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Old 22-06-2012, 07:27 PM
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I'm looking to get more out of my gc8 without too big a price tag come tax time.
Not entirely sure where to start.

Existing m ods worth mentioning thus far would be
Power FC
FMIC
Bigger turbo (APS SR30)
Forged pistons
3 inch turbo back
CAI
Bigger injectors (unsure of size)

Couple of other small things I can't think of at the moment.

What's a few good bolt on or relatively cheap mods that will get some power gain?

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Old 22-06-2012, 07:49 PM
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VF34
PowerFC w/ Z32
TBE
Fuel pump
Stay top mount(Process west or STi top mount)

That should get you decent gains. Price tag you still looking at 5k upwards if eveything is brand new/tune.
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Old 22-06-2012, 07:56 PM
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Sorry, the mods I mentioned above are what I already have on the car. Looking for stuff on top of that. Can you recommend a decent fuel pump?
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Old 22-06-2012, 08:23 PM
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Right, sorry didnt see the existing bit.

Walbro fuel pump is what most ppl run around here i believe. Consider cams/headers? then some fine tuning.
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Old 22-06-2012, 08:24 PM
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They are good mods so far.

-Top mount it better imo and most people would agree on here also.
-vf34
-increase flow by getting new headers and catless up-pipe
-re-tune
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He shouldn't have a cat in his up pipe was only on the GD01+

I would be looking at light weight flywheel, double checking what injectors you have either a large quality top mount and retune or even a FMiC, most FMIC haters simply haven't had one or are just copying what others say. Yes it gives you added lag but you can have performance gains up high. Depends what your aiming for. Track or drag.
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Old 22-06-2012, 10:06 PM
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If you've got forged pistons, crank up boost
22-25psi
Guaranteed powaaa
Be prepared for new box though
Lightened flywheel,don't get you more power
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were can you use the more power these days ?

I passed 4 speed cameras just driving to work today
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were can you use the more power these days?
Laying tracks as you take off at the lights
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