1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GST Vehicle Profile & Build Thread

1997 Mitsubishi Eclispe GST

Build Type

Mods-Engine: Manley H Beam rods
.20 over Wiseco Pistons
ARP Headstuds
Clevite rod/main bearings

Mods-Handling: Drilled and slotted rotors(unknown brand came with car when I got it)

Parts Wishlist: HKS adjustable cam gears
HKS 264/264 or 272/272 camshafts
ETS FMIC
Mishimoto Aluminum Radiator
Stoptech or Brembo rotors
Evo 8 brake conversion
Coilovers(unsure what’s brand I’m going with yet)
Autometer Wideband Gauge
DSM link

Manual Transmission( Going to do a 5 speed manual transmission swap)

Theres a few other parts I will be getting soon.

Background: My eclipse is my first DSM. I traded my dirt bike away for this car. Being I was new to the DSM world I neglected to maintain my car which eventually led to my car jumping timing and well you know the rest. I’m currently started my rebuild for my Eclipse and would like to have around that 450 to 500 horsepower once it’s back on the road. My pictures are from when I first got it(it was pretty rough) to current so I tried to make it look more presentable as I time went on. My block is all assembled .20 over on bore size Manley rods and Wiseco pistons. Not sure what I’m going to run for a turbo set up yet but I’d like to drag race it and also maybe do some autocross or time trial racing.. My goal is to have it be fast but that I can still enjoy it on the road too. I’m also going to do a 5 speed manual transmission swap. You may ask why? Well I’d have more fun driving a manual when I’m out for a cruise and also it’s my first DSM and I don’t want to let it go. OH! And it’s dang near rust free and it’s been in MN it’s whole life! Ha