89 s13 w/ s13 sr20 redtop first upgrades

[240bryce]

Hey guys!
ok so christmas is coming up, and i have absolutely NO idea what to get. I was thinkin of maybe gettin a new phone & whatnot.. but then i realized that i have a completely bone stock s13 w/sr20 swap sittin in my garage! so my first thought... UPGRADES!! lol
But before i go out buying stuff, i just wanted to see what you pro tuning guys would recommend me getting, as i am an amateur.. and you are pros haha
So hit me up with some ideas people!! gotta get some more before its too late.

[badbob2121]

well with and turbo motor, start by increasing the air in and air out, and try to make it colder

go with a new intake kit, a 3"exhaust, and a fmic

you should be satified with that (as long as you have ZERO needed repairs)

[240bryce]

well with and turbo motor, start by increasing the air in and air out, and try to make it colder

go with a new intake kit, a 3"exhaust, and a fmic

you should be satified with that (as long as you have ZERO needed repairs)

Okay correction. I already have a 3in downpipe, fmic, bov, aluminum radiator and fans.
Sorry about that bro, they just kinda slipped my mind
Thanks for the reply though!
got any other ideas??

[costa_rican13]

an hks T62R turbo, 3000cc injectors, nistune w/ vtech controller at 2K rpms, wiseco pistons, brian crower titanium springs and retainers, hks BOV, koyo radiator, cometic 1.2 headgasket, 2.3 liter stroker kit. too much to list..

[nevertheless]

Take it apart, put it back together with stronger,better, faster goodies.

[AZ89two4Tsx]

Put the money in the bank. It's not worth the investment.

[J14cm7]

an hks T62R turbo, 3000cc injectors, nistune w/ vtech controller at 2K rpms, wiseco pistons, brian crower titanium springs and retainers, hks BOV, koyo radiator, cometic 1.2 headgasket, 2.3 liter stroker kit. too much to list..

haha thats awesome...the "vtech controller at 2k rpms" is always a must for any 240 owner

[badbob2121]

Put the money in the bank. It's not worth the investment.

[White Comet]

2 way diff, z32 brakes and bmc, turbo timer and boost controller and cheap piping with cone filter. go to suspension next (coils and arms etc) but this is a good enough xmas start

[240bryce]

2 way diff, z32 brakes and bmc, turbo timer and boost controller and cheap piping with cone filter. go to suspension next (coils and arms etc) but this is a good enough xmas start

Awesome. thanks man!
Do you know where i can get some cheap piping from?
right now im lookin at one from enjuku racing, and they want $120 for theirs

[costa_rican13]

egay.

[OM3GA]

Put the money in the bank. It's not worth the investment.

Put the money in the bank. It's not worth the investment.

Glad to see we have some enthusiasts left.

[AZ89two4Tsx]

Glad to see we have some people with savings accounts left.

FTFY!!!!

But look at it this way. Is the modification REALLY going to be worth the time/money if you can't even figure out what you want, on your own? Think about it.

[240bryce]

But look at it this way. Is the modification REALLY going to be worth the time/money if you can't even figure out what you want, on your own? Think about it.

True.. but im not really looking to go ALL OUT on this thing. I just want it to look good, feel good, sound good.. and be fast

[White Comet]

egay.

piping is piping. find the size you need on ebay then use hose techniques couplers and a decent filter.

Glad to see we have some people with savings accounts left.

FTFY!!!!

But look at it this way. Is the modification REALLY going to be worth the time/money if you can't even figure out what you want, on your own? Think about it.

eh asking for suggestions is just that, it doesnt mean hes necessarily looking for a way just to blow through his cash

[badbob2121]

But look at it this way. Is the modification REALLY going to be worth the time/money if you can't even figure out what you want, on your own? Think about it.

is this a financial advisment forrum? i must be confused then. i thought this was a enthusiast forrum based on the performance enhancing modifications and autosport competetion we foucus our cars around....

[Flicktitty]

without knowing ANYTHING about the car, other then it having a downpipe,exhaust,intake,fmic on a sr20det swapped car.

i'd say. Look into suspension stuff i'm assuming it's high mileage so the bushings will be bad,get a spring/shock combo or if you can afford it get coilovers. Go and do a major inspection on the car, hows the oil,trans fluid and diff fluid,brake fluid,p/s fluid and coolant any thing bad change them. When was the last time a basic tune up was done? New plugs,fuel filter etc. notice any driving problems with the car? does it break up or sputter anywhere? any goofy clunks, fix that stuff first.

just my opinion.

[240bryce]

without knowing ANYTHING about the car, other then it having a downpipe,exhaust,intake,fmic on a sr20det swapped car.

i'd say. Look into suspension stuff i'm assuming it's high mileage so the bushings will be bad,get a spring/shock combo or if you can afford it get coilovers. Go and do a major inspection on the car, hows the oil,trans fluid and diff fluid,brake fluid,p/s fluid and coolant any thing bad change them. When was the last time a basic tune up was done? New plugs,fuel filter etc. notice any driving problems with the car? does it break up or sputter anywhere? any goofy clunks, fix that stuff first.

just my opinion.

Where can i get a good deal on some coilovers??
And should i get suspension first.. or should i go with a boost controller & turbo timer?

[Flicktitty]

without knowing ANYTHING about the car, other then it having a downpipe,exhaust,intake,fmic on a sr20det swapped car.

i'd say. Look into suspension stuff i'm assuming it's high mileage so the bushings will be bad,get a spring/shock combo or if you can afford it get coilovers. Go and do a major inspection on the car, hows the oil,trans fluid and diff fluid,brake fluid,p/s fluid and coolant any thing bad change them. When was the last time a basic tune up was done? New plugs,fuel filter etc. notice any driving problems with the car? does it break up or sputter anywhere? any goofy clunks, fix that stuff first.

just my opinion.

Where can i get a good deal on some coilovers??
And should i get suspension first.. or should i go with a boost controller & turbo timer?

suspension.

Nico Vendors have deals going on, or Nico has a strong classifieds section. check on there.

Turbo timer isn't a bad idea, but if your smart about your car you don't need one.

[costa_rican13]

i would say pbm,meganracing, or stance for coils. i myself am buying megans friday next week.

[Razi]

i would say pbm,meganracing, or stance for coils.

That's quite a jump around on quality there, sir.

[White Comet]

i would say pbm or stance for coils. anything lower quality isnt worth it

there we go

[240bryce]

Alright so if i only had $300 to spend.. what would you guys recommend??

[fame_s13]

if u got only 300 bucks get an AEM tru-Boost Gauge...it has boost controller built in it! and get a ebay turbo timer (turbo timers are basic thing and ebay ones just serve same for cheaper prices) or get GReddy turbo timer!
good luck!

[White Comet]

maintenance, make the car perfect in stock shape, then do q45 brakes that money

[-RJ-]

Save your money in case your car breaks and you need parts, I wish I was capable of doing so

[costa_rican13]

i would say pbm or stance for coils. anything lower quality isnt worth it

there we go

hey hey hey take it easy. i just purchased megans... i wanted pbms but i was hearing good and then really bad. and stances were like 1400... so yea..

[White Comet]

ive heard a lot more bad about megans then pbm and since they cost about the same id go with pbms in that price range. i really like the stance xr's or teins but id rather pay more for quality

[costa_rican13]

Oh well. I hope they last like rsmith's. I'll start saving for pbms after Xmas. So if they do blow out ill have little down time.

[PyR0NiAk]

On a good note, don't Megan's come with a lifetime warranty? Or was that GodSpeed that was the cheap brand that had the warranty?