[ASBSECU E93]

I have $4k to mod a N55....what's the recommendation for biggest gains on stock turbo?

FMIC
DP
Intake
LPFP(?) - plan to run some blend of E85

Thanks in advance for feedback.

[F32/435i]

Originally Posted by ASBSECU E93

I have $4k to mod a N55....what's the recommendation for biggest gains on stock turbo?

FMIC
DP
Intake
LPFP(?) - plan to run some blend of E85

Thanks in advance for feedback.

Charge pipe should be on that list first.

Intake is mainly for the sound.

Is it N55 EWG or PWG...EWG fuel pump is usually good for an E20 blend.

Good tune will make the biggest difference as well.

[ChillVibeF30]

+1 On the chargepipe

Everything else you have listed should get you some good gains.

[jh_f30]

Might be helpful to hit up one of the vendors on here to get their recommendations based on your budget. Personally, I got most of my stuff through mike@x-ph.com. I trust that, as an enthusiast and active forum member, he wouldn't steer you wrong just in an effort to "make a sale".

Would you be DIY-ing most of your mods or paying someone for installs? Keep in mind that labor for install could eat into a decent chunk of your budget.

[JaredG_F30]

If I could to it over knowing what I know now and had 4k this is what I would do...

- Wagner or some other quality hi-flow catted DP
- FMIC (I've been very pleased with the budget CTS Turbo FMIC I'm running but might would splurge for the VRSF HD Street)
- bootmod3 tune
- stage 2 LPFP (to run higher ethanol blends)
- AEM Meth kit(just for keeping IATs down, not for extra fueling)

[jgoens]

Originally Posted by F32/435i

Charge pipe should be on that list first.

Intake is mainly for the sound.

Is it N55 EWG or PWG...EWG fuel pump is usually good for an E20 blend.

Good tune will make the biggest difference as well.

+1. CP. What about a tune? I would forget the Intake. And as stated above, budget depends on how much of the work you do yourself--its amazing how much power can be added to these cars cheaply when you do the work yourself.

[EatMoreLobsters]

Originally Posted by ASBSECU E93

I have $4k to mod a N55....what's the recommendation for biggest gains on stock turbo?

FMIC
DP
Intake
LPFP(?) - plan to run some blend of E85

Thanks in advance for feedback.

Charge pipe (stock one will blow up)
Downpipe
Tune
Exhaust

That would be my priority in that order. If you forgo the exhaust you can get the top 3 for under $2k, the best thing I've done to my car is KW suspension and Michelin PS2S tires. Both make a massive difference and you will appreciate them more than just a few more HP.

[ASBSECU E93]

Thanks for the feedback everyone.

[yoon_209]

Check out Mike at X-PH. He has a FBO package deal that includes tune, downpipe, chargepip and fmic for a good price. Shipping took only a few days as well.