Buying a GSX...

[XtremeSpeed]

Well, I am looking for a 97-99 GSX in my area... Hoping the local dealers here get one in so I can trade-in and finance. Anyways, I wanted to know what I could do to get up to 300hp and set myself up to further upgrade later to 350hp or 400hp. Depends, I am not sure if a 400hp car is a good daily driver. Let me know? You guys defiantly know your stuff and I am sick of my Honda.

 

[RedTurboEclipse]

read up on this site.. there are various guides.. even on the main page. or on top of this page.. where it says tuning guide..

 

[snake679]

Those horsepower goals are not at all out of reach. I would worry about getting the car first, then the mods.

 

[XtremeSpeed]

I read the tuning guide to get to Stage 1 300hp and the guide for Stage 2 to get to 400hp. I really was amazed and wanted to know two things after reading them.

1. For that stage 1 300hp you don't need to do any engine work to boost over the stock amount? I don't want to blow an engine here soon after getting the car. All I saw were basic bolt on's. If this is correct I had no idea the 4g63t was such a strong engine. I am coming from owning a Honda so cut me some slack if it seems like a dumb question, I know you gotta buil the internals on those to raise up some good boost.

2. I don't know what specific brands would be good for a 95-99 GSX. The first steps Intake and Exhaust and what not. Is the K&N full kit good or the Injen? That's my two top choices... Also for Exhaust custom 3" piping or just get a full cat-back?

 

[TalonRacer18]

The stock 4g63t has been tested, and is able to hold up to 400 hp. Intake get a dejontool, injen are crap. You can boost up to like 18# with fuel mods. Get a full catback. Look at rnr catback here is a link to a review. http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=40971
Looks damn good plus it is turbo back and not just cat back.