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atticus

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atticus

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Hey, Im new here, and just got my first skyline.

Was wondering how to make her go faster/perform better.

It came with a blitz BOV, blitz turbo timer, Apexi POD, 3inch Custom Exaust from the turbo (so ive been told) and aftermarket 17" rims.

Its a R33 gts-t, '93 model. it also has a 400R front end on it. I wanna spend another $5000 on it, just wondering what would be the best thing to spend it on. Im thinking along the lines of a FMIC, Cold Air Induction, maybe even a bigger turbo, if money allows it.

Since im new, any comments/suggestions greatly appreciated. Let me know.

Thanks.

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1) turbo back zaust (and get a cold air box for that POD)

2) FMIC

3) EBC (electronic boost controller) (boost to anything <= 14 psi for non track use)

4) Zaust Cam gear

5) Apexi PFC computer

That should see you to 200rwkw

Have I forgotten anything guys/gals?

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If i had what you have atm :( i would go for:

Rough Figures (Shopping Around)

FMIC = $1300

PowerFC + Controller = $1100

Tuning = $600

Adjustable Cam Gear Ex = $200

Aftermarket Turbo = $1550

Fuel Pressure Regulator = $200

Simple Bleed Valve = $50

Maybe a Fuel Pump (depends on the condition of you stock one)

It should get you to $5000 depends on what prices you get the items for and what type of turbo eg. 2530, 2540 etc and how much tuning comes down too.

Cheers Rob

edit: some on the items I referred to would make it in budget if they were brought second hand if possible like the turbo the FPR or even a fuel pump. It really comes down to shopping around. Personally I would get the FMIC the adjustable cam gear done and a powerfc inc. a good tune, and then see how you feel from there.

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GunMetalR33

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Woops, forgot about the fuel pump which you WILL have to replace when you get the PFC. I would not worry about a new turb until you a sick of 200wrkw. Trust me, it wont take long :(

1) turbo back zaust (and get a cold air box for that POD)

 2) FMIC

 3) EBC (electronic boost controller) (boost to anything <= 14 psi for non track use)

 4) Zaust Cam gear

 5) Apexi PFC computer

 

 That should see you to 200rwkw

 

 Have I forgotten anything guys/gals?

krzysiu Grand Master

krzysiu

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Well if you are going to give it more power, then you would need better brakes. My brakes are working shit at 250kw, but hey cant afford Brembos :)

People want to spend money for all go, then they cant stop...

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DezertEagle Proficient

DezertEagle

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Dude if I got to do it all over again - screw suspension and screw body work and screw gauges lol.

I recommend this and in this order:

- Pod Filter + Box/Partition

- Turbo Back 3" Exhaust

- Front Mount Intercooler

Want more?

- PowerFC

- ~13 psi boost

Then you should know where to go on your own :D

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