transneptunian
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Im looking to do some minor to medium power upgrades to get around 300hp(wheel would be great but id settle for crank). I plan on starting out with some basics:
Exhaust: downpipe and full 3" exhaust. I hear that the manifold wont make much of a difference with the stock turbo but ive considered one and I do love the look of tubular manifolds.
Straight intake: what brands do you guys recommend? I know it has that annoying bulky MAF sensor in the way which limits what you can do without custom parts, is there a way to bypass this thing or a aftermarket replacement that is smaller?
Electronic boost controller: from what I hear these are easy to install and use and good for right under 1 bar, where fuel cut hits. Any recommendations here?
Ive also considered a FMIC, though I don't like the look of all the pipes running everywhere and my understanding is that TMIC has better throttle response and less turbo lag but is limited in overall power.
That's really all I have planned right now, any other mods that would be effective for my goal? I can do most basic stuff but im not very mechanically inclined so things like building the motor aren't really in the cards at the moment. This is my weekend car so im in no hurry to get big power or anything, just wanting to open the motor up a bit. I appreciate any kind of advice you guys have. Its a JDM 185, btw.
Exhaust: downpipe and full 3" exhaust. I hear that the manifold wont make much of a difference with the stock turbo but ive considered one and I do love the look of tubular manifolds.
Straight intake: what brands do you guys recommend? I know it has that annoying bulky MAF sensor in the way which limits what you can do without custom parts, is there a way to bypass this thing or a aftermarket replacement that is smaller?
Electronic boost controller: from what I hear these are easy to install and use and good for right under 1 bar, where fuel cut hits. Any recommendations here?
Ive also considered a FMIC, though I don't like the look of all the pipes running everywhere and my understanding is that TMIC has better throttle response and less turbo lag but is limited in overall power.
That's really all I have planned right now, any other mods that would be effective for my goal? I can do most basic stuff but im not very mechanically inclined so things like building the motor aren't really in the cards at the moment. This is my weekend car so im in no hurry to get big power or anything, just wanting to open the motor up a bit. I appreciate any kind of advice you guys have. Its a JDM 185, btw.