Newbie needs help getting more power.

Ashgan · Post by **Ashgan** » Tue May 12, 2009 12:46 pm

Hey guys,

Let's say you have a stock JA starion except that you've worked over the suspension, what's the first point of business when it comes to getting more power?

-Ash

RiceThief · Post by **RiceThief** » Tue May 12, 2009 1:09 pm

assuming your engine is totally stock that would depend on your budget and your ultimate power goal. you could start with exhaust and intercooler with a boost increase before deciding where to go from there

OLD FART · Post by **OLD FART** » Tue May 12, 2009 1:15 pm

Ashgan wrote:Hey guys,

Let's say you have a stock JA starion except that you've worked over the suspension, what's the first point of business when it comes to getting more power?

-Ash

Buy my head and mpi manifold if you want serious power :D :D

redzone · Post by **redzone** » Tue May 12, 2009 9:53 pm

3 inch exhaust, intercooler and an electronic boost controller set to 13psi...

Station · Post by **Station** » Tue May 12, 2009 10:01 pm

I've read the intercooler is the first place to start - it allegedly 'unleashes' double figures in bhp.

iXNAY · Post by **iXNAY** » Wed May 13, 2009 5:03 am

redzone wrote:3 inch exhaust, intercooler and an electronic boost controller set to 13psi...

:D AGREED! + MPI!

Website · Post by **WidebodyWoody** » Wed May 13, 2009 7:37 am

I wouldn't say intercooler unleashes more power. It really just makes it more reliable for you to run higher boost levels which will give you more power.

Ashgan · Post by **Ashgan** » Wed May 13, 2009 12:10 pm

How hard is it to setup MPI yourself though? And don't you need to reprogram/replace the ECU if you do that?

Keep in mind that while i'm not a complete dunce when it comes to mechanics, i'm very new to the game. How much are all of these options likely to set me back, and to what extent could you have some of these options done in a shop for you?

Also, are you seriously selling your head + mpi OLD FART?

-Ash

Website · Post by **WidebodyWoody** » Wed May 13, 2009 2:18 pm

MPI you will need an aftermarket ecu. You can tune them yourself but its safer to get a fully trained professional to do it for you.

And yes he is selling his head and MPI setup. It is a great deal.

Ashgan · Post by **Ashgan** » Wed May 13, 2009 2:24 pm

I can't find it in the buy/sell area. How much is the asking price? How much fuck around does setting it up require roughly? How much is an aftermarket ECU likely to set me back + prof. tuning?

Sorry for blasting the questions out like this :P

-Ash

RiceThief · Post by **RiceThief** » Wed May 13, 2009 3:28 pm

it depends on if you can install the computer yourself, what computer you are using and the tuner.

Also before you go mpi consider how much power you want and the condition of your engine. From there you can work out if its better to go mpi or twin cam.

JD_Stazza_Brendan · Post by **JD_Stazza_Brendan** » Wed May 13, 2009 4:22 pm

enjoy the car as it is now and SAVE SAVE SAVE.

save enough to rebuild the motor. doesnt have to be an all out rebuild, just a decent freshen up.
Buy a MPI setup
Decent head (not absolutly needed)
Intercooler
Ecu
Exhaust

Do it all in 1 hit and it should be a nice car to drive around.

iXNAY · Post by **iXNAY** » Wed May 13, 2009 4:38 pm

there is a few people on here selling full engines with MPI setups with everything to just bolt in and go!

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