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Just wanted some other opinions, everyone I have asked has had a difference in opinion, so i'm trying to get as many opinions as possible before I make any final decisions.

1999, r34 GT-T. Only modification so far is a full 3" exhaust.

This car is still semi-auto, so keep that in mind. I do have plans to do a manual conversion mid next year, so I will do ECU upgrades then.

Have around $3-3.5k to play with. Also keep in mind that most (bar the simplest) of mods will need to be fitted by someone else as I don't have the experience too.

Fire away.

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Agreed with Cazisk. For $3.5k you could do the filter, cooler, electronic or manual boost controller, fuel pump, regulator and injectors and possible scrape in with a Power FC or similar fitted and tuned.

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i'd go air filter, boost controller, FMIC and probably decent suspension setup

then i'd probably save the rest of the $$ for the manual conversion and a powerfc afterwards

you could probably also go safc I/II for the time being and sell it off later on when u do get the conversion done.. doesnt cost alot of $$ and decent gains

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I'd do the same as choyda, but leave the auto in, shift kit and a Valve body upgrade. Gives you fast/strong shifts safely.

E-manage works with autos and let you tune all the things you need.

Spend the money on a larger turbo that you saved on the conversion and you'll be cooking

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