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  1. rvaughn

    97 GSX: 2.3 Stroker with a T4 FF TS HTA3076

    You nailed it. Thats how I had always thought about this car. The decision to sell was a brutal one and I'm hoping this new arrangement will prove to rekindle my interest in toying with this car. With my niece here now my dad and his wife actually moved here to help. He will be helping me with...
  2. rvaughn

    97 GSX: 2.3 Stroker with a T4 FF TS HTA3076

    Some recent life changes have allowed me to refocus my efforts. We took legal custody of my niece and I won't be looking to sell this car in favor of a newer one. It made more sense to sell my 07 Cummins and buy a 16 Cummins to daily instead and will use it to tow this car to all the...
  3. rvaughn

    97 GSX: 2.3 Stroker with a T4 FF TS HTA3076

    Gotta love some peoples kids man! I don't NEED to sell. I'm happy to entertain any offer but don't come swinging at 1/3 the price, I'm just gunna poke fun at ya!
  4. rvaughn

    For Sale 1997 Eclipse GSX

    Gotta love trolls! I'm 100% committed to the sale guys but lets not waste each others time! I am flexible in the price but I'm also not going to respond favorably to people like this.
  5. rvaughn

    97 GSX: 2.3 Stroker with a T4 FF TS HTA3076

    Cars up for sale, you can find it here:https://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/1997-eclipse-gsx.523870/
  6. rvaughn

    For Sale 1997 Eclipse GSX

    Cars no longer for sale. Please close thread.
  7. rvaughn

    97 GSX: 2.3 Stroker with a T4 FF TS HTA3076

    I was surprised they had one when I called as well. The FP30 housing I bought used. I'll be interested to see how the single scroll housing performs compared to the 1.1 I had.
  8. rvaughn

    97 GSX: 2.3 Stroker with a T4 FF TS HTA3076

    Yeah it's the 3" FP O2 housing. I'm probably over thinking it on the internals, just stressing over something I have no control over I suppose. It'll be what it is, I'll adjust as needed.
  9. rvaughn

    97 GSX: 2.3 Stroker with a T4 FF TS HTA3076

    Got a start on the new setup last night. Going to have to do some thinking on the hood latch pins and how best to fit the rad under the upper support but I think it will be doable. Stay tuned!
  10. rvaughn

    97 GSX: 2.3 Stroker with a T4 FF TS HTA3076

    At the moment only external but that may change depending on how the car responds. There is some question as to what cams are in the head and the car went down hill in driveability the last three or four times I drove it. I have some concerns about the internals but I'm hoping I'm just being...
  11. rvaughn

    97 GSX: 2.3 Stroker with a T4 FF TS HTA3076

    @We're on Boost I was just wondering how your experience went! I am sorry to hear you ran into a similar problem but I am glad to hear you are satisfied with it overall! When I'm done with this round of mods half of the stuff that I had done there will be gone. I will be sad to see the FF stuff...
  12. rvaughn

    97 GSX: 2.3 Stroker with a T4 FF TS HTA3076

    I'd like to find a couple local autox events but it all depends on these mods being done.
  13. rvaughn

    97 GSX: 2.3 Stroker with a T4 FF TS HTA3076

    Thanks Matty, I work a normal 8 to 5 and wrenching is a spare hobby, I appreciate the kind words. She hasn't ran much over the last few years but I'm hoping to change that with this latest update. She won't be setup for DDing or street use but you are welcome to come look sometime. Just hit me...
  14. rvaughn

    97 GSX: 2.3 Stroker with a T4 FF TS HTA3076

    Well time to actually make her fun again. Doing away with the FF setup and going for hobbyist autocross setup. Some pics for an idea of whats coming.
  15. rvaughn

    97 GSX: 2.3 Stroker with a T4 FF TS HTA3076

    That's good that your car is getting sorted! I'm sorry the wait is rough! As for the engine, I brought them a used 6 bolt block to build. I would highly suggest you do not take them your car until the engine is 100 percent ready to go in. They have had my car there twice and let it bake in the...
  16. rvaughn

    97 GSX: 2.3 Stroker with a T4 FF TS HTA3076

    Check out the shapeoko 3 for details on the CNC, its precision is supposed to be .001 so I should be able to do some pretty clean finishing. Sorry, its kinda a new area for me so i dont speak the lingo well Boost. As for the engine from English, it was probably 7 months, but a fair portion of...
  17. rvaughn

    97 GSX: 2.3 Stroker with a T4 FF TS HTA3076

    Some of the latest fun shown in the enclosed pictures. Got the diffuser on and painted and I have started designing parts for the table top CNC I ordered which is due for arrival the end of this month if the schedule holds! Enjoy!
  18. rvaughn

    New Car On Lot..94 Eagle Talon TSI AWD...4 Bolt Rear, Good Tank and More!

