I must have more...

[GoodDayForADrive]

Ok, I've finally given in... I'm going to mod my engine, the little weakling that it is...

Now I know this gets posted all the time, but I need to know what are the best mods for the money. I have 600 dollars left to work with, and then I'm nearly flat broke, so if something goes wrong I'll be really screwed, but I'll try to earn some income so I don't have to worry.

But anyways:

What should I buy for performance with 600 dollars?

[WishingForSpeed]

k&n filter
cam
chip
header
short shifter
Those are pretty basic but they will give you some power.

[MKIIVR6]

Check these links out:

Neuspeed p-flow: This is a small hp mod, but it makes the car sound great.
http://neuspeed.com/products/product_details.asp?app=40|J3&type=11<ype=ns_euro&p_id=1055

Neuspeed Camshaft: An expensive harder-to do mod with only 5-7 hp gains.
http://neuspeed.com/products/product_details.asp?app=40|J3&type=11<ype=ns_euro&p_id=44

Neuspeed Chip: An easier mod for 5-7 hp gains, somewhat cheaper.
http://neuspeed.com/products/product_details.asp?app=40|J3&type=11<ype=ns_euro&p_id=97

Neuspeed Supercharger: Pain in the arse expesive mod, lots of hp gain.
http://neuspeed.com/products/product_details.asp?app=40|J3&type=11<ype=ns_euro&p_id=624

Techtonics cat-back exhaust: Somewhat pricey mod for 5-10 hp gains.
http://techtonicstuning.com/

Be careful though, cars are like women, once you mess with them you won't want to stop.

[GoodDayForADrive]

Check these links out:

Neuspeed p-flow: This is a small hp mod, but it makes the car sound great.
http://neuspeed.com/products/product_details.asp?app=40|J3&type=11<ype=ns_euro&p_id=1055

Neuspeed Camshaft: An expensive harder-to do mod with only 5-7 hp gains.
http://neuspeed.com/products/product_details.asp?app=40|J3&type=11<ype=ns_euro&p_id=44

Neuspeed Chip: An easier mod for 5-7 hp gains, somewhat cheaper.
http://neuspeed.com/products/product_details.asp?app=40|J3&type=11<ype=ns_euro&p_id=97

Neuspeed Supercharger: Pain in the arse expesive mod, lots of hp gain.
http://neuspeed.com/products/product_details.asp?app=40|J3&type=11<ype=ns_euro&p_id=624

Techtonics cat-back exhaust: Somewhat pricey mod for 5-10 hp gains.
http://techtonicstuning.com/

Supercharger is like 2 grand, did you miss the 600 dollar part? lol
Also, doesn't neuspeed claim 11 hp for their chip?

[MKIIVR6]

They claim that but the increase is not extremely noticeable. The 11 hp is at the fly wheel, count on 5-7 at the wheels. Throttle response improves, and the rev limiter is higher as well as the top end governor eliminated. I would say intake, chip and exhaust would be in the works first, then go from there.

[GoodDayForADrive]

Time to start shopping :)

[GoodDayForADrive]

I'm suddenyl having second thoughts, but then I don't know what kind of visual things I could get for that money either... I could lower it I suppose..

[GoodDayForADrive]

Ok, some guy is selling TT 268 cam, adj sprocket, dual valve springs, Valve Cover Gasket, Upper Intake Manifold Gasket, Lower Intake Manifold Gasket, cam bolt, and gasket ring

Apparently that's all I need, other than tools..

These are going for about 300, is that a good deal?

[GoodDayForADrive]

Geez, why isn't anyone else around at 12:30 AM...

[MKIIVR6]

That's not too shabby of a price, if the engine has over 100k miles, I would recommend doing the lifters as well. Man, it's only 10:50 p.m. here in Utah! :lol:

[GoodDayForADrive]

Yea, I have 110000 miles, what are lifters? :?

[MKIIVR6]

Hydraulic lifters that adjust valve height automatically running off of the camshaft lobes.

[GoodDayForADrive]

Um...sure lol
Am I gonna need any special tools for this stuff?

[MKIIVR6]

Don't believe so, except maybe a gear puller if you are planning on using an adjustable pulley. If you do this, swap out the timing belt while you're at it. Spending the extra $20 or so on this item will save hundreds later.

[GoodDayForADrive]

hmmm, ok

Another question, do you guys think it would look bad if I lowered the car on the stock wheels? I can't really afford to buy all new rims :\

[miamiDaveGLi]

hmmm, ok

Another question, do you guys think it would look bad if I lowered the car on the stock wheels? I can't really afford to buy all new rims :\
yeah i think it woudl look great! 8) but dont do it the cheap way and cut the springs. BAD BAD BAD :roll:
and watchout on ebay for CHEAP SPRINGS they look good but are utter CRAP
go with a brand you know, autotech is good neuspeed, pick your poison :lol:
also springs are not to bad on the wallet as long as your not getting the struts and all too , a full adjusable height koni kit is like 12 hundred bucks. 8O

[jettadude]

yes it is a bad indea to lower it on stock wheels unless you plan on keeping those wheels or unless you do a coil over suspention. becuase if you go bigger and low pros still make the wheel bigger there is a change of rubbing.

