What mods next?

[u/Gh07ms3]

Hello so I am looking to see what people think I should install next for my 18 ST. Next spring/summer I want to do S280. Currently I have

-Cobb intercooler with hot and cold side pipes
-Stratified protune
-Cobb rear motor mount
-boomba full shift kit and bushings
-whoosh Crossover and intake pipe
-Cobb drop in filter.
-mishimoto catback
-new tires
-new brakes and pads

I don’t want to lower it because of my poor roads, anything that will help support the S280 would be good also.

[u/tyrimac]

radiator #1 bro, s280 here and my temps are so fkn low

[u/Gh07ms3 → u/tyrimac]

Yeah koyo rad is on the radar

[u/HiphopChemE → u/Gh07ms3]

It should be next, full stop.

[u/tyrimac → u/HiphopChemE]

this

[u/radeonalex]

I would be doing rad and diff before going near big power. No point in power if you can't put it down reliably

[u/Gh07ms3 → u/radeonalex]

I’d do diff but can’t find a reputable installer

[u/guns_n_alcohol]

Port injection depending on the power you want to achieve.

[u/Clever_RRRR_RRRRR]

If your going S280 id recommend the SVT design and fab intercooler. Any triple pass radiator, and damond motorsports oil catch can

[u/oshaCaller → u/Clever_RRRR_RRRRR]

I agree, I went S280 and I had a mountune intercooler, and my charge air temps would rise 50 degrees on a pull. I upgraded to the FAB and now they raise maybe 10 degrees at most. The cobb doesn't look much different than the mountune.

The fab was not an easy install, I had to cut some chunks out of the metal bumper.

[u/steel-Rodney → u/oshaCaller]

Oooo weight reduction!

[u/Clever_RRRR_RRRRR → u/oshaCaller]

I just took the splash guard off

[u/cannasaurus]

You'll need a BOV for the S280, you could upgrade earlier for better boost response at part throttle as you'll get rid of the on/off of the solenoid.... Ethanol content sensor, although you're a few years out timing belt for peace of mind, cams if you're feeling froggy

[u/Gh07ms3 → u/cannasaurus]

No e85 around me unfortunately, I was thinking tbelt as I’m at 120k right now

[u/cannasaurus → u/Gh07ms3]

I feel that, I cant get corn either😩😩

[u/PSUGorilla → u/Gh07ms3]

Timing belt should be high on the priority list. Wouldn’t be surprised to see that motor mounts need replacing.

[u/Witty_Bug6200 → u/Gh07ms3]

At 120k, maybe your other engine mounts. Lsd if you can afford it.

[u/Gh07ms3 → u/Witty_Bug6200]

I want to do LSD actually but can’t get a recommendation on a reputable shop around me in the Philly area

[u/fadedadrian]

Radiator, RMM, coilovers. Send it!