Trying to decide on a specific year MKIII, any help is appreciated.

[Jaster83]

Yeah, I decided after about two hours of research that if I'm going to be getting any turbo car that I'd need a backup, even if I'm not modding. Since I am modding, I definitely need a backup while it's in the shop.

The major limiting factor right now isn't time, it's money. I plan on doing the work in chunks like I described earlier. The goal is to have the engine/drivetrain stuff done by this time next year. Spending about $2000 every 3 months or so. Problem is I'm starting from $0 due to an expensive Catholic Wedding service, a couple of AR-15's, and a new 2013 Subaru purchase.

I forgot to include a fuel pump. I'm assuming that I should do that when I upgrade the injectors/ecu because of the higher demand on the pump?

[cre]

Originally Posted by Jaster83

I'm assuming that I should do that when I upgrade the injectors/ecu because of the higher demand on the pump?

That and you'd be the ultimate sucker to trust what's probably a 21+ year old, stock fuel pump.

[907mge]

Have you considered in your budget things like suspension and brakes?

[cre]

Originally Posted by 907mge

Have you considered in your budget things like suspension and brakes?

Good point. I hadn't read through the OP's list but if these aren't at the VERY TOP of the list they should be. Don't add more power until you're certain you and the car can control it.

[Jaster83]

Originally Posted by 907mge

Have you considered in your budget things like suspension and brakes?

Hm... yes, I am planning on doing aftermarket stuff, in my mind I'm figuring around $2000, hopefully that gets me the suspension I want + rims, but honestly I haven't priced it. I'll go do that now =)