This is the Build Thread for 1997 Eagle Talon TSi AWD. Reply below.

Parts installed:

-DBB PTE 5857 dsm .63ar
-2.5” o2 housing w/ 38mm external wastegate
-Tial 38mm wastegate
-RTM 3” down pipe w/ cat delete to HKS muffler
-ETS race intercooler 3”
-Tial Q 50mm bov
-Kelford 272/272 cams
-Antilag COP kit Prius Denso coils
-Frontline fab billet valve cover
- Dual Radium catch can 10an
-Speed density (AEM 5 bar)
-Non cruise control throttle cable
-Battery dropped lower (Miata battery)
-Ecmlink v3 full ecu
-AEM AFR/boost gauge
-IPT restall converter
-Forced Four Smart 100.1 shift box
-Evo X MR paddle shifter
-FIC 1650cc injectors
-Walbro 450 fuel pump w/ stm rewire
-Fuel Lab mini FPR
-6AN feed line
-fuel lab fuel filter (40 SS micron filter e85)
-gm flex fuel sensor
-rebuilt head 3g lifters, kiggly springs, ported oil port
-ARP L19 head studs
-Felpro head gasket
-Fluid damper crank pulley
-Fp exhaust manifold w/ arp bolts
-Evo 3 IM w/ 1g NT TB

Just a little update to the build. Car currently dyno’d 470whp and 370wtq @30 psi on pump e85

DBB PTE 5857 dsm .63ar
-2.5” o2 housing w/ 38mm external wastegate
-Tial 38mm wastegate 17lb spring
-RTM 3” down pipe w/ cat delete
-Tial Q 50mm bov
-Kelford 272/272 cams
-Antilag COP kit Prius Denso coils
-Frontline fab billet valve cover
-Radium dual catch can 10an
-Speed density (AEM 5 bar)
-Non cruise control throttle cable
-Battery dropped down(Miata battery)
-Ecmlink v3 full ecu
-AEM AFR/boost gauge/trans temp
-Innovate oil pressure gauge
-Stock converter IPT restall
-IPT trans rebuild kit
-welded center diff
-Quaife front lsd
-Kiggly flex plate w/ Kiggly Diamond shim
-ARP Flywheel bolts
-Fluidyne E-line 35 row OGEN.STP.102 trans cooler
-translab shift kit
-Forced Four Smart 100.1 shift box
-Evo X MR paddle shifter
-FIC 1650cc injectors
-Walbro 450 fuel pump
-Fuel Lab mini FPR -6AN
-6AN feed line
-fuel lab fuel filter (40 SS micron filter e85)
-gm flex fuel sensor
-97-99 split thrust block: Eagle H beam rods, wiseco 9.0:1, stock polished crank, ACL race bearings, kings thrust washer, RSB straight cut oil gears.
-head: oem valves, top line revised lifters, Kiggly street springs, Kiggly HLA
-Evo 9 Kevlar timing belt
-ARP L19 head studs
-SCE Cut Ring Head Gasket
-Fluid damper crank pulley
-ARP crank bolt
-Fp exhaust manifold w/ arp bolts
-Evo 3 IM w/ 1g NT TB
-SBR short route intercooler
-ABS delete
-Vibrant 10AN turbo drain
-turbo smart turbo oil filter 14” and 12” line
-Megan Racing aluminum radiator. 2 Spal 12” fans one pusher one puller
-PQY 16 row engine oil cooler
-Setrab billet sandwich plate
-ARP Wheel studs



Wiseco 6597M855 85.5 9.0:1 w/ Line2line coating



Ring gap: top 024”/ bottom .028”

Car weighs about 3300lbs with me in it. Left lane. I was finally able to take the car to the drag strip but I could not get the car to get on the converter and build boost. I was only leaving on about 3 psi. Even with a terrible 60’ I’m impressed with the mph. I’m hoping once I get the launch sorted to be somewhere in the mid 10s.

Finally got a good run in! Left lane. Got the car to spool up with a 100 shot of nitrous. Launched at 4000 rpm. The car felt a little flat leaving the line but overall super happy with the new time! The car now has an 8.5 cert cage. It still has full interior, a/c, power steering, and abs. The car is also on 235/60-15 Hoosier’s. Next I’ll be installing a Morrison fab exhaust and an HPT 6266 T3 .63ar. Then get it dialed for the Redwood Rally Drag and Drive in September!