How to: Make R33 Perform Better

[atticus]

Hey, Im new here, and just got my first skyline.

Was wondering how to make her go faster/perform better.

It came with a blitz BOV, blitz turbo timer, Apexi POD, 3inch Custom Exaust from the turbo (so ive been told) and aftermarket 17" rims.

Its a R33 gts-t, '93 model. it also has a 400R front end on it. I wanna spend another $5000 on it, just wondering what would be the best thing to spend it on. Im thinking along the lines of a FMIC, Cold Air Induction, maybe even a bigger turbo, if money allows it.

Since im new, any comments/suggestions greatly appreciated. Let me know.

Thanks.

[GunMetalR33]

1) turbo back zaust (and get a cold air box for that POD)

2) FMIC

3) EBC (electronic boost controller) (boost to anything <= 14 psi for non track use)

4) Zaust Cam gear

5) Apexi PFC computer

That should see you to 200rwkw

Have I forgotten anything guys/gals?

[boj01]

FMIC is always the way to go. You could get a decent HKS 25/30 for the $1800 mark. With a budget of $5000, you should be able to install FMIC, Turbo and CAI easily.

[Guest RedLineGTR]

If i had what you have atm i would go for:

Rough Figures (Shopping Around)

FMIC = $1300

PowerFC + Controller = $1100

Tuning = $600

Adjustable Cam Gear Ex = $200

Aftermarket Turbo = $1550

Fuel Pressure Regulator = $200

Simple Bleed Valve = $50

Maybe a Fuel Pump (depends on the condition of you stock one)

It should get you to $5000 depends on what prices you get the items for and what type of turbo eg. 2530, 2540 etc and how much tuning comes down too.

Cheers Rob

edit: some on the items I referred to would make it in budget if they were brought second hand if possible like the turbo the FPR or even a fuel pump. It really comes down to shopping around. Personally I would get the FMIC the adjustable cam gear done and a powerfc inc. a good tune, and then see how you feel from there.

[GunMetalR33]

Woops, forgot about the fuel pump which you WILL have to replace when you get the PFC. I would not worry about a new turb until you a sick of 200wrkw. Trust me, it wont take long

1) turbo back zaust (and get a cold air box for that POD)

 2) FMIC

 3) EBC (electronic boost controller) (boost to anything <= 14 psi for non track use)

 4) Zaust Cam gear

 5) Apexi PFC computer

 

 That should see you to 200rwkw

 

 Have I forgotten anything guys/gals?

[red900ss]

Hey, Im new here, and just got my first skyline.  

Was wondering how to make her go faster/perform better.  

....

Shocks/springs and brakes would be the first thing to change to make it perform better.

[fatz]

sell it and but a r31

then yo will be happy

[Guest RedLineGTR]

Shocks/springs and brakes would be the first thing to change to make it perform better.

Another Good Idea, instead of spending money on a new turbo that money can go for a whole whitline handling package which will help a lot

[krzysiu]

Well if you are going to give it more power, then you would need better brakes. My brakes are working shit at 250kw, but hey cant afford Brembos

People want to spend money for all go, then they cant stop...

[paulr33]

do you think its the rotors or the calipers that are making it shit at 250rwkw ?

[BU5TER]

come to the drags, I grew up in Bathurst aswell

[DezertEagle]

Dude if I got to do it all over again - screw suspension and screw body work and screw gauges lol.

I recommend this and in this order:

- Pod Filter + Box/Partition

- Turbo Back 3" Exhaust

- Front Mount Intercooler

Want more?

- PowerFC

- ~13 psi boost

Then you should know where to go on your own