I think it is still possible to build the GTM for something between $55,000 and $60,000. This means you are making no upgrades, and use everything from a donor, including the engine and a recondition Porsche G50 transmission. There is nothing wrong this approach, but I wanted something better. If I'm going to pour three years into this project, then I want a car at the end of this project that is unique and tailored to my specifications.
The following chart shows expenditures to date, based on my original estimate ($70,000), adjustments to specific line items, actual costs and variance to the adjusted line estimates. I have actually done very well to date. I am well within my estimates. I think these categories are easier to price.
Item | Estimate | Adjusted estimate | Actual | Variance | |
brakes | 2000 | 2000 | 1945 | 55 | |
donor | 11000 | 11000 | 4649.02 | 6350.98 | |
wheels | 3200 | 3200 | 1380.99 | 1819.01 | |
Kit | 25000 | 22967 | 22692 | 275 | |
Totals | 41200 | 39167 | 30667.01 | 8499.99 | |
Pct of original Estimate |
| 55.95 | 43.81 | ||
Pct of Revised Estimate | 50.24 | 47.76 | 37.4 |
I saved money by going with a donor parts kit, and I haven't purchased the Nitto Invo tires.
Technology and add ons have increased the cost. Yes, mission creep has struck!
These are the categories where I blew the budget estimate:
Item | Estimate | Adjusted estimate |
ISIS | 0 | 3108 |
harness | 1500 | 0 |
Paint | 3000 | 9000 |
options & add ons | 4000 | 7714 |
When I started this project, I didn't even know that ISIS power existed. Sometime last fall I came to realize ISIS was the only sensible power system for the GTM. It provides a programmable and scalable power management system.
The engine harness fits nicely with the engine budget. I think I'm within 10% of both the original transmission and engine estimates. The current engine slated to drop into the GTM is a LS376/525 with electronic fuel injection. I think it will be relatively simple to get this to just under 600 HP with the optional cold air intake (part of the kit order) and the Kooks custom exhaust (part of the options).
I had no idea how much the paint job would cost and I plugged a number in. I was way off.
The real mission creep is in the options and add ons section.
- There are a bunch of body work pieces that I will order from Vraptor Speed Works.
- The paddle shift system to replace the conventional shifter in the center console. This is to make room for additional electronics and ISIS hardware.
- The Ram Lift system to protect the GTM body from unsightly scrapes and damage.
- One thing not reflected at the moment is the APR Racing Wing and mounting hardware. This is an enhancement that is not required to complete the car and can be added at a later date. So I have not reflected this in any of the budget figures.
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