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Whats going on guys? So I have a couple bucks laying around and I was wondering, what would be some good parts to start ordering for my S4 N/A FC ? Right now all it has is a an exhaust, air filter, and spark plugs/ wires. Everything else is stock and in working condition. Im going for a sleeper type of build, so not really focusing on body, but not completely ignoring. Any type of tips/ help/ recommendations given is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Some ideas:
Suspension
- Mounts and bushings, non-adjustable Tokico or adjustable KYB AGX shocks/struts, RB or ST springs.
http://www.mazdatrix.com
Brakes
- Hawk HPS, HP+, or other good street/autocross pads, Castrol LMA or ATE Super Blue / Typ 200 brake fluid, if the discs are worn then replace with plain Brembo replacement rotors, rebuild calipers if worn, DOT stainless steel brake lines.
http://www.tirerack.com/index_w.jsp
http://www.mazdatrix.com
Transmission
- Red Line, Royal Purple, or other quality synthetic oil (not Mobil 1), stainless steel clutch slave cylinder hose.
http://www.mazdatrix.com
Fuel system
- Replace pulsation damper
- Check voltage to fuel pump, rewire or replace if necessary
- Replace rubber fuel hoses attached to the fuel rails (these will be in scary condtion if original)
Other
- Replace oil filter pedestal o-rings (2 needed, part #9954-10-1601).
- Good metric tool set, jack stands, jack, etc.
- Fumoto F-106 "Regular Valve" oil drain valve
http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/Pr...oductCode=F106
- Rotor-shaped oil pan
http://www.amazon.com/RhinoGear-0507.../dp/B000F6124C
- Short shifter
http://www.mazdatrix.com/g4.htm
Suspension
- Mounts and bushings, non-adjustable Tokico or adjustable KYB AGX shocks/struts, RB or ST springs.
http://www.mazdatrix.com
Brakes
- Hawk HPS, HP+, or other good street/autocross pads, Castrol LMA or ATE Super Blue / Typ 200 brake fluid, if the discs are worn then replace with plain Brembo replacement rotors, rebuild calipers if worn, DOT stainless steel brake lines.
http://www.tirerack.com/index_w.jsp
http://www.mazdatrix.com
Transmission
- Red Line, Royal Purple, or other quality synthetic oil (not Mobil 1), stainless steel clutch slave cylinder hose.
http://www.mazdatrix.com
Fuel system
- Replace pulsation damper
- Check voltage to fuel pump, rewire or replace if necessary
- Replace rubber fuel hoses attached to the fuel rails (these will be in scary condtion if original)
Other
- Replace oil filter pedestal o-rings (2 needed, part #9954-10-1601).
- Good metric tool set, jack stands, jack, etc.
- Fumoto F-106 "Regular Valve" oil drain valve
http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/Pr...oductCode=F106
- Rotor-shaped oil pan
http://www.amazon.com/RhinoGear-0507.../dp/B000F6124C
- Short shifter
http://www.mazdatrix.com/g4.htm
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Some ideas:
Suspension
- Mounts and bushings, non-adjustable Tokico or adjustable KYB AGX shocks/struts, RB or ST springs.
http://www.mazdatrix.com
Brakes
- Hawk HPS, HP+, or other good street/autocross pads, Castrol LMA or ATE Super Blue / Typ 200 brake fluid, if the discs are worn then replace with plain Brembo replacement rotors, rebuild calipers if worn, DOT stainless steel brake lines.
http://www.tirerack.com/index_w.jsp
http://www.mazdatrix.com
Transmission
- Red Line, Royal Purple, or other quality synthetic oil (not Mobil 1), stainless steel clutch slave cylinder hose.
http://www.mazdatrix.com
Fuel system
- Replace pulsation damper
- Check voltage to fuel pump, rewire or replace if necessary
- Replace rubber fuel hoses attached to the fuel rails (these will be in scary condtion if original)
Other
- Replace oil filter pedestal o-rings (2 needed, part #9954-10-1601).
- Good metric tool set, jack stands, jack, etc.
- Fumoto F-106 "Regular Valve" oil drain valve
http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/Pr...oductCode=F106
- Rotor-shaped oil pan
http://www.amazon.com/RhinoGear-0507.../dp/B000F6124C
- Short shifter
http://www.mazdatrix.com/g4.htm
Suspension
- Mounts and bushings, non-adjustable Tokico or adjustable KYB AGX shocks/struts, RB or ST springs.
http://www.mazdatrix.com
Brakes
- Hawk HPS, HP+, or other good street/autocross pads, Castrol LMA or ATE Super Blue / Typ 200 brake fluid, if the discs are worn then replace with plain Brembo replacement rotors, rebuild calipers if worn, DOT stainless steel brake lines.
http://www.tirerack.com/index_w.jsp
http://www.mazdatrix.com
Transmission
- Red Line, Royal Purple, or other quality synthetic oil (not Mobil 1), stainless steel clutch slave cylinder hose.
http://www.mazdatrix.com
Fuel system
- Replace pulsation damper
- Check voltage to fuel pump, rewire or replace if necessary
- Replace rubber fuel hoses attached to the fuel rails (these will be in scary condtion if original)
Other
- Replace oil filter pedestal o-rings (2 needed, part #9954-10-1601).
- Good metric tool set, jack stands, jack, etc.
- Fumoto F-106 "Regular Valve" oil drain valve
http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/Pr...oductCode=F106
- Rotor-shaped oil pan
http://www.amazon.com/RhinoGear-0507.../dp/B000F6124C
- Short shifter
http://www.mazdatrix.com/g4.htm
And im sure nitrious would be pretty nice
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The suspension, brakes, transmission, and short shifter that I listed earlier are all performance upgrades. If you mean engine performance upgrades, other than the nitrous previously mentioned, popular choices would be a turbo conversion or complete engine rebuild with porting. Unfortunately, neither of these two options would be possible with a typical definition of "a couple bucks laying around", nor would they typically fit into the "sleeper" category due to the change in sound. You could downgrade the engine with a carb kit to gain another 10hp or so, but I don't think that is really worth the $1,400 for the carb kit and accessories unless you need a carb to comply with racing rules. Sorry, but other than exhaust and nitrous, there just isn't much you can do to a stock-ported NA engine to gain a significant amount of power.
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CIA? I believe you are referring to a "Cold Air Intake" (CAI)... Which doesn't exist.
^And that is some bad advice... The stock air box works far better than an open cone filter. If you want good suggestions... Then take Evil Aviator's list into consideration.
^And that is some bad advice... The stock air box works far better than an open cone filter. If you want good suggestions... Then take Evil Aviator's list into consideration.
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The suspension, brakes, transmission, and short shifter that I listed earlier are all performance upgrades. If you mean engine performance upgrades, other than the nitrous previously mentioned, popular choices would be a turbo conversion or complete engine rebuild with porting. Unfortunately, neither of these two options would be possible with a typical definition of "a couple bucks laying around", nor would they typically fit into the "sleeper" category due to the change in sound. You could downgrade the engine with a carb kit to gain another 10hp or so, but I don't think that is really worth the $1,400 for the carb kit and accessories unless you need a carb to comply with racing rules. Sorry, but other than exhaust and nitrous, there just isn't much you can do to a stock-ported NA engine to gain a significant amount of power.
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I didn't mean to offend you. There are better things to spend money on than an intake. Especially when the stock air box is pretty efficient. Even the air being sucked in through the wheel well isn't 'cold'. A more proper name would be "ambient air intake".
Personally, I'd spend the money on a full bushing kit, engine mounts, transmission mounts, and differential mounts.
Personally, I'd spend the money on a full bushing kit, engine mounts, transmission mounts, and differential mounts.
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Sorry,but a sleeper build and a couple bucks just don't go hand in hand.
Try some better wheels.suspension,brakes,new chassis bushings,etc..It may not make Speed,BUT it will improve handling,and really better Handling can Kick *** Sometimes.
Try some better wheels.suspension,brakes,new chassis bushings,etc..It may not make Speed,BUT it will improve handling,and really better Handling can Kick *** Sometimes.
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Well yes of course theres better things than intakes. But there air from the well isnt "cold" it is how ever cooler than under the hood air. And I thought he said performance which is why I said things that car increase speed. Such as headers exhaust a nice intake system can make a big differance. And a 6 puck clutch can make a world of difference also. No offense taken at all bro.
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