Turbo Upgrad With Minimal Other Mods

[Smurf]

Just a question.

Say you have a pretty much stock 33 (cat back exhaust only). If you were to upgrade the turbo (without going too big) and increase boost, would you gain much power.

The reason for asking is that the R33 turbo can only handle a moderate level of boost so would a new turbo be one of the first items to buy. From what I can see they are quite cheap for a minor turbo upgrade (around $1k fitted).

How would this compare to say keepting the standard turbo and adding a FMIC instead.

What are your thoughts and experiences.

Cheers

[Freddy Kruger]

get a full turbo back exhaust first. then a intercooler and up the boost slightly. i think the standard ones are ok at say 11-12psi? depends on the condition of it of course.

if you want to go higher boost changing the turbo is the option. but with higher boost an intercooler would be the go anyway.

[paulr33]

5k worth of mods and keeping the standard turbocharger will result in a faster, safer and more fun car to drive than an r33 with only the turbocharger changed.

you dont need to change the turbocharger until you reach 200rwkw.

a good setup 200rwkw r33 on the stock turbo can be fairly quick on the street