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.

 

do you want speed or looks?

 

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?)

 

anything that improves gas mileage or safety is all good w/ me.

 

Get youR windows tinted...

black or mirror or a combo of both... either way, it makes a car look MUCH better IMO

Plus, you wont need to worry about that silly cargo cover anymore

 

My first mod was tinted windows... 20% all around...it really makes my car

 

Lowering is the one mod I must have on my cars.

 

A system is a must!!!!!!!

 

tinting it is! I knew I was forgetting something obvious!

 

Greddy turbo kit: $2,195.00
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.

 

14Lbs of boost with a CR of 10.5? I dont think so, even 10Lbs is a big if.. I think 6Lbs is what you would get on stock parts. Even 6 might be a little high with that CR. Not to sure on this but I know 14 aint going to happen, unless you just want to dyno it 1 time.

 

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.

 

dang, all that money for only a 13 second car. i rather use that money and get a used bike that already runs 10 sec. in the 1/4 bone stock and still get 45-50 mpg if i was looking for speed.

 

The one MOD I want really bad is mikochu...

 

I'd say: Passenger seat filled with Jessica Alba.


Dave.