Where to go next?
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Where to go next?
*To start off, these are the modifications I've done:
K&N Typhoon SRI
Hahn charge piping (upper and lower)
Hahn Intercooler
Hahn Catless DP
Hahn Catback exhaust
ZZP 14.5" Front Brake upgrade
*My current goal is around 375-400whp (maybe more later?), running 93 octane (for now)
*Now, For what I need help on:
1) Am I ready for a turbo? (I know the clutch might need a replacement soon after)
-> Looking at the 256/259 extended tip or the ZFR
->[Edit]From what I gather the 259 will make more power, but slower spool. 256 will be slower spool but comparable power as ZFR. If I get the 256/259, do i want a .55 AR or .7 AR for my current goal? [/edit] (Thanks 09CobaltSS1)
-> As soon as I drop in the turbo, I'll be getting the car tuned for everything, is there anything else I need to drop it in? A wastegate?
2) From what I can tell, around this time [Valve Springs/Injectors/Larger fuel pump/cam with larger lobe] might be necessary. If it might help me from blowing an engine for some springs, then i'd definitely do that. If you recommend modifying one/some please include a size etc.
3) Is there anything I'm missing that needs replacing or might help? Once i finish on the engine, I'll be moving to lowering it, getting a beefier rear sway bar and getting rid of some nicks/door dings and making it look perfect.
I apologize if some of these/all of these questions have been asked before and noobish, but none of these questions are without prior research. I just want to make sure I'm not missing anything and get some more knowledgeable opinons. Thanks for any and all help!
K&N Typhoon SRI
Hahn charge piping (upper and lower)
Hahn Intercooler
Hahn Catless DP
Hahn Catback exhaust
ZZP 14.5" Front Brake upgrade
*My current goal is around 375-400whp (maybe more later?), running 93 octane (for now)
*Now, For what I need help on:
1) Am I ready for a turbo? (I know the clutch might need a replacement soon after)
-> Looking at the 256/259 extended tip or the ZFR
->[Edit]From what I gather the 259 will make more power, but slower spool. 256 will be slower spool but comparable power as ZFR. If I get the 256/259, do i want a .55 AR or .7 AR for my current goal? [/edit] (Thanks 09CobaltSS1)
-> As soon as I drop in the turbo, I'll be getting the car tuned for everything, is there anything else I need to drop it in? A wastegate?
2) From what I can tell, around this time [Valve Springs/Injectors/Larger fuel pump/cam with larger lobe] might be necessary. If it might help me from blowing an engine for some springs, then i'd definitely do that. If you recommend modifying one/some please include a size etc.
3) Is there anything I'm missing that needs replacing or might help? Once i finish on the engine, I'll be moving to lowering it, getting a beefier rear sway bar and getting rid of some nicks/door dings and making it look perfect.
I apologize if some of these/all of these questions have been asked before and noobish, but none of these questions are without prior research. I just want to make sure I'm not missing anything and get some more knowledgeable opinons. Thanks for any and all help!
Last edited by Yaketysax; Jan 17, 2014 at 09:46 PM.
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If your goals are 375-400whp go with the zfr. It is completely bolt on, nothing else required. In the future it would be wise to look into getting a clutch and trans as the stock one tends to not be able to handle the tq of a zfr. If you plan on ever wanting more power you could run e85 with a 5th injector set up and the cam with larger fuel lobe.
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From: Raleigh
If your goals are 375-400whp go with the zfr. It is completely bolt on, nothing else required. In the future it would be wise to look into getting a clutch and trans as the stock one tends to not be able to handle the tq of a zfr. If you plan on ever wanting more power you could run e85 with a 5th injector set up and the cam with larger fuel lobe.