First things first. A full tune up including, plugs, wires, O2 sensor, cap and rotor, vacuum lines will put you on the right track. Then the usual upgrades are things like exhaust and intake to let the car breathe better, nice for the turbo. You can then start messing with your boost levels. The bottom end of that motor is typically very strong so you can support some solid power with having to do a lot of engine work.
i got all the tune up stuff recently changed the hoses everything in top shape. i hope to get an exhaust and intake soon. do i need a boost controller to adjust my boost or is there another way. what is the highest psi i can run with out an intercooler.
yes you need a boost controller of some sort...manual boost controllers will be the cheapest bet but do the job...fuzzy logic boost controllers are more expensive but they are a little faster and help prevent boost creep...manual boost controllers(non electronic) are less expensive and get the job done thats all you really need.
intercoolers aren't effective below 8 psi i think the same rule applies to a bypass valve...stock boost for the garret t-3 is 4-5 psi...so i suppose its safe to say once you get around 8-10 you'll need an intercooler...8-10 can be ran after aforementioned tuneup+intake and exhaust with no problem at all...12 is ok if you're careful and don't run the car steadily with that much boost...in a 300zxt the stock injectors are good to 12.5 psi with a stock computer(with or without an intercooler). after that you'll have a bit of detonation i'm certain...and you will blow your motor.
dont even wry about power, unless you have money to deal with suspension and power right away
he's right...i was just answering your question about power...but like he said don't worry about power for drifting its got plenty of power to lose traction....
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