Extreme modding - Future of my car...

[AWDTalonDE]

OK first off I'd like to list my car, it's a 1990 TSI AWD Eagle Talon with the following mods:

Apexi 3in. turboback exhaust (no cat)
Turbo XS MBC (14psi) , boost gauge
Act 2600 clutch
K&N filter
Turbo XS RFL BOV

My goal in this post is to show what exact setup I'd want and for you guys to make some suggestions if anything is out of place. I'll highlight my questions in bold.

Turbo - Evo 3 16g - ported , ? = what about clipping it, is it worth it?

Exhaust - ATR DSM 02 housing with dump tube, Evo 3 ported exhaust manifold, ? = will I need an external wastegate for the o2 dump or is this optional?

Intercooler - FMIC - ? = What exact core should I get?

Fuel - ? = Walbro 190 or 255 , FIC 650cc Injectors, AFC - 1 or 2, Fuel Pressure Regulator

MAF setup - MAF translator with GM MAF and 3 inch intake pipe or a setup with 2g maf? Also what type of intake do I use with the preferred setup?

Suspension - KYG shocks and struts, what kind of springs?

These mods are what I would like to complete on my car within the next couple months. Another addition is probably TRE / shep tranny and rebuilding my motor. With setups like these I was wondering if there are small odds and ends that need to be changed, one of which is obvious that I can see is the radiator setup or at least the fans.

Any help or suggestions would greatly be appreciated as I'd like to use this page as a reference guide and I'm sure many others would too.

 

[leet]

You don't need a clipped turbine wheel.

You won't need an external WG.

The AGP cores are nice, so are many others.

Whinebro 255, AFC2.

You don't really need a MAFT for these mods, is it because you want to run a vented BOV? You'd be better off with just a 1G BOV recirculated, cheaper and more effective.

Talk to JToby about suspension, and actually listen to him. Not enough people do.

 

[Game Over]

Agreed with the post above... Walbro 255 is fine, you don't absolutely need a FPR but it would be nice. And you could even get a used core, just have it pressure tested. I see your'e in Newark, I'm coming to see the car when it's done.

 

[AWDTalonDE]

Agreed with the post above... Walbro 255 is fine, you don't absolutely need a FPR but it would be nice. And you could even get a used core, just have it pressure tested. I see your'e in Newark, I'm coming to see the car when it's done.

Cool lots of streetracing around here, just PM me if you ever want to come down. Also, yes I am simply keeping the vented BOV despite the problems. If there is one thing I can keep for myself on this POS it is that and I am just dealing with the problems that arise from it. My next Q is whether or not I need the MAF-T. I have a 2g maf right next to me so I could just use an intake setup with it.

 

[Road-Rocket]

If you're going to keep your bov vented, why not just get the transaltor with the gm maf in a blow through set up? That way you won't have any problems venting your bov.

 

[Game Over]

If you're going to keep your bov vented, why not just get the transaltor with the gm maf in a blow through set up? That way you won't have any problems venting your bov.

Ditto, just get the GM MAF and trasnlator.


And yes, I will pm you when I get the swap completed and running

 

[AWDTalonDE]

With a GM MAF and MAF-T what type of intake pipe do I get with xs BOV, blow-through or regular. Also if I get a MAF-T do I still need afc-2 and or fpregulator?

 

[pnklmnd]

with the gm maf and maft you can go with vent to atmospere just make sure your bov is before the maf...you dont need the fpr necessarily it would be nice but not necessary...afc2 yes it is better imo/e....

for fmic ebay man.....the cores are cheap and they are good! well i can vouch for the mishimoto ones atleast the xl is a bit to big for your setup...