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1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse N/T Vehicle Profile & Build Thread
Road Race Build 

Too much time and too much money spent.

(Sold but not forgotten) Solomon's 2GNT Build ('98 RS)

Specs & Mods

Ownership Status
No Longer Own
Year
1998
Model/Trim
Mitsubishi Eclipse N/T
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission Type
Manual
Build Type
  1. Street
  2. Drag Race
  3. Autocross
Mods-Bolt-on
Exhaust:
- 4-1 SS header & down-pipe (heat wrapped).
- Megan Racing SS test pipe.
- Rear O2 delete and capped off.
- Yonaka Motorsports 2.5" SS cat-back system.

Fuel System:
- Walbro 255lph fuel pump.
- ProTune high flow fuel filter.
- Fuel Injector Clinic 350cc.

Body/Exterior/Interior:
- Archer Fabrications aluminum spare tire delete panel.
- Spoiler, rear wiper, & antenna delete. Smooth bodywork.
- Konig Incident Graphite 16x7 wheels.
Mods-Engine
Bottom End:
- '98 Neon block, 0.020" over bore & shaved.
- JE forged pistons (10.5:1 CR).
- ProSeal piston rings (1.2, 1.2, 3.0 grooved).
- Eagle H-beam rods and ARP bolts (5608.DNA).
- Mahle Clevite main & rod bearings (MS-2028A).
- Modern Performance MPX crankshaft underdrive pulley.

Cylinder Head:
- Crower Stage 2 camshafts (64462).
- SBI +1mm valves.
- Brian Crower titanium springs & retainers (BC2160).
- Fidanza adjustable cam gears.
- MLS headgasket (Fel-Pro PermaTorque).
- ARP headstuds (141-4202).
- Gates blue RPM timing belt (T246RB).
- Shaved head & mild port work.
- PT lifters.
- 2.7L angled rocker arms.
- Dodge 2.4L valve cover & custom breather.

Cooling System:
- 160 degree thermostat.
- Samco silicone radiator hoses.
- Replacement radiator.

Intake:
- 3" intake pipe to K&N pod filter.
- Modified Jeep 60mm throttle body.
- 59mm plenum port matched to throttle body.

Weight reductions / bay cleanup:
- EGR delete and block off plates.
- EVAP deleted completely.
- Cruise control delete.
- A/C & tensioner delete.
Mods-EMS & Logging
- MS3 standalone.
- GlowShift wideband 02 and 52mm digital gauge, in conjunction with MS socket to eliminate OE sensor.
Mods-Drivetrain
NV-T350 Transmission Build:
- Quaife LSD.
- TPD brass alloy synchronizers 100%.
- Drilled casing oil passages.

All Others:
- New Mopar shift cables.
- Megan Racing short shifter.
- Energy Suspension polyurethane shifter base bushings.
- Torque Solutions cable end bushings.
- SouthEast Stage 1 clutch kit.
- Polyurethane engine and transmission mounts.
- 2gnt lower engine mount bolt upgrade.
Mods-Handling
Suspension:
- Eibach Ground Control coil overs.
- Koni Yellow struts.
- Energy Suspension polyurethane bushings, front to back.
- Megan Racing rear toe bar.

Brakes:
- Front PowerStop D&S rotors.
- Brembo track pads.
- Rear disc brake conversion from drums.
Parts Wishlist
Still imagining...
Background
Purchased: 1/4/2018

Constantly turning wrenches to achieve my goals.

Performance

Dyno Type
Mustang Dyno
Dyno Shop Name
Dynomite Performance, Alabama
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