New 2.0 owner. Ready to start making big power

[SaintAngeli]

What's up guys, I got a 2011 2.0t, I have already done a few mods (HKS waste gate and BOV, cat back exhaust, some hard piping, catch can on the way in the mail, no tune yet) I'm wanting to start big mods, I would like to get to 350-400. I have read a couple threads of guys making 400 on stock internals and some say don't push 300. If I do get new rods crank ect, I'm going to get the Brian Crower 2.5 stroker kit. I would like it if I didn't have to buy that 3k kit but if I need new ones might as well, right? I have read the 13+ rods are better so swapping to those are a big possibility. I'm just looking for tips from guys that have done it. Bigger turbo? Tomei replacement looks good? I am building it myself. I have an 01 IS300 too but I'm as far as I can go without turboing it which I don't want to do on my daily. But I have completely rebuilt that car so all motor work is possible with me and my shop.

Thanks guys, look forward to knowing y'all
Andrew

PS. Do we have a Facebook group that's good to follow?

 

[screamingsayonara]

Enjuku Racing has a bolt on turbo upgrade on sale right now. Will definitely need a tune to take advantage of it, as well as supporting mods. But you could get to 300whp for less than 3k if you're doing all the work yourself

 

[Sal Collaziano]

Welcome aboard, SaintAngeli! Thank you for signing up. Are you looking to make 350-400whp or crank? If wheel, forged rods and pistons would be a good idea...

 

[xiaphin]

BTR did a tune event in NC a few months back where a wide variety of 2.0 Gen 1 and Gen 2 were tuned. Don't remember what there numbers were but do recall the Gen 2 with newer engines made a decent amount more power with the same bolt-ons.