[GoodDayForADrive]

yes it is a bad indea to lower it on stock wheels unless you plan on keeping those wheels or unless you do a coil over suspention. becuase if you go bigger and low pros still make the wheel bigger there is a change of rubbing.

Well that sucks...

[burn_your_money]

I think it depends on how big of a drop you do. If you slam the car with stock wheels, when/if you decide to get rims, you're going to run into probelms. If you only drop it a bit then when/if you get rims there shouldn't be a problem.

[WishingForSpeed]

air bag it :twisted:

[Slalom]

Um...sure lol
Am I gonna need any special tools for this stuff?

torque wrench for the cam bearing caps...

[GoodDayForADrive]

Wish I could afford adjustable coilovers, then I wouldn't hafta worry so much about drop height...

[jettadude]

as for performance if you wanna go cheap, get a header!!!! then if it doesn't come with 1 a duel downtube, high flow cat, and catback. then work on intake. you will notice that. then from there do a cam, and chip, but when you do the cam you should do the entire vavle train. then after that work on heavier upgrades like ring and pinon/ new tranny with steeper gears. then work on turbo/ supercharger, or for that kind of money port and polish, or find a bigger thorttle body and injectors, or for about that same amount of money PUT IN A BIGGER ENGINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol to make it short after you do all the work to the engine you should of just put in a bigger engine. so its your choice but if you do anything do ehxuast, FULL!! header will make the different and from there just add more ponys.

[miamiDaveGLi]

ya a header and a nice aluminized , or stainles steel exhaust
probably woudl be your best bet techtonics has one i eventually want on my car! 8)

[jettadude]

yep thanks dave for repeating what i said. just in case they didn't really read it they got a recap. j/k lmfao :lol: :lol: 8)

[burn_your_money]

I'd say he was just agreeing with your valued input.

So...

ya a header and a nice aluminized , or stainles steel exhaust

[jettadude]

ok thank you dave and burn for recapping my point. and yes i know he was just agreeing i just wanted to be funny. :lol: :lol:

[burn_your_money]

Just making sure no one gets confused and thinks you're flaming.

[jettadude]

Just making sure no one gets confused and thinks you're flaming. hahahah ROTFLMFAO oh crap dude your cracking me up here. you need to watch what you mean by flaming lol. cuz that can be taking both ways the way you said it, and its funny too. lol[/b]

[burn_your_money]

LOL now that you say that I see what you mean... ROTFL that is quite humorus. Anyways, becuase there is a lot to be said for clarity, I meant attacking miamidavegli in a non homosexual fashion.

[jettadude]

LOL now that you say that I see what you mean... ROTFL that is quite humorus. Anyways, becuase there is a lot to be said for clarity, I meant attacking miamidavegli in a non homosexual fashion.
holy crap dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! your cracking me up. lmao OMG lol lol lol lol thats great, yea i didn't mean anything by it dave i just wanted to be funny.

[GoodDayForADrive]

wow...

[jettadude]

^^^^
yea i kno i don't know why i thought it was soo funny but i was cracking up. lol

[burn_your_money]

Ok, so where it stand is you can either get a fast 2.0 or a slow VR right?

For the record, by slow I mean stock.

[burn_your_money]

Here are some $650 US coilovers. They are AK, "A budget-minded alternative to other FK coilovers"

http://www.concept1.ca/What's%20New%20PG.htm

[MKIIVR6]

I think this all comes down to these factors: All-go, no-show, or all-show-no go. I tend to be in the all-go no-show category. There is nothing better than pulling up to a light next to a honduh in an old vintage VW and then smoking them when the green light comes. At the next intersection there is usually the look of WTF? on the honduh driver's face.

[burn_your_money]

I fall into the all show, no go category. I prefer fuel economy and a nice looking ride. Of course my opinion of a nice ride is a stock Rabbit, so I should have some money to dump into the engine if I ever get a car.

[GoodDayForADrive]

I think this all comes down to these factors: All-go, no-show, or all-show-no go. I tend to be in the all-go no-show category. There is nothing better than pulling up to a light next to a honduh in an old vintage VW and then smoking them when the green light comes. At the next intersection there is usually the look of WTF? on the honduh driver's face.

Yea, but your car looks nice too :lol:

[fortytons]

If it has tits or tires, you can't afford it.
Remember that. :wink:

[miamiDaveGLi]

LMAO LMAO
im sorry dude LOL its cool no worries.
i dident even read that till just now.
LMAO
so ya a nice dual down pipe and a techtonics exhaust JK JK
:lol:

[TougeSpecialist]

Have you thought about either supercharging or turbocharging your car? Those should satisfy your craving for power :D . In addition, its much more cost efficient than getting a new 1.8 or VR6 jetta. I know a friend who supercharged his 2.0, and now, he can even kill a vr6 on the straights!

