I currently run with HKS RS intake and a full turbo Back system with CAT delete pipe. Parts I have not installed but have purchased already are MBC, head studs, and AFC. My next mod is to buy A ECU upgrade and cams/gears and install everything at once.

I'd like to go buckwild and just finish out the engine but i'm still paying for the car so I have to take account for that. What am I looking at that I have to finish to obtain the horsepower goal of 400-450?

 

If you are thinking of getting an ECU upgrade or standalone, not sure what you are describing, you really won't need the AFC. Which you stated you already have.



You seem to have the intake and exhaust taken care of. A bigger front mount intercooler will also give you some help in getting some extra HP. Cams, cam gears, arp studs are also good. You will definitely need more fuel, look into a walboro 255HP and some injectors, atleast 660cc. Also if you mean 400-450 crank horsepower then you should be able to hit 400. But if you are talking about 400-450 whp reliably on a stock turbo, I just don't see it happening. You might have to start thinking about upgrading the turbo to a Buschur, ATP or AMS turbo set up. Don't forget that you will need a clutch down the line sometime!!! Good luck and hope this helps.

 

WoW!

 

Sorry I forgot that I have the fuel pump as well. I was looking into either a standalone or ECU upgrade like a UTEC or Dynoflash type of a deal. The AFC was bought like 3 weeks after I purchased the car last year and I realized the folly in my ways when the ECU upgrades would make the AFC useless. Guess it will turn into a cosmetic mod for the DIN slots.

I'm reluctant on upgrading the turbo yet because of the upgrades that go with it, driveability, and the price. Five grand is out of my range to handle right now and my stock clutch is holding up pretty well at 19k but will need to be replaced.

Thanks drEvo that was along the lines I was thinking with the cams and gears. Figure I'll wait to install the studs when I get the Cams because they will be opening the engine up anyways.

Am I wrong by thinking this? Upgrading the fuel and cams should be set aside until the ECU is taken care of? I don't want to run into a Rich/Lean situation and do some serious damage.

 

Pump gas or racing fuel?