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Old 08-01-01, 03:07 PM
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Question Dilema. Need some input...

Ok, here's the deal. On my car right now, I have the following:

1. MSD A6 Ignition
2. Greddy Pulley Kit
3. Fluidyne Radiator
4. Intake
5. Bonez Downpipe
6. Bonez Midpipe
7. Greddy SP Exhaust
8. Upgrade Fuel Pump
9. Stock Turbos
10. Stock Motor
11. Stock Intercooler
12. Power FC w/ Commander & Boost Controller

Now, I have a couple of choices since I'm pretty much ready to go single turbo.

1. I can buy T-78, Greddy FMIC, get a fuel pressure regulator, BOV welded to the piping, cut wastegate spring, and be left running 10-12 with roughly 350rwhp. Mostly because I would still have the stock 2mm seals, and stock injectors. There's some other stuff involved of course, but this is the basic layout. All for roughly $6000. And not mention if I took my car in today, they would have it done by Friday.

Or 2. I can take the slower approach (since I'm the type of person that's wants a T-78 and wants to use it and put down over 400rwhp) and prepare the car for the final step of adding the Turbo at a later date. This would include, going ahead and getting a fuel pressure regulator, J&S knock sensor, FMIC, bigger injectors, 3mm seals, street porting, AF gauge, and exhaust temp gauge.

I'm heavily leaning toward #2, since it would cost a little less money and seems to be the right thing to do first. But wanted to see what you guys thought about it. Or if you have another option, please post it. I'm open to options right now. I just don't want to go in, drop $6000 and come away having to spend more money later because I should have done it a different way.

Thanks for any help you guys can offer.

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Old 08-01-01, 03:16 PM
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Seems like a lot of HP for a stock motor, of course I don't have much faith in stock motors anyway...I drive the **** out what you have and put the T-78 on a stronger engine after the one you have dies......because they all die sooner than later
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I'd stick towards # 2. That's basically what I'm doing. Slowly working my way up to single. One part at a time till I have everything that I need. You don't need a fuel pressure regulator or 3mm seals to go single. Just wait until the engine dies and get a new one to put the single on. I wouldn't want the moter to throw a seal into your nice, new T78.
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