[Act] New Stagea Owner

[SMOKEYV35]

that is a beautiful base car to start with. Really just needs rims and you're set. The right offsets are crucial as you won't be able to get this thing that low with how deep your kit is.

go for 19X9's in the mid teens and you will be laughing. eg (19x9 +15)

very jealous - but hope you enjoy washing your car, going to have your work cut out for you with black!

[S T A R 3 3]

that is a beautiful base car to start with. Really just needs rims and you're set. The right offsets are crucial as you won't be able to get this thing that low with how deep your kit is.

go for 19X9's in the mid teens and you will be laughing. eg (19x9 +15)

very jealous - but hope you enjoy washing your car, going to have your work cut out for you with black!

..dont remind me.

[S T A R 3 3]

guys hoping you could give me some advice on a fuel pump. I'm not looking to rack up huge numbers or anything, but would like to adjust power for street/daily use.

a few people have recommended the Deatschwerks 300LPH In-Tank Fuel Pump which is appealing because its e85/ethanol compatible

..or Walbro Fuel Pump GSS342 which does less LPH (255), but not sure if e85 compatible.. could someone confirm? Would it be necessary/beneficial to get the larger Deatschwerks?

so far ive collected 660cc injectors, z32 AFM, boost controller..

Cheers!

[SMOKEYV35]

What's your power goal? I'm guessing you will be doing exhaust, fmic, turbo, ecu? Can see ur other mods but you appear to have missed a step!

[S T A R 3 3]

My power goal is around 250+.. but... thats not set in concrete.

There is an exhaust system installed, not 100% where it begins (turbo/dump back).. and will most likely get some new cats in there too. I assume there are compliance cats in there. The down-sides of living away from home.. no tools. Any suggestions on an exhaust system?

I have a z32 AFM in my hands, and currently awaiting 660cc injectors, boost controller to arrive. I'm still on the search for a FMIC.

I'd like to get most of these in my possession and install it all at once.

Then top it all off with nistune.

As for turbo, I think I might just run the stock turbo for awhile.. then look into getting it rebuilt.. OR a new larger one? ohhhh.. the decisions...

How does that all sound? Feel free to suggest anything..

[SMOKEYV35]

if you're keeping the stock turbo - the injectors, fuel pump, Z32 etc are not needed.

Stock turbo will run 12psi safely, or 14psi for an unknown amount of time before throwing a wheel.

12psi will get you around 200-210rwkw - if you want any higher than that then you need to upgrade the turbo (hi-flow, GT30, TR43) at which point (but not before) all those other bits will become useful.

if i were you i'd take care of your plugs, coils (if needed), get a high quality oil in, do your exhaust properly, FMIC, get a nistune ecu in, an EBC and the 12V+ mod to your stock fuel pump and get it tuned by a pro - that will net you 200rkw.

if you want any more power than that, its new turbo time - and then you can throw on all thoese other bits you have. you're wasting your time and a tune putting them in before you have a turbo that can supply enough air to take advantage.

EDIT: for your FMIC, check out just jap and their cooling pro turn flow kits.

http://www.justjap.com/store/product.php?productid=19944&cat=&page=1

Edited July 3, 2011 by SMOKEYC34

[S T A R 3 3]

A new Turbo will eventually go in.. one of the more dearer items that I'll leave for later.

Thanks for your input, I really appreciate it.

[S T A R 3 3]

Confirmed that the car came in with hi-flow cats.. no compliance cats.

Not too sure of makes and what not tho, but happy that I dont need to replace them.

[SMOKEYV35]

There should only be one cat.......?

[S T A R 3 3]

Sorry. I don't know what I was thinking.

Edit:

*cat

*it

[Commsman]

So the cat in the dump pipe has been removed or the one a couple of feet further along?

[SMOKEYV35]

C34. Only one cat between front pipe and rear section of the exhaust.

[S T A R 3 3]

Yeh I only saw one towards the middle of the car. Didn't check the dump! *sigh*

[SMOKEYV35]

There is not one in the dump. Only the one you can see.

[Commsman]

C34. Only one cat between front pipe and rear section of the exhaust.

yeah, sorry, I should have read further up. Please carry on....

[wolverine]

Just need a single, solitary, only, lonely nice fat Venom cat.

[S T A R 3 3]

...is there only one cat?

[S T A R 3 3]

Hmmmm ..

[SMOKEYV35]

dont know what i'm looking at here? weeping rear rocker cover?? v-common..... try screw it down tighter for a quick fix - otherwise it's a pretty simple job to remove and replace.

[S T A R 3 3]

dont know what i'm looking at here? weeping rear rocker cover?? v-common..... try screw it down tighter for a quick fix - otherwise it's a pretty simple job to remove and replace.

wait.. that picture wasnt the one i was supposed to upload. lol.. the picture i was supposed to upload was a crack in the front lip..

edit: pic uploaded.

Edited July 10, 2011 by S T A R 3 3