Wondering where to go from here

[Cyrus221]

Hey guys, I don't post a lot here but I've been reading for the past year or so. However, I'm at a crossroads and I'm not sure where to go on my current buildpath/setup. I don't want to take anything apart just yet since I want to have everything sitting in front of me before I do. So -- to better understand why I'm at a crossroads, check out what I have thus far (underlined means its installed or came with the car):

AWE Downpipes / 3" Borla Exhaust
RS4 Clutch / 6 puck stage 3 PP / Fidanza flywheel
Stern Snub/Motor/Trans mounts
Neuspeed Sway Bar
HnR Coilovers
New Adams Rotors
New 710n / DVs / n75
85mm autospeed MAF housing w/Hitachi (2001.5)
2.0 Coil Conversion
APR Stage 1 chipped ECU (was in when I bought the car)
Will be fully resealed/gaskets/etc when I pull engine to install all this stuff.
Tial 605.1s
1kcc injectors
3" Bi pipe / ypipe / apikol lobster claws
Swiss Cheese / darintake / whateveritscalledthesedays Mod for airbox
Upgraded Rods
SRM v3 SMICs

Maintenance:
Timing Belt 20k ago
Front upper control arms 15k
Water pump 5k
Spark Plugs 8k



So, I guess I have a few questions then:
2.8 heads/cams? If I do so, what supporting mods should I also do (like piston rings, valves, etc)
Do I need to go HPX to make the most out of the Tials?
I plan on going pump/93. Should I get a meth/water kit to keep things cool?

Let me know your thoughts or what you guys think I should grab. I don't want to start work until I know my 100% complete build path and I certainly don't mind spending some cash... I just don't want to have to do ANYTHING over again! One and done the correct way.

Driving habits: Plan to drive it 2 times a week spring - fall and goto mexico to do some highway racing every once in a while. I just want to be able to destroy stupid ricers with a bodykit / mild tune / if they get cocky. :D

[jimmer009]

Water/meth is great. Every time I log my car its neat to see iat's the same at 2k and 6k.

[S4tech2]

"Driving habits: Plan to drive it 2 times a week spring - fall and goto mexico to do some highway racing every once in a while. I just want to be able to destroy stupid ricers with a bodykit / mild tune / if they get cocky. :D"
Couldn't you do this at stage 1 or 2? I did, I was beating the hell out of vettes and stuff.

[frankwizzle]

Hey guys, I don't post a lot here but I've been reading for the past year or so. However, I'm at a crossroads and I'm not sure where to go on my current buildpath/setup. I don't want to take anything apart just yet since I want to have everything sitting in front of me before I do. So -- to better understand why I'm at a crossroads, check out what I have thus far (underlined means its installed or came with the car):

AWE Downpipes / 3" Borla Exhaust
RS4 Clutch / 6 puck stage 3 PP / Fidanza flywheel
Stern Snub/Motor/Trans mounts
Neuspeed Sway Bar
HnR Coilovers
New Adams Rotors
New 710n / DVs / n75
85mm autospeed MAF housing w/Hitachi (2001.5)
2.0 Coil Conversion
APR Stage 1 chipped ECU (was in when I bought the car)
Will be fully resealed/gaskets/etc when I pull engine to install all this stuff.
Tial 605.1s
1kcc injectors
3" Bi pipe / ypipe / apikol lobster claws
Swiss Cheese / darintake / whateveritscalledthesedays Mod for airbox
Upgraded Rods
SRM v3 SMICs

Maintenance:
Timing Belt 20k ago
Front upper control arms 15k
Water pump 5k
Spark Plugs 8k



So, I guess I have a few questions then:
2.8 heads/cams? If I do so, what supporting mods should I also do (like piston rings, valves, etc)
Do I need to go HPX to make the most out of the Tials?
I plan on going pump/93. Should I get a meth/water kit to keep things cool?

Let me know your thoughts or what you guys think I should grab. I don't want to start work until I know my 100% complete build path and I certainly don't mind spending some cash... I just don't want to have to do ANYTHING over again! One and done the correct way.

Driving habits: Plan to drive it 2 times a week spring - fall and goto mexico to do some highway racing every once in a while. I just want to be able to destroy stupid ricers with a bodykit / mild tune / if they get cocky. :D

whats your budget

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[Cyrus221]

whats your budget

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Don't have one in mind. Was hoping less than 3k but I can spend up to 10k if I wanted. Nobody WANTS to spend money, right? Lol

Oh, I don't want to go 3L or vr6. I haven't seen a single person keep those 3L alive past 20k miles and I plan on keeping up on this car forever. Haha

[Cyrus221]

"Driving habits: Plan to drive it 2 times a week spring - fall and goto mexico to do some highway racing every once in a while. I just want to be able to destroy stupid ricers with a bodykit / mild tune / if they get cocky. :D"
Couldn't you do this at stage 1 or 2? I did, I was beating the hell out of vettes and stuff.

I guess. But I don't want them thinking they actually had a chance and I want them to see me over the horizon waving at them in my parked car 😂😂. You know what I mean! :)

[Cyrus221]

Bumparooski. Any thoughts?

[dozer103]

The Tials will probably get you there. Definitely water/meth. I've been looking hard at the 2.8 stuff and currently thinking 2.8 intake cams with a proper multi-angle valve job are the way to go. You will need to pay attention to upgrade your brakes to stop that thing. Sounds like you have the budget to have some fun!

[insomniacxp1]

Sounds solid man, consider e85 if you got some places to fill up around you. Skip the 2.8 stuff and save some money and time. You'll be hauling some serious ass by the time your done and satisfy the 'Driving Hobbits' section haha

Make sure waste gate lines (i'll say all vacuum/pressure lines) hold pressure, auxiliary pump ain't leaking, for a couple dollars get a new coolant temp sensor (behind pass head), and you ready to roll man. Enjoy the build!

Also if your doing rods just a reminder, check ring gap, get bearings Yada Yada depending how deep down the rabbit hole ya go

[audi-hammer]

Sounds solid man, consider e85 if you got some places to fill up around you. Skip the 2.8 stuff and save some money and time. You'll be hauling some serious ass by the time your done and satisfy the 'Driving Hobbits' section haha

Make sure waste gate lines (i'll say all vacuum/pressure lines) hold pressure, auxiliary pump ain't leaking, for a couple dollars get a new coolant temp sensor (behind pass head), and you ready to roll man. Enjoy the build!

Also if your doing rods just a reminder, check ring gap, get bearings Yada Yada depending how deep down the rabbit hole ya go

Side note you going to the STM dyno day this sunday? I see you are from rochester, a few of us buffalo guys are going, our nogaro, santorin, black s4's should be there