Suspension mods can be very effective, and won't need to be replaced when you go turbo, either.

The faster you make the car go, the better you should make it able to handle and stop.

 

I think what we are both trying to say is that when the engine is sucking air in, like in any NA car, the less restriction the better. On the other hand, when air is being forced into the engine, like in a turbo car, restrictions don't matter as much because the turbo is pushing Xpsi no matter what. It will still help the air flow better, but will not show the same percentage increase over stock.

Going back to what I said, spending the money on the intake manifold is a waste if the exhaust flow has not been freed up. The air flow can only increase so much on the intake side before something on the exhaust side restricts is. Look at the stock downpipe and tell me which you think will gain more HP, the IM or DP. One or the other then I would choose exhaust work.

If you haven't done much to the handling I would spend my money there. If you are hell bent on buying turbo then it's the best way to spend the money right now. You would be impressed with the downpipe though, and maybe even the catback. If you only want power go ahead and get the catback section done.

 

I'm not hell bent on turbo, its 50/50 right now on to get it or not but it still wouldn't be for awhile.

Suspension was the next mod anyway, maybe instead of the IM i'll just pick up the rest of the suspension rig..minus the coilovers. I also want to put on different wheels with better all-seasons for winter.