Well, it was very bittersweet to see it heading out with a new owner, but it’s done - the Talon sold.Congrats to Randy, I believe it’s in good hands!Bryan

Yep, I didn’t expect to sell it, but family first.

Can’t believe that I’m doing this, but the Talon is up for sale. See the full info in the classifieds.Thanks.Bryan dat240zg

3” MAF - should have mentioned that.

I’ve wondered about the injectors. Getting them cleaned may be job #1.

I’m hoping that one of the tuning guru‘s would be willing to weigh in on this.Basics: ‘91 Talon TSI, stock block/head, FP exhaust manifold, big 16g, stock intake manifold, 850cc injectors, Aeromotive FPR, 6an lines, billet fuel rail, stock coils, Ecmlink tuned by K Jewer.Since getting the...

Here was my thought process behind OEM+: we know power can be made with aftermarket parts, what power could be made if we stuck to OEM+ parts?I’ve had a motor with billet/expensive goodies. I’d like to make one with parts that I can say is (mostly) in the mitsu family, whether or not...

Add to that a ported 1g head & big 16g. Cyclone or Evo 3 intake?Which exhaust manifold?

Let me start by a couple of qualifiers….1. I have searched, and haven’t found any posts like this, and 2. I recognize that this effort will unravel at some point due to the need for some non-OEM parts, but..I’m interested in what would be the strongest OEM+ engine build. Basically, an...

Have you considered replacing the bolts with studs in the pan? Mine leaked for quite a while. Swapping/welding studs in place of the bolts is on my list of summer jobs.

Cool - thanks. Beautiful car!

Noticed that you installed the Innovate SCG. I installed one several weeks ago and am curious what your thoughts are on it. Do you mind sharing your settings for it?I’m wrestling with what feels like boost cut @ 8psi.

This may seem like a dumb question - but my Innovate MTX-L just crapped out on me on the drive home tonight. First, it threw the E8 error, then when I shut it off and restarted a few moments later, it was stuck on value 14.7, no change.I’ve ordered a new sensor, but I need to know if it will...

Guess it’s time for an update. The Talon is now my DD. Not sure if that’s cool, insane, or cool & insane.After rebuilding the motor (stinkin balance shaft belt @$%#&%$#!!!!) and getting it running well, Kevin Jewer remote tuned it. Can’t say enough about the work he did. Car doesn’t like...

The manual is good. This thread was a game changer for me when I rebuilt my motor (first time as well): https://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/project-rely-on-ability-6-bolt-rebuild.276707/If you’re going to use it, I’d suggest reading through the entire thread several times.Hope it helps you...

I’ll change that tonight and record another log. I’ve dropped the fuel pressure at the FPR since the last log as well.

Curt - you're right, meant ignition timing.I realized that I didn't have many of the values selected that are needed. I went back and did another capture. I'm running my Innovate MTX-L through the front O2 sensor mount. Narrowband sim. Should I not have the WBO2 set to the front O2 if I'm...

So just got the car running for the first time since the motor rebuild. The car will run if I keep it at around 1500 rpms, but will not idle at all. It will shut off immediately if I let off the gas.Specs on the car: '91 Talon, big 16G, FIC 850 injectors, Aeromotive FPR, ported/polished...

Here’s the one I ordered:3/16 Foam Backed Automotive Cloth...

Since then, it’s been tying up loose ends, etc.I replaced my AC components and started mocking up my intercooler:‘Took time out to replace my fuel filter with a billet one (and switched the lines to braided), mounted my fuel rail, installed my FIC 850’s and an aeromotive FPR. Also...

Guess this is long overdue for an update!Quite a bit has changed since March. I pulled the motor back out and found that - great job genius 😡 - I had cracked the front pump. Ended up finding a used FWD auto trans for sale in Tulsa , bought it and swapped out the pump. This time, I was...

All good. Now to get this thing running!

Woo hoo! The problem was the cable; ordered a new one and I’m in business baby!

Hoping someone would be willing to give some advice here. First, my setup: '91 Talon TSI, Auto, AWD. ECMLink V3 with ECMLink cable. I am getting the following error message:Before posting here, I have gone and read all that I could find on the no connection issue. I have verified that my...

When I took the jump and rebuilt my first motor, this was the thread I lived by: https://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/project-rely-on-ability-6-bolt-rebuild.276707/.One of the best/most useful in my opinion! Make sure to read it through three or four times. 👍🏽Bryan Dat240zg

Alex:would you mind giving more info on your exhaust/muffler system you built? How is it as far as sound/droning?

Great job on the build. I’m a couple of steps behind you - which is good; I have time to add ground cables to my next steps list…Bryan

The same for me - this was my wallpaper for a long time. Such a clean example! Nice score.Bryan

Ah, got it. The stocker is on my engine stand and I’ll be going through it and replacing the different seals.I’m leaning towards breaking the built motor and selling the parts to fund the rest of the resto.Bryan

Mech Addict: You hit the nail on the head. Life has dealt me a couple of unseen issues and I’m not entirely comfortable with the longevity of performance parts in a daily.

Paul - thanks for responding. I was hoping you’d give your thoughts. Car is just going to be a daily - as much of a balance between fun and dependable.Not sure if I understand your second point. The built motor was assembled by me from new parts. Is that what you’re wondering?

Have a bit of a dilemma and am looking for some wisdom from the masters...'91 TSi, AWD, AutoI have two motor options and I'm uncertain which to choose. 1. Stock motor, 102K, good compression, doesn't burn oil but leaks oil like a sieve. TB done within last 20K.2. Built motor - bored...

Thanks Steve. I actually got in touch with John @IPT and he confirmed they’re the same. Now to take it off with out damaging it! 👍🏽

Hi everyone. Hoping someone can answer this pretty quickly. I killed my front pump assembly installing the trans back on the motor - stupid move on my part.I have a line on an auto FWD trans and am wondering if I can pull the front pump assembly and use it on my auto trans. It appears that...

Well, crap.Actually, thanks to Paul, I got the pilot bushing out and swapped over to the new motor.Still couldn't get the transmission to mount up, the torque converter wouldn’t go in the last click. It was sitting flush with the edge of the tranny. Finally got it on and bolted in, and...

👍🏽Thanks for teaching me something new. Back to work!

Hey Paul. I’m not sure if it shows up here, but this is where my difference is: on the manual crank, this indentation (don’t know the right name for it) is much shallower. On the auto motor, it was 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch deeper, so the torque converter was bottoming out. Am I missing something?

Well, let’s just say that yesterday majorly sucked; the kind of day you wouldn’t wish on anyone.Got the motor and engine bay all ready for the swap, and then proceeded to spend the next 5 hours in total frustration trying to mount the auto tranny to the new motor. I read and then re-read...

Today was a good day - started out with removing the exhaust, transfer case and the motor and transmission. Spent a good bit of time cleaning the engine bay.

Thanks for that - I went through that pdf and didn’t see it!