Where to go next for mods? Where do I go from here? What do I do next? I recently just purchased my 93 TT Z with 62k miles. Minty minty. In approx. 5 years I plan to send the Z back down to Houston to have the “next level” of mods/power done. I primarily want to have the engine disassembled / reassembled with as many “new” parts ( gaskets, seals, rods… everything that can be replaced that is currently 27 years old * 32 years old then ) This includes turbos. I’ll cross the turbo decision later. * Braking and suspension are another topic. I’m still learning about the TT lifestyle but from what I can see from posts in the searches this is what many would probably suggest: 1: “Breather mods” : larger IC with 2.5” IC piping. MSP manifolds. 2. Turbos 5. 3” HFC / 3” test pipes and 3"exhaust? But what about the engine? What are some basic mods or upgraded parts I can do to the engine since out. WITHOUT going crazy overboard. This is a summer car in MN. Stored Nov.-April. Maybe 2,000+ miles a year. No ¼ miles, no auto – X. Just a fun car to drive to work and enjoy on weekends. Must be easy and reliable to drive in the city. Here’s where I’m at: * Mishimoto radiator *18” Enkei F and R w/ Michelin piltots * 19 row Z1 oil cooler kit w/ thermostatic plate * Eibach coilover conversion w. koni yellow * I/C * 300 degree kit * dual intake w/ Selin dual MAF * SS brake lines * 3” DP’s * cross drilled slotted rotors. * 3” ? 2.5” high flow cats * 2.5” exhaust * JWT heavy duty clutch SS clutch lines * flex fuel conversion ( can run E85 and pump gas ) * 750 AUS injectors * Nistune ( I think ) ECU? * Flex fuel conversion. Can run on octane pump gas and E85 * Blitz power meter and SBD ic – III I just want to focus on the power mods in this post. I can/will address better braking and handling in future posts. Budget: 1) parts = $8-$11,000 as a ball park. Can be higher for the right set-up 2) Labor = no idea. Just to throw out a number $10,000 Goals: RELIABLE, EASY TO DRIVE, No domestic dragster car idle. No death trap unless the boost is cranked up.. Thanks
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