help with next mod

[decepticon]

Sup guys. I need advice in my next set up.. I'm contemplating hard on this one cuz I'm not going to buy anything else, at least for a while. I already have Cobb SF intake, Cp-e catted downpipe, TurboXS bpv, SU MM, SU shifter bushings, SU boost tubes. Im probly running 260whp..I want to add a lil more power maybe in the 280whp range...I have a budget of about $800. I want something that is safe and will give me the most power.

I have three set ups in mind:

1)ets tmic with cdfp internals.
2)pg turbo manifold with cdfp internals.
3)devils own meth kit with mbc and boost gauge (wouldn't want to buy Fcd or a clamp cuz I want to know my limits. If I get cuts I'll just bring down the boost a notch. 16-17psi)

Which of the three options should I get.. I'm open to any other set-ups. I would greatly appreciate any advice.

 

[15min5k]

No mods, it will last longer and you don't have to worry much about your warranty getting voided. Not worth it IMO.

 

[john blutarski]

meth or a tune (Standback or AP)

 

[ms3fireman]

I wouldn't do a manifold until you have a cbe. your gonna hit a bottle neck in air flow. best two mods in terms of keeping the ms3 safe will be meth and internals, they safe that the cars does feel smother and has more power. Personally I haven't noticed a difference. The ETS 3.25 is a nice intercooler, but isn't going to add 20 hp to your set up. The mbc controller can get you there, but not safely unless you add a progressive meth kit and properly sized nozzle. If your not in a rush and watch the fs threads you could prob pick up a meth kit, internals (ptp are selling for 100) and the mbc. I'd suggest going to the other forum and asking darksun about this set up he's been running the mbc for sometime and is well over 300 whp.

 

[coyfish]

I would go with an intercooler ora tune. That will give you good gains. If you get a AP or a TMIC you will have a little cash left over to buy yourself a boost gauge and/or boost controller. You might start spiking pretty high with an upgraded IC on top of your mods.

 

[daonly1around]

you can get the SB and PnP harness right now on protege garage for 882... i would look into that