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Sun Mar 14, 2004 8:12 pm
Okay, lets see, here's my ~500rwhp rb26 setup list:
-N1 Water pump - $280-N1 Oil Pump - $320-Rb26 Tensioner Pulley - $54-Rb26 Gasket Set - $380-Nismo FPR - $100-Tomei Timing Belt - $150-Trust 1.2mm Headgasket - $300-HKS SSQV x2 - $400-600-Custom FMIC (~24x12x4) - $600-800-External Oil Cooler - $200-300 (not JDM namebrand, too much $)-Sard 700cc Injectors - $500-Apexi Power FC - $800-PFC Datalogit - $300-PFC Boost Control - $300-Flex a lite fans - $250-Aluminum Large Radiator - $350-OS Giken twin plate - $1200-1500-Large external fuel pump - $200-300-HKS GT-SS - $2600-HKS Elbows - $400
That about sums it up. I'm pretty sure I left some stuff off but I can't think right now. Right there that list is about $10k, and that is good for a reliable 500+ rwhp. The key word is RELIABLE. Now, you can always do something like use an adjustable FPR w/ bandaid electronics, low mount twins and run lots of boost to make 450-500hp, however your engine will most likely go before too long. Why not just do it the right way the 1st time and not have to worry about it? Oh yeah, and none of this inculdes drivetrain reinforcement. Do you have upgraded suspension, brakes, etc etc? All that stuff will add another few thousand to the price, depending on what you do. Don't even think about using stock brakes/suspension w/ a 500rwhp engine! That's a recipe for disaster.
I say start with the stock twins and stock engine. Do some bolt-on mods, maybe larger injectors and you will be good for ~400rwhp, for a relatively cheap price. Then you could see where you want to go from there. Not trying to sound negative or anything, but lots of people say "yeah, I want 600hp" without fully realizing exactly what that means. Normally this entails loads of supporting mods to properly support that much power, and many of these people have never even ridden in a car with 300rwhp. Just some thoughts.