What are your future plans to the car?

Big turbo?
Autox?

If thats your first mod then definitely better spent at the exhaust, licp, and tune. Those mods will provide more for your money at this time.

 

nope, only wanted to change the air flow of the car. I don't want to get into engine internals, turbo changes... just a little more throttle snap and such. I mean, how much more power would I be looking at with what I was going to do vs. what I asked before though?

 

Its impossible to even guess without some kind of mod list. Provide a mod list if you don't i have to assume your pretty much stock.

If your looking to create more torque which gives you that "snappy" throttle feel then a better flowing exhaust and tune are still the way to go. Intake mods provide some spool up and top end but you would feel the difference if you went from stock exhaust to aftermarket.

 

Hi there,

My car is a GG IX GSR, now only with a K&N drop-in filter.

I'd like to start some basic modification.. just for more power for DD..
not going for something far..

Planning:
JDM IX Rear Bumper (Love the style, and heard that it is better in terms of aerodynamic?)
Cobb TBE JDM fitment with high flow cat (after some research, known that it is one of the most quiet 3" TBE, as I said, just wanna more power and style, not intend to catch the cops' attention)
AEM Boost controller (it can also act as boost gauge .. perfect for me)
AEM Wideband O2 (for having a look on the A/F Ratio.. and better for tuner?)
A tune (still deciding what tuner...or what shop thro..)
Vortex Rear Diffuser (For style :P)

Anyway, do these mods sound good for a basic modification? Do I need a intake for that? I need the fuel pump and the diverter valve of a IX can remain unchange with all these mods.. right? What do I need more in terms of stability?

 

yeah right now I am totally stock, so I was just wondering what the differences would be getting just a LICP with the drop in filter as opposed to the entire IC pipe kit with a new bigger intercooler, and since the beginning of the thread the guy said that a new fuel pump for a IX wasn't needed until about 350 or so HP then really I don't need that either right? The TBE i'm still going to get along with getting a tune.

 

since we are on the topic of fuel pump, i have a question.

if i have no mods and i change the fuel pump, will that automatically increase my fuel consumption? (probably yes)

if it does goes up, what if i get a tune and lean out the A/F ratio. will it still use more gas than stock?

 

The upper IC pipe doesn't add much for power mostly aesthetics. The IC will buy you a few horsepower with the stock turbo but it really will shine if you get a larger turbo where the extra flow plays a big role. So to sum up what i'm saying the IC will become more valuable as you obtain more and more powerful mods. At this time though I would buy something else.

Fuel pumps are cheap insurance against going lean when you turn up the boost so its up to you if you want to turn up the boost or not.

Hytek:
Yes getting a fuel pump WITHOUT a tune will increase you consumption of fuel because it will become richer at the higher rpm. If you tune to be leaner than stock it will use less fuel then stock.

If you increase boost you use more fuel simple right?

 

thanks roadspike, you are the best

 

No one is kind enough to have any input for me?..

 

a drop-in intake is good enough. works or k&n will do. i have the k&n myself. works fine.
i don't think you need a fuel pump for these mods. you will if you get over 350 plus HP.
you do NOT need a diverter value until you push upwards of 25 psi. stock boost levels works just fine with evo 9 metal DV.
a good tune is best for stability. you can get a cobb accessport too for basic bolt-ons like yourself. i used mine and it works pretty well. i got better response and better gas mileage too.
good choice on the TBE, i was gonna get cobb but decided on something else for that price. you should check out JUN BL exhaust. search for them on forum. they look beautiful. i am installing mine this weekend.
you should look into a LICP. nisei is my personal favorite. makes a difference in boost response. also look into a bigger o2 housing.

 

Thanks!!! That's what I am looking for.. appreciate that.
I am now researching the Jun BL Exhaust, can you post a pic after you have it installed?

Also a dump question.. what is LICP?
and do I really need bigger o2 housing for my mods?

 

lower intercooler pipe = LICP

not really, but o2 will help your car breathe better, just like the TBE

what is your target HP?

 

around 320-330 will be fine.. as I said.. just a mild modified for me

 

Ok that sounds good. It sounds like getting a fuel pump, LICP, drop in filter, TBE and a tune would be my best bet. What sort of HP levels should I expect from that?

 

both you and keithano probably won't need a fuel pump if you are around 330hp and have Evo 9s