Need Advice onFull Blown Stage 2 Turbo

[Brody602]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

To date I see no reason to go with the more expensive CM. Like Tut said, the ACT 6 puck was easier to engage and use than my CM FX300/350 full face.

Also, the pressure plate is the same for FX30/350 to FX400 so the pedal pressure will be the same.

I am upgrading the disc to the 6 puck FX400 with the new turbo kit so wish me luck....





Look at my build thread last few pages and/or Tut sales thread.

So basically my best bet is the CM FX400?

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by Brody602

So basically my best bet is the CM FX400?

What I meant was I see no reason to go with the CM over the ACT at all. I am upgrading my clutch disk to 6 puck because I already have all ther components and that is the only thing needed to upgrade from FX300 to FX400. Pressure plate is the same.

Tut's ACT pedal felt really good, noticeably easier than my FX300. Engagement was rough, but my full face FX300 was not that much better, it just can be slipped more but thats about it.

[Brody602]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

What I meant was I see no reason to go with the CM over the ACT at all. I am upgrading my clutch disk to 6 puck because I already have all ther components and that is the only thing needed to upgrade from FX300 to FX400. Pressure plate is the same.

Tut's ACT pedal felt really good, noticeably easier than my FX300. Engagement was rough, but my full face FX300 was not that much better, it just can be slipped more but thats about it.

Will the ACT be able to handle my goal though? I believe it is rated for 345 ft/lb

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by Brody602

Will the ACT be able to handle my goal though? I believe it is rated for 345 ft/lb

I believe the ACT 6 puck and FX400 hold right about the same.

So if the ACT won't hold, FX400 either.

I'm on the phone so if this post has mistakes, blame Autocorrect

[brzaapi]

Originally Posted by King Tut

Boredom and opportunity

Spoken like a true car-aholic.


Well boredom really. Each car is its own experience and variety is the spice of life I suppose. Congrats, nothing like getting a new toy.


I have had two Beamers that I played with, never an M-series. But I am sure that I will make my way back to BMW someday, but for now my interest are leading me back to Porsche. I am contemplating a reasonably priced 996 turbo purchase.

[SmsAlSuwaidi]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

I believe the ACT 6 puck and FX400 hold right about the same.

So if the ACT won't hold, FX400 either.

I'm on the phone so if this post has mistakes, blame Autocorrect

Adding to what David said, IMHO i think you will break your tranny before slipping the act6puck or the fx400


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[JK21]

Originally Posted by Brody602

I am simply asking for feedback, part of the thinking process. A BBK would also be in the list of mods but the help I was looking for was more towards power handling. It goes without saying the car would need new suspension and what not to handle the extra power effectively.

I am willing to take constructive critisism and flaming . I do plan on drag racing the car but I also plan on using it as my summer DD, just for a fun vehicle.

My brother owns a 2013 GTR, which the frs is a completely different car, but its also a 115k. If I can make my FRS, pretty evenly matched with a gtr's performance, for almost half the price, I would think it's not a bad idea. Yes, I'm also aware that at 600whp, the power to weight ratio would blow the gtr's away.

But I'm here to find out if simply put, pushing that much power out of this car will always have issues or if after a certain amount of changing parts it would be just as reliable like it was from day 1.


Flame on folks im ready to take a big hit and im only here for thoughts and help



I'm all ears, so feel free to list the other cheaper ways



I currently have an 04 tiburon that I drive throughout the winter seasons instead of my FRS.

Get a beater. I am doing the exact same build just through my shop. I would NOT DD this car. Unless you put it on pump with a VERY conservative tune (even then still a risk.

It will compete with some GTRs but once you build a GTR to real race levels it won't compete (I owned two R35s and have a NISMO on order right now). I would say just have it conservative (upper 400s lower 500s) and leave it as is.

The thing with the GTR is that those cars are true street cars that you can DD and it makes 1xxx if you wanted to and have no real problems whatsoever.

A friend of mine has his GTR that makes 1050awhp (high 800s turned all the way down) and runs 9s all day and he drives it literally everyday.

Have this be a true weekend car and not a DD because that turns up the timetable of something breaking.

[SmsAlSuwaidi]

Originally Posted by JK21

Get a beater. I am doing the exact same build just through my shop. I would NOT DD this car. Unless you put it on pump with a VERY conservative tune (even then still a risk.

It will compete with some GTRs but once you build a GTR to real race levels it won't compete (I owned two R35s and have a NISMO on order right now). I would say just have it conservative (upper 400s lower 500s) and leave it as is.

