Here's my situation: I have an FD chassis with not much in the engine bay. Let's assume it's empty. I have two options.
1) front clip
2) look for parts individually or collectively

With the front clip I can use it as a reference to transfer the parts to the empty car. Or would it be just as easy/difficult regardless? I have a FSM already. The other factor is price. Which route do you think would come out cheaper? I think it would be cheaper than looking for parts here and there. Let me know what you guys think!

 

This would be a great opportunity, depending on your budget, to really do this the right way. Earl's lines/fittings, stainless steel hosing, polished parts, etc., etc. Think of this as a "long-term" project.

 

True. I plan to do some of these things already, but I want to get it up and running. So which route is cheaper? Which is easier?

 

You're likely to get screwed on some deals for individual parts... some you're gonna get cheap others you're gonna find hard to find and might need to purchase new (Expensive) so if you can get a "Bulk" price for the front end you might come out ahead, since whatever parts you don't need are replacing you can sell on e-bay etc... for cash to offset the cost of new parts...

If you'd talked to me 2 Months ago I'd have sold you my '94 front end incl. engine trans everything... but since then many parts have wandered off...

My 2 Cents

 

I wish you hadn't said that. Damn! I've been looking for a long time.

 

front clip for sure, little odds and ends add up fast.