OK, I have $3000 to spend on my FD what should I do. I have only one mod and thats a down pipe. So other than that.

 

Boost controller, catback, ECU, and a nice set of lightweight rims. That should do.

 

Dam 3000$ goes that far 4 you ?

 

boost guage, egt guage,mb,cb,intake,some type of ecu, radiator, ast elimantor, y-pipe. you can mix and match and maybe throw in an intercooler.

 

1 Power FC & commander

2 N1 style catback or Racing beat dual if you like the stock look

3 Intake, Apexi is nice for open style as long as you dont plan on a large SMIC later. M2 style for cold air style if you want to eat up a chunk of that 3K

4 A real good set of tires. Assuming you don't have a good set. A lot of people over look good tires as a helpfull mod.

5 If you shopped wisely you will have change left over for Vac lines. ( you do the labor ), AST custom(cheaper) or namebrand, New spark plugs, change your oil, filter and coolant.

6. Buy some 3M car care products and use them.



Jim in PA

 

damn purepsi, where do you shop? i wanna go there

 

All great suggestions.

Just keep in mind, unless you plan on doing all the installations yourself, about 1/3 of that money will be needed for labor costs.

Just something to think about.

 

Well, how many miles do you have on the car? If they are kinda high you might wanna get some parts that will help maintain a healthy engine. The dowpipe you have already is a good place to start.

silicon vacuum hoses -$200
y-pipe -$250
aluminum rad. -$450
fuel filter -$40
plugs and wires -$80

that should get the ball rolling on some of the 'older' parts that are likely to fail.
The just decide what you want, you may want more speed, you might want some better looks. But just remember not to get too many 'go fast' parts without getting an ECU!

And if you're interested, I'm selling my M2 ECU very soon for just $400! Drop me a line!

 

Fuel filter, thermostat, plugs, wires, fluid change on diff, trans and brakes.

The above depends on how long since they were last changed of course.

I'd go for a boost guage, temp guage, cat-back, good brake pads (like Hawk HPS), still have more $$? Go for a ECU and a intake (get closed box type), and then an IC.

Becareful modding your car, you could just get a complete M2 stage 3 package for $3500 - downpipe cost. The problem with doing just those mods is that the rest of your car needs to be taken care of before you go for the big power. Also big power without control (good tires and brakes) will lead to a wrecked FD.

I personally know a guy that put coilovers on his car but had cords showing on the tires and holes in his muffler. Stupid, stupid...

Mod wisely.

Jeff

 

spoolin,
a friend of mine use to own a rotary performance shop so i got everything pretty cheap. i guess my post doesnt count