hi im currently doing a light resto to my s2 and am wanting a bit of advise what to do next really ..... im not looking for big power just a good fun car here is what iv done to date......

Serviced it
Airtech rad
msd fan switch
new gaskets
looking at ordering an airtech intercooler
heat wrapped exhaust and manifold
had gearbox rebuilt
new clutch
steel quadrant and mk5 pedal

body wise rust is ok hasnt long had front wings and spray job

i have waxoiled arch's
undersealed underneath the car

im looking at getting an actuator but not sure which one to go for

and getting it chipped

any guidance or advice would be great

cheers

 

I've got standard engine with

Msd fan switch
Msd thermostat
Aic tec front intercooler
Air tec rad
-31 actultor
Power engineering chip
Piper cross panel filter

I'm getting 161.9bhp and 194 toque I think that's enough for road use

 

If you are getting it chipped you will need a -31 preferably a genuine garrett or a collins and chipping it you are best going for an ahmed bayjoo, turbosystems (if you can get hold of one 2nd hand) or maybe a collins chip 2nd hand ecu's regularly come up on the ford forum's and ebay at a fraction of what they are new you will also benefit from a full 2.5 inch bore stainless exhaust and a k&n or pipercross panel filter and then get the car set up by a pro

 

i think i would be happy with that what actuator is that and where best place get hold them i have looked on burton and msd but not sure which one to go for

 

Garrett -31 actuator are around a Ł100, collins -31 are around Ł70 i think i would personally use msd or collins for the actuator m8

 

seen this on msd is this what im after?

http://shop.motorsport-developments....ator-222-p.asp

 

Its not a genuine one m8 i think dave (twins) has a genuine one for sale in the rs turbo section and its either new or nearly new have a look at his for sale thread, just had a look m8 its a genuine garrett he is selling for Ł75 posted and it was only on the car a week!!

 

thanks for your help

 

No worries did you buy the genuine one of dave (twins) ??

 

no he had already sold it as only contacted him on the tues as was away all bank hol so still on a look out for one

 

Buy a unlimited boost chip on eBay from the above company's second hand

Then buy a brand new actuator ONLY

And most important mod on a rst is a breather kit

 

May I suggest a brake upgrade, cosworth 4x4 front calipers and sierra cosworth 2wd 283mm discs.

 

how important is a breather kit,mines still standard

 

Going aftermarket is not important... However, making sure whatever breather setup you have is clean and clear is important.

 

what is the visual difference with the sierra 4x4 calipers?

 

there bigger, take a read through this

https://passionford.com/forum/ford-e...07-2011-a.html