Vigin R33

[JaiJai]

Hello to all,

Ive been a long time reader but first time poster, as I have just purchased an 1994 R33 GTS-t and I love it! It is completely stock except for some 3’ exhaust. I’m taking it to a mechanic to see what the state of the piping is in but other than that I have no idea where to start. My goal is low 13s high 12s so I need as much input as possible. Here is my plan:

1. Apexi pod filter angled down with CAI through a plastic pipe

2. FMIC although im not sure which brand to choose (I know I want GTR size)

3. boost controller

4. BOV (Im really amazed at the GFB deceptor incredddible) and I love the wound

5. here I got no idea….ECU upgrade?

Any input would be much appreciated but for now ill keep looking

Cheers

JaiJai

[Wink]

For low 13s you'll need a turbo upgrade.

For the FMIC you can get the cheap hybrid copy kits off Justjap for around $600. If you go JDM brand, be prepared to pay >$1000 brand new..

Stock BOV will do the job.

If you got for an atmo BOV you may cause stalling issues.

ECU upgrade most people go with Apexi PowerFC.

[someonestolecc]

Gday,

If you're new to this you probably won't want to do those things *if* you're just wanting a quicker time.

For example the BOV won't help you - probably cause more issues then not. The stock one is really quite good and skylines, especially the whale model r33's are really good at sounding great.

Your CAI + pod idea is a good start. The next would probably be making sure the exhaust is 3" from the turbo, not just the cat back.

As for the front mount you actually made a good point yourself. Get a GTR cooler! I'm using one and it's fantastic.

ECU upgrade you probably won't need for the moment. Search around, read up on stuff and you should be fine. P.S. there are plenty of threads of what to do up in what order too.

[JaiJai]

Thank you all so far, Wink that is a tooooop car you have there verrry nice! Well i might forkout the extra $$$ and invest in a hybrid ive herd good things from them - i dunno about the justjap brand you think it does the job well enough?

Hmm well im all very new to all this so if I get the Apexi PowerFC and take it to a mechanic who can tune it for me thats a good start?

OK so...

1. ensure exhaust if 3' from back of turbo

2. Pod CAI

3. FMIC might look into how well justjap work

4. Apexi PowerFC

Sound good? Again thanks for the start cant wait to go on a cruise (from ACT)!

[Wink]

Thanks JaiJai.

Steps should be:

1) 3" turbo back (including hi-flow cat)

2) Pod CAI or panel filter upgrade

3) Boost Controller

4) FMIC

5) ECU upgrade

I use a JustJap FMIC and it works great. There is some modifying to be done to make it fit well (probably not needed for JDM brands) but I've gotten 195rwkw out of it so I'm not complaining.

When you get to step 5 you will have to start with things that don't actually add to power but are needed to run high power (eg injectors, fuel pump, better spark plugs)