get the DSM and sell me your suspension!


but with all kidding aside i think you made the right decision

 

your rims are the exact color I want mine too...

and just to update before I start a build thread, I picked up and SAFC2 today and the LS400 maf is coming in soon..still trying to decide on injectors, and having trouble finding a turbo..the only one I can find has a 1.32 exhaust a/r and a t-6 flange..

but some other parts will be coming in soon.

 

I know it's a moot point now but for the $2k you're gonna need to drop on a John Shepherd transmission you can boost the SC. Dsm transmissions are made of glass. Now back to the present- I assume you're gonna run alphabet soup and get an AVCR to control your boost- not a bad combo but do not buy that turbo. I have a turbonetics you can use so I'll pm you about that. Be cautious when you buy your manifold so you don't waste your $$ buying something that'll put your **** in the strut tower.

Figure out what #'s you wanna make then decide on the turbo size and design a fuel system that will support it. Just be careful- if you wind up picking up a huge turbo you're gonna have to throw down the wallet to support it.

Hit up M34lnch on here and tell him what #'s you're trying to achieve and he'll hook you up with everything you need.

 

Hey man, I can find you a turbo cheap as hell.. just found a turbonetics ball bearing t76 last week for a buddy for 285$

and the tranny in my dsm has over 200k miles on it and held up to 428 all wheel horsepower for almost 2 years... they aren't weak, but any transmission can break when you launch it hard (especially an awd car)

 

Well I am getting a XS Power manifold, and I know I will be limited on space and will make sure its reinforced..And yes the AVC-R is on the list of items. I am not aiming for high numbers right now cause of the stock auto slush box, so at the most 8 psi or in the high 200 to low 300 hp range..The W58 swap will come later on..

I am doing this build on a bit of a budget, cause I am still factoring in the cost of LS brakes. But I do know that being on a budget does not allow me to be cheap, I do like to do things right the first time..so any suggestions as far as supporting mods would be great. I have been going through NA-t forums and found alot of information, but suggestions are always welcome





If I dont get the one from hyjaxx, I will let you know.

 

I would scrap the brakes to save $$. As for fuel- with the HP you want you aren't going to need much at all. I'd do the 440's but that's all stuff you already know. Alphabet soup=yea, good stuff- buy used! You know what- I know I'M gonna get flamed but I'd say buy darn near everything used and you can keep it CHEAP. Just go with reputable sellers who will be str8 about the condition of their stuff. I don't do knockoff and I wouldn't go with a knockoff wastegate because the diaphragm's are crap BUT you can get a knockoff HKS and change the diaphragm out. I just said the unmentionable- but if you wanna do it on uber-budget it can be done. The purists are gonna have a fit. You won't need a 5sp ecu when you do the swap- don't listen to any1 who tells you you do. I ran mine on the OBD2 auto for 6 months without a single issue. RPM and speed were right on.

 

You check craigslist? I know the houston area always have turboz for sale.

 

Thats exactly what I am doing..lol..and if no one likes it, too bad. I am just cautious about the condition of the items. And like with the wastegate, I know there are certain things that need to be either new, or high quality just to keep things safe. I have considered the 440 cc for my injectors, but would like something that is just plug and play with-out the resistors, but I have come up short, so the 440's are more than likely what I am going to use. And I know about the auto ecu on the 5 speed trans...did the same thing with 3 of my Nissan's..


I havent looked at craigslist for a turbo just yet, but I am working on one that I have been informed of..

 

one last update before I start a build thread.

So far I have been able to piece together the following:

SAFC-2
FMIC with pipes
BOV
manifold
turbo
LS400 maf
oil lines
is300 union bolt (picking up tomorrow)
TT HG (also picking up tomorrow)
Boost Gauge
Oil Pressure Gauge

waiting to hear about:

injectors
WG
Wideband o2
DP
AVCR

still need/want to order:

fuel pump
EGT
Water Temp gauge
misc clamps and hoses
trans oil cooler
gauge pods (not sure which ones yet)

If there is anything I am missing, or something anyone would suggest, please chime in, or if you have something listed above that I still need or am waiting to hear about let me know.

 

might be able to hook you up with some other stuff too- I'll hit you up tomorrow. I'm beat!

 

excellent..its almost there..

and i was gonna trade for a DSM