My mate ollie just got £2800 lump sum to spend on v health std 20vt on 56k its currently running gtec1 std exhaust.

Whats the best route to spend the cash and get a reliable 300bhp+
Blueflame exhaust is 1st on list but what turbo and what fmic and what remap etc?

do a search. lots of stuff on tuning.

Suspension and brakes!

Speak to Flea!

As said, suspension and brakes but a health check first. Front mount intercooler, GTiR turbo and remap (Flea) and boost controller (Flea again for advice). Don't get the exhaust until he decides on the turbo (he could get a full BlueFlame turbo back system if he went for a GT series turbo or even go for a full custom built system no matter what turbo).

Loads of info on here and plenty of people who've been there and done it who can give you far better advice than me.

For £2800 he's probably going to have to do a lot of the fitting him self also.

You really need to decide on the turbo first, and then build the spec from there.

Power Wise:

GTI r or superspool will flow 300bhp, but no more.

GT28R or GT28RS 0.64 will flow that and more - but you need at least a 3 inch downpipe for them to work effectively.

The hybrid turbos will be OK with a standard clutch that is in good condition, the GT28R is pushing it a bit, and you have no chance with an RS

Any of the above options will need a bigger fuel pump with a solid voltage being supplied to it - with the RS you may also need to increase the fuel pressure to get enough fuel in. I'd also make sure that you have a set of standard injectors that have been cleaned.

FMIC is a MUST (along with better induction), as is a boost controller and boost gauge, as well as a live map by Flea.

Personally i'd go for handling options first, but that is down to personal preference:

Pagid Blue pads / Mintex 1155's
5.1 brake fuild,
grooved 3G discs when the standard ones wear out.

Suspension / ARB's will really depend on budget and what he wants the car to do.

BoostMeCoupeUp.. Is this your mate that you've given me the number for?

I'm thinking of putting my car back to standard... and i've got ALOT of performance bits on my car.

Is he set on modifying rather than putting it towards something else?

probs be able to get a 300bhp coop for £3k.

yes it is. for him. always interested in performance parts what have you got?

Engine Modifications
Garrett GT28RS Turbo
Pro Alloy Front Mounted Intercooler
3" Stainless Steel Exhaust
Forge DV006 Dumpvalve
Aquamist Water Injection 1S Pump Kit
Aquamist DDS3 Monitor
Pro Alloy induction pipe
Apexi Air Filter
Blitz SBC ID3 Boost Controller
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump

Brake Modifications
Pagid Blue Brake Pads
DBA 9 Groove Brake Discs
Tarox Large Rear Brake Kit

Suspension Modifications
Eibach Suspension Springs
Bilstein Dampers
Sparco Strut Brace

Interior Modifications
AEM Air Fuel Ratio Meter
Nomad A Pillar Pod
Sparco Bucket Seat

Exterior Modifications
Fiat LE Side Skirts
Auto DS PIU Front Bumper

canny collection you have there, first dips on the gt28rs!

second dibs on the gt28rs, exhaust system and downpipe, walbro fuel pump and SIP if available

check my signture...this all what you need to get 300hp,i beleive you need 3K to get these stuff