JPow Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Currently i have the N/A currently 21 and looking at getting a turbo the insurance just kills me.. When i had my celica to play with i messed around with air intakes, exhausts, TRD bodykit and that - problem was it was only the 140BHP not the 190... so everyone thought i was just trying to cover it up.. What are peoples opinions on the same sort of thing on the N/A ... new exhaust? Skirts ? Thanks for comments JP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/search.php?search_type=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Scott you should of sent that website link I pm you the other day for "mods", They are now selling shavings from a unicorn horn and dragon tears that work as a octane booster. Welcome anyway Jpow I have a NA like you and after a panel filter double decat (gonna swap the first decat for a whifbitzs manifold when it is ready) and cat back exhaust after that there is not really much point unless you buy a piggyback or a standalone ecu even though scott told me going on a diet would be more effective and the gain to cost is pretty harsh and not really worth it. Check out the search option as after only being on here a month or so I see why people get annoyed as these topics come up often which for me is not so bad but after a few years on here it is most likely annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Best thing u can do is male it as light as possible. and SEARCH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Or steal noz's car when it is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Like any NA engine getting more power is an expensive route with little gains, the best pound for pound performance (as mentioned) is to lose weight. Not only on yourself but the car too! Get a good suspension setup too. Do you have a budget in mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 (edited) Thing that puts me off with weight saving is the car looks crap IMO if the back seats for example were taken out. What do you think is the best weight saving possible without making the car looking stripped? Edited November 27, 2011 by Graham1984 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 long one cut short. enjoy it for what it is, spens a large amount of money on it or buy a faster car i dont like to be the blunt guy but itl save you a whole lot of time reading to come to this conclusion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I agree that is why I only do so much to satisfy myself and stop, after that it is a simple NA-t or TT choice or just sell up and get something different otherwise it could be a long winded road of spending on something that could be so much more for the outlay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Best thing u can do is male it as light as possible. and SEARCH Best thing an N/A owner can do is stop eating pies. If I had an N/A it would be slower than a 1.0L corsa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Been covered many times, a search will bring up a lot of threads on the subject, one example HERE. The only performance modifications worth doing are exhaust, decat pipe and tubular manifold, these will make the car feel a little more responsive and should increase power by around 10-15hp. In terms of value for money the best thing you can do is give the car a thorough service and get it running to it's full potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardod Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 268 cams should give sum decent hp compared to the stock 24x cams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I wouldn't bother chasing performance if your goal is cheaper insurance. Focus on getting the car the way you want it to look and then possibly look at lightening it. That way you will save some cash and when you can afford to get the GTE engine transplanted into it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 268 cams should give sum decent hp compared to the stock 24x cams? Where can you get cams from for the GE that are not re grinds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Just slap some nitrous on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPow Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Im lucky enough to have picked it up at 64000KM my first thought is to keep it stock, when my 4th year of no claims ticks over next year run a mock quote on a TT and shop around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollands Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 i use to have a vvti celica too mate i never felt bad about making it nice i was too young for the VVTLI i really like n/a supras and dont think you should feel like your covering up you dont have a turbo i put £400 petrol in my turbo supra last month which is terrible! sometimes wish i had a n/a for that reason lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 (edited) I just like pies way to much though. I don't have a car anyway at the moment as I lost it in a pink slips race to a funeral procession On the plus side I held of the escaped hamster to get a near convincing second place. Edited November 27, 2011 by Graham1984 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 i really like n/a supras and dont think you should feel like your covering up you dont have a turbo i put £400 petrol in my turbo supra last month which is terrible! sometimes wish i had a n/a for that reason lol How many miles did you do though ? If i go on an economy run i can get 25 mpg easily out of my TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Memo to self get o2 sensors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 How many miles did you do though ? If i go on an economy run i can get 25 mpg easily out of my TT thats pretty good i just got about 23mpg out of my na on my recent trip of 470 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Where can you get cams from for the GE that are not re grinds? The NA-T Shop that sells everything for £1 thats pretty good i just got about 23mpg out of my na on my recent trip of 470 miles I had 31mpg when I picked my car up. What the hell are you eating lol pie boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 thats pretty good i just got about 23mpg out of my na on my recent trip of 470 miles When i've really tried hard and been on a long trip i've returned 30+ mpg out of my car, that was being very well behaved though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 The NA-T Shop that sells everything for £1 I had 31mpg when I picked my car up. What the hell are you eating lol pie boy haha i wasnt on no eco run though i was doing a lot of town driving + she was loaded with lugage and i opened her up on the motorway as i dont get the chance as we dont have any motorways on the island. i wasnt really ragging it though, but i do like pie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 When i've really tried hard and been on a long trip i've returned 30+ mpg out of my car, that was being very well behaved though eco runs are far to painful thoughi would rather pay the extra and relax driving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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