2g Upgrade path

[AOsipower]

First off I'd like to say hi to everyone as I am new to this site and this is my first post. I recently acquired a 1995 eclipse gsx with only 80,000 miles on it. I have been trying to take care of everything that is wrong with it before I modify it and have replaced the plugs, wires, lots of emission items/sensors and one front control arm which was bad. The clutch was going so I put in a Southbend TZ rated at 300 wheel hp. I also put in an autometer boost gauge because I know that is important for tuning. Other than that the car is bone stock.

I am not new to forums in general and have been heavily consumed in diesel performance for the past 5 or 6 years and diesel related forums. I know that by no means can you become an expert in anything overnight ( I still haven't scratched the surface of diesel tech yet in 5 years) which is why I am going to implore all you experts knowledge.

My goals for the car are as follows: I am most likely giving this car to my g/f, soon to be wife, since she has fallen in love with it since day one but i would like to upgrade it for her first. I would like a super reliable (no detonated motors please) about 300 whp daily driver and would prefer little to no tuning if possible. I would like a setup that once tuned will stay that way so I/she does not have to constantly mess with it to enjoy it. I did a search and found alot of upgrade paths, but almost everyone had different goals, I have also been looking at the tech section upgrade paths and would like to move in the direction of their "Stage one" path.

From what I have gathered I THINK (like I said totally newbie here) I need the following:
-Full 3 inch exhaust
-intake
-upgraded BOV
-Clutch (already have)
-possibly exhaust manifold/ o2 sensor housing
-Boost gauge (already have)
-Other gauges (wideband/egt) don't know if these are necessary?
-Upgraded turbo
-Possibly injectors (again don't know if these are necessary or what size I would need)
-Hard intercooler pipes at least for top
-some sort of upgrade intercooler, I was thinking larger side mount to retain stock appearance
-some type of fuel/ air management SAFC-II
-manual boost controller

other than this I dont know what else?

So far I have began acquiring some parts I am fairly certain I will need ( none of which are installed yet, and wont be until I have the correct supporting mods)
So far I got:
-MHI small 16g
-HKS SS BOV with recirc kit
-3in intake kit

So does this sound about right? Also I have no idea about all the little parts I might need. Like will the turbo bolt right up or do I need a new J pipe or other parts? Any info on little parts/ adapters that I might need would be awesome! Also brand preferences/ personal preferences help too. I am trying to do this for as cheap as possible (which is why I constantly check the classifieds) however I do know that in any type of performance you have to pay to play.

Sorry for the long post, I just wanted to try and cover everything. Thanks for taking the time to read it and help me out. Also for me first hand experience is best, so if you have personally run a part on your car and like it let me know.

Thanks again,
Alex

 

[AOsipower]

The s16g will definitely get you that. I have the same on mine right now. Even on only 9 psi its fun to drive. It will get you around town well and give you some fun for spirited driving.

If you dont mind me asking, what is the rest of your setup? It didnt say in your profile if you have injectors or not?

 

[squeak104]

My profile is up to date. I don't need injectors until I get in the higher teens of boost and I need a mbc to get the boost there. But someone plowed into my car last week so fixing the damage is where my money is headed. But before I turn up the boost I need to get exhaust and etc etc. Money tends to elude me.

 

[MrBoxx]

Now that we're back on topic...

You'll also need new water lines, OR you can bend the T25 water lines to fit. Check out the VFAQ site for the 16g installation pictures and a list of everything you'll need. It's also recommended you replace the turbo/mani stud with a bolt to expedite future turbo replacements.

 

[DSMsOwnYourV8]

I still have that j-pipe if you're interested.

 

[AOsipower]

Little Update:

Parts I have thus far collected:
-Southbend Tz Clutch (300h.p.)
-Autometer Boost Gauge
-MHI small 16g
-3in Intake Kit
-HKS SSQV W/ Recirc kit
-Dejon Powerhouse Dual Stage Manual Boost Controller
-Low mileage Evo 8 fuel pump


Thats it so far....does it look like I am on the right track??

Also what injectors do you guys recommend for what I want to do? I was thinking either some stock evo's or possibly something in the 650 range. How big of a difference is there between the two powerwise?

-Alex

 

[dsmconvict]

I'd go with the 650's and an safc. Better to have more fuel than not enough.