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Just wanted to hear some other opinions/advice on what to do next.

Have a rb25 r32, and current mods are:

splitfires

electronic boost controller

3 inch exhaust from turbo back

apexi pod (looking for a arc type box if anybody has one)

high flow fuel pump

I have purchased a pfc for it, but am planning on finding a turbo for it as well, probably a 2535, or similar, as well as a front facing plenum. i was planning on holding off on installing the pfc until i purchased a turbo, but due to just buying a house, i don't think i will have any funds available to get a turbo for a few more months.

I was wondering whether I should just install the pfc now, and have the car tuned, or would people recommend that I hold off for a few more months, as it would be a waste of money to fork out cash for a tune, only to retune it in 6 months or so.

Couple of variables are also thrown into the equation:

1) currently i get a sort of whine in the high rpms (5000+) when the car is under load. my previous mechanic was unable to tell me what the problem is (which is the reason they are my previous mechanic, and I will be taking it to somebody else), but one suggestion that was thrown out was that the turbo may be on the way out. sounded like a boost leak to me, but all the piping was pretty thoroughly checked, so no idea where the noise may be coming from. if the turbo is on the way out, no point installing the pfc if i can't wind the boost up to 10-11psi

2) at the moment, due to having a work car, the skyline gets driven once a fortnight, so the 6 month wait for the turbo, would only equate to roughly 12 or so drives or the car.

What do you guys think? I think the argument appears to be stacked in holding off, but the one or two times I drive the car in a fortnight, really put a smile on my face, and I have been itching to take it out for a track day or drag day.

having just completed mods on mine that took 10 months, i reckon u should wait and get it done once and properly. will be much cheaper that way and u can get a clear idea on what u are going to use the car for before you mod it. a serious track car is very different from a good streeter, and a hybrid is difficult to get right. and 6 months isnt that long to wait to do the job properly.

yeah mate, hold off. If the car is running fine(ish) then just hold off til you can afford the rest of the stuff. my recommendation for a turbo would be the HKS 2835 pro s kit. just my recommendation. :(

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