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[Oni Snake]

Ok, I'm new to the game. But I am learning.

My goal with my car is to reach between 250hp and 300hp. I'd like to know, from those experienced, what steps I should take in achieving my goal.

I also want the engine and drivetrain able to handle the torque and load.

I have a 1986 Laser XE Turbo(TI) with about 100k on the od.

I'll also be interested in futzing around with the suspension to make it handle better.

Thanks a bunch.

Ken

[glhs636]

There's many ways to do it
check out www.thedodgegarage.com
Lots of good info and reading
Before you start making any real power get a good boost gauge and Exguast Gas Temp (EGT) gauge
Our cars choke on the exhaust side
So ported exhaust manifold, garrett turbo (or S60 with .63 a/r exhaust), 2.5" swingvalve, minimal 2.5" exhaust or some like to step right up to 3"
Put at least a long runner 1 piece intake on (requires 2 wires to be added for the AIS and a computer change) While your changing the computer get a Mopar Performance CSX stage II computer and some 20%+ injectors, bleed the boost up to 18-19 psi, put at least 1 factory I/C (intercooler) up in the front, or get one from an Iszu NPR or ford powerstroke or something (in low boost form 1 I/C is good but the I/C cores are very restrictiveand great gains when approaching 300+ can be had with an upgrade to 2 factory I/C's or switching to a high flowing unit)
This should get you into some trouble and put you right where you want to be, keep an eye on your EGT's and do a few other things and you'll be set

[Oni Snake]

Deal.

About how much do you think(cash) this will run me?

Ken

[glhs636]

intake used $40-100
injectors $50-60 used $100 new
computer CSX STAGE II used $75 new $115-130
I/C used $80-up
ported exhaust manifold $75-up
S60 new $650? $700 used $450 up
You can go pretty far with a garrett w/ 2.5 swingvalve
If you take it one step at a time it's not so bad
Open up the exhaust and a little and get an I/C up front and you'll do O.K.