$2,000-$2,500 Modification Budget - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

forzajuve · 05-03-2013, 08:45 PM

Below is an upgrade list to get some added Wheel Horsepower to my FRS.

I would appreciate any suggestions.
If you think I should use another product, please let me know why and what adavantages there are while still maintaining my budget.

I am aware that the EcuTek's Stage 1 tune will get me at least +10whp if I leave everything stock, while EcuTek's Stage 2 tune will give me at least +20whp with the appropriate mods (exhaust + cai). Is Unichip's tune just as good as EcuTek's in the gains department? I would like to hear some community feedback on that one since pricing is very different.

All in all, will I be able to get another +20whp with the upgrades listed below? Of course, I want this upgrade to be worth it, even though my budget is arguably low...

Tune
Unichip - $445

Exhaust
Borla Stainless Steel Cat-Back - $830
or
T1R 70R Catback Exhaust - $995
or
T1R Sparrow Exhaust System - $1,100

Cold Air Intake
Perrin CAI - $280

Thank you. <3

Foobar · 05-03-2013, 09:21 PM

Your drop-in + silicone inlet tube is already giving you comparable power gains to the cold air intake. I wouldn't bother with that at this point.

The tune should meet similar results to the ECUTek.

Header/Overpipe/Frontpipe will give you more gains than the catback.

Bonburner · 05-03-2013, 09:26 PM

Headers have been key to a a lot of power in our cars

campy · 05-03-2013, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foobar

Header/Overpipe/Frontpipe will give you more gains than the catback.

It will also add noise and drone, which will get old quick if it's a DD.

L3P47 · 05-03-2013, 09:29 PM

Borla, Front pipe, and over pipe. Match it with a tune and you should see a significant gain.

NickFRS · 05-03-2013, 09:34 PM

Save yourself some money.

I have a protune BRZedit tune... LOVE IT. Also love my nameless exhaust. Getting my RevWorks header sometime next week. Id suggest RevWorks header (Even makes bomb power with no tune or full exhaust.... 15hp gains with stock exhaust and no tune) and Nameless downpipe for a couple reason: AMERICAN MADE, American steel, 302stainless, and awesome customer support.
Power priority for our cars.

#1 Header (kills torque dip) RevWorks $699

#2 Tune (12-20HP increase depending on mods) Depends where you live. BRZedit Protune is $600 here in Portland.

#3 Drop in filter (more top end) Almost every one is the same. I went with Perrin. $50

#4 overpipe downpipe (Brings more power out of header) $500
http://shop.namelessperformance.com/...aces-overpipe/

#5 catback (Brings more power out of header) Any cat back works. Ranges in price. Cheapest is Nameless axle back and makes the same power. $500
http://shop.namelessperformance.com/...eback-exhaust/

Also you can save some money with nameless and get the axelback + downpipe together. Give them a call for a better quote. $975
http://shop.namelessperformance.com/...es-overpipe-1/

Thats $2325 bucks. Enjoy your 25(+) HP

86_ZN6 · 05-03-2013, 09:38 PM

Since your local to the Bay Area, lets talk and i can help you achieve your goals.

We have exhaust, local dyno and tune

ramiram1984 · 05-03-2013, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickFRS

Save yourself some money.

I have a protune BRZedit tune... LOVE IT. Also love my nameless exhaust. Getting my RevWorks header sometime next week. Id suggest RevWorks header (Even makes bomb power with no tune or full exhaust.... 15hp gains with stock exhaust and no tune) and Nameless downpipe for a couple reason: AMERICAN MADE, American steel, 302stainless, and awesome customer support.
Power priority for our cars.

#1 Header (kills torque dip) RevWorks $699

#2 Tune (12-20HP increase depending on mods) Depends where you live. BRZedit Protune is $600 here in Portland.

#3 Drop in filter (more top end) Almost every one is the same. I went with Perrin. $50

#4 overpipe downpipe (Brings more power out of header) $500
http://shop.namelessperformance.com/...aces-overpipe/

#5 catback (Brings more power out of header) Any cat back works. Ranges in price. Cheapest is Nameless axle back and makes the same power. $500
http://shop.namelessperformance.com/...eback-exhaust/

Also you can save some money with nameless and get the axelback + downpipe together. Give them a call for a better quote. $975
http://shop.namelessperformance.com/...es-overpipe-1/

Thats $2325 bucks. Enjoy your 25(+) HP

Headers UEL Borla off Jegs.com $588 shipped.
Over pipe
Front pipe
$600+

Catback $900+

Intake $300+

Tune $800+

As you can see, it adds up quick! (Not what I have or have paid but just generalizing)

Good luck on your car

NoFear99 · 05-03-2013, 09:58 PM

AFE Intake Kit 285$ : http://www.advancespeedshop.com/take...b-p-18129.html
Borla UEL Header 600$
Greddy SP Elite Axleback 550$
FA20CLUB Stage 2 Ecutek Kit ( Cable + License + Tune ) 850$
Invidia or HKS resonated Front pipe ( 250$ to 310$ )
About +25WHP

Total : 2 550$ to 2 600$

When you are all set , you could always want to resell your ecutek cable for 200$ to bring down your modifications cost to 2350$ - 2400$.

