The newbie has questions, please help

[Rubberduk]

First a little history i had a 97 Civic then went to a truck now I have a 97 Eclipse and i want to know what kind it is. the guy that sold it to me said it was a GS, then a friend said the same thing because he said an RS doesnt have any power options. But my insurance company classifies it as an RS. Second of all i want to push 250 horses through it what are some suggestions. I know i need a big turbo and a build the motor but do i have to mess with the compressionand all that stuff. Any help would be appreciated

 

[RSTsoon]

Best way to get to 250 is to buy a turbo kit.Higher compression for less boost, lower compression for more boost. You dont really need a massive turbo....
And Im pretty sure there is some rs's out there with power options.

 

[dsmrunnah95]

Originally posted by RSTsoon

And Im pretty sure there is some rs's out there with power options.

And just as you said, they are options but on GS models they were standard.

A stage 2 turbo kit at like 8psi will probably get you 250bhp, but if you want 250whp, you might need upgraded internals and definitely a better fuel system.