So i earned $300 by helping out my dad. I can finally buy a mod now! So far I have a greddy turbo timer, boost gauge, and HKS SSQV blow-off valves. I think I need a power mod now. I have been thinking of a greddy profec b, apexi safc II, or something. Anyone have suggestions for the most bang for the buck?

 

get a hallman mbc, safc and a good tune

 

Many would say get a turbo back exhaust.. but $300 isn't gonna cut it.

My next guess, is a mail in flash for $200 from Dynoflash... or whatever company u decide on.

..or since u already have the gauge.. why not get a boost controller...

 

Hallman MBC ($85) and Mail-in Flash ($199). Also, be sure to get a recirculating kit for your SSQV if you don't already have one.

Do not get an S-AFC. Not sure why the first guy suggested it - very bad advice.

 

sorry, what i meant was get someone with a wb to tune the safc. As far as a mail in flash, it basically does what the safc will do. Pretty sure timing will be unchanged with the flash

 

save up and buy a turboback exhaust with a high flow cat, or if you really want to get the most out of your exhaust get the turboback with a test pipe. This should yield you about 35 horse power with out a tune. Logic performance has a really nice set up for under 600$ I beleive, it is 100% stainless steel with a high polished finish.

 

I think thats the route I am taking, between Megan, and LPI right now.

 

Agreed!

 

Still not good advice. He will have to buy an S-AFC ($300 new), a harness ($100), and logging device ($100) and then a wideband O2 ($300). If he relies on someone else for the logging device and wideband o2, he will then have to pay for tuning that will not be repeated later with other mods without repaying, and it will mean he has a tuning device that is meant to be self-tuned that he doesn't know how to tune himself.

I use an S-AFC, so I am a proponent of it, but it's not for people who only have $300 with which to get a few, basic mods. He'd get more out of a flash and MBC than an S-AFC. I also agree with the other guys in regards to saving up for an exhaust, but I didn't suggest that, since I was sticking to his $300 requirement.

Not sure why you said you're "pretty sure timing will be unchanged with the flash" or that "as far as a mail in flash, it basically does what the safc will do," because both of these are wrong. A flash drastically affects timing in the mid-range by raising it much higher while also richening the factory leanness at peak torque. With an S-AFC, if you richen in this area, you lose timing while a flash gives additional timing. The S-AFC catches up on the top end and provides adequate AFRs, but you usually lose 20-30 peak torque and far more than that under the curve from 3500-6000rpm. On the other hand, the S-AFC allows for self-tuning, especially for using race gas, but that takes me back to the earlier comments regarding all the additional parts and knowledge this guy will need in order to take advantage.

 

Yeah, this is just a temporary mod. I'll be saving up for the greddy titanium, but I want quick horsepower for right now. I have the revirc valve for the SSQV BOV.

 

Great, glad to hear you're recirculating.

If you care, I would suggest not saving up for a Greddy titanium, because that is just a cat-back, and it will cost way more than it's worth. That exhaust costs $799 when you can get a full stainless steel turboback exhaust for $600. So, for $200 less, you will get double the horsepower. The only advantage of the TI exhaust is about 8lbs of weight savings. It's up to your preferences, of course, but if you're just now getting $300 to do these basic, cheap mods, I wouldn't expect $800 to come rolling around for a mod that only gives 10-15whp. :thumbsup: Just my opinion...

 

if you want power and you only have $300 i would say goto www.dynoflash.com for a mail in flash....its only 200 bucks and you are guaranteed at least 20whp...

 

I was wondering if it is also true if the custom tune dynoflash raises the rpms to 10,000. That seems a little outrageous.

 

+1

 

We already suggested that and said to spend the other $100 on an MBC, since he already has a boost gauge.