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Hello boys and girls and welcome to the "Magical Build Journal of Onyx!" presented by Kei.
:: Details ::
Vehicle : Eagle Talon TSI AWD
Year : 1998
Drive Type : All Wheel Drive
Transmission : 5 Speed
Exterior Color : Pewter Blue
Interior Color : Grey Leather
Mileage : 120,000 (Body)
Resources : Talon Registry
Registry Source : Talon Registry (ECMLink Forums)
:: Information ::
So let us start with some history here: Back about a year ago before I picked up my last stock Talon TSI AWD for $1800, I was on the hunt for a project. A 2G Talon, to be exact. I really wanted a 2GB but I just knew that there was no way that I'd find one for the price range I had to spare at the moment. After my loss of Wrex and the disappointment that followed I was dying to get something new and start fresh. Well, I found 'it'. The car that I knew I'd instantly fall in love with. It was a Gunmetal 2GB talon about 2 hours away for no more than $2000. I could surely bargain and get it for less. The problem, you ask? Spun rod bearing and the engine was out. This wasn't a problem for me, however, as I was going to rebuild the engine as I wanted and go from there.
Sadly, by the time I was able to give him a call, the car was gone. I was saddened.. and this ultimately led to picking up a very stock, very sturdy car that needed a little assistance. Enter the $1800 Talon. Fast forward 3 months. I'm here on Tuners navigating through my regional forums where I stumble across a group of good spirited guys who need some help. I dip in, offer assistance, give one a car (1G AWD) practically for free. One individual starts talking about his Silver 2Gb that he's rebuilding and needs some insight. Long story short - He was the guy who beat me to the punch. Oooh I was excited, but upset at the same time. Skip a few months down the road - I have a modified VR4 that needs to be put together, the Silver 2gb is still apart. I have what he wants, he has what I want - Time to trade!
Onyx, as I have so appropriately named her, is a true gem. Nearly flawless in paint. Minimal rust. Immaculate leather interior. AC. Power Steering. Completely functioning options. Not a crack or tear anywhere. She came with paperwork, receipts, and old runs from the days being tuned by Polk Performance. Everything, right down to the trim lettering, is still in near immaculate shape. It's as if it were driven for 3 years on the road and then stuck in a bubble and protected from the world.
Anywho, first thing is first - The heart. The engine is a revised 7 bolt. The engine got a little hot in the past and has a little material on one of the cylinder walls that has been honed out - but I will be tearing it down and having it tanked and honed at a shop - Bored if absolutely needed but I hope to avoid that. It came with a Shep Stage 1 AWD Trans, a full APEXI exhaust, and a full range of tasteful mods. See the quote below for the full list.
Note that some of these parts such as the Southbend Clutch Assemble, Pistons, and bearings are on standby. What the vehicle is missing are the bearings and rings for after the block is machined. A flywheel. Clutch Assembly. An AFPR, and the BSE. Otherwise if it's listed, it came with the listed parts or I had them in storage.
I plan to have this car assembled and ready within a month and broken in before the Shootout so it can make it and have a little fun. For now, this is where I'll stop my immediate post and go ahead and post a couple of more teaser pictures. The only thing I have really done so far is repaint the engine bay black. It was scratched and grizzled looking before. Now it's shiny enough to reflect my image back at me.
For reference, I am absolutely in love. This is my car. Onyx will be going absolutely nowhere as I have been prone to going through DSMs like underwear. I'm sure my pal Corey R. will have something to say about that. At the moment this Talon is in the perfect position - There are plenty of funds, free time, room, tools, and I have a daily to drive in the meantime. I can enjoy the tenacity of a 6Speed F-Body until this beast is ready to hit the streets at my goal of 400-500AWHP - Which I am well aware that a larger turbo will be needed. That's what JusMX is for, right?
Enjoy! This will be the first of many updates!
At least the SAFC is mounted neatly.
Gotta love 10/10 interior with trunk covers!
