C34 Build It Up! Recommendations List

[juzzy.melb]

Just wanting to know what everyone thinks re order of works, brands and models etc. Like a menu reference for someone like me and others with a Stagea and new to modifying.

I.e

Fmic best suited.

Safe boost for stock turbo.

What larger turbo to use.

Etc etc etc.

But broken down into

1.

2.

3.

With what other owners have done.

Regards.

Justin

[KiwiRS4T]

It would help to know how much money you want to spend over what period of time and if you have a power goal but some very basics:

1. 3in turbo back exhaust.

2. High flow panel filter for your airbox (supposing you still have the stock airbox).

3. Bypass the boost solenoid and get a cheap boost T (or an expensive electronic boost controller if your'e so inclined) and run about 10psi.

4. Heavy duty sway bar (anti-roll bar) for the rear e.g. Whiteline BNR11 XX 24mm) which will dramatically improve cornering.

5. Plan to get a brand new fuel pump.

Check to see if your auto fluid has been replaced (ever) and think about getting a S2 or aftermarket trans cooler. Replace your brake fluid with something like Motul RBF600. Check your rotors and if ok get some quality pads next time.

Have a look around this forum for lots more ideas of how to lighten your wallet and make your car better! Read the RB25DET turbo upgrade in the forced induction section for examples of mods and what they have acheived.

[import_zone]

Basic mods people do:

Turbo back exhaust- better flowing especially in top end.

FMIC- depending on plans for car.

Boost controller- increase boost, standard turbo 10psi, 12 Max.

Air filter- panel better in standard box as said above.

Sway bars- front and rear if possible for best handling.

Strut braces- ordered through importer from Japan.

Coolers- oil, trans, depending on Wat car will be used for.

Turbos- high flow of standard, high flow + 3076 internal conversion an frot housing changed, 3076r. All with braided lines.

Brakes- better pads, and new rotors, or upgrade to r33 or r34 brakes with slotted rotors and good pads, or brembo with more modifications.

Head work- cams, cam gears, oil restrictors (I believe are needed in the neo's.

Suspension-full adjustable arms

Coilovers/lowered springs- depends on wat the owner prefers interms of stiffness and adjustability and use of car as too Wat is best for the car.

This is basic list. Depending on price and how far u want to go. And Wat the car is used for. On phone so can't put wat is best when. But as most people would hopefully think he same, always try to upgrade ur handling and brakes (ie safety stuff) before starting in power. I find ways the point in the power if the car can't stop or handle a corner.