Build up plan

[Anonymous]

I have pretty much decided what I want to do to my car, I was hoping some people could help me in organizing what order to do it in and give me tips and recommendations, and some sites with helpful information.

I want it to be drivable daily but have it be as potent as possible in racing =).

I want to get a T5 swap, a turbo, front disc/power r&p, battery relocation, aluminum heads.

I figure the aluminum heads wont be "out" for a couple months so they will be pushed back. My guess for the next thing to do would be either the turbo or the t5?

I am spending more time planning now due to yesterday having a huskey decide to bite my hand resulting in some stitches and some nasty puncture wounds.

 

[blueroo]

My first suggestion would be the T5. My worry about the turbo before the T5 would be the stock trans rather unpleasantly saying "no thanks" to the added power of the turbo.

Then I'd go to the battery relocation, followed by the front disc and power r&p. You want to make sure the suspension can handle additional power before you put additional power into the motor.

I'd personally wait until the aluminum head is out before you get the turbo that way the turbo is setup for the aluminum head specifically. The new head flows much better than the stock log head ever did and it will mess with the turbo.

 

[rbohm]

8) i agree, get the rest of the drivetrain and chassis set up first, then deal with the engine.

 

[HighVolkage]

and while youre at that start gathering all the parts you'll need for the turbo setup, i think it will save you some time once you get that alum head cuz i'm sure you'll be plenty antsy to get some air flowin through that aluminum beauty

 

[jahearne]

Likewise, I'd do what the other's suggested - dial-in the rest of the car and by the time you're finished with that, the aluminum head would be out. I'd expect a nice turbo package will be released soon after that.