parts list needed for 400 +hp for 3b

[keithsw0]

hi after going round combe the other week and getting my standard 3b a bit side ways and seeing that awesome red s2 flying round
I NEED MORE POWER !!!

if some one can help me with a list of bits i need to get and what bits are best ie which turbo etc ?

also my engine has done 175 k will i need to do anything to that as i dont want to up the power then the engine to give up

many thanks keith

[spink]

here would be a good start

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16552

[keithsw0]

400+hp

yes thanks looked at that i have spoken to various tuners and each have said different things i should have the money soon so need a complete list so i can buy it

but wondered what you guys think as i dont want to spend the money then find theres to much turbo lag
cheers

[Ross]

Well on a 3B you'll definitely need to do the head-gasket if it's not been done already. The big-end bearings will need doing also. So start wth planning a rebuild. You can get the clutch replaced while the engine is out, with a performance item.

Once you've got the head off the bores can be inspected, and you may find it's OK but then you might end up needing to go with a rebore + oversize pistons like I did.. get a set of forged rods if you want to get as much torque as possible. Or save a few pennies, and the car can be mapped conservatively in the mid-range.

Best to have all the other parts together and rebuild it with the 'upgrades'. There's too many options really - do you want a stock-like look? If so, go RS2 all the way, it's been done many times before, fits well and goes like hell. You'll get 370bhp with the remap.

If you want to go a bit more custom, I'd recommend a tubular manifold with a GT3071, and a big-IC or RS2-IC and you'll be good for 450bhp. Still a Forge DV and some silicone hoses on and she'll be ready for more power

With 400+ you'll have to deal with the lag. To be honest, you'll find the car has different driving character, and it's just a case of adapting to it. You'll find it sluggish round town and off the roundabouts, coz you'll instinctively be expecting that push between 2500-3000rpm but won't feel it. But once you start taking it to 3,500-4k before you shift you'll get it back with twice the bite and of course, when you boot it you won't need to shift until 7,200rpm

[keithsw0]

upgrades

thanks for the info ross
any idea where i can sorce all the bits from?

[terrybullwon]

I am almost there just a ic to go along with some headgaskets and other bits just bling mainly