Originally posted by ProbeGT-ZE
keep in mind this car's going to be a daily driver...i'm not in it to make huge power, so thus i'm sticking with the ball bearing t28...
The ceramic ball-bearing S15 turbo is decent and good for 300hp. I just think you'll want something better, especially since you have most of the parts to support it. How much did you get that turbo for? I see them go brand new for $850, which is ridiculous.
Originally posted by ProbeGT-ZE
i love driving almost as much as i love breathing, so im keeping the cat...i might be sacrificing a few hp here, but that's okay by me...
I would still ditch the cat since they don't have emissions down there.
Originally posted by ProbeGT-ZE
i contacted Jim Wolf Technology about the Cobra MAF, and they are reprogramming my ECU for it, i just have to get their adapter kit to splice into the wiring harness...
What exactly are they doing for you? JWT is usually not in the habit of customizing their ECU's for each customer, especially during race season. They take a fuel map and fine tune it for general use; pretty much everybody with the same car will receive the same spec ECU. I have one on the way to correct my fuel settings and unlock my boost/speed limits until the development of my on-board PC.
Just curious, why did you choose a Cobra MAF over a 300ZX one?
Originally posted by ProbeGT-ZE
i have my suspension on back order from Options Auto Salon: Tein HE Coilovers a Do-Luck interior cross bar and front and rear sway bars, and probably Cusco A- arms... (i stole this setup from Signal Auto's Drift 180SX)
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Originally posted by ProbeGT-ZE
as for brakes, Project u rotors and Project u HC titanium pads...i may or may not stick with the 4 lug hub, and if i don't stick with it, i'm going to switch to 300zx tt front brakes
Well then you might as well fork over the money for the Project Mu calipers too. If you can afford to spend that much on brake pads, I'm sure you can splurge for the complete setup. Endless brake kit would be hot too.
FYI...there is a world of difference between a 300ZX brake conversion and a Project Mu kit. The 3Z swap is a minor brake upgrade, for those who want better brakes at low cost. The Project Mu setup is in a whole other (better) class, and you WILL PAY to be in that class!