If you could spend 1 grand on mods

Discussion in 'Non Technical' started by riden21, Apr 29, 2013.

  1. rob260

    rob260 Administrator Staff Member

    So will pushing too much boost through a stock motor
     
  2. GWZED

    GWZED 97 2+2 TT Targa

    Godspeed SMIC for $250, where?
     
  3. rob260

    rob260 Administrator Staff Member

    Ebay
     
  4. rob260

    rob260 Administrator Staff Member

    Link?
     
  5. GWZED

    GWZED 97 2+2 TT Targa

    $360 Landed in Aus is best i could come up with
     
  6. rob260

    rob260 Administrator Staff Member

  7. GWZED

    GWZED 97 2+2 TT Targa

    only starting to get pssed that i just paid that amount, thought i blew some much needed coin. LOL
     
  8. rob260

    rob260 Administrator Staff Member

    Here's another way to look at it

    Get the following from Coz for your upcoming plenum pull

    Plenum Gasket
    EGR Gasket
    Balance Tube O-Ring Set
    Throttle Body Gasket
    Complete PCV Set
    IACV Gasket
    Air Regulator Hose Kit
    Heater Hose Kit
    Spark Plugs Set
    Fuel Filter
    Valve Cover Gaskets
    Fuel injector o ring and insulation set
    Injector Connector Set
    Coilpack Connector Set

    Total $550ish delivered

    Throw in the fuel line you need $30ish and heater hose $10ish from Repco.

    About 5 metres of 6mm silicone, and 6 metres of 4mm silicone, about $50 delivered from ebay.

    $30 for paint to do your plenum, fuel rail, rocker covers, balance tube, and IACV feed. Another $50 for sundries (degreaser, wax and grease remover, block off caps for your deletes, coolant for when it goes back together, barb fittings if you want to extend your existing vacc lines) we're up to $940.

    Budget another $300 for a mobile injector guy to come out and service your injectors on site.

    We end up a little over budget ($1020) but I guarantee that you'll notice a difference in the way the car runs.

    If you still have some $$ left over and want to go faster add

    Turbosmart Boost Tee $89.00 delivered http://compare.ebay.com.au/like/281053268545?ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes

    Autometer Boost Gauge $89.00 delivered http://compare.ebay.com.au/like/321094834990?ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemType

    Total cost $1198 but should feel like a different car with the boost wound up to 14psi.

    If you want to finish the "look" of the car a little more add another $70ish to get some silicone intake pipes delivered to you.

    Before and after of a car I did last week. Barring a coilpack that he needs to replace (connector on the coilpack side is damaged) it runs like a new car. If your car is even half as neglected it'll be the best money you ever spend on it.

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  9. rob260

    rob260 Administrator Staff Member

    It's ALWAYS needed haha
     
  10. yellow300zx

    yellow300zx Pimpin Ain't Easy

    I'd personally listen to a2zed, Eric knows what he is talking about.
     
  11. simlenton

    simlenton Member

    I would lisyten to Chris too
     
  12. Chrispy

    Chrispy Pretentious Upstart

    He'll want to put a big single and nitrous on it :p :br:


    I'm going to go left field and say spend half the money on some good tools if you haven't got them already. Got socket set, spanners, screwdrivers, long needle nose pliers, files, scrapers etc.

    Rest of the money on maintenance and $50 for a boost tee.
     
  13. Jinxed

    Jinxed Moderator

    In your case, id spend it on getting the smashed rear quarter panel fixed.

    that would be a priority for me.
     
  14. riden21

    riden21 New Member

    i would rather have the engine healthy and performing
     
  15. MagicMike

    MagicMike Moderator Staff Member

    Buy my rollcage
     
  16. rob260

    rob260 Administrator Staff Member

    And my carbon tailshaft
     
  17. Romonski

    Romonski And Justice For All

    and my brand new oem front bumper.
     
  18. bRACKET

    bRACKET Do Right Dean

    And my turbos?
     
  19. Big_al_TT92ZX

    Big_al_TT92ZX Tempted to own another Z

    Strut and Spring package.

    No one's said that?!
     
  20. cervus

    cervus Member

    i have a complete fmic for 250 if you want :D

    and a greddy e01 ebc, a bit dodgy but working fine, for 150 :)

    (and a full custom 3" exhaust for 500, but you already said no :( )

    ciao! :D
     

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