    Look for a 1g gsx manual front intermediate shaft for the drivers side axle, please let me know if you have one what you would like for it with shipping to Portland Oregon. Thank you!
  19. rvaughn

    Important: Improvements on Saturn Alternator Swap

    I did the Saturn sc1 alt, car years 1993 to 1999. Here is a link for the pig tail.http://www.jnztuning.com/product_info.php?products_id=3896&osCsid=66c8210f32ed7bb1b0fa42780ccb0d9b
  20. rvaughn

    97 GSX: 2.3 Stroker with a T4 FF TS HTA3076

    Well cleaned up the man cave with a new tool box which greatly improved my work space! During the process I pulled the car out of the garage and she spun the P/S belt. I ignored the directions on the jays racing alt relocation and didn't bend the P/S bracket hoping I wouldn't have to, guess...
  21. rvaughn

    What did you do to your DSM today?

    Updated the ol' man cave to better accommodate the bish, the new tool box finally gave me the organization I needed. (see attached image for the goods :D) The garage is a much more functional space now! Time to bend the P/S bracket and finish putting her back together post the Saturn Alt/Jays...
  22. rvaughn

    97 GSX: 2.3 Stroker with a T4 FF TS HTA3076

    Yeah I talked to the station right next to the house a few times, just usually the attendants about whether or not they had heard they might be getting rid of the E85. The car has been down for a while and I just found out through a friend up the street that it was gone. I still have a location...
  23. rvaughn

    Important: Improvements on Saturn Alternator Swap

    I just finished up the install, thank you Glenn for the great writeup! I haven't really done much but let her idle with the high beams on and heater running full blast on a new battery that hasn't been topped off yet and with those loads on it measured 14 V steady vs 14.5 V with everything off...
  24. rvaughn

    97 GSX: 2.3 Stroker with a T4 FF TS HTA3076

    Well finally got her fired up after a huge push last night to get it all sorted out. Alt relocation is done and saturn alt shows a drop at the battery of .5 volts with heater on full blast and all the lights I could possibly have on, on. Not sure if this is good or bad but considering that it is...
  25. rvaughn

    Spool Crazy Daily Street Machine

    If you are interested in one please pm me or ebailey95. Thanks!
  26. rvaughn

    ECMlink Holset HX35W Dyno. Stock Head/Block. 606 AWHP

    Awesome, thank you, I appreciate you posting the boost log. Im impressed that you did this with stock cams as well!
  27. rvaughn

    ECUflash to flash or link?

    I run the flex fuel sensor on Link in my car and love it, no switch to flip no need to worry about the tune between fuels. Im a one and done kinda guy and this is the perfect solution for anyone who wants to run dual fuels / anyone running E85 who wants to prime the system with a good flush...
  28. rvaughn

    1G Dual Fuel Rail '92 Talon TSI hx35 Holset build

    You hit the nail on the head in post #5 OP.
  29. rvaughn

    1G Dual Fuel Rail '92 Talon TSI hx35 Holset build

    You can find all the parts you need to install the flex sensor and make it work with your ECMLink on their website including the wire harness. I think you will find it alot easier to work with a flex tune using the sensor although you can also use one of the inputs on the ecu to map switch if...
  30. rvaughn

    1G Dual Fuel Rail '92 Talon TSI hx35 Holset build

    Welcome. I am unfamiliar with the FIC 2000's but I am running the 2150s with flex fuel sensor on ECMLink and can say that this solution works quite well on my setup, I idle without a hiccup at 1000 rpm. I would suggest looking into getting the flex fuel sensor if you want dual maps and as far as...
  31. rvaughn

    Important: Improvements on Saturn Alternator Swap

    Can anyone tell me where the alternator plug wire that is black with yellow goes in the harness? Does it hit the fuse box or does it go somewhere else? Im in the process of rewiring for the saturn alt plug with the jays relocation kit and I'd like to reroute this wire without pulling the entire...
  32. rvaughn

    2G Front splitter/lip and canards

    I used alumilite as well. Its alot cheaper to make your own than it is to purchase, and if it breaks, you can make another!
  33. rvaughn

