Hi all, looking for some ideas on my next mod...
1997 talon tsi, bought it not to long ago- it was all stock beside T28 turbo.
So far, I have added; K&N intake-filter/install kit, free B.S.C. boost restriction mod, extreme psi's 1g to 2g BOV conversion adapter-(1g bov install tomorrow or next day) and installed a pro-comp ultra-lite auto-meter boost gauge.
Car runs great and boost fast. At WOT pulls, boost quickly hits 12 psi, right on the dot, and holds to redline in 2nd gear. 3rd gear hits 12psi and drops maybe 1 psi if any drop at all. It was a bit surprising to see the car hit 12psi right on the notch and hold... I was expecting it to be less accurate with more flutter, but not the case...
Anyways, car is a fun but I am itching for HP. My goal is an increase of 40-50hp. I was really wanting to throw on a MBC and bump it up to 15psi, from what I have read, stock 2g's seem to be rich enough to support the slightly larger T28 to around 15-18 psi. But I do feel a bit unsafe upping boost with out adding fuel. So I am also looking into megans 3" down-pipe. Is it ok to throw on a 3" downpipe with out upgrading stock 02 housing? I am new to DSM so I really have no idea. Another option for my next mod would also be a walbro high pressure 255 fuel pump. Might be over-kill for a T28, but I will be looking to upgrade turbo in future.
What do you guys think? Upgrade fuel pump, exhaust, add in MBC, or maybe some sort of electronic monitoring device? I really have no idea where to start with tunning on a DSM, or what options there are for at least engine monitoring. But from what I have read, the T28 is relatively small and 2g's can handle the T28 with moderate boost levels.
1997 talon tsi, bought it not to long ago- it was all stock beside T28 turbo.
So far, I have added; K&N intake-filter/install kit, free B.S.C. boost restriction mod, extreme psi's 1g to 2g BOV conversion adapter-(1g bov install tomorrow or next day) and installed a pro-comp ultra-lite auto-meter boost gauge.
Car runs great and boost fast. At WOT pulls, boost quickly hits 12 psi, right on the dot, and holds to redline in 2nd gear. 3rd gear hits 12psi and drops maybe 1 psi if any drop at all. It was a bit surprising to see the car hit 12psi right on the notch and hold... I was expecting it to be less accurate with more flutter, but not the case...
Anyways, car is a fun but I am itching for HP. My goal is an increase of 40-50hp. I was really wanting to throw on a MBC and bump it up to 15psi, from what I have read, stock 2g's seem to be rich enough to support the slightly larger T28 to around 15-18 psi. But I do feel a bit unsafe upping boost with out adding fuel. So I am also looking into megans 3" down-pipe. Is it ok to throw on a 3" downpipe with out upgrading stock 02 housing? I am new to DSM so I really have no idea. Another option for my next mod would also be a walbro high pressure 255 fuel pump. Might be over-kill for a T28, but I will be looking to upgrade turbo in future.
What do you guys think? Upgrade fuel pump, exhaust, add in MBC, or maybe some sort of electronic monitoring device? I really have no idea where to start with tunning on a DSM, or what options there are for at least engine monitoring. But from what I have read, the T28 is relatively small and 2g's can handle the T28 with moderate boost levels.