[GoodDayForADrive]

Have you thought about either supercharging or turbocharging your car? Those should satisfy your craving for power :D . In addition, its much more cost efficient than getting a new 1.8 or VR6 jetta. I know a friend who supercharged his 2.0, and now, he can even kill a vr6 on the straights!
Thought about it....
Then I slapped myself and realized I don't have that kind of money...

[miamiDaveGLi]

Have you thought about either supercharging or turbocharging your car? Those should satisfy your craving for power :D . In addition, its much more cost efficient than getting a new 1.8 or VR6 jetta. I know a friend who supercharged his 2.0, and now, he can even kill a vr6 on the straights!
Thought about it....
Then I slapped myself and realized I don't have that kind of money... i second that , im broke too LOL.
but one of these days....... 8O TURBO ,

[burn_your_money]

I almost have enough money for a turbo but I odn't have a car to put it on...

[GoodDayForADrive]

Wow, you almost had enough money 4 times, impressive :lol: jk

[burn_your_money]

What do you mean 4 times?

[jettadude]

yea im lost 2 :?

[burn_your_money]

I know I had double posted, but I deleted one of those after I realized.

[TougeSpecialist]

:D

[GoodDayForADrive]

heh, I saw the post 4 times, split between two pages.. no big deal

[burn_your_money]

Still a bit lost but thats ok/

Have you decided what you are going to upgrade?

[miamiDaveGLi]

Still a bit lost but thats ok/

Have you decided what you are going to upgrade?
ya any ideas yet. ?

[GoodDayForADrive]

Yea, I'm fixing my sunroof lol, bought one off a guy for 120 bucks shipped

[miamiDaveGLi]

Yea, I'm fixing my sunroof lol, bought one off a guy for 120 bucks shipped
ahhh there you go!! nice 8) whats next after the sun roof. 8O shot of nitrous? :twisted:

[GoodDayForADrive]

Yea, I'm fixing my sunroof lol, bought one off a guy for 120 bucks shipped
ahhh there you go!! nice 8) whats next after the sun roof. 8O shot of nitrous? :twisted:

That won't be necessary since the sunroof adds 100 hp :lol:

[miamiDaveGLi]

Yea, I'm fixing my sunroof lol, bought one off a guy for 120 bucks shipped
ahhh there you go!! nice 8) whats next after the sun roof. 8O shot of nitrous? :twisted:

That won't be necessary since the sunroof adds 100 hp :lol:
LOL :lol:

[burn_your_money]

100HP. WOW I am going to go cut a hole in my roof right now. How much do you think it wil add to a diesel?

[jettadude]

dont forget about z3 fenders. they add 150HP plus put a turbo in your car without you knowing it. :lol:

[burn_your_money]

Here's a tip from any honda owner: put stickers on, even if you don't have the part that you are advertising. each sticker adds at least 10 HP, but expect bigger gains with larger stickers.

[TougeSpecialist]

LOL!! :D

[miamiDaveGLi]

Here's a tip from any HonDUH owner: put stickers on, even if you don't have the part that you are advertising. each sticker adds at least 10 HP, but expect bigger gains with larger stickers. 8O oooo o wonder what gains you get for a huge" powered by honda " side decal :lol:

[burn_your_money]

Here's a tip from any HonDUH owner: put stickers on, even if you don't have the part that you are advertising. each sticker adds at least 10 HP, but expect bigger gains with larger stickers. 8O oooo o wonder what gains you get for a huge" powered by HonDUH " side decal :lol:
You actually lose about 85 HP from that one....
And at the very least someone would key your car or throw a brick through your windsheild, or some chlorine*sp in the gas tank...

[jettadude]

ha yea really *smash*

[TougeSpecialist]

Dont get me wrong, Hondas are also good cars. I also have a 9 year old honda that still runs like it did when I first got it. The only problem is that, as my friend summarized, "many jackasses and wannabe-racing punks are driving hondas". :x

Another upgrade I can think for your need for more power is getting a particular car with another world-renowned 2.0 engine.......THE Mitsu EVO VIII. It also uses a 2.0 engine as the ones found in the jetta, but it can kill most cars on the road! :wink:

[miamiDaveGLi]

Here's a tip from any HonDUH owner: put stickers on, even if you don't have the part that you are advertising. each sticker adds at least 10 HP, but expect bigger gains with larger stickers. 8O oooo o wonder what gains you get for a huge" powered by HonDUH " side decal :lol:
You actually lose about 85 HP from that one....
And at the very least someone would key your car or throw a brick through your windsheild, or some chlorine*sp in the gas tank...
HA HA HA :D