2G 96 GST whats next?

[1998_gst]

hey everyone, just looking for some advice. I have a 96 gst with a rebuilt 98 7bolt. mods done are evo 3, full straight 3 inch, hallman proRX MBC, balance shaft removed, greddy FMIC, afc neo, AFX wideband, intake, aeromotive afpr 220 walboro, FIC 850 injectors, ACT 2100 clutch, don't think i'm forgetting anything. my question is whats next? haha my goals are just a fast street car that i can take to the strip every now and then. let me know if i'm missing anything as far as supporting mods? i've only put 20 miles at factory boost on the car with the current set up. thanks

 

[Bud92gsx]

With only the mods listed, you can't run 800cc injectors with an safc.Invest in ECMTuning, Inc.

 

[2slow4utsi]

Everyone is going to say ECMLink and make sure you've done all necessary tune up work. Then, they will say enjoy your 16g and upgrade to a Holset or bigger turbo.

 

[Bud92gsx]

Everyone is going to say ECMLink and make sure you've done all necessary tune up work. Then, they will say enjoy your 16g and upgrade to a Holset or bigger turbo.

Assuming he rebuilt or got the engine rebuilt, looks like most maintenance is done.

But the guy needs an actual tune, instead of tricking the ecu, with larger injectors than the safc can handle with current mods..

 

[1998_gst]

thanks for the response, yea i should have mentioned that the larger injectors are sitting on my tool box, the factory ones are in for now. haha it was running a little rich with the larger ones.

 

[Bud92gsx]

Ok well assuming the maintenence is done.The link in my first post is what I would invest in next.Then put in the larger injectors and add a couple psi.

Also aftermarket boost gauge is a must, factory one is crap.

 

[1998_gst]

i'll definitely look into it, aside from a boost gauge what other gauges do you recommend? i've read that the factory oil pressure gauge is more than adequate

 

[Bud92gsx]

Ehh you can get a oil pressure gauge if you want.It definatly will tell you what pressure the oil is at.May come in handy but, not the most nessesary thing.
I like a volt gauge but also not nessesary.

You have the wideband so do you have the wideband gauge?

The exhaust, is it 2.5 o2 housing and 3 inch all the way back?

Is the turbo ported or no?

Good tires are always a very good plus.
Coilovers always a good idea too.

I see $ signs but, you got to pay to play.

 

[dsmGSTtuner]

you could use a turbo timer as well. just wondering how are you breaking in your engine? i have rebuilt 1994 4g63 that i just dropped into my 1997 gst and ive heard numerous ways to break them in

 

[Bud92gsx]

Yes a break in period is a must do.So take it easy on it for a couple hundred miles.

 

[1998_gst]

the AFX wideband has its own display NGK Performance Products - Powerdex AFX™, and the apexi displays volts so i'm not too worried about that. as far as breaking in the motor i've been taking it real easy and running a break in oil additive. my exhaust is greddy 3" cat-back and megan 3" downpipe, no cat. also the turbo isn't ported yet

 

[dsmGSTtuner]

whats the additive you use? so i should take it easy for like 500 miles or so?

 

[1998_gst]

whats the additive you use? so i should take it easy for like 500 miles or so?

i run this stuff http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=121&pcid=1 , i'm going to take it easy till my next oil change just to be real safe

 

[dsmGSTtuner]

yea man i might have to try that as well. thanks! what kinda of hp do you think you are pushing?