Best Street Setup

[Ci restorations]

I have a 87 gn that I drive anywhere and everwhere in the summer months, looking for the best street set up without taking away from how I use this car. I have already done cat back system, boxed control arms..kyb shocks...new cooling system.. trans cooler, plugs, wires, guages(oil pres, water temp, and boost. I have ready to go on the car siemens 60lb injectors, ecm with powerlogger and extreme g chip, ls1 maf, gen2 translator, red xp pump with hanger and hot wire kit, and alky kit and innovate lc1 wideband with guage....Turbo is stock and if it gets upgraded I would like to keep the heat shield in tack...I know I need to add a adjustable fuel pressure regulator...Hope im on the right track..Is this what Im looking for....is there anything else I need to get?? What kind of power range and times am I looking at with this set up...Keep in mind best street car low end is more important than top end. Do I throw a 2800 stall in or bigger throttle body maybe???? What else?? Thank you for any info, Mike

 

[baby6]

just how it is with the mods you have already (alky, chip, injectors, etc.) if you want a extremely fun driver, strap a ta-49 on it and put a 2800-3000 stall in it.

 

[HouTX87]

Similar combo here but with a bigger turbo. You're definitely on the right track. What about a 3" downpipe? I'd also recommend a metco safety loop. You should be able to run mid 12's with the stock turbo without much trouble, maybe better.

 

[Ci restorations]

just how it is with the mods you have already (alky, chip, injectors, etc.) if you want a extremely fun driver, strap a ta-49 on it and put a 2800-3000 stall in it.

Ta 49 accepts heat shield correct?

 

[Ci restorations]

on the downpipe...do I need adjustable wastegate and or boost control??

 

[Ci restorations]

Similar combo here but with a bigger turbo. You're definitely on the right track. What about a 3" downpipe? I'd also recommend a metco safety loop. You should be able to run mid 12's with the stock turbo without much trouble, maybe better.

Would I need adjustable wastegate and boostcontrol on the downpipe?

 

[gusszgs]

I run an RJC 3" DP and run an adjustable HD wastegate actuator plumbed stock........works perfect with a TE60
Yes, you can install the factory heat shield on a TA49. If you run a 3" RJC/TH style DP, you'll have to trim the heat shield for clearance. Easy to do

 

[Red C5]

I'd say you've got a nice driver already. Don't push it too far because once you do it ends up lime mine

 

[Ci restorations]

I'd say you've got a nice driver already. Don't push it too far because once you do it ends up lime mine

Thanks, that don't sound good on your end

 

[Major Nutz]

No need for a bigger throttle body. Stock one works fine.

 

[HouTX87]

A terry houston style downpipe will require you to cut your heat shield. I kept my original untouched and ordered a plain reproduction from gbody parts and painted it with cast coat aluminum and it looks better than the original. They trimmed it to clear the downpipe too. It should fit a ta49 no problem.

 

[HouTX87]

Yes, you can install the factory heat shield on a TA49. If you run a 3" RJC/TH style DP, you'll have to trim the heat shield for clearance. Easy to do

x2

 

[Major Nutz]

RJC power plate needs to be on your list.

 

[Ci restorations]

Thanks for all the input any other takers?

 

[HouTX87]

IMO If you want to keep it simple, install what you already have. Add an adjustable fuel pressure regulator and an adjustable wastegate actuator to the list. Get a test pipe if you don't already have one. Forget about changing the down pipe, and torque converter for now until you upgrade the turbo.

 

[psycho6cyl]

Im.pretty sure all.turbos fit under heat sheild. I had a te44 and that puppy would boogie.. def power plate and down pipe. You are ahead of the game so far. Some ppl might suggest valve springs. If you dont have a cold air intake get one,let her breathe easier..

 

[Mr.Spool]

49/44 turbo and a good converter and turn the boost up! With a good trans and tires of course.

 

[Rose]

I would do timing chain and valve springs as well. How many miles on the car?

 

[3.8L V-8 eater]

X2 on the TE-44 or look at one of the smaller Billet Wheel turbos.....I would upgrade to a 2800 stall to get the best spool up....You got the tools you need to tune so get it dialed in and I bet you can see some low 12's....Are you running a stock tranny??

 

[Ci restorations]

I would do timing chain and valve springs as well. How many miles on the car?

107000 I put about 10000 a year on it