alright, so i am new to the car modding game. i have read a few good articles. i just want some advice on what would be some good mods to add like 150hp or so. i am open to any advice.
new to this game
terror8023
21 - 40 of 44 Posts
Joined
·
2,179 Posts
Damn! thats awesome. Ill have to grab one of those off him this summer!
Joined
·
7,579 Posts
He can give you all the specifics on ordering and what not.
Joined
·
1,233 Posts
I didn't know JT was doing that either...but anyway, internals will be fine for what you want. If you ever actually do it. But the crankshaft is nothing you need to worry about, nobody's ever hurt one. And internals also include the connecting rods, which are actually the weak point. You could get by with rods and piston rings and make pretty good power as long as you get a good tune and keep an eye on the vital signs.
Joined
·
7,579 Posts
I might get new rods, but I'm going to try to get some hyper eutectic pistons with some good rings. But I do agree, the rods are weak.
Joined
·
7,579 Posts
Well speak of the devil.
Joined
·
2,179 Posts
entire kit?
All i would need besides the kit is injectors, fuel pump, maybe new rods and piston rings? and a tune. What am i missing?
EDIT: of course 8.8
Joined
·
6,945 Posts
most say you dont need 8.8 that a built 7.5 will work, but you might as well find a GT rear on CL, cheapness
Joined
·
2,179 Posts
yeah, id rather have the 8.8. Provides more peace of mind. Plus i wont have to dump money into the 7.5. PLUS, theres more gear options for the 8.8. Which is good, because im going to run 3.55 gears.
Joined
·
6,945 Posts
Good idea, 3.55 will be good I bet, I ahve an auto w/ 3.73s and it seems like i fly through the gears...
Joined
·
7,579 Posts
I'll most likely be running 3.73s with a rebuilt diff. when I get boosted.
Joined
·
5 Posts
appreciate all the help so far. i am on deployment right now and can't wait to work on my car when i get back. mr red pony, my car is manual
Joined
·
6,945 Posts
Id rather have a built auto for racing personally. But a stick is good for a street/strip DD... A shift kit and tune on an auto would be sex on gear shifting !
Joined
·
1,084 Posts
What turbo is in the 1800 kit?
I will definitely buy it soon after I get forged internals and a gt rear end.
I hope it will end up costing me under 3k for an entire set up.
I will definitely buy it soon after I get forged internals and a gt rear end.
I hope it will end up costing me under 3k for an entire set up.
Joined
·
1,084 Posts
My goal is low end streetable power around 300-330 trq, and I a going to have to be able to install it myself
Joined
·
2,179 Posts
is the locker in the stock 8.8 strong enough to hold 300hp?
Joined
·
6,945 Posts
Wrong section for that question lol
But It would be my guess that it can
Joined
·
2,179 Posts
lol yeah. well, i have a friend with a gt whose rear end broke. The car was slightly modded. Then my cousin with a supercharged gt runs a stock rear end. And he has hoosier tires, so he hooks up pretty quick lol.
EDIT: heres a pic of his car.
Joined
·
1,084 Posts
what does that mean, I don't like those wheelslol yeah. well, i have a friend with a gt whose rear end broke. The car was slightly modded. Then my cousin with a supercharged gt runs a stock rear end. And he has hoosier tires, so he hooks up pretty quick lol.
EDIT: heres a pic of his car.
![Image]()
21 - 40 of 44 Posts
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
