i have a $1000 to spend...what should i get?

[josephg15]

ok so i came up on $1000...but i dont know exactly how to spend it and get the most bang for my buck.

here's what i have:1992 240sx hatchbacksr20det redtop - rebuilt T25 - ebay FMIC - 3" exhaust all the way back - greddy type rs bov - turbo xs dual stage boost controller - electric fan

i dont know wether i should get a T28...because i dont know if i need a z32 maf, of bigger injector or a chipped ecu...

i was also thinking about getting HKS 256 cams to match the T25

give me some ideas...thanks, joe

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[Fenvy]

I say a nice set of tires/wheels or coilover

turbo is nice but I would associate some head work suchs as cams, injectors, valve springs/retainers with it because tuning is needed

[josephg15]

i want to to keep the outside all stock...sleeper...and yes i need to look into tires...but im consentrating more on the motor right now.

[9240sx]

You really need a UR crank Pulley!!! Hey guess what i have one for sale..

[jdm180]

depends what you are trying to do. i would definitly get a suspension if you don't have one already. it also depends on whether or not you would be installing the stuff yourself. i would personally get s14 turbine, 264 brian crower cams, bigger injectors and a rom flash. might be able to get all that done with a G. Just gotta shop around a little. i know phase2motortrend has the brian crower cams for like $300 for in and ex.

oh yeah and a z32 maf would definitly be a good idea

[josephg15]

well this is what i was thinking...

- using my T25 and getting 256 hks cams, a nismo fpr, z32 maf, and chipping my ecu...

...i dont know if i need a z32 though if i run this set up...

[jdm180]

why get hks cams when you can get the BC ones cheaper and they are just as good IMO. i would get bigger injecters and a better fuel pump if u want to turn up the boost.

[josephg15]

well i saw a guy on here selling his hks 256 for $310 shipped... i have a 255 walbro

[usncorpsman]

the last guy i talked to about brian crower cams had his snap in two in his hands...not even installed... brand new... hks atw... good price

[jdm180]

damn never seen that before.

$310 for in/ex 256 brand new HKS cams? good price!

[elgarvo616]

if youre planning on motor work, plan on upgrading the anemic t25. that will probably drain your budget tho.

my vote goes to coilovers/suspension. makes the car that mch more fun IMO

[spider_slayer]

lightweight flywheel, driveshaft and then allocate the remaining 150 into something like maintiance, replacing water pump or something like that.

[josephg15]

if i just get a t28 turbo can i put it on and boost safely without the z32 maf, bigger injectors, and a tuned ecu?

i was thinking about boosting 10-12psi....will my stock motor run better with the t28? i have a walbro 255

[92SR20S13]

There is no tuneing required when switching to a t28.

[Coolwhip]

be careful with running the T28 w/ up boost on stock ecu. Have only seen lean conditions without the proper fuel adjustments. It run fines and feels strong but not necessarily the best bet.

I say go with Tires, and a j30 rear, and a AVCR

[jdm180]

i would agree. putting more boost without tuning is like adding more air without adding more fuel. so yeah running lean.

[SRspoolin]

if you get coilovers, you can still keep the 4x4 look

[josephg15]

im getting the sport max 962's in 18" gold...and the xenon lip...

[SRspoolin]

you said you wanted it to look like a sleeper? and now your gettin wheels?

[josephg15]

ok so i was going to get wheels but that didnt fall through...so now i think i and going to build around the t25...what is the best way to build around the t25 turbo?

[redtop91]

Best way to build around it is to get rid of it. If you keep the boost low you are fine with installing a T28 on your SR. Save about $250 for parts to install the damn thing though.

[Emperor_Tha]

just rebuild your heads. get cams and valvetrain.

[koukicody]

suspension and/or tires

[SRspoolin]

so its cool to run 14psi on a t25 but no more than 12psi on a t28?

[josephg15]

so what would be better to do...boost the t28 @ 10psi or the t25 @ 12psi...whats the most i can boost the t28 with a stock motor and a walbro 255? im just going to go t28 for sure...

[gripstr]

Dude if you dont have suspension work done....

get it done.....

coilovers ftw

[Divine0425]

I really wouldnt mess with a turbo right now anyways, Id do the injectors and mess with a turbo later when you have more money to spend.

[josephg15]

well im getting 440cc injectors as we speak...

[redtop91]

You do realize that you'll need an ECU tune for those injectors which will run you $500.

[josephg15]

yeah i am also getting the z32 maf and enthapy tuned ecu...is that all i need?...