Minor Mod's. what should I do

[tintedglasses12]

i got a 1992 plymouth Laser 2.0l turbo AWD 5speed. Im just looking to do some minor mods. So I was wondering if some would give me some tips

 

[DSM_PWR]

Here's some good reading for ya
Tech Guide: 1G 4G63t Upgrades - DSMtuners

1st i would start off with simple BPU like
*Intake
*Exhaust
*Fuel pump
*Boost Controller

 

[tintedglasses12]

Thanks man, would you suggest any certain brands for those

 

[MichaelSuch]

Intake - Dejon or Forced Performance
Exhaust - Personal preference, they'll all put out about the same amount of gains. Thermal R&D Exhausts sound nice IMO. You could take your car to your local exhaust shop and see what they can do for you. You could go with 2.5" or 3" pipes.
Fuel Pump - You have a few options here, you could use an Evo fuel pump, supra fuel pump, or buy a Walbro 190 or 255 LPH fuel pump. With a 255 you would need an Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator (AFPR) because it will overrun the stock regulator. If you plan on turning this thing into a big powerhouse then get the 255 with an AFPR.
Boost Controller - Any brand will do fine as long as it works. I would get a Manual boost controller, the electronic boost controllers are expensive.

With a boost controller you will also need an aftermarket boost gauge, the stock boost gauge is fairly inaccurate at most times. You may also want to look into getting a logger so you know what your engine is doing.

 

[chico904]

I would suggest maintenance. ( I consider that a mod)

 

[tintedglasses12]

Thanks Micheal. Ya i want to make her a "powerhouse" . But if i buy the Walbro 255 LPH does it come with a kit with everything i need. Wats a AFPR. im sorry for the questions im all new to this shit

 

[SpyderDSM]

there are a few places that sell a full kit but typically u'd buy the afpr separately (aftermarket fuel pressure regulator)

EDIT: also for the boost controller you could just go with a NXS motorsports one (find them on ebay, say u have a dsm and its $15 shipped)

 

[tintedglasses12]

but could you use a boost controller on a stock turbo

 

[Captainredeyez]

Yo, like chico904 said, do any type of maintenance that needs to be done prior to modding your car. If you don't make sure you car is in tip top shape first, you could have major problems later.

 

[spydermanX98X]

AFPR= Adjustabe Fuel Pressure Regulator, not aftermarket.

The first thing you should do before any mods is research research research using the search button, read everything you can find on boost controllers, fuel pumps and afpr's, intake exhaust, and tuning. just read everything, or you will probably regret it.

 

[tintedglasses12]

well so far i have put new set of plugs, wires, and coil pack. K&N cold air, replaced timing belt and balance shaft belt. and i had to replace the rear pinion seal. she runs great actually, and i dont bag on it. So i dont know ### else to do, except to mod

 

[spydermanX98X]

water pump wouldnt be a bad idea depending on the mileage. But if you are asking whether or not you can use a boost controller on a stock turbo, and think your KN intake is a CAI you really really need to research before getting into it.

 

[Dsmj89]

Maintenance first.
After this a few helpful bolt ons could be an intake, 3" TBE, mbc set at 16 psi, 190 or 255 fuel pump, safc or safc2, 2g exhaust mani and 2g o2 housing.

 

[gats0101]

Definately research everything about your car man, it will stop you from making stupid mistakes. I installed my 255 pump wrong and ended up shorting out my ECU.

 

[PIMking]

well so far i have put new set of plugs, wires, and coil pack. K&N cold air, replaced timing belt and balance shaft belt. and i had to replace the rear pinion seal. she runs great actually, and i dont bag on it. So i dont know ### else to do, except to mod

Coil pack? please inlighten me. Because the stock coil pack will be good for 500+ HP

Maintain that vehicle first.
Boost gauge is the first thing
and some cheaper things like Upper intercooler pipes, Exhaust, and go for the 190lph fuel pump. The 255lph pump like everyone else said that your going to need a afpr but they are most of the time the same price.

Change the plugs NGK BPR6ES and some nice plug wires.
Fuel Filter (doubt its been changed)
change all the fluids, Trans (gl4 only), transfer case and rear end (gl5)
Change the coolant and oil.

Take the intake tube off the turbo and check the turbo for shaft play.
then its off to vfaq.com that site will show you the rest of your upgrade paths..

 

[tintedglasses12]

Coil pack? please inlighten me. Because the stock coil pack will be good for 500+ HP

Maintain that vehicle first.
Boost gauge is the first thing
and some cheaper things like Upper intercooler pipes, Exhaust, and go for the 190lph fuel pump. The 255lph pump like everyone else said that your going to need a afpr but they are most of the time the same price.

Change the plugs NGK BPR6ES and some nice plug wires.
Fuel Filter (doubt its been changed)
change all the fluids, Trans (gl4 only), transfer case and rear end (gl5)
Change the coolant and oil.

Take the intake tube off the turbo and check the turbo for shaft play.
then its off to vfaq.com that site will show you the rest of your upgrade paths..

like I said I put on new plugs,wires, and a "coil pack". no the fuel filter hasnt been changed, the tranny fluid was changed in November 08, theres fresh fluid in the rear end cause the pinion seal went. And I had a rad hose bust on me so we changed al the rad hoses and all the coolant lines

 

[Defiant]

Refer to Post #2.