TrevorC

Water Temp Gauge
3 Pod APillar
MSD / Magnacore Wires
Fuel Filter
NGK Sparkplugs (9's??)
GReddy piping kit + GReddy RS Bov
Apexi Power FC
Mini Battery Kit
AEM UEGO Wideband
Walbro GSS-341 255 liter per hour
850cc Primary Injectors
1300cc Secondary Injectors
Koyo Radiator
HKS Grounding Kit
HKS TwinPower Ignition System + install harness

let me know what all of you think of this future mod list.......? These are my plans so far that I've thought up....

about how much power do you think I'll be making with all of this, rwhp guesstimate? thanks.

rynberg

You'll need an intercooler before running the boost levels that would require an upgraded fuel system. You should also ditch the PFS ecu and get a real standalone like the Power FC. Also, I don't know why you put reliability in when none of the mods you listed really apply.

Water Temp Gauge -- The PFC Commander will display this.
3 Pod APillar -- see above. 3-pod blocks vision
MSD / Magnacore Wires -- stick with NGK wires, they fit better.
Fuel Filter -- normal maintenance
NGK Sparkplugs (9's??) -- you should already be running 9s all around
GReddy piping kit + GReddy RS Bov -- waste of money
Apexi Power FC -- get first
Mini Battery Kit -- why?
AEM UEGO Wideband -- I would get the PLX Devices M-300 instead.
Walbro GSS-341 255 liter per hour -- fine
850cc Primary Injectors -- fine, but not necessary with stock twins
1300cc Secondary Injectors -- fine
Koyo Radiator -- fine
HKS Grounding Kit -- absolute waste of money
HKS TwinPower Ignition System + install harness -- not necessary unless you experience breakup, but not a bad mod regardless

rajeevx7

iTrader: (11)

For us to guess HP for you, we need your mean psi.

I have a new 3 guage pillar FS: Let me know when you are ready.

KaiFD3S

iTrader: (37)

no need for the mini battery kit..I would rather re locate to the back...AEM UEGO is no good since it does not go below 12afr or 11afr I think not sure on that but I know it does not go low enough you are better of with a innovate unit..and yes HKS grounding kit is a waste of money....

DaleClark

iTrader: (55)

The blinky lights on the new AEM wideband only go to 11 (Spinal Tap? ) but the number in the middle of the gauge reads down to 10:1.

Anyhow, I'm also not a fan of 3-pod A-pillar gauge mounts. Bigtime blocks vision. Hell, get the 3-gauge pod that replaces the stock center speaker grille - VERY clean and good to go.

I'm with Rynberg on most everything. I'd hold off on the fuel system until you get an intercooler - if you can keep your boost at around 12psi, you should have plenty of fuel as-is.

Dale

TrevorC

will the SSAutoChrome SMIC work good as for an intercooler? Spending $1,500 on an intercooler or more wasn't on my mind.....


And as far as boost, is 1300cc secondary injectors enough to max out the stock twin's with still having 550cc primary's? Or do I need to get 850cc primary's?

Max boost on the stock twins is like 14-15 isn't it? Or is it more? haven't really researched that part alot yet on what they can put out.....I know as far as rwhp they can be pushed to around 350-360rwhp I believe? Correct me if I'm wrong.

but anything around or if I can get above without risking my turbo's of failure.....350-360rwhp is my goal.

TrevorC

Yeah, that is my first mod I'm saving for.....a Apexi Power FC, thats why I listed it in my mod list because I can't find anyone to tune the PFS ECU locally, but I know a few people that can tune the Apexi Power FC...... =O).


Probably going to go ahead and get a Defi-D Boost Gauge, and a Defi-D Water Temp gauge also because I'd like to have it right infront of my face instead of just on the commander.

(I already have a boost gauge, but it's a "faze" or "phaze" or something boost gauge, its too illimunated for me, really bright at night.)


Also one thing that I forgot to mention is I'm having a boost issue, but hopefully that will be fixed within the next two weeks or so (whenever he gets time and I'm off work) because a guy off the forums on here is located in houston and is willing to help me convert my car to a simplified non-seq setup. So thats the next thing I'm doing before a Power FC, then that is next.

7racer

Trevor,

you might want to read the "Stickies" at the top of the forum for the upgrade "order"...though not set in stone it has a nice outline on the path that you should take.

To get to your goals and not blow up your engine you should get a better intercooler before injectors. I'm not sure even if teh PFS can take advantage of the larger injectors or not. Also, to run higher boost you would want an intercooler to be more efficient. Running higher boost on the stock intercooler is just asking for detontation.

The xsintercooler is an upgrade over stock...I'm skeptical, but people seem to be having success with it. The biggest issue with it is not having a duct for the intercooler. If you can fabricate one yourself, it would be a nice cheap upgrade. If you can't, just buying the intercooler with out a duct is a HUGE waste.

TrevorC

I have a friend that molds fiberglass and is very good at fabricating his own stuff, I'm sure I could pay him for the materials, and the labor for a nice good looking duct for it. =O)

And I didn't have it in my head to pump up the boost with the stock SMIC, that thing looks like it couldn't even cool a 9b turbo off a vr4 efficiently, haha.

DaiOni

I agree with everything rynberg said except...

"HKS Grounding Kit -- absolute waste of money"

The first thing to check is the condition of the factory grounding/points. I cleaned mine up - but it didn't help. So I thought I'd gamble on an earthing kit - HKS system worked great for me (I was shocked!). However, I got mine on sale for cheap - I certainly wouldn't pay retail for it.

The smart idea is to make your own.

I'm lazy and not smart, so the HKS was perfect

In short - the concept is good, but there are cheaper options that do the same thing.

My car idled better and 'felt' smoother. Probably gave 0.1hp extra too

rynberg

Paying over $100 for some large gauge wire that costs a few dollars is a waste of money to me. The main benefit to "installing a grounding kit" is the incidental cleaning of the contact points during installation.

DaiOni

...or issues with the factory wiring.

you could have eaten your lunch off my points

rynberg

Ok...point conceded....

audiobot7

rousu

Is there a better value in grounding kits?

Is there a service bulletin on the Rx7 grounding problems? (starter and bogging down?)

Is there a writeup on cleaning the grounding connections? Where the cables attach, if there are supposed to be separate grounding straps, and such?