Next modification question

[FastTSiAWD]

Ok, so I'm (well a friend of mine is) picking up my new 92 TSi AWD on Friday. The mod list currently is:

Engine:
4G63T block bored .020 over
Ross 8.5:1 Pistons
Manley H Beam Rods
ACL Race Bearings
Polished and Balanced stock crank
Stock Head
BC Titanium Springs and Retainers
BC 272's
Cometic MLS Head-gasket
ARP Main, Head and Rod Studs/Bolts
Timing Belt Kit with less than 3000 miles
New Air Oil Cooler to replace the failing coolant cooled system.
Balance Shafts Removed
New window motors.


Drivetrain:
ACT 2600
ACT 6 Puck
Fidanza Flywheel
4 Bolt Rear

Fuel:
Twin In-Tank Walbro 255's
2 -6 Lines from the pumps to 1 -8 Line to the fuel rail
-6 return to afpr
Aeromotive -6 AFPR
FIC 850's

Turbo Setup/ Induction:
FP3065
JMF revised sheet metal intake manifold
E-Bay 28" Intercooler
Custom Short Route Piping
4" Vibrant Intake
3" GM MAF
40mm Tial Wastegate
Turbo XS Dual Stage MBC

Tuning:
1g MAFT
1g DSMlink V.2

Exhaust:
Full 3" Exhaust
FP 3" V Band Exhaust
DNP Manifold

Suspension/ Brakes:
KYB AGX on all corners
H&R Lowering Springs approx. 1.5"
2 piston 93 Calipers

My question is this: should I get a Mach V/Slowboy stage 5 head, FIC 1150's, Koyo Radiator or a Stage 3 shep tranny rebuild, FIC 1150's, Koyo Radiator... Reason for the radiator is that the car currently runs a little hot ~200 because its still on the stock radiator.. Either way, I'll bet getting the head/tranny rebuild both before Jan. But only one before I get home in Oct. for R&R.

I searched and searched and found that many people don't think an upgraded head is truely needed but... So I figure most of you will say the Tranny,FIC's,and radiator first, especially since it's still on the stock tranny

Also I'm getting 1150's because it'll be tuned for E85 . What kind of times would you think it's capable of with the current and next mods?? I'm thinking High 11's low 12's currently and mid to low 11's after the next mods?? Thanks for all the help guys

 

[Black91TSiAWD]

Id definitely get a built tranny if I had the funds

with that said, I say go with the tranny, injectors and radiator.

 

[JayRolla]

I would say go with the tranny and some injectors then hope for low 11's. Im hoping for low 12's with my 16g even up in my altitude. Look into www.jackstransmissions.com

 

[4g63Powered]

If you're concerned about you coolant temps, buy the rad and some good fans first. It'll probably be the cheapest choice (next to the injectors), and it will buy you some piece of mind and insurance.

 

[FastTSiAWD]

Yea, Money isn't really an issue so I'm not worried about the cost Just only doing the head or tranny before Oct., and the rest afterwards . I've pretty much made up my mind though after making the post that I'm going to get the Shep stage 3 rebuild, Koyo radiator, FIC 1150's, Also going to throw a new clutch in.. not sure what clutch..

I was thinking the ACT 2900 w/ Street disk. Would that be a good choice or should I just get the PTT Twin Disk? Also, I found a Shep Stage 4 trans. w/ Quafie LSD That I think I can pick up for a little more than the stage 3 rebuild will cost me; it currently has ~500 miles on it.

 

[erald01]

I would get that tranny done before taking it to the track.

 

[FastTSiAWD]

Yea I plan on having the tranny done by october, which is when I'll get to take it to the track as well I come home from Iraq on R&R in Oct. So I'm wanting to have it ready when I get there

 

[Defiant]

We can't guess, nor do we allow guesses at, what a given build-up might do. It's called "Bench Racing", and it's prohibited on DSMtuners.