Next Mods?

[sleepydsm]

1992 Tsi AWD 5 spd

I have a bunch of bolt ons, what should my next performance mods be(anything that will improve 1/4 or HP/Tq)?

Current Mods:
All maintenance done
Rebuilt 6 bolt shortblock
ARP headstuds
Copper sprayed Mitsu metal HG
Rebuilt head - valves, 3 angle, guides, decked
Rebuilt tranny
ACT 2600lb w/ street disk
Ported 2G exhaust manifold w/ HKS wastegate flange
HKS 40mm Standard wastegate w/ 1 BAR spring (yellow)
Buschur Racing 20G Tdo5/6 - Just had it rebuilt for no reason
2.5" tubular o2 housing
Buschur Racing 3" SS downpipe
Buschur Racing 3" SS test pipe
Buschur Racing 3" SS cat-back
Buschur Racing cold air intake w/ K&N filter
Buschur Racing Frount mount intecooler
GReddy Type RS blow-off valve
Apexi SAFC 5 knob
Pocketlogger on Palm
3" GM MAF
MAF Translator
12" SPAL high speed slim fan
A/C removed
Power steering removed
Emissions removed
Walbro 255 Liter/hour fuel pump
Holley "660cc" injectors
Bolt-on Adjustable fuel pressure regulator
NGK BRP7ES spark plugs
99 GSX 2 piston calipers
99 GSX rotors
16x7" Wanna-be Volks
225/50/ZR16 BFGoodrich G-Force T/A KDW tires
Short throw shifter
Non-horsecock/dildo shift knob (One of the smallest, but best mods ever!)
Blitz turbo timer
Boost and EGT
Elite Boost Controller

My ideas...
Magnus Intake manifold
HKS 272's
Springs/retainers
Ported head
SAFC2
And some race gas

I haven't really gotten a chance to max out my current setup, but I'm looking ahead. I'd really like an SAFC2 right away because I could tune a bit better with it.

And honestly I almost have half a mind to sell this, just to start over and do things differently!

[TheBlizzard]

Bigger turbo, different fuel managment, cams, intake manifold.

[sleepydsm]

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[sleepydsm]

The only thing I don't agree with is the bigger turbo change. I just got it But the point of this thread is for suggestions So thanks! I'd like to max out my 20G, and hey, its better than a 14b so I can't complain.

[rk4g63]

If you spend a bit more, get dsmlink instead of an AFC.

[sleepydsm]

Originally Posted by rk4g63

If you spend a bit more, get dsmlink instead of an AFC.

That is a good point. But then I'd need an EPROM ECU. If I'm gonna do that, I almost might as well get AEM. But thats a lot of $$$ haha. Hmm, I should look into 1g DSMLink more...

[Addicted2DSM]

Perhaps a Shepherd or TRE tranny rebuild?

[sleepydsm]

Originally Posted by Addicted2DSM

Perhaps a Shepherd or TRE tranny rebuild?

That is in the back of my head. I feel I don't need that YET, and if you knew how I shift and treat my tranny, the stock rebuilt will last awhile. I baby my tranny more than anything, thats why I don't let anyone drive and I shift slowly at low RPMs, at ghey as that is. I learned my lesson from my 1st DSM, I went through 2 trannys. Again though, thanks for the suggestion. I think I'd like a Shep Race tranny.

Also, I think over the winter I'll do springs/struts and either cams/retainers or an intake manifold.

So thanks guys!

[rk4g63]

Originally Posted by sleepydsm

That is a good point. But then I'd need an EPROM ECU. If I'm gonna do that, I almost might as well get AEM. But thats a lot of $$$ haha. Hmm, I should look into 1g DSMLink more...

Eprom ECU's are anywhere from 150 to 225 depending on the condition. Most guys sell decent stuff. If you get it socketed you can also chip it.

[Jakey]

2.5" O2 housing & 3" downpipe? I wish I knew my fluids better but I don't believe that is a good idea, I believe a transition is necessary versus a flat out 0.5" jump.

[Shane@DBPerformance]

2.5" to 3" is normal. The stock stuff to a 3" downpipe is usually the same or worse. You don't need a 3" O2 housing, unless your exhaust wheel exducer is bigger than 2.5".

[sleepydsm]

I'm not gonna worry about my exhaust set up, I'm sure its fine.

Any suspension stuff you all recommend? I was think Eibach sportlines with KYB AGXs. And I'll MAKE some adj. camber plates for the rear upper control arms (copy of those TSS camber kits).