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.jrmyrmx · 04-01-2009, 05:51 PM

im new to the tuning scene and am finally ready to do some serious upgrades. my plan is to get a gt2871r turbo, JWT s3 cams, cobra MAF, JWT tune and either 650cc or 750cc injectors. i have 900 in the bank at the moment and will have 2 grand at the end of next month. qestion is, should i start buying parts now or wait till i have all the funds. also, can i install the cams before i get everything else? am i missing anything crucial?

thanks.

toointoxicated62 · 04-01-2009, 06:06 PM

a higher flowing fuel pump also list your current setup

.jrmyrmx · 04-01-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by toointoxicated62

a higher flowing fuel pump also list your current setup

oh yeah, forgot to list the current stuff.

Redtop sr20det
Ebay FMIC
Mishimoto Radiator
Greddy RS BOV
Enjuku Racing hotpipe with Greddy flange
Walbro 255 fuel pump
APR headstuds and headgasket

vr4gasmtt · 04-01-2009, 06:22 PM

I say wait till you have full amount unless you find some amazing deals on those parts

*Jonnie Fraz* · 04-01-2009, 06:29 PM

Suspention before power.

.jrmyrmx · 04-01-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by vr4gasmtt

I say wait till you have full amount unless you find some amazing deals on those parts

ok, cool. is it smar to buy everything used? i was thinking of paying 900 for a gt2871r with stainless lines.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonnie Fraz

Suspention before power.

ive got kyb struts and tien springs. and good tires and wheels (not super wide yet though)

toointoxicated62 · 04-01-2009, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonnie Fraz

Suspention before power.

agreed

msglength

nsn240 · 04-01-2009, 10:06 PM

suspension suspension suspension suspension suspension suspension suspension
brakes/wheels/tires

awesomenick · 04-01-2009, 10:09 PM

Ditch the strut/ springs.

You don't need more power until you have some cooler suspension. Brakes too.

Om1kron · 04-02-2009, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonnie Fraz

Suspention before power.

een glesh lessuns foist.

.jrmyrmx · 04-02-2009, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by awesomenick

Ditch the strut/ springs.

You don't need more power until you have some cooler suspension. Brakes too.

function before form, struts and springs are allright till a few weeks after im done with the turbo upgrade. plus im going for the muscle car look kinda, not the baller status

*!Zar!* · 04-02-2009, 03:09 AM

Save it for a house.

/done

nsn240 · 04-02-2009, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by .jrmyrmx

function before form, struts and springs are allright till a few weeks after im done with the turbo upgrade. plus im going for the muscle car look kinda, not the baller status

Exactly, function before form - as in, you can't do anything with all that power if you can't put it on the pavement. I've driven a car that had almost that exact same setup and I can tell you first hand that going from a spring/strut setup to coils/arms makes a the world of a difference.
Muscle car look? You're driving a 90's sport compact. It's not a suggestion to be baller, or I'd tell you to put full aero/overs and 12j Works on your car.

whereda40at · 04-02-2009, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by !Zar!

Save it for a house.

/done

i agree. i am stuck with 20k into my car and need to get a house. wish i did the house first then made my car the way it is. but o well, just have to do more work.

save up more money and buy cd's from a back and make more money off of that.

gotspins13 · 04-02-2009, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonnie Fraz

Suspention before power.

Quote:

Originally Posted by toointoxicated62

agreed

msglength

x3!
and by suspension jonnie meant coilovers and you should definitely buy some of his stealth custom fab suspension parts!

*fliprayzin240sx* · 04-02-2009, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by .jrmyrmx

im new to the tuning scene and am finally ready to do some serious upgrades. my plan is to get a gt2871r turbo, JWT s3 cams, cobra MAF, JWT tune and either 650cc or 750cc injectors. i have 900 in the bank at the moment and will have 2 grand at the end of next month. qestion is, should i start buying parts now or wait till i have all the funds. also, can i install the cams before i get everything else? am i missing anything crucial?

thanks.

You can start by saving ALOT MORE MONEY!!! $2k aint gonna do shit. $2k will get you the turbo and things you'll need to get it in there.

WangonwWarrior · 04-02-2009, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !Zar!

Save it for a house.

/done

Wow, true words of wisdom on Zilvia. Lesson for the day

g6civcx · 04-02-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by WangonwWarrior

Wow, true words of wisdom on Zilvia. Lesson for the day

True that.

04-01-2009, 05:51 PM	#1
.jrmyrmx Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 145 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	how should i spend my money? im new to the tuning scene and am finally ready to do some serious upgrades. my plan is to get a gt2871r turbo, JWT s3 cams, cobra MAF, JWT tune and either 650cc or 750cc injectors. i have 900 in the bank at the moment and will have 2 grand at the end of next month. qestion is, should i start buying parts now or wait till i have all the funds. also, can i install the cams before i get everything else? am i missing anything crucial? thanks.

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Jonnie Fraz Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cali Age: 53 Posts: 1,371 Trader Rating: (29) Rides Gallery: Jonnie Fraz Feedback Score: 29 reviews	Suspention before power. __________________ Stealth-Custom-Fab.com

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04-01-2009, 06:06 PM	#2
toointoxicated62 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Age: 31 Posts: 148 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	a higher flowing fuel pump also list your current setup

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vr4gasmtt Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: OR Age: 33 Posts: 71 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I say wait till you have full amount unless you find some amazing deals on those parts

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nsn240 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: pa Posts: 641 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	suspension suspension suspension suspension suspension suspension suspension brakes/wheels/tires

04-01-2009, 10:09 PM	#9
awesomenick Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: UT Age: 32 Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (33) Feedback Score: 33 reviews	Ditch the strut/ springs. You don't need more power until you have some cooler suspension. Brakes too.