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Hey guys, i've just bought a '93 R32 GTST and its as stock as a rock,

apart from 3inch exhaust and im 90% sure its got coilovers, turbo timer, and a hell old boost gauge.

So im currently looking at what would be the best way to get to 300rwhp.

My mate has a 180sx he said he spent about 3k on the engine to get it to 300hp

so i was wondering what are the best mods to help me achieve this.

things im looking at getting first (due to cash flow)

-FMIC

-Electronic Boost Controller

-RB25 turbo??

-injectors??

I've been told front mount is $500-600 second hand, and a electronic boost controller is quite a bit.

Probs got about 2k to spend, but any ideas/how your set-ups are would be awesome to get an idea!

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Hi

Welcome the website.

What you are asking is rather common, and there is plenty of information available for you.

1. Dyno thread, have a read, see what other people have done

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/103095-rb20-turbo-upgrade-all-dyno-results/

2. FI Guide, plenty of links there for the beginner to read

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/66556-forced-induction-quick-ref-guide/

You'll soon see $2000 is nowhere near enough to make 220rwkw. If your budget is that tight i'd suggest leaving it as is.

ECU & tune = 1500

GTR injectors = 200

Turbo = 1000

FMIC = 600

Labour/gaskets/fittings/other stuff that might go wrong etc = 500-1000

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Nistune Chip in your ecu + a tune will cost around $500

New Front mount will be $400 - 500

GTR injectors around $200 - Set aside another $250 for cleaning, flow testing, new o rings and resistor pack

Hiflow your turbo for $900 No need for a boost controller yet, just get a 1.2kg actuator with the hi flow(Boost controller ca be added later)

That should do more than 300rwhp

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