Need Opinions (should be fun)

[MELOVEGN]

Ok, here is the deal i know everyone has their own ideas as to what go-fast goodies work, But i was wondering what you guys thought i should do next, I have approx $1500.00-$2000.00 to spend and would like to know what you guys think i should do to up the performance reliably.
The below list is of the stuff that is done already minus non performance related items:

Adjustable boost controller
Hurst Line loc
Torque strap
Not stock chip (not sure which it is as it was in the car when i bought it)
Boost gauge
Oil Pressure Gauge
Water Temp Gauge
2004R Trans with Art Carr Shift kit
K&N Open Element Cone Filter
8mm Magcore wires
Scanmaster2.0 (not installed yet, Very soon and before i do any further upgrades)

Ok now you guys let me know what you guys think my next step(s) should be

 

[Danster]

Fuel pump, hot wire kit, fuel gauge, adj fpr, new timing chain and new valve springs before any fast mods are done, JMHO.

Dannyo

 

[MELOVEGN]

Kool thanks for the reply
Keep em coming

 

[Weazel]

go fast...

I would first pull that chip and see exactly what it is. That could definitely be a weak link. If you want help on getting to the chip, let me know, as I just recently did it for the first time.
As for the next mods, I would suggest (after Danster's ideas) maybe an alky injection system. For that you WILL need a new chip, a 25 deg chip or something. That'll let you run 22 psi or so safely on pump gas. Then if you REALLY wanna scream, get a bigger turbo and some bigger injectors (probably $1k for those two items). But for go fast, you can't beat alky's bang for the buck. Good luck!!!

 

[MELOVEGN]

Thanks i can get to the chip thanx for askin i will pull it and see if i can determine which type it is

 

[Carolinaturbot6]

Originally posted by Danster
Fuel pump, hot wire kit, fuel gauge, adj fpr, new timing chain and new valve springs before any fast mods are done, JMHO.

Dannyo

Exactly what Dannyo recommended above.
Do the "spring cleaning" if you haven't already.

If you have the stock injectors, get new ones along with a chip. The two go hand in hand.


Of course it would be wise to get new plugs & wires & make sure the radiator is in good working condition. It's sometimes easy to forget or not pay enough attention to the cooling system. A tranny cooler is a very good idea as well.

Unless I missed something, which is entirely possible , that should do it for now. Btw, the car looks great.

 

[XLR8]

I would upgrade the fuel system with a hot wired high volume pump. Valve springs are a great bang for the buck. If keeping the stock turbo, try a thrasher chip. After that, you need to determine what your final, or in some cases intermediate goals are. Once you have a set of goals you can decide what needs to be upgraded - injectors, turbo, intercooler, convertor. It's all about the combo. For a fast street car a TE44, msd 50s and a V4 are hard to beat.

 

[topfuel]

Dont forget about cold air, we all know these engines love to
make horsepower when the air is cold. I would look into some
cold air kits to help your performance and cosistency...

mike

 

[strikeeagle]

Stage 2...

 

[machinegun]

All of the ideas above are excellent. I would at the least do the spring cleaning, valve springs, tune up, fuel delivery upgrades and a good street and strip chip. Thrashers are excellent and cheap. Red Armstrong ( Quad Air) also has excellent chips too. Depending on your goals then look into other stuff. I would however dump the torque strap and get a set of hrpartnstuff motor mounts. They wont break parts like the strap will.

 

[Steve Wood]

And a scan tool like TurboLink that will record data so performance may be analyzed and problems troubleshot plus a Knock alarm with a loud beeper on it.

Also a copy of the factory manual from Helms if still available, a digital vom and a test light.

 

[BLACK6PACK]

As everyone said, do the small stuff first - fuel system, gauges, timing chain, valve springs and spring cleaning. Once you have it running good then start putting on the go fast parts -
Alky injection
pte 44 turbo
v-4 intercooler
50 lb injectors

 

[MELOVEGN]

Thanks guys

Hey guys thanx for the great advice i will consider it all
and thanks to carolinaturbot6 for the kind comments
Keep em all coming thanks