Due to Photobucket disabling hot linking, many of the pictures on this site are lost. Much content and context is doomed. However, a developer has made an add-on for both Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox that negates Photobucket's efforts. I found this information on Facebook and use Chrome...
Without blanketing the statement by saying "use thread sealant on every bolt," which bolts on the front of the 7-bolt engine should have thread sealant applied? I'm aware of the balance shaft tensioner bolt needing it, but jumped the gun and bolted up my front cover without fully inspecting the...
My old block destroyed my windage tray when it came apart. I can buy another one from STM for my new block, but I'm building a 2g 7-bolt 2.3L. Is the factory windage tray usable with the additional rod throw? I would think it would have to be, otherwise the crank would hit the main girdle, but...
It comes with a video. At idle everything is awesome, but if I blip the throttle or hold it anywhere above idle, I get this buzzing noise, almost like the toothed side of the belt or something is hitting the timing cover. Obviously, it's not the teeth since that would be nearly impossible.The...
I want to completely remove my thermostat. I have my reasons, so before the soap box is pulled out and dusted off, it is only temporary so I can idle the car, circulate cleaner through the system and flush.I have a new thermostat on hand to install once everything has been flushed. How do I...
I have a 1995 Eagle Talon TSi that has the premium sound option but did not come pre-wired for a disc changer like the later year 2Gs. When I got the car it had an Aiwa head unit and I wanted to return the audio back to factory like quality. I have since installed the Infinity head unit from my...
Very noobish question, but how many brake hoses are there on a 1ga FWD Laser RS? I'm going to pick up new hoses from RockAuto but I keep seeing a bunch of different hoses and am suspicious there are more then the 4 at the calipers.
I have a 90 Laser that I bought without a head. I had a 2g head around that I had machined to work on the 6-bolt block, so naturally I'm also using a 2g intake manifold. Now that I have the car running, I have a massive problem with the parts combination.As it turns out, the 2g intake mouth...
Is there a difference between 1Ga and 1Gb fog lights? Found a 1gb with fog lights in the junk yard and my 1ga could use a set. Are they interchangeable?
Let me first say I am not worried how to wire up aftermarket electric fans.Now that I have your attention, I am posting because I need direction in how to optimize my setup to provide the most efficient CFM movement out of the fans, aside from shrouding the I/C to radiator or eliminating the...
I'll be switching to Speed Density at some point this year. Looking at Ceddy's site, it says, and I'm paraphrasing here...I will be using a GM-style map with a vac line since I run a EVOIII intake which doesn't have an MDP port. This is not a concern. The AIT placement is a no-brainer. It's...
Sorry for the wall of text, but here goes.I've had my car dyno tuned twice on two different setups. The first was on Central Florida Turbo's Mustang Dyno by Jestr. We managed 325hp/320tq. This was the setup:FWD/5-speed, FMIC and hard pipes, turbo inlet pipe/K&N, Turbo Lab cast 20g-TD05H...
I recently finished up having a dyno session and am very happy with the drivability of the car and how it builds boost while driving. My only "wish" is that I could have had the thought to ask the tuner to make the car perform like it does now, but with the ability to build more than 3 psi on...
I'm having a custom spark plug cover etched and need to provide my guy with vector art. I have a pretty substantial background in graphics (a few degrees, multiple years of pro experience), so I could definitely generate the art on my own, but figure I'd ask first. All of my searches for "Talon...
I've seen a little bit of oil leaking from my 2g 4g63 cylinder head. It is a remanufactured unit with no cracks or anything like that. The head gasket isn't leaking either, so no worries there. I know the valve cover gasket had a small leak and I'm getting ready to replace it once I finish...
I would like a placement diagram of how the 2gb Talon door molding attachments. I'm aware they are held in by plastic clips and 3m tape, but I need the measurements. Every thread I've come across comes up "I'll get the information" or "I measured on my girlfriends car."
I've read the VFAQ and understand how to properly adjust the idle. I'm going to first set my throttle stop screw (since I have a 1g TB), adjust the TPS, idle the vehicle to operating temperature then start to make my adjustments. I know that the tutorials say to lock the IAC with a scan tool...
What is the proper way to adjust the throttle cable? I know I loosen the 2x 10mm bolts on top of the intake and slide it around, but do I wot the pedal, open the throttle all the way and tighten?
I have installed an Evo3 intake and 1g throttle body on my 7-bolt 2g. I'm running the 2G TPS and don't need to use the 1g idle stop switch since it's built into the TPS, however I do need install a throttle stop screw. I do not have an idle stop switch to take with me into the hardware store. In...
This is my first time doing a timing belt service without a second set of eyes to verify if my timing is dead on. I'm about 99% certain I have it dead on, but figured I'd put these out there. I dialed in the crank by feeling for TDC on #1 since the arrow isn't exactly crystal clear.This is...
