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Best bang for your buck - budget build

Started by sampo · 31 May 2009 · 99 replies

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ANKArchived member
i cbf reading so get some 2nd hand turbo pistons if your motor is a hi comp stick a cam in the motor 818 if your using stock computer or 1147 if your getting a comp a ford 35/40 with spacer plate on stock manifold set of gtr injecters and a fuel pump and reg tune it and off you go jigalow and xf t/b im guessing you already have a zorst and cooler
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5spdvlArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by ijd I think the VS coils are for a wasted spark setup. http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/for...n-t115690.html (http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Wasted-Spark-Ingnition-t115690.html) Ah yeah......suprised that works. Sounds kind of fail to me, simply a dodgy relocation of the coil packs away from the motor. Rather spend the money on after market ignition equipment. Quote: Originally Posted by Weezy *hugs* I have a broner.
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[T]MattyArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by PROGMH Ill give you a good example. Two mates. One had an 03ish model monaro with edit, $3000 difillipo exhaust and CAI. 235rwkw manual. Other mate had a bog stock NA motor, T3 turbo, standard turbo ecu, 440cc injectors, exhaust and a good auto - 170rwkw. The VL blew the arse out of the monaro time and time again. You dont need to spend alot if you do it in the right areas. if you posted that on street commodores you would be banned! But also thats a VL VS a monaro, he is talking VS VS VtS2+. .Same weight car. But if you want to be fast get traction sorted.. who cares how much power you have if you cant get it down.. Thats where you will get most of the bigger boys, Get a big enough jump off the line when they have traction problems and they wont be able to chase you down in time.
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sampoArchived member
Does a nistune count as aftermarket ecu lol? just ordered one then! What kinda difference is there between the 818 and 1147 cams, i take it the 1147 really comes on strong at 4000+ rpm where the 818 might be more streetable yeah? What can i expect to pay for gtr injectors? is $350-$400 for a set unreasonable? Quote: Originally Posted by ANK i cbf reading so get some 2nd hand turbo pistons if your motor is a hi comp stick a cam in the motor 818 if your using stock computer or 1147 if your getting a comp a ford 35/40 with spacer plate on stock manifold set of gtr injecters and a fuel pump and reg tune it and off you go jigalow and xf t/b im guessing you already have a zorst and cooler
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sohc2Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by [T]Matty But if you want to be fast get traction sorted.. who cares how much power you have if you cant get it down.. Thats where you will get most of the bigger boys, Get a big enough jump off the line when they have traction problems and they wont be able to chase you down in time. I agree, this is what i am getting at.
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ANKArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by sampo Does a nistune count as aftermarket ecu lol? just ordered one then! What kinda difference is there between the 818 and 1147 cams, i take it the 1147 really comes on strong at 4000+ rpm where the 818 might be more streetable yeah? What can i expect to pay for gtr injectors? is $350-$400 for a set unreasonable? 818 you can run with factory ecu 1147 is sweet with nistune + makes it look like you have a big willy if you pull up to a v8 with dropped pipes gts injecters can go for 250-350
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QUP.FPVArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by Weezy Do this: Nistune computer $200 Find a simple stage I or II cam for some more top end keep the bottom end std, maybe change bearings and rings but nothing else Find a t3 or t4 hiflow 2nd hand GTR injectors get a multilayer head gasket so you lower the compression = more boost 044 + surge tank Pmacs setup mad 254rwkw with a similar setup as I just explained and it feels awesome on 18psi what would b a rough price on that
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ANKArchived member
120 for re grind cam 350 injecters (max) 600 turbo 200 fuel pump
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QUP.FPVArchived member
how much is that :S na just ***cin round thanx ank
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WeezyArchived member
Can Injectors be fixed? I have GTR Injectors here that are leaking, only 2 of them was, I'll sell them to you for $100 + 20 post if you can get them fixed? I don't know just an idea however I wouldn't pay more then $300 for a set of GTR injectors imho
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7FOUR7Archived member
weezy and 5spdvl there has been alot of gay action going on with you two hugging and kissing lately.. I think you fairys might have something!