    97 GSX: 2.3 Stroker with a T4 FF TS HTA3076

    Time to bring her back to life, she has been down for a few months with a failing alternator and problems with the half rad not keeping up in hot conditions. Ive sat her just because I haven't wanted to deal with it but its time to fix it so here we go:Currently installing a new saturn alt...
  34. rvaughn

    Open T3 vs Twin-Scroll T4

    Fwiw: Having gone TS on a smaller charger (hta3076 w/ 1.04 ar) on my current setup, there is no way in hell I would do it the same again. Old school 3052 / 3065s are pulling down similar results to my setup in spool with better power. In talking to many gurus it has become apparent I was sold on...
  35. rvaughn

    Spool Crazy Daily Street Machine

    The diffuser is a Freedom Fab product, (a small business venture between him and I). They are spendy to produce, only currently 3 in existence because of cost.
  36. rvaughn

    GSC S3, FP3052, 538whp Mustang dyno

    Nice work! Its these types of threads that really make me question wether or not the HTA tech and/or T3 is really needed for a 3076 sized turbo. The power you are making is fantastic! I spent a lot of money going TS T4 on my HTA3076 and you are making more power than me! I love it! I look...
  37. rvaughn

    97 GSX: 2.3 Stroker with a T4 FF TS HTA3076

    Id say mid winter is a good bet. The waiting line is getting pretty serious there because of some big name clientele and the shear number of people hitting them up now that they have blown up so many records but I think you have the right approach!
  38. rvaughn

    2g rear diffuser

    I see what you mean 91-GS, the counter sinking would be a good way to go, we will take a look and see what we come up with, thank you for the suggestion. As for bending vs welding, at this point we are doing this in a garage with limited tools so welding kinda takes the cake since its available...
  39. rvaughn

    97 GSX: 2.3 Stroker with a T4 FF TS HTA3076

    You can't go wrong with English man, they do good work. Their shop rates are high and they are extremely busy so you are better showing up in person / doing any small things yourself but for tuning and big projects they are great! They stand behind their products as well which is really...
  40. rvaughn

    2g rear diffuser

    We have not had any real track testing, probably not going to get much more than some 1320 passes. We did try to design this thing with the intent of eliminating the possibility of the parachute effect and I think we succeeded but track times will tell more I think.As for mounting, we did use...
  41. rvaughn

    97 GSX: 2.3 Stroker with a T4 FF TS HTA3076

    Yeah man it was all English!
  42. rvaughn

    97 GSX: 2.3 Stroker with a T4 FF TS HTA3076

    Nah, I used ECMLink for tuning, seems to work well other than not having the boost scale-able with the tune.
  43. rvaughn

    2g rear diffuser

    We are only looking for constructive criticism at this point, if these go into production we will purchase the freelancer status immediately.
  44. rvaughn

    97 GSX: 2.3 Stroker with a T4 FF TS HTA3076

    Been a while, haven't had time to play with the car much since my career change. I purchased a 2007 5.9 Cummins and have been putting all my time into it. Small things have happened on the car, it is now flex tuned and I have completed my Hal vented oil cap setup. We are beginning to produce...
  45. rvaughn

    2g rear diffuser

    6.5 lbs, it is almost flush with the wheel well body in the front portion and is sealed to the rear due to the mounting points, strakes can be made to any height, we did four inches as a first test.
  46. rvaughn

    Street Car Acceleration Build?

    I linked my thread before but here you go. The money is no object game netted me this with the 2.3, T/S, HTA3076. I admit I could probably push it a little further with a cyclone intake but Ill take the spool it has, no problem, im done spending big bucks on power mods, I need handling! This...
  47. rvaughn

    Street Car Acceleration Build?

    Looks good, you going stroker? The 68hta would be a good fit imo as long as you don't mind tapping out around ~475. Gofer has done quiet a bit of work with his 68hta, Id try talking to him about it if you are serious about the turbo. Keep us up to date on things, Im excited to see it come together.
  48. rvaughn

    97 GSX: 2.3 Stroker with a T4 FF TS HTA3076

    Did a little powder coating to update the look a bit. Got a couple goodies coming for some extra control / protection. Should be setup with my Hal vented oil cap, ebc, and hopefully flex fuel in the next couple weeks.
  49. rvaughn

    97 GSX: 2.3 Stroker with a T4 FF TS HTA3076

    Decided to finally pull the trigger and go for a wrap on the hood since it was in rough shape after sitting in the sun for 3 or so months waiting on the tranny and turbo setup. I think Im in love with the 'dry-carbon' look now! I was not brave enough to attempt this myself but I may try to wrap...
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