What ONE MOD would you get above all others?
#1
What ONE MOD would you get above all others?
Hey guys.
The 05 xA I just bought is my daily driver...I am not looking for any sort of high performance numbers (don't even think that's possible), or anything fancy. But, I just can't leave a stock car alone
Anyways, I already have the factory suspension upgrades (springs, shocks, strut bar), and I bought some nice rims for the summertime, but I'd be up for doing one more good mod to it.
So...any suggestions? I like the stock sound system, and I need to keep the storage space so an ICE setup really isn't going to be practical.
The 05 xA I just bought is my daily driver...I am not looking for any sort of high performance numbers (don't even think that's possible), or anything fancy. But, I just can't leave a stock car alone
Anyways, I already have the factory suspension upgrades (springs, shocks, strut bar), and I bought some nice rims for the summertime, but I'd be up for doing one more good mod to it.
So...any suggestions? I like the stock sound system, and I need to keep the storage space so an ICE setup really isn't going to be practical.
#3
Hmm...that's tough. Speed with an xA is kind of a false hope anyways...but I hate people who go all show and no go. How about best for each?
I was thinking maybe an HID kit...or an aftermarket open front grill or front lip for the looks, and maybe like a good full exhaust for the engine (would that f*ck up the warranty though?)
I was thinking maybe an HID kit...or an aftermarket open front grill or front lip for the looks, and maybe like a good full exhaust for the engine (would that f*ck up the warranty though?)
#10
at 2300lbs. your xA is begging to go fast.
Originally Posted by Sprockett
Speed with an xA is kind of a false hope anyways...
http://www.racingworks.com/greddy_turbokits.htm
A'pexi S-AFC: $340.00
http://store.yahoo.com/machv/apexisafcii.html
Greddy intercooler: $670.00
http://store.yahoo.com/sgpracing-sto...3onfrmoin.html
GReddy Profec B Spec II: $299.00
http://www.wiredspeed.com/ItemMatrix...c=ELCBC&Bc=GRE
lets do some quick math. It would be a fair guess that the engine wont blow up if you run 14lbs. of boost. But I would upgrade the fuel system first so lets say 10lbs. At 10lbs. of boost you'll be seeing about 195hp.
now lets go to the hp calculator.
http://www.supermotors.org/resources...and_trap_speed
2300lb (car) + 170lb (driver) = 2470
2470lb car w/ 195hp that works out to 13.6 in the 1/4 (with slicks).
that is just a guideline but it shows a xA can go fast for a small amount of cash. isn't bench racing fun?
ps. even at 10lbs. you may need to upgrade your fuel pump.
#11
Re: at 2300lbs. your xA is begging to go fast.
Originally Posted by EviLPiMp
Originally Posted by Sprockett
Speed with an xA is kind of a false hope anyways...
http://www.racingworks.com/greddy_turbokits.htm
A'pexi S-AFC: $340.00
http://store.yahoo.com/machv/apexisafcii.html
Greddy intercooler: $670.00
http://store.yahoo.com/sgpracing-sto...3onfrmoin.html
GReddy Profec B Spec II: $299.00
http://www.wiredspeed.com/ItemMatrix...c=ELCBC&Bc=GRE
lets do some quick math. It would be a fair guess that the engine wont blow up if you run 14lbs. of boost. But I would upgrade the fuel system first so lets say 10lbs. At 10lbs. of boost you'll be seeing about 195hp.
now lets go to the hp calculator.
http://www.supermotors.org/resources...and_trap_speed
2300lb (car) + 170lb (driver) = 2470
2470lb car w/ 195hp that works out to 13.6 in the 1/4 (with slicks).
that is just a guideline but it shows a xA can go fast for a small amount of cash. isn't bench racing fun?
ps. even at 10lbs. you may need to upgrade your fuel pump.
#12
Speed with an xA is kind of a false hope anyways
Yup. I came to the same estimation, that greddy kit would be set to deliver no more then 6lbs. of boost.
The turbo is a TF-035-14GK so your not going to want to go much higher then 14lbs anyhow (stock 14g tops out at 18lbs.). Over 14lbs. and the stock engine internals will probably start to fail (pistons, head gasket, valves, overheating).
As far as tuning on a dyno, if your trying to extract over 50% more power from your engine then it's well worth the time, trouble, or money as the case may be. When you buy a prepackaged kit, the recipe was developed on a dyno, doing any blind upgrades is a recipe for disaster.
-disclaimer-
All points made are guidelines I have found true through the years and not recommendations, My advise is worth what you paid for it. If you need help installing aftermarket turbos in the NewEngland area something can be arranged.
The turbo is a TF-035-14GK so your not going to want to go much higher then 14lbs anyhow (stock 14g tops out at 18lbs.). Over 14lbs. and the stock engine internals will probably start to fail (pistons, head gasket, valves, overheating).
As far as tuning on a dyno, if your trying to extract over 50% more power from your engine then it's well worth the time, trouble, or money as the case may be. When you buy a prepackaged kit, the recipe was developed on a dyno, doing any blind upgrades is a recipe for disaster.
-disclaimer-
All points made are guidelines I have found true through the years and not recommendations, My advise is worth what you paid for it. If you need help installing aftermarket turbos in the NewEngland area something can be arranged.
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