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sampoArchived member
Well ive got another bottom end sorted, nistune has been ordered, and may have a set of gtr injectors lined up!! not bad for a weeks work! Going in for a 1147 cam in the next week or so, finally might be able to shut my mate up about how much better 8's sound... maybe lol. So..... up for sale is...... Standard t3 turbo $250 worked well for the handfull of times i drove it, pulls a ****load harder than a n/a. VLT injectors on N/A rail, can include turbo regulator, $200 AFM $30
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WeezyArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by 7FOUR7 weezy and 5spdvl there has been alot of gay action going on with you two hugging and kissing lately.. I think you fairys might have something! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Jet R31Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by pmac I disagree with this. My kmart tyres bite hard as....keeps with the t3 auto boys til i grab 2nd gear then CIAO. If the treads are turning im still accelerating very fast . Yep, cheap **** works...lol , i had $50 retreads 205/65/15 let down to 15psi it hooked up with 510rwhp (a 130-132 mph trap) , no problems at all. If you are going to use a wade 818, go get a tighe 1665C instead, its a better cam. I woudn't really use a 1147 with a hi-flow, not for a street car, bit of a mismatch. cheers darren Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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ANKArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by sampo Well ive got another bottom end sorted, nistune has been ordered, and may have a set of gtr injectors lined up!! not bad for a weeks work! Going in for a 1147 cam in the next week or so, finally might be able to shut my mate up about how much better 8's sound... maybe lol. So..... up for sale is...... Standard t3 turbo $250 worked well for the handfull of times i drove it, pulls a ****load harder than a n/a. VLT injectors on N/A rail, can include turbo regulator, $200 AFM $30 here is wades number 03 95680333 ask them for matching lifter blocks also there 80 bucks change over Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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bubaluArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by sohc2 250rwkw is unusuable on the street anyway. Im running 390rwhp on 21 pound on the street and I cannot use the power at all. I agree totally, I'm now making a touch over 400rwhp @ 18psi and it is insane for the street.Fry's 1st,2nd and 3rd by just pushing the go pedal. To be honest,it was more fun (and bucketloads safer) driving around with the boosted t3.
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RaptorArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by bubalu I agree totally, I'm now making a touch over 400rwhp @ 18psi and it is insane for the street.Fry's 1st,2nd and 3rd by just pushing the go pedal. To be honest,it was more fun (and bucketloads safer) driving around with the boosted t3. Slick it up harder and setup the assend... You cant complain about power.. I dont think anyone will agree with " I make too much power, My car isnt fun anymore".. Im sure theres nothing like lighting up tires at 100kmh.
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Jet R31Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by bubalu I agree totally, I'm now making a touch over 400rwhp @ 18psi and it is insane for the street.Fry's 1st,2nd and 3rd by just pushing the go pedal. To be honest,it was more fun (and bucketloads safer) driving around with the boosted t3. have you tried adjustable upper control arms? cheers darren
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bubaluArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by Raptor Slick it up harder and setup the assend... You cant complain about power.. I dont think anyone will agree with " I make too much power, My car isnt fun anymore".. Im sure theres nothing like lighting up tires at 100kmh. haha,"too much power" there is no such thing and yes 100kph power skid are very nice. Although for daily or regular street driving, 200rwkw makes for a effective package. I think people that wont agree with me are the ones that havent run a mild to large setup as yet. But if the cars a project/toy boost her the f**k up. Quote: Originally Posted by Jet R31 have you tried adjustable upper control arms? cheers darren Havent tried them mate,may look into it. wheel spin to that extent is only on the 225x15's.When the mt radials go on all seem to be fine. cheers.Wade
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exchaserArchived member
haha yeh i dont agree with the 'its not fun anymore part' but i totally know what you mean.. and i run around on 205/65/15 re92's most of the time.. hahaha... You dont get traction with anything less than a MT ET Street.. and unless they're warm, u can lay some ***in black lines down with those aswell on a dirty street... haha could always do with a bit more power.. but on the street.. like u say, its all for show...
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