would it be totally stupid to stay at a 1.6 and run a used greddy kit?
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My sis has an msm with little bolt on ****, and her bf has a 190whp mp62 1.8. Can a greddy with an FMIC and Megasquirt make enough power to safely keep up with them?
I was thinking about running a used greddy with fmic kit for around $1200 max, then running a bigger dp, and no cat, with 2.5" exhuast on a freshed up 1.6 auto (lower comp) motor...but them I'm getting into FM 1.8 kit price range...with a much more simple install.
Is there a manifold I can get for a 1.8 that will work with the greddy kit?
my current 1.6 has 140k on it, so I'm just going to pick up a spare motor and freshen it up, since I'll need a clutch anyway.
I want to make around 230whp when its done...I do NOT want to mess with overpowering drivetrain.
I was thinking about running a used greddy with fmic kit for around $1200 max, then running a bigger dp, and no cat, with 2.5" exhuast on a freshed up 1.6 auto (lower comp) motor...but them I'm getting into FM 1.8 kit price range...with a much more simple install.
Is there a manifold I can get for a 1.8 that will work with the greddy kit?
my current 1.6 has 140k on it, so I'm just going to pick up a spare motor and freshen it up, since I'll need a clutch anyway.
I want to make around 230whp when its done...I do NOT want to mess with overpowering drivetrain.
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a GReddy with MS and supporting injectors & mods could be run at 14-16psi and run around 230-260rwhp easily.
basically running the kit on a 1.8 requires the hks manifold and exhaust work, and modifiying the intake and intercooler pipes.
basically running the kit on a 1.8 requires the hks manifold and exhaust work, and modifiying the intake and intercooler pipes.
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amirite?
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You'll probably need a 1.8 rear, but the greddy + upgrades route is a lot cheaper and your car's lighter weight should make the 230whp a lot faster than they would be with the same power.
You can make 1.8L levels of power with slightly higher levels of boost (you have smaller head/pistons over 1.8L rods and a similar crank) and a little more lag. Realistically there isnt a ton of difference between running 15 and 18 psi if you have a properly sized turbo.
You can make 1.8L levels of power with slightly higher levels of boost (you have smaller head/pistons over 1.8L rods and a similar crank) and a little more lag. Realistically there isnt a ton of difference between running 15 and 18 psi if you have a properly sized turbo.
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You'll probably need a 1.8 rear, but the greddy + upgrades route is a lot cheaper and your car's lighter weight should make the 230whp a lot faster than they would be with the same power.
You can make 1.8L levels of power with slightly higher levels of boost (you have smaller head/pistons over 1.8L rods and a similar crank) and a little more lag. Realistically there isnt a ton of difference between running 15 and 18 psi if you have a properly sized turbo.
You can make 1.8L levels of power with slightly higher levels of boost (you have smaller head/pistons over 1.8L rods and a similar crank) and a little more lag. Realistically there isnt a ton of difference between running 15 and 18 psi if you have a properly sized turbo.
When I look at my student loan principle...the greddy kit at 8psi for a while looks like the best option.
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stock MSM was never really impressive to me. Maybe if you take off the 17s, and pump up the boost a tad, but the little IHI turbo is still nothing special. I hear the 06 has a better power delivery.
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...but is it a waste of money? I think I'm going to go that route, and just run like 10 psi on a 1.6 on ms. I don't think I'll ever really desire more than 230whp.
When I have a little more money to play with, I'll consider putting down more power. I think the greddy with an fmic, dp, no cat, 2.5" exhuast, 1.6 spec stage 2 clutch, and MS is the best and quickest decision. I only get 1 week off every other month where I travel, so I'd like to be able to do this **** quickly.
Thanks for the input guys, it just seems kinda dumb to start with the shitty motor, but is probably the easiest and most cost effective for now.
When I have a little more money to play with, I'll consider putting down more power. I think the greddy with an fmic, dp, no cat, 2.5" exhuast, 1.6 spec stage 2 clutch, and MS is the best and quickest decision. I only get 1 week off every other month where I travel, so I'd like to be able to do this **** quickly.
Thanks for the input guys, it just seems kinda dumb to start with the shitty motor, but is probably the easiest and most cost effective for now.
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