Reccomendations for my Spyder...

[montana_spyder]

I have a 1998 Spyder N/T with a 4G64 mated to an auto tranny. I bought the car about 6 months ago with the idea that this winter I would mod the crap out of it. Basically, I want to go forced induction, and achieve a reliable 350+ WHP. The car is currently bone stock (performance wise). I have been talking to my buddy here in Kalispell, UrbanDSM, about what mods I should attempt. I have a fairly good knowledge of auto mechanics, and have built a few project cars myself.

The question for my fellow DSM heads is: What mods do you recommend to achieve my goal (I have a budget of about $4,000). Should I retain and rebuild my 4G64 with forged internals, or should I spring for a Gen I 6 bolt? Also what turbo, exhaust, intake and computer controller should I consider? I have some in mind, but my dream list is like $6000. On a side note, my stock tranny never has done so well. It shifts like crap through all gears, and it probably is on its way out. Should I wait till' I blow it up, or it there another inexpensive way?

Any knowledge/comments are welcome!

Russell

 

[montana_spyder]

: bump : Anybody have suggestions?

 

[AgaricX]

1> Can you rebuild the engine yourself?

2> How much do you know about turbos and tuning?

 

[montana_spyder]

I can rebuild the engine myself. I have an experienced machine shop in town that will do all my milling, and I have rebuilt motors in the past (a Subaru EJ25, Honda B20A5 DOHC, and a few American V8's). As far as turbo's go, I have not really tinkered with them too much, with the exception of an aftermarket BOV on my STi and a MBC on my WRX 2.0. I have little experience tuning, and the closest dyno is about 300 miles from where I live. I have considered trailering the finished car to Idaho/Washington (where I know a few DSM tuners) and pay them to help me dial it in; unless I can build a setup that won't require more than boost adjustment and O2/fuel mixture balancing. Any thoughts or comments welcome. Thanks!