98 GSX Build Project Onix-Planning phase.

[HeatedCargo]

This chapter is my planning phase mainly for ideas and what I will be starting. With an intro of what my bigger plans are for the future. I am up for ideas and opinions especially about parts so please express generously.

My build will start with three simple repairs so I can have her running. She needs a new timing belt, a new water pump, catalytic converter simple.

After that I will be replacing the radiator with an aluminum radiator including replacing hoses & thermostat , oil cooling unit, and install a front mount inter-cooler. I want to keep things as cool as possible. Reason for my focus on cooling is that she feels like she runs warm in my opinion. I don't have any brand specifics yet on these parts so suggestions are welcome.

Bolt on - So the previous owner put a lot of parts that I don't even know the names to them so I'm planning on taking all that out and throwing in starting with
-AEM or an FP intake system
-HKS SSQV BOV, FP header system & down pipe
-Greddy Evo 2 turbo back exhaust
-AEM Fuel Rail
-ROTA Wheel P45R 17x9.5
-powder coat the valve cover dark royal blue

Suspension - The previous owner has installed Ebach sport coils but has kept the stock struts (I know it kills them) but I was thinking maybe I could just get Koni adjustable strut system and keep the Ebach springs or just go with a Koni or Tien coils and strut set. I am open to discussion opinions welcomed.

That is the basic set up of what I plan to do for now to her while I learn. A warm thanks to all who read this.

 

[95 tsi 95 gst]

do a stroker set up its what im doing with on of my talons and the back end is the lsd set up

 

[HeatedCargo]

do a stroker set up its what im doing with on of my talons and the back end is the lsd set up

Stroker set up? May I have a small explanation to that sorry haven't heard of that.

 

[BOOSTED_95TSi]

Everything looks good, I would definitely do the maintenance first and maybe think twice on the AEM fuel rail, they looks sick but really aren't needed until you really start moving some serious fuel . Good luck dude

 

[92AWDHX40]

aem fuel i agree stock one does a great job. to each his own.

 

[josh408]

Let's see, i'd go with Megan Coil Overs, there cheaper and does the same as teins, but i also heard good stuff about koni's. Depends on your budget, definately a turbo timer bro, any kind would do, I have the Greddy Full Auto Timer II, Have you thought about ECM link?