SaucyMuffin
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- Massachusetts North
Hello all,
Was looking at a possible IS38 upgrade from my current EQT Stage 2 setup and was wondering what seasoned veterans think of my presented options. First, I have no access to e85, wish I did, but I don't, and I'm not looking for a balls to the wall upgrade. I'd love a Vortex, but $2,200 is not something I want to spend at this point. I was looking at the basic IHI IS38 with installation pieces, with custom 93 octane EQT ProTune and installation quote of $500-600, I forget which. My other option is the $1,399 HPA IS38 OEM+. Because the IHI is roughly $1,000, I was looking at using the difference, if going that route, for the Autotech HPFP internals. I want something a little more punchy than what I currently have without breaking the bank. Car is well sorted as we speak, I love it, but a little extra juice would be welcome. Will the HPFP upgrade be worth it in my case or should I just stick to the basics? I'm wondering if the extra $400 is worth it for the HPA, for instance reliability and long-term usage as I already have 56,000 miles and will drive this car until I no longer can.
Thank-you
Was looking at a possible IS38 upgrade from my current EQT Stage 2 setup and was wondering what seasoned veterans think of my presented options. First, I have no access to e85, wish I did, but I don't, and I'm not looking for a balls to the wall upgrade. I'd love a Vortex, but $2,200 is not something I want to spend at this point. I was looking at the basic IHI IS38 with installation pieces, with custom 93 octane EQT ProTune and installation quote of $500-600, I forget which. My other option is the $1,399 HPA IS38 OEM+. Because the IHI is roughly $1,000, I was looking at using the difference, if going that route, for the Autotech HPFP internals. I want something a little more punchy than what I currently have without breaking the bank. Car is well sorted as we speak, I love it, but a little extra juice would be welcome. Will the HPFP upgrade be worth it in my case or should I just stick to the basics? I'm wondering if the extra $400 is worth it for the HPA, for instance reliability and long-term usage as I already have 56,000 miles and will drive this car until I no longer can.
Thank-you