Street Build: 91 tsi awd first ever dsm build

lowboost13 · 05-08-2012, 01:03 PM

This is my first ever dsm build! Im not trying to make the car the prettiest car just the fastest in the area.

Any advise on what parts to use is deff. good lol since its my first time!

Heres a list of the parts I want to use.

Chassis/body:
-full poly bushing set
-17" wheels (not sure what type opinions are welcome)
-fully painted black including engine bay and interior
-lowering springs

Engine:
-stock crank/rods
-2g pistons
-ported head
-decked head and block
-B/C stage 2 springs
-delta 272/272 cams
-balance shaft delete
-ported stock intake
-AEM true time cam gears

Drive train:
-stock rebuilt tranny
-stock tcase
-stock rear
-XTD stage 4 clutch

Exhaust:
-tubular header
-ported 16g hotside
-external WG
-full 3inch piping from o2 housing back

Other:
-FMIC
-gm MAF
-dsmlink v3
-boost gauge
-AEM wideband
-oil pressure gauge

Thats all I got for now Pics soon to come! The pic I uploaded is a pic of the car before I did anything! Once again ANY advise would be awsome!

xethur · 05-09-2012, 06:59 AM

From the reseach I've been doing for my own build I would say look at this site for the trans and transfer case. Sheptrans | Specializing in Nissan GTR, EVO and DSM transmissions they really aren't that much more expensive then a stock rebuild at AAMCO.

Also if your planing to use a GM MAF you will need a translator. With that being said, I would look the MAF Translator Gen 2. You can use it as a wideband gauge rather then buying both a AEM gauge and a translator for $400+. EXTREME PSI : Your #1 Source for In Stock Performance Parts and here is the manual in PDF. http://www.fullthrottletech.com/atta...tid=303&d=1151..

Plans for bigger injectors? Fuel Pump? this thread is a good read. want to get a evo III 16g turbo but...

The rest of the build sounds like its on track and like you have an idea what your doing. good luck.

lowboost13 · 05-09-2012, 12:19 PM

I have a wally 255 and an aeromotive FPR, and I already have the tranny rebuild by myself lol, and I dont need a MAF translator because I will have dsmlink. I thought thats how it worked?

xethur · 05-09-2012, 07:51 PM

your right. The dsmlink does allow you to connect a GM MAF. I've only done a little reading on the dsmlink because I know almost nothing about fuel maps. The maf translator seems like a better option for me because it has less tuning involved but achieves similar results. Are you planning on a boost controller or are you setting up the WG for a set PSI? I take it the parts you listed above are parts you already have? Sorry for all the questions. Your build plans are similar to mine, thus my interest.

lowboost13 · 05-10-2012, 12:14 PM

No problem! ask as many questions as you want... thats what these forums are for lol! and yes I will be using the external WG to set my psi by switching out the spring inside. And yes the parts I have listed I already have except the FMIC.