PLEASE HELP stage 1??

[craigm]

Hi all!

im craig from cape town , sa....

ive just acquired a 1996 sentra 200 sti (sr20de) with 116 000 km, only used twice a week, so i know the full history and it hasnt been drivenhard at all!!

trouble is that alotta people want to tune and so forth, but i am a bit scepticle as WHO to take it to???? im from cape town....could anyone please point me in the direction of a reputable tuner in the area???? pref a specialized sntra one?

so far ive only changed the stock filter to a K&N pad filter....next id like to do the downpipe, freeflow.....then chip......maybe later the cams....

so id also like help wrt which route to take..... is this the way to start, etc

if anyone could point me in the proper direction, it would be EXTREMELY APPRECIATED!!!

THANKS,

awating any response in anticipation,

Craig

ps: heres a pic of my new girlfriend!!

[nametakennow]

Hot car.

I'm not familiar with the "sti" designation, we don't have that in the 'States.

It looks more like a US model G20...

Anyway, you indicated this is a DE, so it's not a turbo motor. That said, a few bolt ons will make you a happy camper unless you really want to go all out.

So, I'd suggest a full intake system from Injen, AEM, or other reputable company.

Then, add a header (I think this is what you meant by downpipe, meaning an exhaust manifold and midpipe upgrade), as well as a cat-back exhaust system.

Chipping this car wouldn't do a whole lot of good in naturally-aspirated form. If you want, a piggyback fuel management system like an Apex-i SAFCII would allow you to fine-tune the air/fuel ratio to get a few more horsepower along with intake, header, and exhaust.

Also look into a good suspension, that would really make the drive more fun.

Beautiful car, good luck and ask any questions you may have!

Welcome to NICO!

[NSR_s30]

It does look like the U.S version of the G20... If it is a DE and not a DET then yeah I'd agree with intake and exhaust off the bat. With the SR20DE you notice the gains from those mods. All up to you though. Have fun with it, the B14 chassis is awesome. Welcome to NICO!