Opinions.. What Power Upgrade Next? R32 Rb20det

[DuFFR32]

Hey all im fairly new to the skyline world, bought an R32 gtst M spec series 2 with a few tastefull mods including

HKS 25/30 ball bearing

GTR injectors

Ballast resistors

Bosch 044 in tank fuel pump

Hybrid front mount

full 3 inch turbo back exhaust

Turbosmart manual boost tee

ECU tuned by mines

Supposedly done 220rwkw on 16psi on dyno but never saw the sheet for proof

Atm running 12 - 14 psi daily comes on full boost at 4000rpm and pulls like a train

Just wondering whats next? inlet or exhaust manifold or should I save for the RB25DET?

Every opinion welcome

[CEF11E]

get a z32 afm and have it the ecu remapped. run 17psi and you will have a nice quick r32. also replace that boost controller with a turbotech boost controller for faster spool and better boost holding.

you could also get cam gears and have them set up.

[Guilt-Toy]

power fc and z32 AFM

[DuFFR32]

Sorry yes I have the Z32 afm installed, lol forgot bout that one! would love a power FC just dont have the coin just yet

[nIsMo86]

exhaust manifold w/external gate

[DuFFR32]

Yeah was looking at a 6BOOST exhaust manifold but is around $1000 power FC are around $1800? id rather the power fc

Has anyone got the same kinda mods as mine and if so how much power?

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

power fc.... or nistune asap

unless the mines ecu was mapped for EXACTLY those mods then you are playing a very dangerous game!

i'd also go an ebc for faster and better boost holding

[bubba]

If you don't/can't fork out for a PFC then look into a remap.

[Ceffy]

How much are you looking at spending? ebc or maybe exhaust manifold and dump pipe might be some good mods...

[mad032]

+1 for Power FC, wouldn't bother doing much else until. then go a decent tune and as previously stated b/c upgrade is a must.

[bubba]

power fc.... or nistune asap

unless the mines ecu was mapped for EXACTLY those mods then you are playing a very dangerous game!

i'd also go an ebc for faster and better boost holding

+1 on the ebc too

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

remap that ECU, I believe that mines ecu is tuned for japanese fuel, it won't do any good on our crappy 98ron fuel and get a proper boost controller, that turbosmart thingo is only good for boost spikes.

If you're on a budget go buy a turbotech ball bearing valve, and sell that turbosmart junk and make a profit.

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

the mines ecu will be tuned for whatever mods were on the car when in japan... and it will be a really old tune aswell...

run low boost... then get a real ecu or a tune

[raZ1911]

2530 turbo gets about 230 max kw so theres no point spending 1000 plus for 10 more kw.

keep the 2530, Bosch 044, Hybrid front mount, exhaust and sell the rest like GTR injectors etc and save for a RB25, unless you want to upgrade to a bigger turbo because 2530 wont get much more.

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

you'll get 230rwkw or so out of that setup when you get an ecu and an ebc and a tune.

dont bother with the 25 - it'll cost way more than its worth seeing as you can only pick up another 50rwkw or so on the stock bottom end anyway... an you might be buying someone else's problems....

a built engine is worth it... but then your gonna be looking at COIN

...

my advice...

stick with what you have... get an ecu and an ebc. get suspension (coilovers, camber, castor, pineapples, sway's) and enjoy the living hell outta it

[Bennett]

dont bother with the 25 - it'll cost way more than its worth seeing as you can only pick up another 50rwkw or so on the stock bottom end anyway...

stick with what you have... get an ecu and an ebc. get suspension (coilovers, camber, castor, pineapples, sway's) and enjoy the living hell outta it

I cant agree more!

[DuFFR32]

power fc and ebc sounds like the go, the ecu it has atm must be tuned fairly rich, it blows a fair bit of black smoke when on full boost and on start up so hopefully it will be alright on 12psi.

only reason i want an rb25 is for bottom end

cheers for the input

[bubba]

3L is the way to go for bottom end

[TURISMO]

For a cheap good option get a remap $200ish+dyno (which is almost as good as a powerfc, just can't keep an playing with it), and the turbotech boost controller is way better than the boostee, and only cost $30-$40. Should be good for a more responsive 230RWKW

[Rekin]

2530 turbo gets about 230 max kw so theres no point spending 1000 plus for 10 more kw.

keep the 2530, Bosch 044, Hybrid front mount, exhaust and sell the rest like GTR injectors etc and save for a RB25, unless you want to upgrade to a bigger turbo because 2530 wont get much more.

the rb20 injectors max out at 200kw (like mine are currently). For any power above that, GTR injectors are a must and its evident with his 220kw so far.

Depending on where you live, get a turbotech bleed valve and a remap from CEF11E.

You could also get adjustable cams to improve the curve, not so much power gain but could result in a better low-midrange.