:: Details ::
Vehicle : Eagle Talon TSI AWD
Year : 1998
Drive Type : All Wheel Drive
Transmission : 5 Speed
Exterior Color : Pewter Blue
Interior Color : Grey Leather
Mileage : 120,000 (Body)
Resources : Talon Registry
Registry Source : Talon Registry (ECMLink Forums)
:: Information ::
So let us start with some history here: Back about a year ago before I picked up my last stock Talon TSI AWD for $1800, I was on the hunt for a project. A 2G Talon, to be exact. I really wanted a 2GB but I just knew that there was no way that I'd find one for the price range I had to spare at the moment. After my loss of Wrex and the disappointment that followed I was dying to get something new and start fresh. Well, I found 'it'. The car that I knew I'd instantly fall in love with. It was a Gunmetal 2GB talon about 2 hours away for no more than $2000. I could surely bargain and get it for less. The problem, you ask? Spun rod bearing and the engine was out. This wasn't a problem for me, however, as I was going to rebuild the engine as I wanted and go from there.
Sadly, by the time I was able to give him a call, the car was gone. I was saddened.. and this ultimately led to picking up a very stock, very sturdy car that needed a little assistance. Enter the $1800 Talon. Fast forward 3 months. I'm here on Tuners navigating through my regional forums where I stumble across a group of good spirited guys who need some help. I dip in, offer assistance, give one a car (1G AWD) practically for free. One individual starts talking about his Silver 2Gb that he's rebuilding and needs some insight. Long story short - He was the guy who beat me to the punch. Oooh I was excited, but upset at the same time. Skip a few months down the road - I have a modified VR4 that needs to be put together, the Silver 2gb is still apart. I have what he wants, he has what I want - Time to trade!
Onyx, as I have so appropriately named her, is a true gem. Nearly flawless in paint. Minimal rust. Immaculate leather interior. AC. Power Steering. Completely functioning options. Not a crack or tear anywhere. She came with paperwork, receipts, and old runs from the days being tuned by Polk Performance. Everything, right down to the trim lettering, is still in near immaculate shape. It's as if it were driven for 3 years on the road and then stuck in a bubble and protected from the world.
Anywho, first thing is first - The heart. The engine is a revised 7 bolt. The engine got a little hot in the past and has a little material on one of the cylinder walls that has been honed out - but I will be tearing it down and having it tanked and honed at a shop - Bored if absolutely needed but I hope to avoid that. It came with a Shep Stage 1 AWD Trans, a full APEXI exhaust, and a full range of tasteful mods. See the quote below for the full list.
Bolt-on Modifications:
MHi Evo III 16g - Fuel Labs AFPR - ARP Head Studs - ARP Rod Bolts - Ported Intake Manifold - Specter intake filter - Solid Intake Snorkel - 2G Exhaust Manifold - Braided turbo feed and return lines - HKS SSQV BOV - FIC 550cc Injectors - Custom Catch Can - B&M Short Shifter - ETS FMIC
Engine Management:
SAFC 2 - Innovate LC-1 Wideband - Oil Pressure Gauge - Autometer 30PSI Boost Gauge - Pyrometer - Fuel Pressure - Apexi Turbo Timer -
Engine Internals:
Head milled - Composite Head Gasket - Wiseco Pistons - Eagle H Beams - Balance Shaft Eliminator Kit - 272/272 BC's - Ported and Polished - Adjustable Cam Gears - ACL bearings - Titanium Retainers - Beehive Springs
Drivetrain Modifications:
Shep Stage 1 Trans - TMZ Southbend SS Series Clutch Assembly
Suspension Modifications:
Drilled/Slotted Rotors.
Note that some of these parts such as the Southbend Clutch Assemble, Pistons, and bearings are on standby. What the vehicle is missing are the bearings and rings for after the block is machined. A flywheel. Clutch Assembly. An AFPR, and the BSE. Otherwise if it's listed, it came with the listed parts or I had them in storage.
I plan to have this car assembled and ready within a month and broken in before the Shootout so it can make it and have a little fun. For now, this is where I'll stop my immediate post and go ahead and post a couple of more teaser pictures. The only thing I have really done so far is repaint the engine bay black. It was scratched and grizzled looking before. Now it's shiny enough to reflect my image back at me.
For reference, I am absolutely in love. This is my car. Onyx will be going absolutely nowhere as I have been prone to going through DSMs like underwear. I'm sure my pal Corey R. will have something to say about that. At the moment this Talon is in the perfect position - There are plenty of funds, free time, room, tools, and I have a daily to drive in the meantime. I can enjoy the tenacity of a 6Speed F-Body until this beast is ready to hit the streets at my goal of 400-500AWHP - Which I am well aware that a larger turbo will be needed. That's what JusMX is for, right?
Enjoy! This will be the first of many updates!
At least the SAFC is mounted neatly.
Gotta love 10/10 interior with trunk covers!
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