what is best budget dsm build

[Lurch556]

I'm just getting into dsm ive got a 94 dodge stealth rt but looking for something new was thinking of getting 1g gsx. Wanted to see if you guys had any recommendations

 

[pauleyman]

Better for what?

 

[Lurch556]

Somthing faster for same money

 

[Pipnorcali]

Yea a 1g gsx would be the best start if you can find a nice one ...I went with a 2g gst cause they are cheap...$4k total got me 12.6@111

 

[tudds2k]

You ran 12s with 236 hp?

 

[Type1DSMr]

I'm just getting into dsm ice got a o4 dodge stealth rt but looking for something new was thinking of getting1g gsx. Wanted to see if you guys now if anything better

I understand none of this. Ice got a o4 dodge stealth rt...What??? I think you should redo this thread.

 

[jimsgsx]

Some people get lucky but the odds of getting a great fast car for cheap are not too great. Dont rush and find a good one. Look around alot. It took me 2 years of solid looking before i decided to buy mine.

 

[303_2G]

I understand none of this. Ice got a o4 dodge stealth rt...What??? I think you should redo this thread.

I agree . A o4 stealth huh
And 12.6 w/ 236hp fwd
Anything 4G63T is better than that stealth bro.
Also when I bout my car 5 years or so ago it came with a T28, HKS 272's, Greddy 24v intercooler & pipes, Wally 255, Injen intake, Thermal 3" exhaust and dropped on Tokico blues. All for $2,000 and belive it or not was at 98,342 miles!!!! Just sayin they are out there man just be thorough when choosing or you regret it I promise you.

 

[Pipnorcali]

You ran 12s with 236 hp?

I've never dyno'd it with the DP n 20psi prob had 280-300 for the 12.6 run (236hp was stock dp n 16-17psi).

My prob with a gsx was there was no cheap ones at the time...so I got a gst with a few mods and it needed belt/we and a bunch of other stuff...

Here is the in car of the 12.6 run on a t28 (I tell people it's stock haaha )

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[jared98gst]

Worth spinning that t28 to 8k?

 

[tudds2k]

I've never dyno'd it with the DP n 20psi prob had 280-300 for the 12.6 run (236hp was stock dp n 16-17psi).

My prob with a gsx was there was no cheap ones at the time...so I got a gst with a few mods and it needed belt/we and a bunch of other stuff...

Here is the in car of the 12.6 run on a t28 (I tell people it's stock haaha )

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Thank you for sharing! Was the 12.6 run with everything done in your profile?

 

[steelcurtaindsm]

Check craigslist barter section I traded a 69 vw Baja for my 94 awd talon. Listen to what everybody is telling you take your time and find a good one.

 

[Dsmkauai]

My gst is similar to pip's. My car is all budget haha! If the motor didn't let go I think I could have hit 11's I've had the car along time and really is a fun low budget dd/ww.

 

[Pipnorcali]

Worth spinning that t28 to 8k?

Shifting to fourth is always slower for the setup I have 12.8-13.0 I do that for bracket racing but for my best time I leave it in 3rd and wind her out.... But yea that t28 stock cams/ stock IM starts isn't the best for top end


Yea all the mods in my profile ...ran a 12.9@110 with stock DP and no cutout (with slicks) and 13.3 on street tires

 

[CrackedDSM]

Kind of hard to answer without goals in mind, but to be honest the absolute best budget setup for a DSM is a stock block, BogusSVO(or any another proven/awesome machine shop that can do our heads properly) stock head with BC Springs, and a decent set of cams(HKS 272s, BC 272s but degreed properly, etc), and a fully supported 16G setup on Link will be budget friendly, and make for a damn fun street car. Auto or 5-speed, both will be a blast, and a proper 16G setup can be an 11's car with meth no problem on pump 93 and last you a long time.

The 16G is my absolute favorite street turbo for a DSM, bar none. The power band, the torque, the reliability and rebuildability of the authentic MHI turbos just can't be beat. Evo 3 16G, supporting mods, a solid block(rebuild it to refresh it if you have to), stock head, good set of cams and springs, and a solid tune. It'll beat quite a lot more than you think it would, unless you run across an absolute monster with someone who can legitimately drive, and be an addicting, quick, fun, budget friendly street car.