Noob, Need help with new car/modding

[CaptainHenreh]

Thanks to anyone who responds, im in the learning process and i don't wanna be just another kid who pays people to throw on parts and not understanding what they do.

I applaud you for making this statement.

One thing I can recommend is coming to the track at the next Summit event and harassing Kaan and I in the tech Shed. DJ would probably be goofing off too, and being in the tech shed we'll be able to point to specific examples of what we're talking about.

Now, that said, I have two things to say:

If you want to be faster, the best money you can spend is on instruction. I know that probably isn't an option for you (putting your new car on the track, it never has been an option for me) but that's the simple reality.

I also notice that you haven't put any suspension modifications on your list.

Powerwise, you are *by far* going to see your biggest gains on a chip. Variable valve timing on both cams, computer controlled throttle, all your power is in the chip.

I would stay away from a "boost pill"...your ECU has a table for controlling the boost solenoid, and a restricter in that line seems like just a ghetto way of bumping the boost...If your car is under warranty and you can't afford to replace it, I'd not bother.

Exhaustwise, you're not going to see much gains on the exhaust manifold side, but there's always power to be made in a big downpipe and a big cat-back. I'm not sure about integrated catalytic converters (I'm sure you've got a half dozen) but I wouldn't worry "which brand" is better. You're not going to notice 2hp, but any large-diameter mandrel-bent exhaust is going to increase your peak horsepower and broaden your torque curve in a turbocharged car. It's also the easiest to return to stock if you ever need to...just keep your old exhaust and bolt it back on if you need to.

I wouldn't bother with the intercooler for the time being. You're right, it's expensive, and after exhaust and chip you're going to start to see diminishing returns for your money.