Stage2 >>> 2.3L + TS 35R

menue · Joined: 27 Oct 2008 Posts: 76 Location: randburg

looking to possibly do a stage2 conversion but just had a few questions.how will it effect reliability?in no way would i want this compromised.what would be the benefits of fitting a "louder"dumpvalve as this is something i would want.is it safe to use octane boosters?and finally who would you recommend to do the conversion?could you also give me an idea on which companies make the best parts for the conversion?THANKS

MR-EVO · Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:05 pm Post subject: Re: stage 2

menue · Joined: 27 Oct 2008 Posts: 76 Location: randburg

thanks .also just wondering if its not worth waiting a while for the exchange rate to improve .surely nxgen imports most of its parts from japan?pity tthey moved to wynberg.i stay 5 mins from their old premises.i also intend on fitting some ralliart goodies to enhance the look of the car but not sure what to do first .decisions .decisions

MR-EVO · Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 4:16 pm Post subject: Re: money well spent

menue · Joined: 27 Oct 2008 Posts: 76 Location: randburg

thanks ,you guys are so helpful .i am tending more towards a once off conversion due to my hectic time constraints but will definately keep your ideas in mind.thanks again.

MR-EVO · Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:21 am Post subject: Re: mods

menue · Joined: 27 Oct 2008 Posts: 76 Location: randburg

No longer stock

Greddy Ti-C TBE
Greddy o2 housing
Injen intake with intercooler pipes
Perrin intercooler
Vipec ecu

225kw atw tuned by docstech

Cannot believe the difference in performance.The car spools faster,pulls harder to redline and just sounds 1000 times better.Well worth it.

Can't imagine what 300kw feels like

MR-EVO · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:19 am Post subject:

Cool, sounds like your having fun!
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Why did opt for a stanalone ECU at this stage?

How much was the Vipec?

Does it do knock control?
What fuel do you use?

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menue · Joined: 27 Oct 2008 Posts: 76 Location: randburg

You were right about getting an evo to it's full potential. Doesn't feel like the same car.So much more eager now to get up and go.wow

Car has been tuned on pump fuel and is running 1.1bar of boost

Knew the modding wouldn't stop here ,so decided to play it safe and go with the Vipec from the onset.After all the research, found that this is probably one of the most important mods so decided to do it properly the first time.No starting problems,better fuel consumption,infinite power potential,launch control,boost per gear,nice

Looking at upgrading the turbo and manifold now and would love to hear your opinions on the FPred and GT30 turbo kit,regarding spool,driveability,power,price etc

Best car I've owned!

tyrone · Site Admin Joined: 11 Mar 2009 Posts: 7

I have a 30R kit that needs a new home Laughing

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MR-EVO · Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:47 pm Post subject: Re: mods

menue · Joined: 27 Oct 2008 Posts: 76 Location: randburg

Have decided to go with the full race fp red kit.

Just wouldn't make sense to replace most of the mods I just bought

Apparentely,with the right mods,this is a 500hp turbo

Would be very happy with 300kw atw

MR-EVO · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 11:10 pm Post subject:

They seem to get good results with them in the states...

Guys in OZ say they not feasible for our kind of pump fuel. They struggle to achieve the same results as the guys in the states. They seem to like big boost 1.8-2.0bar

But would be interesting to see what it can do in SA...

If you have a chance - its a good idea to run on a benchmark Dyno like Snail Conversions:

menue · Joined: 27 Oct 2008 Posts: 76 Location: randburg

Going away for 3 weeks.Hopefully turbo is here when I get back.Will keep you posted

MR-EVO · Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 6:39 pm Post subject: