use Nissan S14/S15 4pot better.
Not PNP la. The custom job to get the bracket done will cost more than the GSR brakes.
Oh! means the GSR brakes not bigger....
most of Speed Works BOT around RM8k, but that is BOT only, nothing is changed, so probably around 12k or more if need internal upgrading
GSR pistons are larger than the Wira 1.8 ones. The caliper itself isn't that much bigger, but the piston is bigger. More surface area to clamp down on those brake pads man. Makes a helluva difference!
And yeah, personally I don't recommend BOT. BOT leaves too much to chance.
It... Fits? I've never thought of it as well. Though, I think GSR's are a bit cheaper?
No it doesn't. Need a custom bracket to hold the caliper in place - meaning you need custom work done to fit them.
Back on topic, so basically if I were to go BOT then I should be strengthening the internals instead of thinning the walls of my block right?
BOT = bolt on turbo. Meaning you don't touch your internals and all. Use stock then just slap on a turbo with minor mods like oil return line and all. If you go all out, I'd rather you change the pistons to low compression types (perhaps oversize too), fit new cylinder liners to cope with the extra power, possibly consider forged connecting rods (conrods) just in case. If you go the forged piston and conrod path, I saw in PeterJ's evo thread, it'll set you back about 3k-4k. The liner if you go for the decently good one, about 800. Then there's the discussion about port and polishing (PNP) the head, a strong and good quality head gasket, etc. Lots to consider, and that's all before you even consider what turbo to use, turbo manifold, intercooler, pipings, engine management, etc.
4k of internal upgrading and then 8k of BOT? Dang that's not cheap either. Is the power yield is more than NA?
Are you kidding? They call turbo "fake displacement" for good reason. The kick you'll get from turbo cannot be beaten by NA. The only thing is how good your tuner is. NA will have low end torque (actually depends on how you setup your car too) more than turbo. But turbo will win in the mid-to-high power range for sure. Unless perhaps you want to consider supercharging. That's low end torque all the way which probably is more practical. But mods is similar to turbo, perhaps slightly cheaper.
That's pretty much my plan for now, going for handling first. Is it recommended that I get the whole set of bars for rigidity?
Nah. If I were you, I'd go slow. This month buy the front GSR 23mm ARB then feel how that changes the cars handling. Next month UR 19mm rear ARB then feel again. Then slowly add bit by bit. If you just suddenly throw everything in you won't be able to appreciate what each bar does.
