I ordered a redtop SR and it's going in my 91 fastback. Since cars are my hobby, I would like to use the bare minimum aftermarket parts so I can later upgrade in stages. Also, I don't want to spend too much money right away (you never know if something will go wrong). However, this car is my daily driver so I would like it to be reliable. What aftermarket parts do you recommend I get? I'm also doing this to get an idea of how much I will be spending. BTW, I live in Florida, so its always HOT.
Here is what I was thinking
Radiator - Koyo Aluminum ($350)Fan - Flex-a-lite dual 12" ($230)Exhaust - Apex'i GT (I will eventually uprade the turbo) ($500)Fuel Pump - Walbro 255 ($120)Extra hoses (~$100?)
If the engine mounts and clutch are bad, then I'll get
Motor mounts - Nismo ($300)Clutch - SPEC stage 2 ($320)
Anything else? Any comments on the parts I've chosen?
Johann
What aftermarket parts to put while I'm doing the SR swap
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bob marley
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IvanS13 wrote:Would you recommend me gettin a new radiator, fans, and motor/transmission mounts over a FMIC?
Tough call......Im gonna say do the fmic....Its easier to put in the intercooler when everything is out.
The radiator and fans can go in later......
Do the mounts if you can.....but if they are ok and you dont have the cake........leave the stock ones in.
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Ok, I think I might go with the Nismo motor mounts and the downpipe (since most likely I won't get a downpipe with the clip)
It's probably easier to go with a FMIC instead of a radiator when you are doing the swap because everything is out. The radiator is always easy to do. The reason I am doing the radiator now is because I hear a lot about the engines overheating in Florida. I don't mind taking the front off, etc to install the FMIC later.
The running list so far is:
Radiator - Koyo Aluminum ($350)Fan - Flex-a-lite dual 12" ($230)Exhaust - Apex'i GT (I will eventually uprade the turbo) ($500)Fuel Pump - Walbro 255 ($120)Extra hoses (~$100?)Motor mounts - Nismo ($300)Clutch - SPEC stage 2 ($320)Downpipe - Blitz ($180)
Total: $2100
Gezz, thats a bit more than I wanted to spend. Hmmm. Anything else?
Thanks,Johann
It's probably easier to go with a FMIC instead of a radiator when you are doing the swap because everything is out. The radiator is always easy to do. The reason I am doing the radiator now is because I hear a lot about the engines overheating in Florida. I don't mind taking the front off, etc to install the FMIC later.
The running list so far is:
Radiator - Koyo Aluminum ($350)Fan - Flex-a-lite dual 12" ($230)Exhaust - Apex'i GT (I will eventually uprade the turbo) ($500)Fuel Pump - Walbro 255 ($120)Extra hoses (~$100?)Motor mounts - Nismo ($300)Clutch - SPEC stage 2 ($320)Downpipe - Blitz ($180)
Total: $2100
Gezz, thats a bit more than I wanted to spend. Hmmm. Anything else?
Thanks,Johann
Ummmmm.....
Boost controller.......nice to have when compettion increases
Blow off valve.......saves your turbo.
Good plugs......or at least new ones.
Good oil......Mobil one or royal purple.
Boost gauge......good to have.
Walboro fuel pump.........get that fuel to that thirsty motor.
High flow cat or test pipe........frees up hp
Greddy 02 sensor pipe........good for 10hp or so......
That should keep you broke....like me
Boost controller.......nice to have when compettion increases
Blow off valve.......saves your turbo.
Good plugs......or at least new ones.
Good oil......Mobil one or royal purple.
Boost gauge......good to have.
Walboro fuel pump.........get that fuel to that thirsty motor.
High flow cat or test pipe........frees up hp
Greddy 02 sensor pipe........good for 10hp or so......
That should keep you broke....like me
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bob marley
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nismodave wrote:Ummmmm.....
Boost controller.......nice to have when compettion increases
Blow off valve.......saves your turbo.
Good plugs......or at least new ones.
Good oil......Mobil one or royal purple.
Boost gauge......good to have.
Walboro fuel pump.........get that fuel to that thirsty motor.
High flow cat or test pipe........frees up hp
Greddy 02 sensor pipe........good for 10hp or so......
That should keep you broke....like me
Gezz man, I'm gonna have to get my shins broken to pay for this car. And then I won't even be able to drive it.
I already got the oil and plugs taken care of, and the fuel pump is on the list. I think I'll hold off on the rest of stuff so I can afford food
Thanks, Johann
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DiscreetSpeed wrote:Blah...you're supposed to be feeding your car, not you! lol...
:P
Gotta keep her happy you know...and just like a women, they can never get enough!
lataz
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LOL. I guess I can get FMIC and Boost Controller. I mean, its not like I have to eat for a few weeks. Thats just being selfish. jk
Johann
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Re: What aftermarket parts to put while I'm doing the SR swap
bob marley wrote:If the engine mounts and clutch are bad, then I'll get
Motor mounts - Nismo ($300)Clutch - SPEC stage 2 ($320)
I would take the clutch off of the "if its bad" list, you will thank yourself for doing it while the motor is out of the car.
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teriyakibroccoli wrote:go down to your local supermarket, get a huge box of cup-o-noodles... they're like $20 for a pack of 400.(kidding, but its a lot of ****.)
lol. True. Us rich fold prefer Ramen Noodles (heh, around the same price)
Big John's 240 - Yea, I think I'll change the clutch while its out.
Thanks, Johann
