Let me know if these first mods are solid

[Sketchyatbest]

In your opinion...

PRL HVI
PRL RMM
PRL INLET
PRL INTERCOOLER
AWE TOURING EXHAUST

Hope so cuz I ordered em.

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[CG13]

In your opinion...

PRL HVI
PRL RMM
PRL INLET
PRL INTERCOOLER
AWE TOURING EXHAUST

Hope so cuz I ordered em.

Intake and exhaust will likely sound better than stock. Intercooler will reduce power loss. Inlet will look nice. Motor mount is a good addition.

What are you wanting to accomplish with the car? If everything else is going to stay stock and it’s a street car (ie no tune, not tracking, etc), I don’t think intake, intercooler, and inlet offer much improvement.

 

[Sketchyatbest]

Intake and exhaust will likely sound better than stock. Intercooler will reduce power loss. Inlet will look nice. Motor mount is a good addition.

What are you wanting to accomplish with the car? If everything else is going to stay stock and it’s a street car (ie no tune, not tracking, etc), I don’t think intake, intercooler, and inlet offer much improvement.

I'm getting a tune and want to be prepared for power if/when I want .

 

[Cueyo]

PRL

There's a thread that was posted recently about fueling and HP. After reading it I think a fuel system upgrade is absolutely necessary regardless of the mods you do.

If it were me, it would be canflex, hpfp, intercooler, and injectors (maybe). Maybe an exhaust or intake for sound. Also a tune ofc. I would try an rmm since this platform definitely needs one, but it's such a hassle doing the rigid collars with it that id hold off or just do that first.

 

[Sketchyatbest]

PRL

There's a thread that was posted recently about fueling and HP. After reading it I think a fuel system upgrade is absolutely necessary regardless of the mods you do.

If it were me, it would be canflex, hpfp, intercooler, and injectors (maybe). Maybe an exhaust or intake for sound. Also a tune ofc. I would try an rmm since this platform definitely needs one, but it's such a hassle doing the rigid collars with it that id hold off or just do that first.

I'm just running 92 for now so I should be golden.

 

[menikmati]

Sounds like you've already fired the parts cannon without a goal in mind. All the replies are basically going to be "if it was my car, I would install X, Y ,Z."

 

[Sketchyatbest]

Sounds like you've already fired the parts cannon without a goal in mind. All the replies are basically going to be "if it was my car, I would install X, Y ,Z."

Essentially fbo and a tune.

 

[CG13]

Essentially fbo and a tune.

If the “goal” is FBO and a tune, then you’ve answered your original question.

My goal with a car is always going to be about desired performance and use, not a list of mods. The mods help achieve the goal, they aren’t the goal themselves.

Example with the FL5 for me:

I want the car to be able to run full 20-minute track sessions at any track I visit (cooling, brakes, tire management is key) while allowing me to achieve lap times I’m comfortable with for a mid-pack track car. (This part is subjective based upon my experience. I don’t want a momentum car like a Miata, but also don’t want a ZR1X that puts me at speeds that are so high I need a full cage, HANS device, etc and where I don’t have the ability to exploit the car’s full performance without taking great personal risk).

Based upon that:
- I want the lightest weight possible (while still being a street car)
- I want the most power I can make without losing the cooling required
- I want the most power I can make without losing the ability to manage traction
- I want the suspension setup for the best compromise between tire life, grip, rotation, etc

My mod list recognizes these statements.

 

[SKINNIE]

Ahhh Yesss The basic FK8/FL5/DE5 starter pack.

 

[marcusm86]

solid? a lot of people like PRL everything. Ive heard of weld issues over time with the AWE exhaust and the PRL rmm seems to be getting replaced for failure by some. never had any and im sure someone will correct me

 

[menikmati]

You can probably omit the time-bound portion, but this general guideline should help you create a goal that will help dictate your build.

 

[joshinthecity]

If the “goal” is FBO and a tune, then you’ve answered your original question.

My goal with a car is always going to be about desired performance and use, not a list of mods. The mods help achieve the goal, they aren’t the goal themselves.

Example with the FL5 for me:

I want the car to be able to run full 20-minute track sessions at any track I visit (cooling, brakes, tire management is key) while allowing me to achieve lap times I’m comfortable with for a mid-pack track car. (This part is subjective based upon my experience. I don’t want a momentum car like a Miata, but also don’t want a ZR1X that puts me at speeds that are so high I need a full cage, HANS device, etc and where I don’t have the ability to exploit the car’s full performance without taking great personal risk).

Based upon that:
- I want the lightest weight possible (while still being a street car)
- I want the most power I can make without losing the cooling required
- I want the most power I can make without losing the ability to manage traction
- I want the suspension setup for the best compromise between tire life, grip, rotation, etc

My mod list recognizes these statements.

This.

 

[oBjerg]

I've seen PRL hate in multiple threads on this forum. Is there something specific that people dislike, or is it just brand preference?

 

[Sketchyatbest]

I've seen PRL hate in multiple threads on this forum. Is there something specific that people dislike, or is it just brand preference?

I think some have seen some mid welds. Mostly it's just super common and people want to be different. Maybe they're mad too who knows, who cares.

 

[SKINNIE]

I think some have seen some mid welds. Mostly it's just super common and people want to be different. Maybe they're mad too who knows, who cares.

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