Planning centrifugal

[sdskinner73]

Looking for some advice on a “safe” build. Currently planning to go ESS G3 next year. I am currently sitting at FBO in my Gen 3. A10 Stainless works headers, cat back exhaust, steeda hardcore CAI, e85, wengerd tune, and 170 thermostat. I emailed with Wengerd on my plans related to his side of things. I’d like to aim for 650-700 wheel range. He recommended G3 over G2 in the event I want to increase power at some point.

Besides the below, I was planning to add the steeda ultimate stop the hop kit. Brakes need changed sometime soon, may do those over winter with the kit.

Anything else recommended I may be overlooking? I have 295/35/19 rears currently, not sure when/if those need upsized. Also driveshaft, half shafts, etc. may go with wengerds fuel system eventually as well. I think the 650-700 wheel is more or less safe before building the trans becomes important. This is a street car. If I go down a drag strip, it would be rare.


ESS G3

120mm pulley

Standard impeller

Satin color

Standard 50mm BOV

ID1050XDS injectors

DW415 fuel pump

18-23 model year

VMP FPB

High precision straight gears

G3 spec intercooler

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[robvas]

I have 295/35/19 rears currently, not sure when/if those need upsized.

You don't necessarily need to go bigger but you're going to want some drag radials.

Other than that your list looks fine. I wouldn't get the straight cut gears though. That gets annoying really fast. I would add a real boost/vac gauge while you're at it.

 

[2020 MagneticPP1]

Why the FPB if you're upgrading the pump? I thought the FPB was only if you're not going to upgrade the pump? I could be wrong, but that was my understanding.

 

[sdskinner73]

Why the FPB if you're upgrading the pump? I thought the FPB was only if you're not going to upgrade the pump? I could be wrong, but that was my understanding.

I may upgrade that later, so it made sense to me to do it now. It’s the difference of a few hundred dollars.

 

[BullittBoy]

DEFINITELY get some stronger Half Shafts. You add the Stop the Hop kit (I have it on my car) and 600+ HP and sticky tires, those stock shafts are living on borrowed time!

 

[sdskinner73]

DEFINITELY get some stronger Half Shafts. You add the Stop the Hop kit (I have it on my car) and 600+ HP and sticky tires, those stock shafts are living on borrowed time!

Are the 350 HS good enough, or is the FP the way to go? Hell of a price difference there, but that’s why I’m planning it all out now.

 

[Bob Lob Law]

You don't necessarily need to go bigger but you're going to want some drag radials.

Other than that your list looks fine. I wouldn't get the straight cut gears though. That gets annoying really fast. I would add a real boost/vac gauge while you're at it.

I personally LOVE the straight cut gears!!! Had them for a year next month and 20,000+ miles and it's still one of my favorite sounds to hear! It's whistle is a sweet symphony! LOL

 

[Zrussian13]

Why the FPB if you're upgrading the pump? I thought the FPB was only if you're not going to upgrade the pump? I could be wrong, but that was my understanding.

I may upgrade that later, so it made sense to me to do it now. It’s the difference of a few hundred dollars.

You can probably get away with one or the other at that power level but the dw pump was designed to run at 18v. For a couple hundred extra bucks that's good insurance you'll always have plenty of fuel.

 

[80FoxCoupe]

I personally LOVE the straight cut gears!!! Had them for a year next month and 20,000+ miles and it's still one of my favorite sounds to hear! It's whistle is a sweet symphony! LOL

Centri noises are hard to beat!

 

[Justgonna send it]

DEFINITELY get some stronger Half Shafts. You add the Stop the Hop kit (I have it on my car) and 600+ HP and sticky tires, those stock shafts are living on borrowed time!

I need to get some upgraded ones myself

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