After installing an AEM CAI w/ bypass valve and NGK plugs and wires...what "bolt-on" mods would YOU get next...remember, the ideal setup is NA no turbo, supercharger or NOS! Suspension, brakes and aero dynamics comes later...now all I need is a little more umph!



CRAZY KEN

 

Well, with no turbo, supercharger, or NOS!... u won't feel much UMPH with just bolt ons... if you want "umph"... time to build it and do some cams. Otherwise... u can bolt it on, and make more power... but nothing so much the buttdyno will feel...

I suggest time for a header, hi-flo cat, exhaust, and a VAFC.

 

I suggest a good pair of struts and springs (see signature) and work on your handling while you're learning about adding power to your 'Teg. Simple bolt on's won't give you anything but increased throttle response.

In order for you to get real power, you need to get into the internals of the engine or go FI. Don't waste your money on just I/H/E. You won't get any serious gains-- See Butt Dyno and Wallet Dyno

Get your H/E after you do your engine mods. You'll be glad you waited, versus realizing that you have the wrong exhaust setup

 

Increase throttle responce??? Ummm, how about increase in power... WITH a VAFC could NICELY help his torque curve and signifigantly increase his mid and top end power... especially with a 2.5 header, h-flo-cat and exhaust... Throttle response... haha

Yup... that's what to do... DON'T build any kinda of foundation. Lay the house down on the dirt... and just build a foundation after the fact.

I'll give him this... I only run an intake but TEIN suspension... and I really enjoy my car. Though there's a member here... when he had his GSR... with an I/H/E and that's it... he'd pull me pretty hard from a roll.... So power can be nice too!

 

We all have our own opinions Vaz... All I know is that if I got the H/E that I originally wanted, I would have had to change them after I built my engine and went FI, of which I have not done yet. Running a 2.5" exhaust and a 4/1 header would lose midrange without working the engine.

I'm going to do exhaust at the same time that I work my engine.

And, your foundation IS YOUR SUSPENSION! If your car handles crappy, why bother making it faster?

P.S. I also recommend S/S braided brake lines.

 

I just purchased koni yellows (adjustable) and H&R sport springs - I am at the same stage you are at - I have Bridgestone RE730s, AEM CAI, mugen F&R strut bars, mugen twin loop exhaust & HIDs. next on the list are ITR valves & valvesprings, and mild JDM cams (spoon/toda/JUN)