GoofyLGT Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Well Ive been saving and I have a LGT 05 MT, only mod is a Typhoon intake. I saved around 3500$ that im ready to blow on my car, what should i do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Performace mod : DP, TMIC or FMIC, Catback, and a stage 2 tune. U might have 1k+ left after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regal05LGT Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Put it in the bank and be happy you saved it...you will do all kinds of stuff with that money and it'll be awesome for a couple weeks, then the itch of "I want more" will start again...never ends...I have put close to $10k into mine and I am nowhere near satisfied....I should have stayed stock lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Stage II: USB ODBII cable - $20 from Ebay TMIC - $400-500 used, $700? new Uppipe - $200? Downpipe - $300-$400? depending on brand Gaskets - $30-50? CBE - I think you can get a magnaflow for a good price. - $600-800 Or you can just get a Mid and Y-pipe and use the stock mufflers - $300 locally RomRaider software - Free Infamous tune - $150 (he is on this forum) Brakes Sway bars Optional: Rims if you want to stand-out Front lip if you want to stand-out Springs if you want to stand-out Coilovers if you want increased suspension performance and adjustability For more power, get an HT68A turbo, FMIC, injectors, and a fuel pump OR you can also get a VF52, TMIC, injectors, and a fuel pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoofyLGT Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 How are the egay catbacks? Do they sound rice I didn't really see a name on them.. and how about the Catted vs catless downpipes? Also I saw a 20g on egay is that really much of an upgrade? Also should I get a equal length header or keep the stock one? Im new to the subie world, have previous car and turbo expierence just do not know what is the bang for a buck mod on these cars. I was checking out the stock turbo seems to be pretty small, and opinons welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyInspired Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 best bang for the buck without upgrading the turbo would definitely be a turbo-back exhaust (cat-back + downpipe). an uppipe is also a worthwhile investment. then you can have the car tuned and run more boost etc. These things are necessary anyway when looking to upgrade your turbo + fuel system upgrades. I would stay away frome ebay specials becuase of fitment, quality, and longevity issues. the megan cat-back is relatively inexpensive. lgts are already quick. You may want to look into suspension and brake upgrades with that scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyInspired Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 you should buy a catted downpipe as a nod to the environment. It won't stink, and you will have a much better chance of passing emissions with the catted piece, some states hand down some heafty fines if you get caught running catless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 what HP number are you aiming for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoofyLGT Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 around the 350-400 eventually. so I was going to build towards that, I know 3500 probably wont get me there but its a start. With 3500 is a CBE, UP, DP, FMIC, and a bigger turbo possible with a Cobb AP? Or maybe a custom tune..? Also if I were to go with a FMIC, I have a brand new HKS SSQV should I use it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyInspired Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 you need to do fuel upgrades for a bigger turbo, injectors and pump plus CBE UP DP FMIC and and at that point you will need a dyno tune. this would be very difficult to accomplish with 3500. plus with that kind of power you really need to do some brake and suspension work. Keep in mind that installation costs quite a bit, usless you plan on installing yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoofyLGT Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 yea I install all of my own stuff, have a garage, a lift, air tools yada yada yada. ALso have a personal friend that does tuning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonLGT Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Downpipe and a tune, save the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyInspired Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 thats no fun but probably smart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leke Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I'd probably get JDM front and rear bumpers, with an STi lip, then use what ever is left for Bilsteins or some other suspension.. After that, I'd save for rims and brembos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05pearl Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 68HTA turbo $900 Wait for itsme FMIC to come out $600 (or buy used) Injectors $300 (after trading stockers) Walboro Fuel Pump $100 SPT cat back used on forum now $750 Up pipe $200 Tactrix cable $180 (assume you have access to a laptop) Infamous tune $200 You said you can install? If so, then $3230 will get you over 325whp, maybe more. You can always easily upgrade the turbo later too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoofyLGT Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 What is infamous tune? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I would go for suspension parts as far as it's possible and then brake parts with a matching decent set of wheels/tires. Cornering ability is what counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05pearl Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 What is infamous tune? This is an Infamous tune. Many members are very pleased with it (I know I am): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoofyLGT Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 05pearl do you have a mods list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05pearl Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 05pearl do you have a mods list. I have others, but my basic mods are: Deadbolt 20G zilla turbo AVO top mount IC DW 850 Injectors AVO fuel pump Snow Performance water injection (using washer fluid injection) HKS SSQ full recirc BOV Perrin up Cobb dp, mid, y Stock cans My 312whp at 5200' is uncorrected for altitude. This should be just over 350 whp at sea level. I like my set up. However, if I were to do it again, I would go 68HTA for the broader power band and similar peak power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoofyLGT Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 why stock cans? trying to keep it really quite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05pearl Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 why stock cans? trying to keep it really quite? Yep, I like it quite. Even more important, I like a sleeper. I don't think I lose more than 5 whp with the stock cans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoofyLGT Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 So I dont need a header really correct just a up pipe, down pipe, CBE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05pearl Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 So I dont need a header really correct just a up pipe, down pipe, CBE Correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoofyLGT Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 So far I have bought CBE, Up pipe, Down pipe, Typhoon intake, what next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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