Need Some Advice

[Zoikeh]

Hey all,

Just finished reading the 'What should I get first?' thread: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/t45218.html

But what I'm asking is what I should do next, or what would you do next if you were in my position.

Okay, I've got a s2 R33 gtst, so far it has:

apexi fmic

3" exhaust (split dump pipe, 3" cat, 3" cat-back)

hd clutch

spitfire coils

k&n panel filter (tried running a POD, but saw better results with std airbox + panel)

I personally was thinking maybe a PowerFC or even a SAFC2. Or perhaps just a manual boost controller. However, if you think there are mods which will be give me equal or even better gains than these, then I'd prefer it, as my insurance co. (HBF) does not allow any sort of boost controller or replacement/piggyback ECU.

So... If you were me, performance wise what would you do next. Money isn't really an issue. I dont mean that as in I can buy anything. I mean it as in the more expensive the item is, the longer I will wait (and save up) for it.

Thanks heaps

[-_-StRyDeR-_-]

if your insurance company wont really let you modify the ECU or boost control... then why not do all the suspenion and brakes in your car?? make it handle really well???

[Green_s13]

or get a 10psi wastegate actuator from an r32, and get your standard computer remapped (i think dr drift can do 33's now), that way your insurance company will never know. also i would look into the suspension and brakes

Edited October 18, 2007 by Green_s13

[sl33py]

I would get:

1) A new insurance company

2) New shocks/springs if not already replaced

3) Upgraded brake pads, maybe rotors (just on the fronts).

4) If you did 1), then whatever you like from here I'd say ECU/chip. You're in the same spot as me, only I've done 2) and 3) and boy do they make a difference.

[Zoikeh]

Thanks for the replies so far guys.

Without a PowerFC/SAFC, i can't really expect to get more gains KW-wise, is that right?

I was planning to do the brakes/suspension anyway, so at this stage I'm really just interested in what would give me the best gains kw-wise.

[The Mafia]

yeha you're pretty stuffed if you can't get a powerfc or Tunable ECU unless you want to get a remap. BUt they aren't exactly as easily tunable as a powerfc.

www.justcars.com.au

www.shannonsinsurance.com.au

lol I don't know if they are the right links but you get the idea.

[stolen_s15]

Get a decent electronic boost controller, run 12psi and then get it tuned (PFC, remap, wold 3d, haltech, ect) and enjoy 200rwkw

[Zoikeh]

Yeah I think I might settle for an EBC + powerFC. I hear they are hard to come by (PowerFCs) as they are discontinued, i know someone who is selling it without the hand controller. This is still okay right? As I wouldnt change the settings on the controller anyway.

I took the car down to the tuners last week and I was told it was running 1 bar of boost (about 14 psi if im not mistaken) - how is this possible if my car has no electronic or manual boost controller? not sure if it has anything to do with my car running dangerously lean (it has since been fixed).

(Excuse my noobiness as I'm still trying to get my head around all of this)

[Zoikeh]

Also, would you guys recommend putting in an aftermarket turbo in before an ECU. (Basically want to hold off getting an ECU for as long as possible due to insurance complications)

[The Mafia]

Also, would you guys recommend putting in an aftermarket turbo in before an ECU. (Basically want to hold off getting an ECU for as long as possible due to insurance complications)

you'll be able to syphon more power out of a After market ECU and stock Turbo than a bigger turbo and stock ECU.