Foobar · 05-03-2013, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by campy

It will also add noise and drone, which will get old quick if it's a DD.

OP didn't provide any parameters on noise, but I'm going to assume he actually wants some noise since he's considering a cold air intake and the catbacks he's listed aren't the quietest ones on the market either.

ramiram1984 · 05-03-2013, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoFear99

AFE Intake Kit 285$
Borla UEL Header 650$
Greddy SP Elite Axleback 550$
FA20CLUB Stage 2 Ecutek Kit ( Cable + License + Tune ) 850$
Invidia or HKS resonated Front pipe ( 250$ to 310$ )
About +25-30WHP

Total : 2 550$ to 2 650$

Jegs.com sells borla UEL @ $588 shipped. Cheaper than any other vendor I have seen.
My afe was $349, $380 shipped/taxes. No longer will I buy from third party lol.

forzajuve · 05-03-2013, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foobar

OP didn't provide any parameters on noise, but I'm going to assume he actually wants some noise since he's considering a cold air intake and the catbacks he's listed aren't the quietest ones on the market either.

Actually you brought up something I did not specify, you're right.

I would prefer to have more of a deep/low/throaty exhaust sound rather than a boisterous/obnoxious one that sounds like a lawn mower on crack.

TouchMyHonda · 05-03-2013, 10:19 PM

Humm

forzajuve · 05-03-2013, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TouchMyHonda

Humm

Rofl yeah, just like that

05-03-2013, 09:34 PM	#6
NickFRS Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FRS Location: Gladstone Posts: 1,450 Thanks: 899 Thanked 440 Times in 286 Posts Mentioned: 75 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Save yourself some money. I have a protune BRZedit tune... LOVE IT. Also love my nameless exhaust. Getting my RevWorks header sometime next week. Id suggest RevWorks header (Even makes bomb power with no tune or full exhaust.... 15hp gains with stock exhaust and no tune) and Nameless downpipe for a couple reason: AMERICAN MADE, American steel, 302stainless, and awesome customer support. Power priority for our cars. #1 Header (kills torque dip) RevWorks $699 #2 Tune (12-20HP increase depending on mods) Depends where you live. BRZedit Protune is $600 here in Portland. #3 Drop in filter (more top end) Almost every one is the same. I went with Perrin. $50 #4 overpipe downpipe (Brings more power out of header) $500 http://shop.namelessperformance.com/...aces-overpipe/ #5 catback (Brings more power out of header) Any cat back works. Ranges in price. Cheapest is Nameless axle back and makes the same power. $500 http://shop.namelessperformance.com/...eback-exhaust/ Also you can save some money with nameless and get the axelback + downpipe together. Give them a call for a better quote. $975 http://shop.namelessperformance.com/...es-overpipe-1/ Thats $2325 bucks. Enjoy your 25(+) HP __________________ 2013 Sion FRS 2014 Subaru WRX 2014 Subaru XV Last edited by NickFRS; 05-03-2013 at 09:44 PM.

05-03-2013, 09:58 PM	#9
NoFear99 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: FR-S Firestorm Location: QC,Canada Posts: 391 Thanks: 121 Thanked 143 Times in 81 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	AFE Intake Kit 285$ : http://www.advancespeedshop.com/take...b-p-18129.html Borla UEL Header 600$ Greddy SP Elite Axleback 550$ FA20CLUB Stage 2 Ecutek Kit ( Cable + License + Tune ) 850$ Invidia or HKS resonated Front pipe ( 250$ to 310$ ) About +25WHP Total : 2 550$ to 2 600$ When you are all set , you could always want to resell your ecutek cable for 200$ to bring down your modifications cost to 2350$ - 2400$. __________________ - 2013 Scion FR-S Firestorm - 2007 Lotus Exige S 280 Solar Yellow - 2007 Honda CBR 600RR - 2002 Bombardier Legend 800SE Website : http://nofear99.monchar.com Last edited by NoFear99; 05-03-2013 at 10:11 PM.

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forzajuve Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Ultramarine 86 - 6MT Location: California Posts: 533 Thanks: 184 Thanked 139 Times in 82 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	$2,000-$2,500 Modification Budget Below is an upgrade list to get some added Wheel Horsepower to my FRS. I would appreciate any suggestions. If you think I should use another product, please let me know why and what adavantages there are while still maintaining my budget. I am aware that the EcuTek's Stage 1 tune will get me at least +10whp if I leave everything stock, while EcuTek's Stage 2 tune will give me at least +20whp with the appropriate mods (exhaust + cai). Is Unichip's tune just as good as EcuTek's in the gains department? I would like to hear some community feedback on that one since pricing is very different. All in all, will I be able to get another +20whp with the upgrades listed below? Of course, I want this upgrade to be worth it, even though my budget is arguably low... Tune Unichip - $445 Exhaust Borla Stainless Steel Cat-Back - $830 or T1R 70R Catback Exhaust - $995 or T1R Sparrow Exhaust System - $1,100 Cold Air Intake Perrin CAI - $280 Thank you. <3

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