just got a '95 240sx, got a $500 upgrade budget...looking for hp gain

[eurovisionracing]

hey everyone...just bought a 95 240sx...it already has intake and exhaust, and im wondering what is the most i can do with $500 bucks as far as HP gain...thanks for your help

[97ka-t]

I'd go for a nice exhaust sytem. That's about $500 gone there. You can always upgrade spark plugs for 0.5HP gain. Hah.

[Juujai]

don't care about the environment? gut the cat = 0$ and about 30mins gain a ton of power.

if you don't plan on swapping 50 bucks for 91 cams, maybe a hotshot exhaust manifold, go save for forged internals/turbo kit. can switch to electric fan also.

[whiterps13]

don't care about the environment? gut the cat = 0$ and about 30mins gain a ton of power.

if you don't plan on swapping 50 bucks for 91 cams, maybe a hotshot exhaust manifold, go save for forged internals/turbo kit. can switch to electric fan also.

i dont know why you think gutting the cat actually gains a ton of power. it will pretty much make your car sound like garbage. id either reccomend a hotshot header system or a high performance clutch. although you dont gain any power with the clutch, you can use the power you have in a much more effective way.

[nismofly]

i second the exhaust

or a good set of tires, the most important thing for going fast

[HashiriyaS14]

He already has an exhaust, douchies.

Definitely tires.

Otherwise, save your $500 and add another $1000 or so for a CA18DET swap. t3h win.

[hannibal]

^ he said horsepower gain (but tires are the best bang for the buck)

A header, cams, or ECU would probably give you the most power. But if you plan to go turbo your KA, I'd definitely save that money for turbo parts.

[Sky240PWR]

if I'm not mistaking I think the SRs are going for $1200-1300, thats your best bet, but if you don't want to do a swap then go for a small shot from the bottle, either a 50 shot or 75!!........thats the most hp you're going to get for 500 bucks!

[turtl631]

Nope, you're mistaking, SRs cost way more than that, even though they're not worth it (IMO). Back when they were less than $1500 they were a much better option.

[hannibal]

Yeah, it closer to $3000 for a front clip.

The bottle is probably the most power for the money. You just gotta keep it filled.

I noticed this thread after I posted this morning...zerothread?id=130041

[Sky240PWR]

well you can get a SR for $1300 in a group buy or they're selling them for $1500........they're on Zilvia.net, just go to group buys!