If you haven't installed ECUFlash yet, do that first! The newest version of ECUFlash will install the most current OpenPort2.0 drivers available. The driver's should be installed before attempting to install EvoScan. You'll also need some of Ceddy's files in order to properly install EvoScan...
So I just made a guide for installing ECUFlash and Ceddy Mods. That thing works fine, but I'm having a bit of a hard time with EvoScan not communicating with my OP2.0 Cable. I am able to read my rom image via ECUFlash, so the cable isn't defective and the drivers seem to be installed properly...
I wrote this guide in another thread that has fallen off a bit. Now that I have a new tuning laptop, I dug it back up, followed each step and got ECUFlash and CeddyMods to work on the first try. While it could be common knowledge, I know a lot of new people struggle with getting the program and...
The last time I did my timing belt, I had a friend give me a hand. He had his tool for the tensioner- a piece of all-thread with two nuts locked on it.This is a heck of a lot cheaper than some of the correct tools and seemed to work just fine. I'll be doing a cam set this week and will need...
I am fairly certain that I have bricked my ECU. I am in need of another for my 98 Spyder. I have my old tune saved, so I should be able to reflash everything back without an problems.In looking for a replacement ECU, I see that ceddy suggests there is a difference between the Spyders and...
I am fairly certain that I have bricked my ECU. I am in need of another for my 98 Spyder. I have my old tune saved, so I should be able to reflash everything back without an problems.In looking for a replacement ECU, I see that ceddy suggests there is a difference between the Spyders and...
I have a PR/CX kit going back into my 2g. I have swapped from 5-speed to automatic. With the 5-speed, it fit perfect. Now that I have an automatic, I can't get it back in. PR's website says some modification is necessary to install the kit along with an automatic transmission, so I called and...
I've been so far seperated from performance tires that I don't know what is any damn good any longer. Additionally, my performance expectations stem from RWD Mustangs that were more built for straight line performance.I've built a fun little 2g. (2g Spyder - DSM Forums: Mitsubishi Eclipse...
First off, here is my current tune:http://www.scottabele.com/Spyder/DSMTunersTune.binIn April of 2011, my stock engine decided to jump time. While replacing the head, I went through and did a fair number of upgrades and supporting mods. I also picked up everything I'd need to tune the car...
I've ran upwards of 4 monitors on my desktop setup before. It came in handy for the graphic stuff I do and one of them was a projector for watching movies. I now have a Fujitsu laptop with a VGA output which is tied to a second 15" monitor. This is my tuning laptop and I'm working on a setup...
This connecter was factory zip tied to the harness so it didn't dangle. It is located right next to the secondary/security horn in my 98, but the harness is from a 95. The wire colors match the harness swapped out, and I don't think there is anything else I have left unplugged. The trouble is...
This post is more for the sake of putting all of the random threads in one place for a concise answer. I am in the middle of swapping my 98 harness for a 95. The differences are small, but troublesome if you think it is just plug and play.1.) 95-96 has a single relay for the fuel pump and...
I have my engine harness back in the car and have it routed in the interior. I don't recall where the ground eyelets attach to the interior. I know I can ground them anywhere, but I'd like to stick them back in the factory location.
I'll be swapping my 95 auto harness into my 98 5-speed today to round out some of my awd/transmission swap.From what I gather, some wiring will need changed. I am well aware of the CAS plug needing swapped. I've read that the I'd need to swap the plug wires and re-pin the injectors at the...
I am swapping my manual for an automatic and will need to swap harnesses to enable TCU shifting. I have pulled the harness from my once automatic parts car and have looked over the connectors, finding the harness to be nearly identical except for the following connector.What is this one...
I'm more curious than anything since the car ran fine since the day I bought it without anything plugged into either of these two connectors. They are located under the dash by the top of the clutch pedal.:dunno:
I'm getting ready to install my AWD automatic transmission in place of my FWD 5-speed. I know the mount on the passengers side frame rail is different along with mounting flange on the firewall side of the transmission.Is actual motor mount closest to the firewall the same between a 95 AWD...
2g AWD.I need to bolt my ebrake cables back onto to the chassis. There are three metal tabs on each cable that bolt to the undercarriage before the cable goes into the cabin. Does anyone have pictures of where [on the body] these tabs get bolted to?
I'm swapping my GST to AWD. I am at the point where I can bolt in the fuel tank and rear subframe. I have the fuel tank straps from my donner, but nearly all of the bolts to hold the tank shield on are frozen or broken, so I may need to get different straps. They are in great shape had it not...
I am doing an AWD conversion in my 98 Spyder 5-speed. I have a 95 TSi Auto as the donor. My question lays in how to get the TCU to work in my 5-speed Spyder.Since I have a parts car, it seems like it would be easier to swap the engine harnesses than to attempt to integrate the TCU wiring...
I'm installing poly bushings.I have been able to get the other two bushings out (per side) by cutting the rubber with a hole saw then cutting the collar and hammering it out. The trouble I'm having with the bushing at hand is that it is made differently from the other two. They are still...