Performance Modifications

[Karl]

Wondering what are the most common performance mod's to the dc2R. Whats done 1st, and the ruff prices!! Ive done a Cold air intake / ram intake. And thinking my next step should be... Thanks guys

[markR]

Coilovers and tires!!

[Karl]

good idea, but i meant more power mod's..

[ChargeR]

What do you need more power for, your car will be slow anyway. Get an ECU and a tune, will make more power all over the rev range without making more noise, will also last the life of the car if you pick the right ECU since you can use it even if you elect to use forced induction.

[Karl]

Ive always been told the ecu is the last thing you do, so it can be tuned with all the mod's not 1st!!!

[Calsonic_R32]

how deep is your pocket?

[Karl]

Depends what.. If worth it ill save... give or take a grand a mod!!.. What mods are best bang for you buck.. Meaning most power increase to money spent???

[tinkerbell]

wait, do want more power? or do you actually want to go faster?

what are the existing mods?

[Karl]

More power to go faster.. All i have is cold air/ ram intake.. And weight reduction.. I was thinking of getting a exhuast.. But ive been told because the type R has a sports exhaust only small or nil power gain will be achieved.. only noise!!

[m0nty]

Traffic light grand prix racer?

If you want to go faster at the track there are plenty of things I'd do before power. Suspension, tyres, weight reduction and sway bars. Even lightweight wheels.

If you're looking to belt around on the streets I have no advice for you at all.

[cartoon]

you need to be more specific.

what do u want the power for? dyno power and street able or track able power are all different.

how much did you want to spend on the set up?

Power does not always = faster, all depends on application. peak power can be usless

[Karl]

I have weight reduction.. From the lighter 16 in jdm rims to no rear wiper and no sound proofing, carpet under lay ect.. Im happy with the handerling just looking at more power.. Torque more. so i have more power even in higher gears.. Cartoon im looking at lowering the 1/4 mile time...

[tinkerbell]

um, the 16in rims are not lighter than the 15in ones, are they?

EDIT: of course not - 15x6 = 5.9kg and 16x7 = 7.7kg so you have added 7.2 kg as unsprung weight...

http://www.wheelweights.net/


anyway's, wheel weight lesson over - if you want more torque: get a turbo...

[Karl]

wanting somthing not as dramtic as that...

[tinkerbell]

so here you go, since you seem to like being spoonfed...

1. exhaust
2. cat converter
3. header
4. lightweight clutch & flywheel
5. cam gears + cam tuning
6. lower final drive ratio
7. camshafts & valve train + ECU
8. built bottom-end with 12.5:1 forged pistons
9. ported head work
10. individual throttle bodies