Finally going to make the switch need some help

[98eclipseRS]

Well i am finally going to be making the switch from n/t to turbo. I sold my car today and i have been talking to a guy abut buying his 92 talon tsi awd. If everything goes to plan which so far so good has been going to plan i will be buying the car off him withing a week to a week and a half.

Now onto the questions i will have some left over money for mods and i want to get a game plan laid out now so that i dont spend my money on a useless mod and end up wasting my money. Basically my main question is about my exhaust setup. I was wondering what you guys all thought about my two options. Number one would be to run stock cat back exhaust with either a 2.5 or 3 inch down pipe and an electric cutout before cat. Or if i should just go full three inch turbo back. I was thinking going with the electric cutout just because i wouldnt get harassed by cops and every ricer on the street for having the can. Also it would make daily driving more desireble because i wouldn't have to hear the noise from the exhaust. I can stand the noise i mean shit i had an hks hiper on my n/t for a year i have gotten used to it but i think with the cut out it woudl be more sleeper also just becuase i would only open it when i raced someone. that is my biggest question. Also what mods do you guys recomend i do first or what order etc.. I have been on this site for some time and have done plenty of research but i think i could get a better answer from people with experience rather than reading reviews on the gains from certain parts.

Anyhow i will post pics when i get the car. And thank you in advance for any help you guys can give. It will be much appreciated.

-zach-

 

[98eclipseRS]

come on someone on this site has to have some input.

 

[Desi4Life]

alright, I would go with a full 3" turbo back simply because that is what most poeple do and it seems to work-out very well. Plus, by going with a 3" you are saving your self in the future by not having to upgrade your exhaust system again. Then, you should go with a K&N filter, a hrad intake pipe, a Manual Boost Controller, a bigger fuel pump, a boost gauge and some porting. That set-up semms to get people where they want to go in a hurry.
The most important thing to remember is to have a goal in mind. What times are you planning to run? What is the purpose of the car as far as functionality? Those questions can help you organizing a more precise and ultimately more fulfiling plan.

Desi

 

[98eclipseRS]

ya my goals would be to have a low to mid 13 sec daily driver. I'm almost posotive i could do this seeing that there are people here with 11 sec daily drivers I dont want anything to crazy. As far as functionnality i would like everything to serve a purpose without getting in the way of comfort. Thanks for the help i thought no one was going to reply to this thread.
-zach-

 

[DarkendSoul]

Yes yes...Thats how it starts... 13 sec, perfect daily driver... Then you spend another 2k to bring it up to around a 12 just because this guy you hate beats you buy a 0.5 . Then, the next thing you know you are cutting shit off trying to loose wieght, you have 50 k under the hood, and you can hear your muffler if you even still have one 5 miles away.

This is a very addictive hobby... Not to mention exspensive$$$

 

[98eclipseRS]

^^^^^hahahaha ya that's prob what's going to happen to me. But you forgot to mention the thousands of dollars that i will be spending on rear ends and trannies. <-oh man this is going to be a long long road.

 

[wancsta]

desi's setup is proven to work very well but to save some money I would go with the exhaust electric cutout I think it will give your more gains than a 3in and with the money you saved from that I suggest you get a pocketlogger and a MAFT setup the next thing being injectors if you still have some money left also plan on getting a clutch if you want some nice 60ft times btw is it a 6bolt/4bolt?

 

[98eclipseRS]

yes it is a 6bolt 4bolt. Talk about luck huh? but if my parents don't try and take the left over money i should have about 1500 to 2000 left to spend on mods after i buy the car. so im going to start deciding on what to buy now and go over everything making sure that i won't need to upgrade later when i want more power. and yes a clutch is one of the first things i am going to be getting. I'm thinking an act 2600 but people have said some bad things about them but im pretty sure the good outweighs the bad with them.

 

[onegee]

First, whats the biggest turbo ur going to run?? then base ur mods around that...but if i was going to do my car over, id do it this way, close to a grand and ur already kicking major butt with this setup

0) BOOST GAUGE
1) Timing belt, water pump and associated things: tune up (plugs, wires, oil, fluids, coolant flush and whatnot) if not done yet
2) Free mods
3) K&N filter and remove air can (HUGE GAIN in buttdyno) $50
4) brode UICP & 2.5 TB elbow (or 2g elbow) $around 140
5) Fuel Pump 255 or 190LPH $100
6) Joe P mbc $45 (crank it up to 15 or 16)
7) RnR racing 3" o2 elim turbo back exhaust $700or so
8) dieselboy homedepot intake $40

$820 not including tune up

right there ur looking at a kick ass car..add that clutch and u should be in the 13s easily with some weight reduction and race gas.

that should have u kicking butt..if ur not going to go more than 400HP get a 2.5 o2 elim DP to 3" catback..

hope this helps bro...that path right there should satisfy ur goals..

**edit** race gas probably wont even be neccessary

**ERRR..i just read Desi's post and its almost exactly like mine......shoulda read everything first...haha...pz**

 

[98eclipseRS]

Originally posted by onegee
First, whats the biggest turbo ur going to run?? then base ur mods around that...but if i was going to do my car over, id do it this way, close to a grand and ur already kicking major butt with this setup

0) BOOST GAUGE
1) Timing belt, water pump and associated things: tune up (plugs, wires, oil, fluids, coolant flush and whatnot) if not done yet
2) Free mods
3) K&N filter and remove air can (HUGE GAIN in buttdyno) $50
4) brode UICP & 2.5 TB elbow (or 2g elbow) $around 140
5) Fuel Pump 255 or 190LPH $100
6) Joe P mbc $45 (crank it up to 15 or 16)
7) RnR racing 3" o2 elim turbo back exhaust $700or so
8) dieselboy homedepot intake $40

$820 not including tune up

right there ur looking at a kick ass car..add that clutch and u should be in the 13s easily with some weight reduction and race gas.

that should have u kicking butt..if ur not going to go more than 400HP get a 2.5 o2 elim DP to 3" catback..

hope this helps bro...that path right there should satisfy ur goals..

**edit** race gas probably wont even be neccessary

**ERRR..i just read Desi's post and its almost exactly like mine......shoulda read everything first...haha...pz**

thanks man, ya I'm still trying to decide what the biggest turbo i am giong to run is going to be. I mean the 14b will satisfy my needs that i have laid down already, but I know once i get there i will want more. I was thinking going with a big 16g and just adding mods as i go that way i will be able to make the power even if i don't decide to. And ya a tune up is deffinately in order. It already has new plugs, bettery, and timing belt, but i will need a new alternator and water pump<- but that is pretty much it.