Trying to figure out what to do next

[apocalypsio]

Hi again , this is my second post today sorry to be bothersome. I'm wondering what is the next step I should take towards my 98 eagle talon AWD turbo.

So far the mods are :
-1st gen engine swap (6bolt)
-new water pump
-new gaskets
-new fidanza aluminium lightweight flywheel
-new stage 2 clutch(I'll get back to you on the brand I forgot not act or fidanza)
-some bodywork
-new Mishimoto Radiator

The things I'm buying right now that i need are new shifter bushings , a short shifter and both O2 sensors .forgot to mention I'm getting custum exhaust ( I want dual pipe)

Now the things I'm not sure is if it is a good idea to get dsm link for my car since I think would be easier to fix issues with the 6 bolt swap and the diference between dsm link and ecm link or if its the same thing. Also I was thinking of having the head rebuilt and machined but I still have 1st gen head on the car and second gen head outside , I don't know wich would be better to rebuild and install.

I'm open to suggestions for other upgrades I should look into and my budget is around 3000$ give or take.

 

[dsmpat95]

DSMLINK is ECMLINK

 

[apocalypsio]

thanks I wasnt sure (that made me look real smart )

Also I have a walbro 255 fuel pump, just throwing that out there forgot to mention it.

 

[synthetek]

Also I have a walbro 255 fuel pump, just throwing that out there forgot to mention it.

Then you will need a fuel pressure regulator too

 

[DSMTyson]

Then you will need a fuel pressure regulator too

Yes, you will EVENTUALLY over run the stock fuel pressure regulator. Though, i've been running a stock FPR on a walbro 255 for over a year.. But Its a better idea to go with an AFPR.

 

[apocalypsio]

thanks for the input guys, uhm is there any brand of AFPR I should look for more than others ?

 

[MichaelSuch]

Any of the name brands seem to work great, there's been mixed reviews on the ebay FPRs, as with any ebay product. I personally run an Aeromotive A1000 FPR, but Fuelab and AEM are great too. Whichever it is, be sure to get one that is a 1:1 rising FPR. I don't think you can go wrong with any of those 3 brands.

 

[DSMTyson]

Aeromotive A1000 AFPR and the Fuel lab mini or regular size AFPR are the only ones I will consider going with.

 

[jamarh85]

Fmic kit, or upgraded side mount if u wanted to keep the "sleeper look".