dakang
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- Nov 19, 2013
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Houston,
Texas
Ok fellas. Its time for me to make some tough choices. But before we get into that, I am purchasing
ECMlink in the next couple of weeks. Hands down I need my hands on that .
First off my 95 GST has 137xxx miles on it. The previous owner did a timing job and changed the basics out. The basics may not have included cam seals because I have a leak there and possibly need new valve seals (blows blue smoke) not too worried about that at the moment since I want to rebuild the head anyway just so that I can KNOW what Im dealing with.
My "conundrum"
Eventually, this is going to be an AWD conversion. I have been reading on this for at least 6 months before I bought the car because I couldnt find any GSXs that were worthwhile(price and conditions were crazy). Anyway, back to the conundrum. I cant decide whether I should try the swap first or rebuild the head. I am sure most will say rebuild the head first, but I really wanted to build both the head and bottom end the same time. I know this can get costly with the bottom end since this is not my first rodeo.
My question
Should I just change out the components that are leaking (valve seals, blown turbo, cam seals) for now and do the AWD swap, building for high HP? My ultimate goal for this car is around 400hp to the crank for track days and reliable DD. This is my first FWD in a long time and I never planned on going back . In either case I have been planning for the following below. These will happen regardless of which path I choose. Some may not go on right away but eventually it will. I have a target date of mid-May to complete. Your suggestions are welcomed and very much appreciated. Oh and sorry for the long read. I like to be thorough.
Walbro 255
Aeromotive or Fuel Lab FPR-Which ever I find cheaper when ordering will be it. I heard plenty of good for both.
Injectors?? Not sure. I recently read something the other day that melted my brain so suggestions are WELL welcomed
EVO 316G-Getting rid of that eBay blown turbo
O2 housing- where can I get a quality one flanged for an external wastegate and for a 3 downpipe? I have seen a lot but they are 2.5
Tial 38 Ext gate-I just want one
Catch can- undecided
HKS SSQV- time to get rid of that greddy knock off that came with the car and leaks.
AEM Truboost- I have a Hallman now. Works fine but I need a better boost gauge as the one I bought the car with does not read vacuum so why not kill two birds with one gauge? .
AEM wideband- just a must have in general for me.
ECMlink in the next couple of weeks. Hands down I need my hands on that .
First off my 95 GST has 137xxx miles on it. The previous owner did a timing job and changed the basics out. The basics may not have included cam seals because I have a leak there and possibly need new valve seals (blows blue smoke) not too worried about that at the moment since I want to rebuild the head anyway just so that I can KNOW what Im dealing with.
My "conundrum"
Eventually, this is going to be an AWD conversion. I have been reading on this for at least 6 months before I bought the car because I couldnt find any GSXs that were worthwhile(price and conditions were crazy). Anyway, back to the conundrum. I cant decide whether I should try the swap first or rebuild the head. I am sure most will say rebuild the head first, but I really wanted to build both the head and bottom end the same time. I know this can get costly with the bottom end since this is not my first rodeo.
My question
Should I just change out the components that are leaking (valve seals, blown turbo, cam seals) for now and do the AWD swap, building for high HP? My ultimate goal for this car is around 400hp to the crank for track days and reliable DD. This is my first FWD in a long time and I never planned on going back . In either case I have been planning for the following below. These will happen regardless of which path I choose. Some may not go on right away but eventually it will. I have a target date of mid-May to complete. Your suggestions are welcomed and very much appreciated. Oh and sorry for the long read. I like to be thorough.
Walbro 255
Aeromotive or Fuel Lab FPR-Which ever I find cheaper when ordering will be it. I heard plenty of good for both.
Injectors?? Not sure. I recently read something the other day that melted my brain so suggestions are WELL welcomed
EVO 316G-Getting rid of that eBay blown turbo
O2 housing- where can I get a quality one flanged for an external wastegate and for a 3 downpipe? I have seen a lot but they are 2.5
Tial 38 Ext gate-I just want one
Catch can- undecided
HKS SSQV- time to get rid of that greddy knock off that came with the car and leaks.
AEM Truboost- I have a Hallman now. Works fine but I need a better boost gauge as the one I bought the car with does not read vacuum so why not kill two birds with one gauge? .
AEM wideband- just a must have in general for me.