decided to keep the ca, need a few answers

[fallen180sx]

i decided to keep the ca. i just need to know a few things. what kind of headgasket should i get for 14psi? im thinking one of the tomei's. im getting an sr t25 and a fmic. bigger injectors, and a safc. prolly 450's. with this setup do you guys think i could boost 14psi and be safe in the process? thanks guys... oh the sr t25 is direct bolt up right?

[originalsin]

set a power goal in HP, not 14psi, psi isent wat makes a hg go, its the hp. set a goal of like 250hp to the wheels er something, running an aftermarket headgasket would be nice insurance but with good tuning a fresh oem headgasket would hold up fine, like dee always says, the key is have enough fuel which would will have with the 450's walbro and id recogmend a FPR, and you should be able to tune it easy enough with an SAFC II and yes the turbo will go right in, unless its off the earlier sr's i belive, it would need to be reclocked (im taking this info from a recent post i read here, i plan on learning more about it too)

[f s t caz]

boostboy's been saying the stock headgasket if fine for most anything the lot of us throw out it. The tomei super grommet will run you upwards of $250 (not sure how much one from napa's gonna cost, but it will be far cheaper). the only limiting factor i can think of for that setup is the turbo itself. It might generate alot of heat at that boost.

[DbD]

So I guess we are not trading cars huh???

[RMiller]

Might as well use the 370's if you want a t25 turbo. Move up to a t28 if you're going through the hassle of changing injectors and buying a piggyback.

I would have a hard time choosing between these two options: 1.)230 whp with stock fuel, computer, sr t25, walbro. 2.) 250-280 whp and add at least 450s, z32 maf, t28, and a piggyback.

Note: I chose option 2 and I wish I chose 1. No headache, more money in your pocket.

[ca18detizzle]

^ very good post.. im in this dilemma right now.

[fallen180sx]

lol dDd you no email me no more. and guys i was considering the t28. i think i may go with it. and sin, i guess my hp goals would be 250-300 whp. I was wondering what a high safe boost with those mods would be. WITH the t28.

[fallen180sx]

btw guys im doing this in october as soon as i get done with AIT and airborne school (im in the army). so i get my sign on bonus also. so imagine i have 12,000$ to blow on my car.

[DbD]

dude, what are you talking about, I emaile you like three times, looking for interior pictures of your car, but I got nothin back.

Oh well, it looks like you have plenty of money comming your way so good luck on your project and let me know if you ever change your mind.

zac