Once you went FI what other mods did you think were necessary?

[Josh]

Therapy

[CarlsbadCroak]

Actually, that should read:

Originally Posted by Josh

And the number one answer is...

Therapy

[GhostRider]

With regards to suspension mods with FI has anyone found it neccessary to add various reinforcment plates like the ones offered by Turner to reinforce the front or rear subframe/ swaybars/ camber arms? With NA people occasionally having issues with the subframe tearing out of the chassis I wondered if this has been an issue with the FI cars as well particularly if these are pushed hard on tracks.

If any of the FI guys would like to elaborate on which companies they suggest for various internals like valves, valve springs, pistons, rods, heads, etc. I would appreciate it. I know VAC, JE, Pauter, and Turner carry alot of these, just curious if more options are out there.

Thanks!

[943184dr]

Originally Posted by GhostRider

With regards to suspension mods with FI has anyone found it neccessary to add various reinforcment plates like the ones offered by Turner to reinforce the front or rear subframe/ swaybars/ camber arms? With NA people occasionally having issues with the subframe tearing out of the chassis I wondered if this has been an issue with the FI cars as well particularly if these are pushed hard on tracks.

If any of the FI guys would like to elaborate on which companies they suggest for various internals like valves, valve springs, pistons, rods, heads, etc. I would appreciate it. I know VAC, JE, Pauter, and Turner carry alot of these, just curious if more options are out there.

Thanks!

I installed subframe reinforcment plates as well as swaybar reinforcement plates from TMS while i swapped out rear suspensions. Front subframe plates will come later. I also installed a AA DSB to keep from breaking diff bolts. As for internals I would recomend I have so far had good luck with Ross Racing pistons. all though the car has not been fired up yet. I got them due to a local who owns a turbo e30 325 2.8 stroker (matt325is) has had good luck with them as well as other members.

Tom

[GhostRider]

Originally Posted by 943184dr

I installed subframe reinforcment plates as well as swaybar reinforcement plates from TMS while i swapped out rear suspensions. Front subframe plates will come later. I also installed a AA DSB to keep from breaking diff bolts. As for internals I would recomend I have so far had good luck with Ross Racing pistons. all though the car has not been fired up yet. I got them due to a local who owns a turbo e30 325 2.8 stroker (matt325is) has had good luck with them as well as other members.

Tom

What kind of install costs did you have to pay for the subframe reinforcement? Anybody else with FI get these parts installed?

[bigmansm]

Originally Posted by GhostRider

What kind of install costs did you have to pay for the subframe reinforcement? Anybody else with FI get these parts installed?

You could easily do this yourself or send it to a shop and have it cheaply done. pm me if you need a shop I have a few i have used in the past. If you wanted to do it yourself:

drop the diff. remove the subframe, press the bushing out, replace the bushing with new ones. weld your supports with the bushings out (so they dont melt). Reinstall, can be done in a day, for less $100

[GhostRider]

I have not done any welding nor do I know anyone who has the equipment so I'd probably get a shop to do it. Your suggestions seem like a good way to do it. Turner suggested remving the rear interios, fuel tank and quite a bit of other stuff to reduce the risk of fires. Seemed like safety overkill but better safe than sorry.

[bigmansm]

If you completely remove the subfram, you dont ahve to worry about fire. You can easily take the parts to a welder and have them weld it for you. probably cost you 30 bucks.

Make your own, turners is just a piece of 1/8th inch steel. go by your own. or pm me for some helpful shops. Shipping would kill you because the subframe is heavy

[GhostRider]

In most the pics I saw ythe reinforcment plates were welded to the body not the subframe. Wouldnt this make sense since the body is where the tear develops and therefore needs to be reinforced?

[943184dr]

Originally Posted by GhostRider

In most the pics I saw ythe reinforcment plates were welded to the body not the subframe. Wouldnt this make sense since the body is where the tear develops and therefore needs to be reinforced?

That is correct, they are actually welded to the body and not only that but they are not just peices of 1/8th inch steel as bigmansm says they are infact formed to go into that area, having a lip of a different angle and direction on all sides of the peice.

Tom

[SavageM3]

heY DADO whats the 1/4 mile on your M3?And Does the Euro M3 Tranny fit perfect on A 95 M3 With out Modifications?

[Glucas21]

Dado's car ran 11.8@121 on the low boost setting (11psi, 390HP)

Here is the link with the video from the run.
First pass down the drag strip

[Active Alpine]

This is one of the reasons I declared "Chemical Engineering" as my major. I really want to go to great and glorious ends with modification, but I honestly cant see where the money will come from right off. Here's a worthy question: where do you all get the money to afford this?

[Arman S]

it comes from mysterious places. Get creative and you will find it as well.

[GhostRider]

Education, hard work, blah blah blah. Some already have the money some worked their asses off. Some have both and some have sponsors. Mine is the education and hard work thing. Biochem major here but I made some good money on stocks, savings accounts, and mutual funds to help me along. I've also been saving money since I was 12, not just for cars but its let me do what I've wanted to most the time.