
Originally Posted by
monty_GTV
if I can turn back time and I have a new Montero, the mods I will do in order would be,
stage 1:
1. install K&N - easier for engine to suck air
2. install OCC - prevents build up of oil in turbo compressor, intercooler and intake manifold
3. blanked the EGR - prevents build up of carbon deposit in EGR and intake manifold
4. use good brand fully synthetic oil and Baldwin oil filter from 1K PMS onwards
- the 3 mods above are both beneficial and protects the engine
- enjoy driving for a while, feel your rig as STOCK as possible, learn for its strengths and weaknesses, read about the pros and cons of each mods. you will use it as your comparison or baseline later on.
- after some time, you should be feeling the itch for more mods. not happy with the slow response? turbo lag? can't see your panel at daytime? you might have read the forum and you learn about them
stage 2:
5. install a throttle controller - for quick response once you hit the gas pedal, no added power though.
6. activate optitron - you will be happy seeing your panel as soon as you turn the ignition switch
7. install a tuning chip - racechip, spider, unichip will do. it will improve power, torque and fuel economy
- enjoy driving again for some time. feel the quick response, the added power. still not happy?
stage 3:
8. install a bigger intercooler - for cooler intake air, better combustion
9. upgrade to 2.5" or 3" exhaust - for cooler EGT's, easier exit of the exhaust gas
again, have fun driving. feel the good response, feel the roar of your bigger muffler and exhaust. still not happy?
stage 4.
10. remaping the ecu - have your engine ecu tuned and maximize the output power. how about a 200hp or more?
those are only my opinions, you can do your mods as you wish. the important thing is to read and learn about every single mod. learn why you need to install an oil catch can, why you need to blank the EGR, why you need a bigger intercooler. after all, there are just as many mods you can do to your Montero, and that the only constraint is your time and how deep is your pocket...;)