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97 Eclipse GST daily driven racecar

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Awesome article. Only thing I saw was that they wrote you made 492whp with the 20g. It was the the HY, right?
 
Yea, I just sent them the dyno sheet and explained I'm now running a new 20g setup, I guess they didn't really know how to put it together. The 20g is going to make about the same power anyways, so I'm not too worried about correcting it
 
The entire time I've been on Tuners, I've avoided posting a build thread because I see the kind of trash that gets thrown around about the way someone chooses to build their car. Well, I've come to notice that Facebook isn't much better, so if anything, this will be an easier way to keep track of my progress.

The car is damn near done. The only things I want to add at this point is an AWD swap and some Brembo's, then I can say I'm 100% happy with it.

I bought the car December of 2009, and I've had the same plan for it the entire time. A 500hp daily driven car that will compete in auto-x, 1/4 mile, and road racing, all while staying pretty enough to outshine some show cars. So I pretty much wanted to build a DSM that does EVERYTHING, I don't think that's too much to ask, LOL.

So to get started, here is the car as it sits:

Bolt-on Modifications:
● HY35 turbo
● T3 Turbonetics exhaust manifold
● Tial 38mm external wastegate
● Custom v-band o2 housing
● 3'' Punishment Racing downpipe (cat delete)
● 3'' GReddy TI-C catback exhaust
● VRSF FMIC
● 1g intake manifold
● 1g throttle body
● 1g Mishimoto radiator
● Dual 12" radiator slimfans
● Mishimoto radiator hoses
● PTE 1200cc injectors
● Walbro 255 fuel pump (STM rewire)
● Tial Q bov
● Unorthodox crank pulley
● 4" FP intake w/ K&N FIPK filter
● Fuelab fuel filter
● Fuelab AFPR
● RCI fuel rail
● -6an black nylon fuel lines

Engine Management:
● ECUFlash
● EvoScan
● '99 GST "Black box" ECU
● Hallman boost controller
● AEM digital wideband
● AEM digital boost gauge
● AEM digital 0-150psi oil pressure gauge
● AEM digital water temp gauge
● Speed density - OMNI 4 bar MAP sensor
● GM AIT

Engine Internals:
● 6 bolt block
● Stage 2 ported/polished 2g head
● ARP headstuds
● Kelford 272/272 cams
● Evo 8 valvetrain
● 3g revised lifters
● Balance shaft elimination

Drivetrain Modifications:
Automatic to 5-speed transmission swap
● SBC SS-series 2200# PP
● TZ/B-series kevlar/ceramic dual friction clutch disk
● SS full clutch line
● Symborski shift kit
● TWM Performance 440 gram Type R weighted shift knob

Suspension Modifications:
● 17x9 +35 5Zigen FN01R-C wheels
● 255/40/17 Bridgestone Potenza RE11a tires
● D2 Drag coilovers
● Cross drilled & slotted rotors
● Posi-quiet brake pads
● SS brake lines

She makes 438hp on 93 octane, and 492hp on 110 octane:
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I love your concept remind me of someone I know personally , me. Lol. Welcome to the family of powerful sexy good looking daily drivers!
 
I think that my gf would just drool over this car. I'm sitting here drooling over the car, from both the style (I love love love the plaid interior) to the power that it makes. Amazing car :)
 
Ran across this thread searching for information on clipped turbos. Awesome car, great build and your serious passion for DSMs is hardcore. Loved the whole thread.
 
Someone messaged me and asked for an update on the thread because I haven't posted in awhile. My passion for DSM's has slowed down a little, I've been bitten by the 2-wheel bug and bought a bike.

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But it will keep my occupied as I've decided to pull the stock 6-bolt block and built it to a 2.3l stroker. I've got most of what I need, but I haven't found the time to get it done.

Parts: Manley "Turbo Tuff" I-beams, Wiseco 85.5mm 9:5:1 pistons, ARP main studs, ACL rod & main bearings, Kiggly girdle, H11 headstuds, DSMLink and of course, powdercoated pink Brembos.

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So yea... whenever I get the time to take her apart and put her back together, I'll be sure to post updates. Until then, the bike will keep me occupied, LOL.
 
Im pretty much updating this thread for my own personal record. I've noticed how dead forums have gotten since Facebook pretty much took over for the dumbasses that don't like to look for answers to questions.

Anyways... I found an AWD donor shell! Its complete (no engine), all I need is an AWD flywheel and to cut my existing GReddy exhaust to work.

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I work 60 hours a week and I had surgery lately, so thats been slowing me down. Its coming along veeeeeery slowly.

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Pulled the engine in my car to prepare the block for a new 2.3l bottom end

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And to start shaving the bay...

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With a 3g BMC and brake line tuck behind the firewall

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And I finally picked up a Calan catch can! :)

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nice are you gonna try and get it done his race season? facebook dsm forums are full of trolls unless you hit up westsidedsm good group there..
 
I don't miss Facebook one bit. ☺ Its good to see you're still at it!
 
nice are you gonna try and get it done his race season? facebook dsm forums are full of trolls unless you hit up westsidedsm good group there..

Yea, it should only take another month or 2. Plenty of time to tune it, dyne it, and put her to work :)
 
By far the best thing I've done to my DSM, the AWD swap. It's like a different car (obviously).

The brake line tuck is interesting, not sure if I have seen it done behind the firewall or not.

That 2.3L torque will be awesome with the newly gained traction!! Keeping the same turbo setup, valvetrain, cams, etc?
 
Ive seen the brake line tuck on other cars, and I like how clean it looks. I didn't want to paint over them, it seems very half-assed. If I took them off to paint, I might as well move them completely out of the way, haha.

Yes, everything else is staying the same. Built head, turbo, etc.
 
...guess I should use the forums to check for updates to your 2g too, not Facebook. LOL

What did you use to build the brake lines, any write-ups/videos you watched first or any advice? I'm installing a staging brake and I'd like to use hard lines but I've never built them...

What color are you going to powder coat that Calan catch can?
 
I found this video helpful, it tells you a couple different options when it comes to technique.



Im going to leave the catch can bare silver. Ive got enough pink & purple in my bay, Id like to leave some things silver as a contrast.
 
And I officially purchased my DSM's own tow vehicle yesterday :D I just need to borrow a trailer and everyone will see my car at the Shootout this year

07 Toyota Tundra crewmax. Leather, sunroof, heated seats, bluetooth, the whole 9 yards. I absolutely love it :D

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Rear subframe is in

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Welcome to.the tundra world as well, I've got a 2010 rock warrior that is all set up from the previous owner, with tow mirrors and air bags, break controls etc. love my truck and congrats.
 
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