Next upgrade?

[Thumper32k]

Hey all! My lovely girlfriend has brought me the gift of love for christmas (stuff for my car). Shes offered to buy me anything up to $350 for my car but I'm stuck on what to get next. I'm asking for some suggestions. Thanks for any input and merry xmas everyone!

 

[habitatguy187]

Downpipe and motor mounts would be my next buy.

 

[xioca]

Chip in the rest and buy a 16g.

 

[lowandsleekDSM]

i agree with habitatguy187 DP and motor mounts for sure. Possibly an oil pressure gauge too?

 

[knochgoon24]

+1 on the downpipe.

 

[toofast82]

+1 downpipe and put the rest away for a bigger turbo

 

[fwdmaster]

+1 downpipe and put the rest away for a bigger turbo

+2 on that

 

[Bmxr152]

how about some port work on the turbo, or maybie a used FMIC?

 

[toofast82]

look at his profile, he already has a FMIC and 880cc injectors. 3in. catback, dsmlink, wideband and some others. all he needs is a downpipe, which he would have a nice power gain from. If you dont have a fuel pump id definitely get one. but other than that hes ready for a bigger turbo and some high boost.

 

[Bmxr152]

look at his profile, he already has a FMIC and 880cc injectors. 3in. catback, dsmlink, wideband and some others. all he needs is a downpipe, which he would have a nice power gain from. If you dont have a fuel pump id definitely get one. but other than that hes ready for a bigger turbo and some high boost.

Look at his profile he has a 255 wally pump. If it was me i would port the turbo, you already have a catback and its not going to make much difference with a stock unported 14b with a 3in turboback! Port it then get the 3in downpipe

 

[xioca]

He has 880cc's he needs a bigger turbo because his supporting fuel mods can handle it.

 

[MrBoxx]

Link v3, MAF adapter cable, and a GM MAF.

Oh wait... that's what I want.

 

[xreaction122]

i'd get a aem wbo2 and a punishment racing DP
thats around 350

 

[-TunedDSM-]

I agree with those suggesting the downpipe. If you know what turbo you are planning on upgrading to, you could also pick up an O2 housing.

Also, there is not a clutch listed in your profile so that could be a possibility as well.

 

[Dsm2Nv]

Depends the condition your other stuff is in if u haven't changed timing belt id start off with some maintenance if that's all done from your profile a down pipe would be nice or some porting work.

 

[Dsmj89]

+2 on that

+3 at that.

 

[delta448]

Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator.

Yes, you do need one with a 255lph. But a downpipe would be nice too, if you go that route get ready for some 14b insta-boost.

 

[toofast82]

A downpipe would at least 10-15hp at 20psi on the 14b, and its $100, should be a no-brainer on that. You could port the turbo and o2 housing for the meantime, but id definitely look into a turbo upgrade. then maybe some cams. Id definitely make sure your maintenance is up to par (t-belts,fluids,ignition,etc) first before you start buying any more upgrades.

 

[the_mork]

You say you have an evo3 manifold is this exhaust or intake? Upgrading your intake manifold would be good.

 

[xioca]

Depends the condition your other stuff is in if u haven't changed timing belt id start off with some maintenance if that's all done from your profile a down pipe would be nice or some porting work.

Who would want a timing belt for Christmas?? That's not a go fast awesome part.

 

[toofast82]

who wants a snapped timing belt? thats like way more expensive and time consuming than replacing an old belt

 

[xioca]

Hey I'm giving this guy the benefit of doubt and assuming he is a smart guy who is on the ball with his maintenance. I mean he must really be into DSM's if his girl is going to dish out cash for his car.

 

[toofast82]

let alone, a girlfriend that will even put up with his dsm. I was just reading a post where the guy is changing the fuel pump because his wife doesn't like the whine

 

[DougR]

FP Race manifold and a Megan DP. Toss in the JMF heatshield as a bonus..

Or AEM wideband, and a megan DP, Both on Sale ATM.. gets ya below that 350 mark.. Might beable to squeeze in a Stainless tubular O2 housing...

 

[toofast82]

He already has a wideband. I really dont think his evo3 manifold is holding back his 14b either.