What next?

[fastplant]

I'm wondering what the next best step is to take, I've done the inatke and exhaust thing, I'm waiting to do the turbo until summer. What are some inexpensive things I can do until then?? I'm A/T by the way. Thanks!

[Blackboost]

See if there's some info in here that might help you: http://www.dsmtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=72036

[droppedspyder]

Just do the basic mods, intake, exhaust and possibly the Header you can purchase from Australia, mine will hopefully be here buy Jan.

[fastplant]

I noticed on Kurt's list the fuel pump, he lists the Walbro 190lph pump. I see on DSM trader that these things are pretty cheap, are any gains expected with that??

[Spyder4G64T]

You won't see any gains from just adding a fuel pump. I replaced my stock one mainly for insurance against leaning out under boost. I had no clue if the stock Spyder pump would keep up or not. The Walbro 190lph pump can be had for under $100 brand new. Check here:

Auto Performance Engineering (http://www.autoperformanceengineering.com/)

[fastplant]

Ok, I'm lost now. The turbo idea is slowly fading due to a funds issue (moving). What is the best bang for my buck here, power-wise? Like I said, intake and exhaust are set for now, I'm looking to spend a few hundred or so, what do you guys suggest?

[Spyder4G64T]

Ever consider doing some suspention upgrades? Other than ripping the head off the car and getting it ported and polished, there aren't a ton of things you can do.

However, a nice set of Tokico Illumina shocks will make your car handle a lot better. Or, perhaps a set of RM Racing sway bars?
Rear drum to disc conversion?

[fastplant]

Boo, I don't like those answers, haha, just kidding. Oh well. I'm looking on DSMtrader and seeing some cheap turbos, maybe I can do this all used and be able to afford it. I don't know. What do you think that would cost, under 2k?

[Spyder4G64T]

Yeah... You can do it for under 2k with used parts.

[fastplant]

Originally posted by Spyder4G64T
Yeah... You can do it for under 2k with used parts.

Cool, I might do that, thanks, I'll probably have to wait till summer though. I suppose I can wait. thanks!

[fastplant]

I'm thinking this through, and in looking at some prices I may just give up and buy a GSX. Since I'm not much of a mechanic myself I might be better in the long run, not sure yet though. I'll probably end up hurting myself and others if I do any more to my car, hehe.