers, youngins, etc.)
Others simply hate, or don't have time, to wrench.
Then there are people with physical limitations.
Just throwing it out there...
There was a time when I couldn’t do an oil change lol nobody’s born knowing all of it.
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#8
02-25-2018, 04:54 PM
Extreme HDF Member
Absolutely! My dad and mom were the same. My sister and I turned out just like them.
Unfortunately, I was only able to pass that on to one of my two kids. The other boy has absolutely zero interest in DIY of any kind. Trying to force it on him when he was little was just a lesson in frustration for us both. He's much happier opening his wallet.
Different strokes.
Unfortunately, I was only able to pass that on to one of my two kids. The other boy has absolutely zero interest in DIY of any kind. Trying to force it on him when he was little was just a lesson in frustration for us both. He's much happier opening his wallet.
Different strokes.
#9
02-25-2018, 05:13 PM
Absolutely! My dad and mom were the same. My sister and I turned out just like them.
Unfortunately, I was only able to pass that on to one of my two kids. The other boy has absolutely zero interest in DIY of any kind. Trying to force it on him when he was little was just a lesson in frustration for us both. He's much happier opening his wallet.
Different strokes.
Unfortunately, I was only able to pass that on to one of my two kids. The other boy has absolutely zero interest in DIY of any kind. Trying to force it on him when he was little was just a lesson in frustration for us both. He's much happier opening his wallet.
Different strokes.
#10
03-17-2018, 09:59 PM
I agree I should do the work myself. I'm completely capable just a little nervous as I've never been into an engine that far. Hell if I can disassemble and repair a 500k$ CNC I can do my own engine work.
Still interested in a good Detroit area Indy for dyno purposes and what not if anyone has a suggestion.