The thing with the GTR is that those cars are true street cars that you can DD and it makes 1xxx if you wanted to and have no real problems whatsoever.

A friend of mine has his GTR that makes 1050awhp (high 800s turned all the way down) and runs 9s all day and he drives it literally everyday.

Have this be a true weekend car and not a DD because that turns up the timetable of something breaking.

Driving any High hp car comes with greater responsibilities though , oil changes and such. Also with the gtrs you need to have a high tolerance to the harsh upgraded gearboxes which suck in DD traffic ( or maybe they changed now because thats how when dodson came out with his first gear box upgrade back in the day ) meh the gtr is never my cup of tea, but i do agree its fast

[Frs300]

Originally Posted by SmsAlSuwaidi

Adding to what David said, IMHO i think you will break your tranny before slipping the act6puck or the fx400


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i dunno about that. When i blew my motor my fx400 slipped big time and transmission is still good for now.

[JK21]

Originally Posted by SmsAlSuwaidi

Driving any High hp car comes with greater responsibilities though , oil changes and such. Also with the gtrs you need to have a high tolerance to the harsh upgraded gearboxes which suck in DD traffic ( or maybe they changed now because thats how when dodson came out with his first gear box upgrade back in the day ) meh the gtr is never my cup of tea, but i do agree its fast

And this I agree with. Regular and meticulous maintenance is key. And with the upgrades so far they have made…..a built GTR (Trans and Motor) is still a very comfortable drive. Not bad at all and in the newer ones you can really feel the ride comfort if you have it set in an Eco mode. (S=Save C=Comfort and regular traction control) and that is in the newer year models 2012 and up.

[SmsAlSuwaidi]

Originally Posted by JK21

And this I agree with. Regular and meticulous maintenance is key. And with the upgrades so far they have made…..a built GTR (Trans and Motor) is still a very comfortable drive. Not bad at all and in the newer ones you can really feel the ride comfort if you have it set in an Eco mode. (S=Save C=Comfort and regular traction control) and that is in the newer year models 2012 and up.

Well i remember built trannys where very harsh ( jerky, if you know what i mean), but hey i quit the gtr game in 2009 2010 and only thing under my built is a hks 570 kit which used to be dope

[Dipstik-sportech]

I drive my car as a dd as long as its not snowing. Never had issues related to it being modified and I've made several 6+hr journeys. I'm not easy on it either.

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[Brody602]

Originally Posted by JK21

Get a beater. I am doing the exact same build just through my shop. I would NOT DD this car. Unless you put it on pump with a VERY conservative tune (even then still a risk.

It will compete with some GTRs but once you build a GTR to real race levels it won't compete (I owned two R35s and have a NISMO on order right now). I would say just have it conservative (upper 400s lower 500s) and leave it as is.

The thing with the GTR is that those cars are true street cars that you can DD and it makes 1xxx if you wanted to and have no real problems whatsoever.

A friend of mine has his GTR that makes 1050awhp (high 800s turned all the way down) and runs 9s all day and he drives it literally everyday.

Have this be a true weekend car and not a DD because that turns up the timetable of something breaking.

Yeah I decided to be a little more conservative and bring my goal down to 450whp, so hopefully that will be a bit better and I do have a "beater" that I use as my winter car, '04 Tiburon.

My brother's GTR is stock and will remain stock until his warranty is up at least :P

[JK21]

Originally Posted by SmsAlSuwaidi

Well i remember built trannys where very harsh ( jerky, if you know what i mean), but hey i quit the gtr game in 2009 2010 and only thing under my built is a hks 570 kit which used to be dope

Haha……respect. But yeah a lot of improvements have been made to these trannys. Shep is really good at what he does and even a fully built trans feels stock like in a sense. No complaints but I know what you mean. The only reason I am so infatuated with them is because I have always wanted to own one (Owned 2 R35s ) but the R34 is illegal smh.

Originally Posted by Brody602

Yeah I decided to be a little more conservative and bring my goal down to 450whp, so hopefully that will be a bit better and I do have a "beater" that I use as my winter car, '04 Tiburon.

My brother's GTR is stock and will remain stock until his warranty is up at least :P

That is good. My car is going to be conservative as well (at least up until I go to TX2K) but I will be around the 480ish range on pump. And that is good although it will be hard especially if he rides in an E85 one lol. E85 for that car is liquid crack