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For those of you who are boosted, was it/is it worth it?

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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Th3R3dStar323
cosworth plenum, a 2.5in dual exhaust, and uping the boost a few pounds should do it for me to get to 400, but having a stock block is deffinitly not helping me at all...
As much as I hate to admit it, I don't think the Cosworth is worth the money (most folks actually lose torque with it). Put that money to use elsewhere.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 02:24 AM
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so spacer is the way to go then I guess.

I just dont like the way the stock plenum looks, you know it is just plain...even with it polished. I will probably go with a different finish to make it look better in my eyes like a gold finish.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 03:31 AM
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hit up Sean / sxexcx. he can get you a polished upper, lower, and 5/16" spacer...I think he also cuts off the tabs, etc. which are no longer needed. it looks really, really clean when installed.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 03:45 AM
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Thanks man I will have to do that for sure.

Trying to save up to pay off what I owe on the G and the GSX-R 750.

Hard to do when the mod bug is constantly eating away at you lol
 
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 09:10 AM
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by VQ35DE4LIFE
This is true but my point was there are alot of bolt ons that could satisfy your power needs and that you dont just need to run to FI if you arnt ready to put the money into it. And you dont need the spacer but it wont hurt the fact that is on there if you do boost.
This is only true if the "power need" is roughly 0 hp / tq. With respect, there are NOT a lot of bolt ons that add power- and I mean tangible power not spending 2k for 15hp / tq. And even then the only time you're getting anything out of any of it is with the tune so factor in our extra 600 or consider all the other money spent p1ssed away.

Want to mod the hell out of your car- then don't do it expecting gains measurable by any other means than a well calibrated Dyno or an overzealous shop and a poorly calibrated Dyno.

The vq is a spoiled brat that ain't going to put out until you start throwing money at her. Just when you think foreplay is over- that's when the boyfriend walks in... And he's into the funky stuff... And he's bi... And he's a mechanic.
 

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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 03:24 PM
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Spacer is a decent mod, cheap and very effective for N/A. For FI, it's mostly for equalizing flow to the front 2 cylinders - still would recommend. Also easy to sell if you decide to move to a Cosworth plenum.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 04:17 AM
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Turbo is fun if you have the funds to back it up! Returned mine back to stock after 2 years of 450whp an now having alot of issues
 
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 12:33 PM
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I agree with the bolt-ons. Guys spend 5K on them to gain 30whp. Why not buy a used sc kit and spend 2-3k and gain 100whp. Plus you gain the nice sound of FI.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 09:14 PM
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Worth it, but understanding that the components other that just "turbos" and a "supercharger" add a pretty penny to your overall cost.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 03:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ITNKICN
This is only true if the "power need" is roughly 0 hp / tq. With respect, there are NOT a lot of bolt ons that add power- and I mean tangible power not spending 2k for 15hp / tq. And even then the only time you're getting anything out of any of it is with the tune so factor in our extra 600 or consider all the other money spent p1ssed away.

Want to mod the hell out of your car- then don't do it expecting gains measurable by any other means than a well calibrated Dyno or an overzealous shop and a poorly calibrated Dyno.

The vq is a spoiled brat that ain't going to put out until you start throwing money at her. Just when you think foreplay is over- that's when the boyfriend walks in... And he's into the funky stuff... And he's bi... And he's a mechanic.
Couldn't have said it better.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 07:40 PM
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All you FI veterans please give me your input. I have read everything available in the forums and hear more negative than positive regarding boosting. My question is if all I am looking for is more low end power and torque (don't really ever go over 4K rpm) so it feels more like a small V8....like maybe 350 ft-lbs can I avoid the gremlins etc. and have a reliable car if I go with a reputable installer like Forged Performance. They are recommending a SC. My car is a 2007 6MT with 58K miles. It uses 1/2 quart of oil every 2K miles. Please let me know your thoughts...greatly appreciate it.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Cory Dalton
All you FI veterans please give me your input. I have read everything available in the forums and hear more negative than positive regarding boosting. My question is if all I am looking for is more low end power and torque (don't really ever go over 4K rpm) so it feels more like a small V8....like maybe 350 ft-lbs can I avoid the gremlins etc. and have a reliable car if I go with a reputable installer like Forged Performance. They are recommending a SC. My car is a 2007 6MT with 58K miles. It uses 1/2 quart of oil every 2K miles. Please let me know your thoughts...greatly appreciate it.
A conservative tune on a Vortech with the proper supporting mods should be fine for your engine. That means a professional install and tune while keeping it under 400whp.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by TopgunZ
I agree with the bolt-ons. Guys spend 5K on them to gain 30whp. Why not buy a used sc kit and spend 2-3k and gain 100whp. Plus you gain the nice sound of FI.
But bolt-ons can do a lot once your FI. I only spent 1300 and i was very happy w/ my gains. Of course i bought them 2nd handed which i have no problem doing. That was Fast Intention HFC, Exhaust, Injen CAI and light weight pulley. I am sure if i got the SC they would support the SC.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Cory Dalton
All you FI veterans please give me your input. I have read everything available in the forums and hear more negative than positive regarding boosting. My question is if all I am looking for is more low end power and torque (don't really ever go over 4K rpm) so it feels more like a small V8....like maybe 350 ft-lbs can I avoid the gremlins etc. and have a reliable car if I go with a reputable installer like Forged Performance. They are recommending a SC. My car is a 2007 6MT with 58K miles. It uses 1/2 quart of oil every 2K miles. Please let me know your thoughts...greatly appreciate it.
I know one guy that has the sc w/ only exhaust and had it tune at 392. You can always tell you tunner to not go aggressive. The Vortech is 50 states legal so that would be the best thing for your G
 
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