Adding big HP to a DSM, what will break first? Options

[Hornswoggler]

Just wondering what the weak points are to this car and/or drivetrain if I start adding big power.

I know the first thing we all think about is adding HP, but at what cost? Are there any reliability concerns or known parts that need strengthened or replaced?

TIA!

[natedogg]

I know what turbo it is.

Swoggler - The engines in these cars can handle a lot of abuse on a stock a bottom end. I'm still running a stock bottom end in mine at 400+ hp to the wheels. The drivetrain is usually the first thing to show signs of abuse. As xian mentioned a 4-bolt rear end from a 92+ is stronger than the earlier 3-bolt. A 4-spider gear center diff or spool is stronger than the stock 2-spider diff, though I have yet to destroy my 2-spider center diff. If you like to shift quick and hard I also recommend upgrading the shift forks to the Evo steel ones and possibly upgrading the to a double synchro 2nd gear. Pennzoil syncromesh gear oil also works wonders.

You can find more info on this stuff at www.teamrip.com and www.vfaq.com