Go back to previous topic
Forum namePerformance/Engine
Topic subjectwhat else will I need?
Topic URLhttps://forums.2gnt.com/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=i5&topic_id=96316
96316, what else will I need?
Posted by speedmonster, Feb-12-06 06:00 AM
This is my mod list for my 99 gs (auto). Please tell me what you think and if I need to add anything.
Thanks

-DC sport 4-2-1 headers
-AEM tru-time cam gears
-AEM cold air intake
-NGK spark plugs and wires
-AEM bypass valve
-Apexi n1 exhaust
-3" magnaflow highflow CAT
-Unorthodx pulleys (ultra ss)
-60mm throttle body
-Apexi grounding system
-MSD coil
-Fram oil filter
96317, RE: what else will I need?
Posted by saikou, Feb-12-06 06:30 AM
a TURBO. :P

EDIT:
... uh, or spray it?
96322, RE: what else will I need?
Posted by eclipse982nrRST, Feb-12-06 07:36 AM
Originally posted by saikou
a TURBO. :P


EXACTLY. I dont understand why soo many people here waste money on simple bolt ons. You probably got about 8-12hp after all that shit for real. Start removing and selling all that stuff and get yourself a turbo kit. You would have enough money probably to piece together a nice kit if you sold all that :)
96323, RE: what else will I need?
Posted by ForceFed420a, Feb-12-06 07:45 AM
Two things:

1. An oil filter is not a mod.

2. Hopefully Blizare posts so you can read the quote in his sig.


Brian
96324, RE: what else will I need?
Posted by saikou, Feb-12-06 07:47 AM
Originally posted by speedmonster
This is my mod list for my 99 gs (auto). Please tell me what you think and if I need to add anything. Thanks -DC sport 4-2-1 headers -AEM tru-time cam gears -AEM cold air intake -NGK spark plugs and wires -AEM bypass valve -Apexi n1 exhaust -3" magnaflow highflow CAT -Unorthodx pulleys (ultra ss) -60mm throttle body -Apexi grounding system -MSD coil -Fram oil filter


Originally posted by eclipse982nrRST
Originally posted by saikou a TURBO. :P
EXACTLY. I dont understand why soo many people here waste money on simple bolt ons. You probably got about 8-12hp after all that shit for real. Start removing and selling all that stuff and get yourself a turbo kit. You would have enough money probably to piece together a nice kit if you sold all that :)


Fo real dawg. That FRAM oil filter must put out 5 wheel horse powah to da wh33ls!

If I were you I would sell the DC Sport header and the cold-air intake w/ the bypass valve to help with the purchase of a turbo kit... you'll most likely still need a lot more dough for a kit. If you're asking what else you would need to get some more horsies from what you listed, WITHOUT mentioning the need for a turbo or spray, then the majority of people here will tell you to go for the turbo. If you're staying N/A, try port and polishing your intake manifold, rebuild the bitch for some "serious" N/A horsepower or just spray the hoe... honestly, I don't know how to make a N/A fast, so ask around.
96333, RE: what else will I need?
Posted by baxsom, Feb-12-06 09:07 AM
the 60mm throttle body will kill your bottom end

dont take my word for it read the hundreds of posts on this site that say so

the same for the 3"cat back
just not necessary for NA

96337, RE: what else will I need?
Posted by joeck76, Feb-12-06 10:03 AM
You will also need to learn how the search function works on this site cause the same question you just asked has been asked 3,987,678,900 times before and responded to. i dont care what you do to your car and how many n/a mods you put on it in the end youll spend thousands and a fully stock 2gnt pushing 3 lbs of boost with no other mods will smoke you. Turbo is the way to go for power whether you want just a little more or a whole lot more Turbo is the best way to go.
96344, RE: what else will I need?
Posted by 96eclipse2nr, Feb-12-06 01:57 PM
Originally posted by speedmonster
This is my mod list for my 99 gs (auto). Please tell me what you think and if I need to add anything. Thanks -DC sport 4-2-1 headers -AEM tru-time cam gears -AEM cold air intake -NGK spark plugs and wires -AEM bypass valve -Apexi n1 exhaust -3" magnaflow highflow CAT -Unorthodx pulleys (ultra ss) -60mm throttle body -Apexi grounding system -MSD coil -Fram oil filter


1. dont unless you plan to go fast (turbo) later on
2. wait till you actually have a use for this
3. see #1
4. thats maintainance..not a mod
5. related to #3...seen #1
6. a good choice
7. dont bother with NA...youll lose too much of your precious low end grunt (like there is much anyways) due to an increase in EGV's
8. pulley...as in plural. yes, good mod
9. see #1
10. make your own, save your money.
11. good lil upgrade from OEM..but not really a power maker
12. er yeah, not a mod

so yeah, i think in your list your missing a turbo or spray..and some supporting mods with those and of course...a rebuild of some sort. as well as handling/suspension
96345, RE: what else will I need?
Posted by eclpsmoneypit95, Feb-12-06 05:04 PM
Originally posted by 96eclipse2nr
7. dont bother with NA...youll lose too much of your precious low end grunt (like there is much anyways) due to an increase in EGV's


Wouldnt the larger piping decrease exhaust gas velocity?

I kinda disagree with you guys here...This guy obviously hasnt researched anything and his mod list has ebay search engine written all over it, and you want him to turbo his car? He should go into the tuning pages and follow the guide there for modding his car while N/A then after he has some experience with that and maybe a few man hours under the hood he should then look into possibly turbocharging his car. What im getting at is you have to crawl before you can walk.
96348, RE: what else will I need?
Posted by 95_ESi_Person, Feb-12-06 06:07 PM
Few things...

Fram = crap getting through the filter. Spend the extra couple of dollars on a Puralator filter or K&N oil filter.

Now, if you are going to stay NA and want to keep the MP throttle body you should do the following: Take your manifold to a machine shop, or if you feel up to it and are very thorough in cleaning, gently taper the opening going from 60mm (tb side) to 57mm on the other side. This will give you the optimum opening for a NA application. 57mm is the optimum for NA. (if I am wrong and it's 54-56mm let me know). 60mm will decrease your lower end.
96353, RE: what else will I need?
Posted by ForceFed420a, Feb-13-06 04:22 AM
Originally posted by eclpsmoneypit95
Wouldnt the larger piping decrease exhaust gas velocity?


Yes.


Brian