For the most part, I will be going pretty conservative for my first shipment of parts. I'm looking for around 360whp, anything over that is a plus. Do you all think that this list is alright, or is there anything that would be better if i changed?

Megan TBE ~450
AEM Tru Boost Controller ~285
Injen Intake w/ IC Pipes ~410
Cosworth 272 Cams ~600
Exhaust Manifold Ported and Coated~200
Buschur Tune~300

So I'm looking at about $2245 plus shipping, does that seem like a pretty good list of parts for my first install? If so, will I need any other parts to keep everything safe such as, walbro, new spark plugs, etc? Any input is appreciated.

 

I would get a tubular O2 housing and LICP instead of the Injen Intake/IC Pipes.

 

plus won

 

Walbro for sure...
Plugs should be fine unless they have a lot of miles on them. Personally I don't think the manifold needs to be coated, thats $ you could spend elsewhere. You may want to add an 02 housing to your list.
Do you have an VIII or a IX?
I know this isn't for your Sidekick

 

Your not getting 360whp on those parts buddy. Especially if you get it tuned on BR's dyno.

Jason

 

Here's my advice:

Walbro 255 fuel pump- 100$
Megan or ssauto o2 housing- 100$
Megan downpipe- 120$
Hks catback-around 400$
Hallman Pro mbc-80$
defi boost gauge-200$
injen uicp/licp with intake- 375$
4 wheel slide tune- 150$
xs front mount intercooler- $130 shipped
Brian Crower 272's-$325

All that will probably put you around 340-360whp (But not on br's dyno)


All that equals out to be around $2,000 and that will include shipping

Just my .02 cents

 

I think it's a pretty good list. I'm a HUGE fan of those cosworth 272s. Where are you getting a Megan TBE for only $450? That's a steal!

I'll be honest with you though, the Injen kit is kind of a waste of money. They look nice and sure the intake works (with a tune), but it is a lot of money with minimum gains. I don't pay attention to a company's own dyno readings. I could make my car read anything by just changing some settings around on it.

The problem with the injen kit is the I/C pipes follow the stock path and that does't really help us much. MAYBE a little better response but minimum. It's just a lot of money for something that doesn't do a whole lot. The intake is...well...just an intake. Not much to it. I've heard good stuff about the buschur filter and that's what I would put on my own car.

 

Alright, I've got an IX, so if I drop the Injen and get the O2 housing and LICP, and walbro, what else would i need from there for around 360whp if that wont make it?

 

Ohh that's a good point. They do read very low compared to dynojet numbers. Don't be disappointed when you get a dynosheet saying only 320 whp or something.

I forget what Buschur uses...is it a Mustang dyno?

 

Alright, thanks for the quick reply's..sorry about that..those two got in there while i was still typing lol

 

You're getting a test pipe with that megan TBE correct?

- TBE
- Boost controller
- O2 Housing
- Intake
- Ported Manifold
- CAMS
- Tune

I dunno...I think it'll be running high 11s no prob. Don't worry so much about the number of 360 whp. It'll be a monster regardless.

edit:\\ Yeah this is almost like an instant message conversation. lol

 

Don't worry about numbers. If your getting tuned by BR, drop him a Pm. Tell him how much money your working with. I promise he will lead you into the right direction.

He can make your car faster with less money.

Jason

 

you would need all the bolt on. cams fmic and pipes, fuel pump and get meth you'll get 360 or more.

 

Alright, thanks for everyone's help. I will give him a call as soon as i get my car back next week. Suggestions are still appreciated though

 

Add Meth to that list and you'll see huge gains