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cleaning gas tank

95tclipser — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:42:14 GMT

I dropped my gas tank today, I need to know the best way to clean it.

420A Finished bottom end, need head suggestions

DSM_Rastafari — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:40:56 GMT

Only did the bottom end of my motor and kept the head stock because it was my DD at the time, featuring Nitrided crank wiesco pistons and crower rods, The head remains stock but refreshed and powder coated. This Fall i plan on building the head and bigger turbo

This is what i have my mind set on so far:
AEM cam gears
ARP head studs
ARP cam tower studs
Cosmetic head gasket

But as for cams and valves, valves springs and etc i have no idea on what to go with. My plans are to turbo it with a 20G and try to get 400-450hp, and keeping it in the drag lane

Any suggestions on the head build?

Also, i plan on using the obx ram horn equal length manifold, anyone use this if so how is it? And what would be better than this manifold?

Street Build Journal Blue 1993 Eclipse GSX Daily Driver

bigbird94 — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:38:49 GMT

I just picked up a 1993 Eclipse GSX. It is a 5 speed and has black leather interior. The car is extraordinarily clean. It was repainted recently and the body brought back to like new condition. The engine was rebuilt 20,000 miles ago. Everything works great and I am very happy with it. I got tons of free parts with it too :hellyeah:

It is currently running on a 20g, 550cc injectors, and an AEM EMS. It was dyno tuned by Beyond Redilne in Green Bay.The previous owners did all of the work to the car. I also have a project AWD Auto Talon I am working on but I do have plans for this car. I swapped out the tail lights for some off of a 90' Talon, let me know what you think.

Pics do not do the car justice, it is beautiful.

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420A Sorry....Blown motor Video....Opinion??

mickey — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:31:20 GMT

Blown 420a motor - YouTube

How did I do for my 1st attemp.

reddragon1 — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:25:32 GMT

So I'm needing to set up a fuel system in my car so I can meet the goals I have set out for it and I decided 2 255's should be plenty.

I started manipulate the stock fuel pump hanger to meet my needs. What do you guys think?

420A Blown motor...OPINION?

mickey — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:19:12 GMT

Anyone Recognize this car?

VINDETTA — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:01:52 GMT

I picked this 1g up about 4 months ago and put it in the tranny shop. I just recently got it back. thanks again to TMZperformance for the parts. I was curious to know if anyone recognizes the car. I'm in Baton Rouge, LA. I know the car use to be white. But I don't know how long ago. Someone put a lot of work into this car at one time. and I know it wasn't the kid I bought it from. So let me know if you have seen it before. It will help me better understand what all has been done to the internals if anything at all. Looking forward to putting her back on the road. could take a while. but it will be worth it. -VINDETTA-

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New guy from illinois

Boostdprobe91 — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:56:35 GMT

Hey everyone, My name is Matt. I'm getting a 97 Eclipse Gs-t tomorrow. It's got tons of modifications done to it. Including a fully built engine, bigger turbo, bigger injectors, tuned, and rims and halo head lights.... Some other mods but im not for sure yet. Any advise on what to look for when I go to pick it up

2G Does a 2g head make decent power?

herms99gst — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:53:48 GMT

This all startef today when I contacted a local dsm shop. I just asked where they had their machine work done and we started talking about different setups. O told him I was going to be running a basic 2g head with cams and springs, nothing special. The fieat thing he said was if i wantes to make power above 380hp to go with a 1g head. He basically said if it has not been ported that iys a waste of time and money.
He seems very noligable about these cars and has apparently built a lot of them over the past 13 years. Really it just got me thinking. Would I just be better off buying a 1g head and doing the same mods? I know the design of each head has its own bennefits, but I would think the head would be good for more than 380hp. Just wanted everyones oppinions on the matter. Thanks

1G Dsm isn't braking good please help

dsmcoder — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:48:24 GMT

I have a 1g dsm and when I started driving my car today my brakes weren't stopping the car like they should be. When I came up to a stop sign and hit the brake the pedal felt like it would only go down an inch and not go any further and would barely stop as if I was only lightly pushing on the brakes.

What could cause this?

running lean at a idle

willnatale — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:54:58 GMT

When my car is at a idle my air to fuel tells me I'm running lean like so lean the gauge goes all the way down on lean. When I hit the gas it goes up and cones right back. Does anyone have a clue why I got some mods but no tune stock injectors so o assume its that but I hope its not I don't have the money for ecm

Ultrapower Oxygen Sensor?

Rengar18 — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:51:08 GMT

1997 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Oxygen Sensor

1st o2 sensor there.

Anyone ever used/bought one? Seems like a steal at $26 shipped but how do they hold up? Anyone running 1?

2G pics of balance shaft timing

spyderdrifter — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:41:23 GMT

I've searched for info on balance shaft timing setup and can't find any pictures of everything lined up with the timing belt. For some reason, my computer won't open my pdf manual that I know has it and my phone doesn't open pdf's anyway. If anyone has pics of this so I can reset my timing, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks :dsm: ('97 7-bolt, all stock)

Weird Voltage problem

Gruff511 — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:05:37 GMT

Okay well to start off the other day I put on a New GM 1 wire alternator. Everything was driving and acting normal. I was running at a solid 13.6v for about 2 days until last night I went to start the car and my +Volts were at 10v!! and when I would try to keep the engine running the volts would drop down to around 8v and the car would start trying to shut off on me. When I turn the car back off the battery Volts would be at a normal 12.8v. The battery was tested and was checkout out to be good. I decided to leave it alone and the next day I got a brand new battery and tightened the alternator belt a little more. That seemed like it solved the problem but now my volts wont go any higher then 12.2 at the battery while the car is running. I know this is enough for it to run but why would the alternator be putting out 13.6v one day, then not work the next, then work but only put out 12v?
When I test the voltage at the alternator while running im getting 0v!! Im completely stumped! IDK if its the alternator or something else?

More Engine Clean up PICS

wickedz — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:58:40 GMT

Got me a new oil cap ;-)

My TiAL wastegate BEFORE

My TiAL wastegate AFTER :-)

Manifold comes tomorrow, so I will be ready to install this waste gate. I also have new Exhaust studs and nuts coming in tomorrow, and Tuesday my new 4 layer exhuast gasket. Not too bad of progress. I always think, its the little detail that makes it more :thumb: