BlueE30
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I've searched this and I'm positive I've seen comparisons but can't seem to find them... I'm currently APR stage 1 with other mods listed, saved up a few bucks and have a 3" Beluga Racing catless downpipe in my garage.
Wondering from others if they feel going from stage 1 to stage 2 was worth it.
My thoughts are regardless if I go stage 1 or 2 I'm going to get a new intake - probably the CTS intake, new DV+ diverter valve and save or upgrade now the BFI engine, tranny and dogbone mounts... plus install I'm going to be kind of what I had allotted to spend on upgrades - $1000-$1500. My tune to stage 2 would be free, so just need to get the downpipe installed. I guess my concern is if the clutch goes I won't really have budgeted right now for another $2,000 for an upgraded clutch.
So what do you recommend? Doing the intake, diverter valve, engine/tranny/dogbone mount, staying stage 1 and saving for an inevitable clutch job or getting it all installed, hoping the clutch doesn't crap out and put away for an upgraded clutch? I can do then DV and intake install myself so mounts and DP install shouldn't be too bad. Again aiming to spend $1000-$1500 taxes and labour in.
Prices for parts in CAD:
Intake $300
DV $180
Mounts $550-$600 depending on exchange
Labour on mounts and DP install $300-$400
Puts me right in the $1400-$1500 range.
Thank you, sorry for posting a thread about this I'm sure it has been discussed, hopefully it can help others though! Also let me know if I'm missing any other supporting mods? Was thinking the TOP but saw not worth it really until K04.
Wondering from others if they feel going from stage 1 to stage 2 was worth it.
My thoughts are regardless if I go stage 1 or 2 I'm going to get a new intake - probably the CTS intake, new DV+ diverter valve and save or upgrade now the BFI engine, tranny and dogbone mounts... plus install I'm going to be kind of what I had allotted to spend on upgrades - $1000-$1500. My tune to stage 2 would be free, so just need to get the downpipe installed. I guess my concern is if the clutch goes I won't really have budgeted right now for another $2,000 for an upgraded clutch.
So what do you recommend? Doing the intake, diverter valve, engine/tranny/dogbone mount, staying stage 1 and saving for an inevitable clutch job or getting it all installed, hoping the clutch doesn't crap out and put away for an upgraded clutch? I can do then DV and intake install myself so mounts and DP install shouldn't be too bad. Again aiming to spend $1000-$1500 taxes and labour in.
Prices for parts in CAD:
Intake $300
DV $180
Mounts $550-$600 depending on exchange
Labour on mounts and DP install $300-$400
Puts me right in the $1400-$1500 range.
Thank you, sorry for posting a thread about this I'm sure it has been discussed, hopefully it can help others though! Also let me know if I'm missing any other supporting mods? Was thinking the TOP but saw not worth it really until K04.