Rebuild/Upgrade progress and Qs thread

[djmtsu]

Originally Posted by djmtsu

But most people who ask questions like the OP did are not looking to spend more on engine management that they do on a car. So the MS is about the cheapest PnP that will work for what he had in mind. The Rtek has limitations, and for what he is/was doing (6 port NA), he would need the 2.0 which is as much as a used E6K/X.

I am all about the Banzai PFC kit, and a Haltech, but like I said, based on the info he gave, a custom MS was the best bet.

PS- I do not want this thread to turn into a EMS thread!!!

thanks you, thats essentially what im shooting for since im on a fairly tight budget.

i do have more questions though

1) on the rebuild, im looking at doing a hybrid: s5 rotors and intake on a mostly S4 keg, are there going to be issues during the rebuild with this plan? (i know s5 rotors require s5 c-weights)

2) does anyone have any opinions on some of the rebuild DVDs out there or know where i can find more information on the rebuild? (i have the basic idea, but i want more info)

3) Clutch/flywheel - since i will have the engine out, a clutch replacement/upgrade seems logical. with an eventual mild turbo planned (probably no more than 350hp) is there a stock engagement-like clutch that can handle that power? and at what cost?

4) Exhaust - While i can't afford the ridiculously expensive exhaust systems available now, has anyone had any success making their own header/exhaust? I'd like to have a header and exhaust on while N/A (turbo is going to take a while to plan and build) but don't have $1300 for an exhaust system. Any input on this would be great

[Shadow24v]

Originally Posted by djmtsu

But most people who ask questions like the OP did are not looking to spend more on engine management that they do on a car. So the MS is about the cheapest PnP that will work for what he had in mind. The Rtek has limitations, and for what he is/was doing (6 port NA), he would need the 2.0 which is as much as a used E6K/X.

I am all about the Banzai PFC kit, and a Haltech, but like I said, based on the info he gave, a custom MS was the best bet.

PS- I do not want this thread to turn into a EMS thread!!!

thanks you, thats essentially what im shooting for since im on a fairly tight budget.

i do have more questions though

1) on the rebuild, im looking at doing a hybrid: s5 rotors and intake on a mostly S4 keg, are there going to be issues during the rebuild with this plan? (i know s5 rotors require s5 c-weights)

2) does anyone have any opinions on some of the rebuild DVDs out there or know where i can find more information on the rebuild? (i have the basic idea, but i want more info)

3) Clutch/flywheel - since i will have the engine out, a clutch replacement/upgrade seems logical. with an eventual mild turbo planned (probably no more than 350hp) is there a stock engagement-like clutch that can handle that power? and at what cost?

4) Exhaust - While i can't afford the ridiculously expensive exhaust systems available now, has anyone had any success making their own header/exhaust? I'd like to have a header and exhaust on while N/A (turbo is going to take a while to plan and build) but don't have $1300 for an exhaust system. Any input on this would be great