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Hi guys, I've been reading around the forums & used the search function a couple of times but there are still a few things I can't seem to find.

I'm fairly new to turbo modifications, having recently upgraded from a n/a R33 & I was just wondering if I'm heading in the right direction with my modification plans. I am a firm believer in doing things right the 1st time around.

My car is a daily driver, so I'm not chasing a huge power figure, just improving the performance of my car without sacrificing drivability as I'm getting bored of the stock power & I would like to start taking it out on the occasional track day :P

* I already have:

- Turbosmart dual stage manual boost controller recieved as a x-mas pressie (not installed yet)

- Apexi Power FC for the r34 gtt (not installed yet)

- HKS mushroom pod filter with factory snorkel & custom intake box (on the car when I bought it)

- Plumb back BOV (on the car when I bought it)

* I am planning:

- 3" stainless exhaust with split dump pipe

- FMIC

- Fuel pump

- Coilover suspension (later on)

I'll be keeping the stock turbo, what would be the highest psi I could run before pushing the limits of the stock R34 turbo?

I'd really appreciate any suggestions if there are any aspects of mods I might have overlooked.

also any suggestions on what you use & recommend

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Couple of good threads

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...showtopic=45218

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...howtopic=104405

Have a read of the Forced Induction sticky thread :(

More stuff in there to help ya out also

Awesome guys! Thanks for the helpful responses. :O

Skyline couple: It's definitely not a stock airbox that I have as I know what it looks like. It's got the factory snorkel, but the box is made of sheet metal or aluminium with some foamy stuff on the inside to shield the pod. Was on the car when I bought it.

Cheers everyone

>_<

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