Best bang for Buck

prodriveuk · 05-16-2005, 06:40 AM

I appreciate this question is a long old one and some of you may say use the search, but never the less i will submit this post!
What mods have you all done that have givern you the most bang for buck? I'm looking for better throttle response, reduce that turbo lag and maybe shave a few seconds off getting to where im going

. I'm new to the turbo world and so dont fully have an appreciation for what to mod so any thoughts or inputs is great,

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railguy · 05-16-2005, 06:55 AM

exaust, engine management, nos!

markadopolus · 05-16-2005, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by railguy

exaust, engine management, nos!

gotta have the naws!

mmorningstar · 05-16-2005, 09:15 AM

turbo back exhaust will give you the best bang for the buck, especially if you get one used....don't bother with an intake....

snvin · 05-16-2005, 10:03 AM

Many answers to your questions are here.

(Unabomber's Manifesto)

garie · 05-16-2005, 10:40 AM

uppipe, turboback exhaust, and some sort of engine management to take advantage of the mods through a more aggressive tune.

if you want to save money buy used parts in the f/s forums. stuff like exhaust parts usually hold up pretty well.

Sperm · 05-16-2005, 11:03 AM

Catless uppipe, intercooler hoses, and a Turbo back exhaust will give you better throttle response and less lag. It's a good start.

dcwrx2 · 05-16-2005, 01:20 PM

Do we have dyno graph showing before-n-after changes with aftermarket intercooler hose VS stock intercooler hose?
Some say aftermarket silicone Y-pipe won't do improvement as far as buttdyno could tell. But I'm thinking about one if more ppl believe the aftermarket Y-pipe is useful and most important -- worth the bucks.

23b_Rex · 05-16-2005, 01:39 PM

cobb stg 2 = $1500 catless

Jaxx · 05-16-2005, 04:40 PM

#1 EM EM EM! nothing else will even come close to the genuine 25 hp a flash will provide
#2 removal of primary cat (in the DP)
#3 cat back
every thing after that is small in compairison

the intercooler hose is worth every penny ... more becasuse it make removal/reinstall of the intercooler 100x easeier .. ok more like 1000x times

uppipe is probbaly next

ebeck · 05-16-2005, 05:28 PM

Best is so subjective. The fact is, there is no "best". It depends on what your goals are. My "best" is a start with a JDM swap. Everything else is a waste of time and money. See what I mean? It depends on your perspective and goals. Nobody knows what your goals are. Mine are probably different than yours.

Thing is, if you mod a car according to the next "best" thing you can do, it is a sure fire way to spend money and never be happy and have a car that runs poorly. "What is the best thing to do" is an open ended question and is a real good way to get conflicting information and get really confused.

Read for a few months youll be happy you did.

Meshuganah · 05-16-2005, 05:44 PM

in addition to UB's manifesto, this link is really good for spending time and helping you to spend $$$

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288342

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05-16-2005, 06:40 AM	#1
prodriveuk Scooby Newbie Member#: 87003 Join Date: May 2005	Best bang for Buck I appreciate this question is a long old one and some of you may say use the search, but never the less i will submit this post! What mods have you all done that have givern you the most bang for buck? I'm looking for better throttle response, reduce that turbo lag and maybe shave a few seconds off getting to where im going . I'm new to the turbo world and so dont fully have an appreciation for what to mod so any thoughts or inputs is great, * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

05-16-2005, 06:55 AM	#2
railguy Scooby Specialist Member#: 53756 Join Date: Jan 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: MAIC Vehicle: 2002 WRX WRB	exaust, engine management, nos!

05-16-2005, 09:15 AM	#4
mmorningstar Scooby Specialist Member#: 73432 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lovely Central Rainsylvania Vehicle: 2008 Ford Mustang GT Performance White	turbo back exhaust will give you the best bang for the buck, especially if you get one used....don't bother with an intake....

05-16-2005, 10:03 AM	#5
snvin Scooby Specialist Member#: 50578 Join Date: Dec 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: -= /\ is awesome.=- Vehicle: 2009 2.5i. Bleh. -=Forza Azzurri=-	Many answers to your questions are here. (Unabomber's Manifesto)

05-16-2005, 10:40 AM	#6
garie Scooby Specialist Member#: 26607 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: socal Vehicle: 2002 wrx wagon	uppipe, turboback exhaust, and some sort of engine management to take advantage of the mods through a more aggressive tune. if you want to save money buy used parts in the f/s forums. stuff like exhaust parts usually hold up pretty well.

05-16-2005, 11:03 AM	#7
Sperm Scooby Specialist Member#: 25038 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Central Jersey Vehicle: I'm looking for a 02-03 WRX or 04 STI!	Catless uppipe, intercooler hoses, and a Turbo back exhaust will give you better throttle response and less lag. It's a good start.

05-16-2005, 01:20 PM	#8
dcwrx2 Scooby Specialist Member#: 69005 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SoCal Vehicle: '04 4EAT Wgn WRB	Do we have dyno graph showing before-n-after changes with aftermarket intercooler hose VS stock intercooler hose? Some say aftermarket silicone Y-pipe won't do improvement as far as buttdyno could tell. But I'm thinking about one if more ppl believe the aftermarket Y-pipe is useful and most important -- worth the bucks.

05-16-2005, 01:39 PM	#9
23b_Rex Scooby Specialist Member#: 79394 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: reston Vehicle: 02 gda wrb	cobb stg 2 = $1500 catless

05-16-2005, 04:40 PM	#10
Jaxx NASIOC Supporter Member#: 177 Join Date: Aug 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Boise,Idaho,USA Vehicle: The 93 Imp W/EJ20K flat black	#1 EM EM EM! nothing else will even come close to the genuine 25 hp a flash will provide #2 removal of primary cat (in the DP) #3 cat back every thing after that is small in compairison the intercooler hose is worth every penny ... more becasuse it make removal/reinstall of the intercooler 100x easeier .. ok more like 1000x times uppipe is probbaly next

05-16-2005, 05:28 PM	#11
ebeck Scooby Specialist Member#: 35585 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Scottsdale AZ. Vehicle: RIP I'll always be The Ver8 Magistrate	Best is so subjective. The fact is, there is no "best". It depends on what your goals are. My "best" is a start with a JDM swap. Everything else is a waste of time and money. See what I mean? It depends on your perspective and goals. Nobody knows what your goals are. Mine are probably different than yours. Thing is, if you mod a car according to the next "best" thing you can do, it is a sure fire way to spend money and never be happy and have a car that runs poorly. "What is the best thing to do" is an open ended question and is a real good way to get conflicting information and get really confused. Read for a few months youll be happy you did.

05-16-2005, 05:44 PM	#12
Meshuganah Scooby Newbie Member#: 77702 Join Date: Dec 2004 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Plantation, FL Vehicle: 2009 WRX Grey Metalic	in addition to UB's manifesto, this link is really good for spending time and helping you to spend $$$ http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288342