Road Race Build - 1997 GSX 5SPD

Build Type

Mods-Bolt-on: Bolt-on Modifications:
FMIC
2.25" IC piping
Extremepsi couplers
Tial BOV
Tial MSV 38 wastegate
Evo III Intake Manifold
1G NT throttle body
FP Race exhaust manifold
HX35 w/BEP bolt-on turbine housing
Punishment Racing 02 housing converted to v-band
3" SS downpipe
3" SRS R1 SS exhaust
Bosch 2000cc injectors
Aeromotive fuel rail
Aeromotive AFPR w/ gauge
Race Parts Solutions in-line SS fuel filter
SS fuel lines
Walboro 450 E85 pump
Buschur COP with Dynatec ignition box
Fidanza cam gears
FP 4" intake
Forward facing oil filter housing
Crushed water pipe
Mishimoto x-line radiator
Mishimoto coolant temp sensor adapter
Mishimoto 25 Row Oil cooler
Mishimoto coolant reservoir
Mishimoto Radiator cap
Moroso oil pan
Moroso sealed battery box
Moroso cut off switch
Moroso battery terminals
FTP 4an vacuum line set up
FTP 10an catch can lines
FTP 12an oil drain line
Driven 12.9" steering wheel
Driven quick release,
Driven Halo racing seats
Sparco hub adapter
Sparco steel side mounts
Carbonetics AB hood
Carbonetics rear diffuser
Carbonetics dash - on order
Carbonetics door panels - on order
Aerocatch 120-2100 hood pins with upgraded steel rods
Roll cage connections Lemons/chump cage.

Mods-Engine: Engine Internals:
6-bolt block .020 over
ARP classic head studs
Wiseco 9:0 pistons
Eagle H beam rods
ARP main studs
BSE
Kiggly crank trigger
Kiggly HLA pressure regulator
Fel-Pro HD MLS headgasket
HKS 272 cams
Crower valve springs
Crower Titanium retainers
Ferrea valve seals
DEI wrapped downpipe with silicone
DEI cool tape intake
DEI cool tape lower I/C pipe
DEI cool tape water pipe
DEI cool pad oil pan
Extremepsi phenolic intake gasket.

Mods-EMS & Logging: Ecmlink V3 on speed density
AEM digital boost
AEM digital oil pressure
AEM digital oil temp
AEM digital coolant temp
AEM digital wideband
AEM digital Fuel pressure gauge
Ortiz Hvac triple dash pod
Ortiz Dual center vent pod
Ortiz Dual instrument cluster pod

Mods-Drivetrain: Drivetrain Modifications:
Stock 5-speed tranny,
SS clutch line
ACT 2600 PP & 6-puck disk
12-lb chromoly flywheel
Stock Rear LSD
Prothane mount inserts
Solid shifter cable bushings
Torque Solutions Drive Shaft Bushings
Torque solutions 12mm exhaust hangars
Fluidampr crank pully
ARP crank pulley bolts
Boston Hatcher rear diff bushings
Split motorsports rear aluminum subframe bushings.

Mods-Handling: Suspension Modifications:
Design RP5's 18x8, 235/40/18(street)
Rpf1 17x9+35 (track)
G-loc R16 front brake pads(track only)
G-loc R10 rear brake pads(track only)
Outlander Brake upgrade
SS brake lines
Drilled and slotted rotors(street)
Blank rotors (track)
FEAL 441 road race coil overs
Paul Volk Front LCA
Paul Volk Rear Toe Arms
Bobby's adjustable rear wishbone
Bobby's bump steer kit
Bobby's rear lower lateral arms
Bobby's trailing arms.
Mishimoto locking wheel nuts
Porsche brake ducts
Comp works fender braces.
RM Sway Bars

Parts Wishlist: TMZ Built tranny
TMZ transfer case
3000gt rear diff
dss axles drive shaft
trans cooling system
Rear diff cooling system
FEAL 443 suspension
AB aero work
Driven Harnesses
18x10.5+15 RPF1 rims
Cool suit/setup
Fire supression system
Race Telemetry setup
Gopro's for recording
Intercom system.
Tow vehicle
Car trailer

Background: Started in dsm in 1999 when I met brent rau back when I lived in minnesota. He worked at a shop called "speedwerks" at the time and helped build my first dsm a 1996 gs-t. Was making 363fwhp. From there I built a 1992 tsi as well, and then swapped all my gs-t parts to a 1995 gsx which was then upgraded and made 456awhp.
I sold that car to buy an engagement ring for my wife. And pay for our wedding in 2007.
My brother is a road racing instructor owner of http://proformancecoaching.com
My brother and I always talked about me building an eclipse for road racing. So that's how this car came to be.

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