1997 Eclipse Spyder GST
Specs & Mods
- Ownership Status
- Currently Own
- Year
- 1997
- Model/Trim
- Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GST
- Turbo Type
- 14b
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission Type
- Manual
- Build Type
- Showcar
- Mods-Bolt-on
- OEM blow off valve is plastic and easily leaks, replaced with OEM blow off valve from 1g eclipse.
Purchased feal 441 coilovers and 18x9.5 enkei rpf1 set in silver but have not yet installed.
- Mods-Engine
- Complete rebuild including seals, gaskets, hoses
New valves and seating
New head gasket and belts
Balancer shafts removed along with balancer timing belt
- Background
- Previous owner purchased it new back in 1997.
An older gentleman who rarely drove it during a few summer weekends. He would visit often once I moved in nearby to talk and get advice as well as ask for help with mild maintenance. One night the oil pump seized and destroyed the timing belt, resulting in bent valves. No further damage. He did not want to deal with it and asked if I wanted the vehicle.
I rebuilt the engine and replaced suspension components (wheel bearings, ball joints).
Goal for vehicle is to simply enjoy it. It is a time machine, seemingly fresh off of the Mitsubishi show floor back in the late 90s. Everything functions perfectly, comfortable ride and turns heads.
I may lower the suspension and replace the stock rims but after purchased everything necessary to do so, am now hesitating.
