Budget Performance Mods

[Dyno247365]

OKay it's official, I'm stuck with the 240 because I couldn't find a new car. So while i still have it, I'm ready for some entry-level performance mods. What are some low cost mods I could get and how much do they cost? What will give me the most bang for my buck? All I can think of are filters...oh yeah, along with those mods, how much of a gain of horsepower and torque?

[Hit_N_Run-player]

-remove AC
-knock out cat
-A 248* S13 exhaust cam on your intake side
-Inake
-Gut car
-Weld diff (if thats your style)
-Remove emissions items


IDK, ill think of more later

[MetalHeadZaid]

if you ask me, its either turbo or nothing when it comes to the KA

[Dyno247365]

Originally Posted by MetalHeadZaid

if you ask me, its either turbo or nothing when it comes to the KA

Well how much does a good turbo setup cost, or a starter one?

[MetalHeadZaid]

Originally Posted by Quicksilver_28

Well how much does a good turbo setup cost, or a starter one?

if you dont skimp out on tuning, fuel system upgrades, decent turbo components, ect you can be paying around 3k. run a search on this

[S13Driftfiend]

yea id say go turbo too.. its your best bet. some of the things hit_n_run player listed are good things to do to prep for a turbo too. heres a few good links to get you started, the top is building a KA24DE and the bottom is turbo DOHC for dummies. both are good starter guides. good luck on your build bro

http://www.ka-t.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4156

http://www.ka-t.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6263

[JDMsux]

buy some e-rams. 3 should do the job; they will put you in the 12s.

[sidewayzS13]

knock out power steering
but yea the best way to gain any real power is to go w/ a inexpensive turbo set up nissanfanatic had a ok set up at first and he did it very cheap

[Dyno247365]

I've gotta pay...sorry...invest 3 grand into my car? Umm, let's start smaller than a turbo. What else can I do?

For now I'll read the guides. I like reading because it's usually free.

[Dyno247365]

So far I have in mind, cold air intake, chipped ecu, and eliminating the speed governor. I don't know if cutting the rev limiter off is such a good idea though. That's what...the one thing that prevents the engine from kabooming.

This isn't engine bay related but If I ever get the chance, I'm getting LSD. 2 wheels are so much better than one. The Camaro taught me that. I don't think I'll be able to get under my car for a while.

[sidewayzS13]

if your on such a budget dont buy LSD and just weld the open diff. and you can go turbo much cheaper then 3k

[Dyno247365]

Originally Posted by sidewayzS13

if your on such a budget dont buy LSD and just weld the open diff. and you can go turbo much cheaper then 3k

I'll have to research about LSD before I decide on it. Question about the turbocharging, how much power are we looking at with a 3k setup so I have a reference?

[sidewayzS13]

heres you research for LSD

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=455889

[240SXSlideStar]

a basic turbo setup will be like 250whp, chipped ECU is useless if you dont go turbo and if you just paid for 14 hours of labor for the timing chain, maybe th ebext thing isnt wasting money on air filters and coffe cans.

[MetalHeadZaid]

Originally Posted by Quicksilver_28

I'll have to research about LSD before I decide on it. Question about the turbocharging, how much power are we looking at with a 3k setup so I have a reference?

300+