SuperSupra Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 So, other than the de-cat (which is going to be done very shortly through Chris 'Colleen' Wilson) what performance mods are worth doing to an N/A? I've heard some say that there are not really any other ones that make enough difference to justify the money but what do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi2009 Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 NA-T is the only thing thats worth it now. Well you could install nitrous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s-u-p-r-a Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 nitrous is fun for a while but i need to get myself a turbo, so i have decided to go n/a-t even tho i have been warned away from it but i have really looked into it and think it will be worth my while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bromy Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 nitrous is fun for a while but i need to get myself a turbo, so i have decided to go n/a-t even tho i have been warned away from it but i have really looked into it and think it will be worth my while Why have you been warned away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatSport Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 @ Bromy... just noticed, is that the vvti you done the conversion on? btw did you do the headgasket yet? and what`s it like compared to before? tnx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Chris 'Colleen' Wilson What's the Colleen bit for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 With a NA whilst they are not as powerful as a TT you still dont get the lag and there are less things to go wrong. Fit decats, aftermarket exhaust and a good induction kit is about all you can do for performance, but you can fit uprated suspension, check wheel geometry replace suspension bushes to make the ride better. If your really after power I would personally sell the NA and buy a TT - less hassle in the long run. But I am happy with my NA, its still a high performance sports car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted November 2, 2005 Author Share Posted November 2, 2005 What's the Colleen bit for? Few weeks ago, someone put "Colin, Chris, Colleen whatever his name is..." and it's just kinda stuck since then!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 With a NA whilst they are not as powerful as a TT you still dont get the lag and there are less things to go wrong. Fit decats, aftermarket exhaust and a good induction kit is about all you can do for performance, but you can fit uprated suspension, check wheel geometry replace suspension bushes to make the ride better. If your really after power I would personally sell the NA and buy a TT - less hassle in the long run. But I am happy with my NA, its still a high performance sports car. Here, here. Outright speed in a straight line isn't everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted November 2, 2005 Author Share Posted November 2, 2005 With a NA whilst they are not as powerful as a TT you still dont get the lag and there are less things to go wrong. Fit decats, aftermarket exhaust and a good induction kit is about all you can do for performance, but you can fit uprated suspension, check wheel geometry replace suspension bushes to make the ride better. If your really after power I would personally sell the NA and buy a TT - less hassle in the long run. But I am happy with my NA, its still a high performance sports car. Hey, I'm happy with it don't get me wrong, hell I love it! I've fitted a nice HKS exhaust, and induction kit, and getting my de-cat done very soon. It's mainly performance I'm after as I think the handling is superb anyway. Not really in a financial position to get a TT at the mo tbh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted November 2, 2005 Author Share Posted November 2, 2005 Here, here. Outright speed in a straight line isn't everything. Agreed, besides, 0-60 in 6.4 or somewhere in that kind of area is plenty, just wondering for the future that's all!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof. Monkey Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 check out the thread about which exhaust! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted November 2, 2005 Author Share Posted November 2, 2005 check out the thread about which exhaust! Erm, sorry for my ignorance, buy why??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof. Monkey Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 was talking about NA mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Not really in a financial position to get a TT at the mo tbh! Have you gone into PRICES of going N/A-T !?!?! I only scouted round a bit, but seems like ~£3-4,000 for the kit/bits and probably another ~£500 to fit it (??) Well, no matter WHAT condition your N/A it MUST be worth ~4,000 (plus?) and you can fairly easily get a TT for ~£8,500........................... (NO, not a fab one, but not a minga either ! !) The only minus to buy/sell is if you've already spruced yer N/A up with Nicey-Bling-Bling-Bitsies ?? Anybody know how you stand with insurance on a N/A-T as it's a totally none standard engine/car ???? FatS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I still might have a bash at Nitrous (long way off just yet) just because it's cheap(er!) and effectively I can have a nice 'tame' N/A in the WET and just a tad more for special occasions ( ) Only things i'm wary of with the Laughing Gas is getting it set up so it doesn't melt the pistons immediately, and, longevity overall of the engine ????? Anybody/how many running Nitrous ?!?!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted November 2, 2005 Author Share Posted November 2, 2005 Haven't gone into prices no, but having only recently acquired my Supe (2 months ago) money's kinda tight right now. I'd be looking at spending under a grand on performance mods over the next few months. Insurance company would prob politeley ask you to pull down your trowsers and bend over.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraHuman Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I used to run nos in my n/a(50 bhp)...fun for a while,i have just fitted the boostlogic stage 2 turbo kit on it.New u/r pulleys,dual 12" fans,precision turbo i/c(rated max 750 bhp),new injectors w/piggy tails,new fluidyne rad,map ecu,fluidyne oilcooler w/7.5" spal fan,new fuel pump,b/l down and mid pipe,hks b/controller,greddy t/timer,gauges etc etc,kit is rated at 450rwhp and i'll get the N'ter cooler nos kit to finish it off......let u know how it works out(have pics of the entire job from start to finish) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 There was a guy in the TVR Sprint mag that my old man gets (he has a Griffith 500) with a Griff 500 with NOS (who said TVR owners dont mod) it put out 550 BHP but no insurance company would touch it unless the NOS was disconnected during road use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 As soon as somebody sells (including fitting, ECU and tuning) a NA-T kit for under 5k I'll be at the front of the queue. I doubt anybody will fit for £500. More like £1500 for all the additional stuff (as far as I know) Like Steve says "The only minus to buy/sell is if you've already spruced yer N/A up" thats my problem. NO WAY am I selling my NA just to start from scratch on a TT I'd rather settle for less power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatSport Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 As soon as somebody sells (including fitting, ECU and tuning) a NA-T kit for under 5k I'll be at the front of the queue. http://www.boostlogic.com/parts/supraNA/info_supraNA_TurboKitStage2.htm Boost Logic NA-Turbo Kit Stage II $5249 = 2,957.12 GBP add fitting + safc or whatever.........should be under 5K AND end up with a heck of a lot more power than the TT`s 320bhp Want to order now?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Don't forget about ECUs and other supportin mods and dyno time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 http://www.boostlogic.com/parts/supraNA/info_supraNA_TurboKitStage2.htm Boost Logic NA-Turbo Kit Stage II $5249 = 2,957.12 GBP add fitting + safc or whatever.........should be under 5K AND end up with a heck of a lot more power than the TT`s 320bhp Want to order now?? You are forgetting that BL will not supply anyone in the UK other than through Vortex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatSport Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 You are forgetting that BL will not supply anyone in the UK other than through Vortex. doesn`t present a problem, don`t buy direct from BL, just go through any of the stateside tuning companies ..... same price also some even cheaper options on NA/T kits... DaveH, Turbonetics, Sound Performance, PowerHouse Racing, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 doesn`t present a problem, don`t buy direct from BL, just go through any of the stateside tuning companies ..... same price also some even cheaper options on NA/T kits... DaveH, Turbonetics, Sound Performance, PowerHouse Racing, True but you also have to factor in shipping, vat and import duty on the price you quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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