2003 Non x50, 20k miles
Current Mods:
PSS10's, EVOMS GT2 Hydro Clutch Conversion, GT3 Console Delete, BM Trak Shifter, Fabspeed Big Oval Tips.

Leaning towards:
16/16G or 24/18G. I don't want to lose any bottom end and don't want bog or lag as I need to be able to trundle about town without fouling plugs and spewing black smoke.
Tune... EPL, Softronics, UMW. I'm open. Prob packaged with blowers.
Preventive/Necessary maintenance:
DV/F hose, Plugs (what's everyone using?)
Clutch. Again, many choices, lots of folks have pref, but I want something with consistant take-up, easy to modulate and slip, No chatter, that will hold 600hp.
I'll prob start with the maintenance bits first to be ready for more power, as I like to do things backwards from most folks.

So, if you were to buy ala carte, knowing what you've had or have, What my needs are, what would you do:

Clutch?
DV/F hose?
Plugs?
Turbos
Tune?

I know everythings been covered before, but products/opinions/technology/vendors change.

Thanks.

 

I'ts been quiet on my post, so I'll post up my thoughts for comment:

Clutch: Leaning towards keeping the dual mass flywheel, and going to a full disc and new pp. Perhaps UMW?

Diverter V. and F Hose: Leaning toward Agency Power / Vivid.

Here's where it gets sticky....:

Power Adder.
Probably one of these 3.
1. UMW 24/16ZC and UMW Tune.
2. EPL 16/16G
3. Agency Power/Vivid 24/18G and Softronic Tune.

Based on my requirements in original post, what do you have and what's your opinion?

Oh, and I'm keeping the exhaust stock. I've overbuilt too many cars, and ended up hating them as they became monsters, so I'm going slow....

 

If you intend to leave your exhaust stock, just flash it and leave it alone. Your stock exhaust is really too restrictive for anything other than a flash. Can you do bigger turbos with stock exhaust, sure, but it's a waste of turbo upgrade if you do upgrade.

 

I'd go to one tuner and have them deal with it. Shipping parts from across the US is going to be a headache when you try to go install them at someone elses shop. EPL has had great success and can probably give you a whole package at a better deal than pieceing it together. 24/18g looks like a good option. Plus you want to have your car tuned on a dyno to get the most out of your mods. Off the shelf tuning is always 2nd best.

Good luck!

 

The exhaust will prohibit HP gains - get a less restrictive set up.

 

Check with the different tuners to see whether they have a dealer in your area. Think twice before deciding not to get an exhaust. There are many out there that aren't much louder than the stock one, but perform much better. My 16/16 EPL kit is snappy as hell. It's not as fast as a 24/18, but it seems like the boost is just a toe away. You really can't go wrong with any of the well known tuners.

 

I'd do one tuner and keep it there. That being said, I have UMW clutch/lwfw/...; switzer exhaust; evo gt2 clutch....and some custom aero stuff. It is fun to mix. But, you need to be careful. I'd keep one person that has a track record of good support as your "under the hood" person and move forward.

Customer support is key. Period.

JB