As above i have read from stage 1a to 3a costs around 2k. Are they reliable at this power?
Thanks Danny
As above i have read from stage 1a to 3a costs around 2k. Are they reliable at this power?
Thanks Danny
I bloody hope so
In a word yes, stage 3a you should expect 340-360bhp, providing its well maintained and the right parts have been used i see no reason why not. Ive heard sr's internals are good for just under 400bhp before you need it built with stronger internals...
Done right - Yes
Done wrong - No.
Ohh and as for stock gearboxes, well..... best we dont talk about those.
Ha ha this was my first thought alsoOriginally Posted by Cuppa
I bloody hope so
Plenty of people push 400bhp on stock or near stock engines
1998 Nissan 200sx s14a , 2000 std 5 speed with nismo supercoppermix clutch bn6 Sapphire Blue
If well looked after then there's no reason it should be any less reliable, but obviously you have to expect that the heavier your right foot, the quicker everything is going to wear out.
Out of interest, what gearbox upgrades can be carried out and at what cost?
will be a track and drift car so no easy life ahead
You will need spare gearboxes or do a conversion for an rb25 box
1998 Nissan 200sx s14a , 2000 std 5 speed with nismo supercoppermix clutch bn6 Sapphire Blue
As said the gearbox is the problem.
Can upgrade to the Rb25 box or OS Giken both have mixed reviews.
OS Giken is big money tho like big money :O
Mine was fine for 2 or 3 years at that power. It still is as far as I'm aware
Just don't be a cheapskate at that level of tune. Decent oil, regular servicing etc.
i dunno i think its worse thinking something is going to break soon than things actually breaking. Its good fun, but gaskets have gone once in six months (jez did them) more my set up probably, I snapped my actuator at coombe, dont know how that happened. I swear ive got a boost leak but i could be paranoid its still quick, had a miss fire but different plugs seemed to have sorted that, Nothing too expensive thank god, touch wood. its pampered tho
Was the car as good at stage 1? on the road more useable more of the time, on track 3a all the way. Worth the money??? Ill never get it back, but in pub willy waving contests your the man
top tip: laminate your dyno graph so it does not get beer all over it
Last edited by SXRORY; 28-01-2011 at 22:31.
You won't NEED an uprated gearbox, it depends on the condition of the one in the car at the moment. They can be reliable tho, mine was until bad labour sent it awry.
If its mapped well, yes.
If the gearbox is treated with respect, they last a while. Mine's 120k miles and still going strong. Don't have to be light handed but just don't change harshly and put decent oil in.
Have a spare box on hand just in case though!
The guy is a drifter so i'm guessing clutch kicking will be on the cards. A standard box wont last long with 350bhp/ft lbs when being treated like thatIf its mapped well, yes.
If the gearbox is treated with respect, they last a while. Mine's 120k miles and still going strong. Don't have to be light handed but just don't change harshly and put decent oil in.
Have a spare box on hand just in case though!Imo ofcourse.
1998 Nissan 200sx s14a , 2000 std 5 speed with nismo supercoppermix clutch bn6 Sapphire Blue
The cars done 55k so should be ripe for it and can carry a box with me to track drift days. Can someone post whats needed to do it "properly" and prices please.
I'm on my 3rd engine now on this setup, I sometimes think it's how you drive them as to how it will last, I'm planning on having it remapped this time to see if it makes any difference to the generic stage 3a chip.
Nistune!
Exactly this.The guy is a drifter so i'm guessing clutch kicking will be on the cards. A standard box wont last long with 350bhp/ft lbs when being treated like that
If you really don't want to be replacing boxes all the time with that sort of figure, you can get an adapter plate (I believe from Polo, but you'l have to ask him) to fit an RB25 gearbox from the R33 GTS-t, supposed to be alot stronger and you can still use the standard clutch and flywheel.
Well i hope so too.. The plans for mine are to fit a MHG, 740cc Injectors, Tubular manifold, Larger elbow and whatever turbo can make around the 400/400 with the best spool/response... Will get a custom map to ensure its perfect as well.. Not a drifter or dragger and the box has only 68K on it so if that dies then will look at an alternative..
I recently had a 5 gear OS Giken set fitted cos my gearbox gave up the ghost at around 360+Bhp http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...9.180058090830
That cost me 3k!! So not cheap! Obviously if you can do that sort of thing yourself it would be alot cheaper. . . . . but I can't, I can only fit central heating!!
Nobody has mentioned uprated brakes? You'd want that really at 350+
Cheers,
Dave.
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