What else to upgrade?

Discuss the RB20, RB25 and RB26 series engines.
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420_240
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My swap is basically finished... My mechanic is just waiting on a few more parts to arrive and install... I'm anxious to get some more parts but what exactly to get is my dilemma.

List of parts so far is in my signature... granted the misc. little things (new water pump, PE timing belt, PE MagII oil filter, boost-water temp-oil press-fuel press gauges)

Now what? Should I maybe focus on my suspension for a little while... maybe purchase aftermarket sway bars, strut bars, power brace, subframe bushings, tie rods?

Should I focus on tuning... boost controller, safc... i'd really like to go ahead and say screw both of those and get the PowerFC. (there isn't a dyno anywhere close to here but i'm not afraid of traveling) Anything else i'm missing?

Should I focus on other misc. parts? i.e.- oil cooler, short shifter (b&m deal in the advertisers specials), injectors, BOV, wastegate, intake plenum (even though i have the hybrid FMIC kit which is designed for the stock intake plenum)

New turbo perhaps?.... Just looking for some helpful insight and suggestions... I'm open to anything.


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Eikon
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You need to pick up some APC stickers and SKyLine GTR badges. Don't forget the 3' Carbon Fiber Wing and the rooftop air intake. Make sure you install your 100 shot of NOS... wait better yet... 2 tanks...

Sorry.. couldn't resist. I'm sort of twisted like that sometimes.

Seriously... How about an oil-catch can? Have thought about an upgraded radiator? RB's don't have a great cooling system... a radiator and high pressure cap might really help. I would definitely do strut tower bracing.

As for suspension.. coil-over!

Have you done all the proper maintenance yet? Clean your AAC! Did you wire your fans with a relay? Are they on a temp sensor or just a toggle switch? Have you checked your sensors... MAF, TPS, O2, Temp for ECU and temp for dash gauge?

Sounds like you are in great shape... Congrats!!! Post pics when you can!!

Good luck!


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RC240
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work on upgrades that you think you need. as in where is it lacking? unless you are just wanting a whole slew of stuff. if that is the case just pick something and go with it. i for one am doing maintenance. then ill proceed to do what i feel im missing in.


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