The Central Hub for DSM Community and Information

For 1990-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eagle Talon, Plymouth Laser, and Galant VR-4 Owners. This is where the DSM platform history is documented and archived. Log in to help us in our mission, and to remove most ads from the browsing experience.

What did you do to your DSM today?

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.

I have. I did a complete restoration of all the HVAC boxes behind the dash. They're not really filters, just foam that seals up the doors. I assume yours have turned to dust like mine had? I don't have a write up on it but I took a bunch of photos and I can tell you how I did it.
Yep they turned to dust. The box housng the heater core and flaps i hosed down and that foam disappeared immediately.

I bought some universal washable foam material and will cut to shape and replace.
 
Man that sucks. I have been thinking about using them, but I almost rather learn through it an build my own
Are you sure you car is not low on Freon by any chance if not just jump the A/C compressor with a wire directly to the battery positive Post +++ ok
 
I have. I did a complete restoration of all the HVAC boxes behind the dash. They're not really filters, just foam that seals up the doors. I assume yours have turned to dust like mine had? I don't have a write up on it but I took a bunch of photos and I can tell you how I did it.
We got some foam insulation freezer tape and completely rebuilt that HVAC box. My son and I used it on his Honda Accord HVAC and it works fantastic. It works like new again. ✌️
In other news, I took my TSI to town tonight, looking for "victims" but they were all hiding. I saw a Plymouth Road Runner earlier but couldn't find him tonight. 😕
I did a 9k pull buy the house (3-4) and I guess the truck I passed tried to "catch up". My buddy that was standing outside said "you were putting BUSSES on that Black Truck!" I said " there was someone trying to play?" Dam. Lmao, bye bye 👋

You must be logged in to view this image or video.


You must be logged in to view this image or video.
 

Attachments

You must be registered for see attachments list
Last edited:
I haven't been doing anything for a while since it has been too hot here. But I motivated myself to set the valve/guide clearance, lapped valves and installed the late EVO's beehive springs. And played with a 2g 7 bolt tensioner in 1g 7 bolt and 6 bolt. The 2g 7 bolt tensioner seems to work in both 6 bolt and 1g 7 bolt with a little work. 6 bolt and 1g 7 bolt owners would have one more option instead of aftermarket one in the future.
You must be logged in to view this image or video.
 

Attachments

You must be registered for see attachments list
Stripped down a pair of 18" steelies... 3 more to go but the first two were clear coated... Here are a few shots... For now had to put the old adr comp7 wheels back on... One day I'll find a 5th wheel... (Having a full size spare is a requirement for me):D

You must be logged in to view this image or video.


You must be logged in to view this image or video.


You must be logged in to view this image or video.


Header installed... This thing is ridiculous... Dropped the rpms more than I expected one thing that concerns me is the 02 sensor placement vs the stock angle of entry... And the oil pan gasket(and a new pan) is on order as well...

You must be logged in to view this image or video.


You must be logged in to view this image or video.
 

Attachments

You must be registered for see attachments list
My son has a 4 into 2 into 1 header for his old Honda Accord. When it goes on, I'll post pics of it. It looks A LOT like yours. 👍
 
My son has a 4 into 2 into 1 header for his old Honda Accord. When it goes on, I'll post pics of it. It looks A LOT like yours. 👍
I can't imagine they do much more than change the flange for some of these.
 
Yeah, I bet you're right. They look awful close.
 
Brushed steel wheels and new tires are on the car... I'm still on the lookout for a 5th adr comp7 wheel.... One day (shakes fist at sky) BUT now I have a full size spare...

You must be logged in to view this image or video.


You must be logged in to view this image or video.


My son has a 4 into 2 into 1 header for his old Honda Accord. When it goes on, I'll post pics of it. It looks A LOT like yours. 👍
Just a cheap eBay header.. 112 bucks.. the OEM manifold had some cracks that I didn't even see until I had pulled the heat sheilding off.. I raptor lined the exhaust with the flame proof stuff. That 16" extension welded to it is a different metal than the stainless. Should help protect from rust.. something I should also add if you do what I did. Make sure to heat massage that pipe closer to the body.. it was loooooowwwwww....
 

Attachments

You must be registered for see attachments list
Brushed steel wheels and new tires are on the car... I'm still on the lookout for a 5th adr comp7 wheel.... One day (shakes fist at sky) BUT now I have a full size spare...

You must be logged in to view this image or video.


You must be logged in to view this image or video.



Just a cheap eBay header.. 112 bucks.. the OEM manifold had some cracks that I didn't even see until I had pulled the heat sheilding off.. I raptor lined the exhaust with the flame proof stuff. That 16" extension welded to it is a different metal than the stainless. Should help protect from rust.. something I should also add if you do what I did. Make sure to heat massage that pipe closer to the body.. it was loooooowwwwww....
Can you show us a photo or two of the vehicle with these on?(Steelies)

Thanks
 
I drove it for a meaningful distance for the first time in about a year and half. A couple weeks ago I drove it to put gas in it and around my house a bit to make sure nothing wanted to fall off. Yesterday I drove it to work (85 mile round trip) and it did great.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.
 

Attachments

You must be registered for see attachments list
Swapped out the old fuel cell with a reinforced (welds) unit and replaced the filter...found a chunk of o-ring in there...in the process of making replacement rear cover(with a siphoner friendly message) it's the little things... :)

You must be logged in to view this image or video.


You must be logged in to view this image or video.


You must be logged in to view this image or video.


Swapped out the old fuel cell with a reinforced (welds) unit and replaced the filter...found a chunk of o-ring in there...in the process of making replacement rear cover(with a siphoner friendly message) it's the little things... :)

You must be logged in to view this image or video.


You must be logged in to view this image or video.


You must be logged in to view this image or video.
Here is a pic of the old exhaust manifold ( looks like it has a few cracks) glad I decided to "upgrade" my n/a 4g63.. is that common for them to crack like that ?

You must be logged in to view this image or video.


You must be logged in to view this image or video.


You must be logged in to view this image or video.


You must be logged in to view this image or video.
 

Attachments

You must be registered for see attachments list
been daily driving it this week as the daily is getting some much needed maintenance. gotta love pulling up to work in your 10 second street car knowing you have the fastest car in the parking lot LOL
I didn't think this shell ran a 10 yet? :p

Back from a 2 week vacation, the springs I ordered while gone showed up and I got to installing them.

20 psi of spring isn't really easy to compress and install the bolts so I made a tool to compress the gates with my mill.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.


You must be logged in to view this image or video.


You must be logged in to view this image or video.
 

Attachments

You must be registered for see attachments list
535 pump installed along with some BPR7s gapped to around .025
You must be logged in to view this image or video.


This is going in next
You must be logged in to view this image or video.
535 needs to be installed with a bulkhead fuel fitting and electrical fitting, it will melt the oem power connector quite quickly....ask me how I know.
 
Tried to figure out a way to install a large trans cooler in the front of the car.. no bueno... That cooler is huge.. Not enough space...😑
I had thought of running longer lines to where the gas tank used to be and use an thin mount radiator fan... .

You must be logged in to view this image or video.
 

Attachments

You must be registered for see attachments list
Last edited:
One of my wheels showed up. The Cobalt SS Brembo caliper on a Juke rotor is going to be a very tight squeeze. Granted the wheel isn't totally centered on the rotor and the caliper isn't mounted to a knuckle for accurate placement, but a 16x7 wheel weighing 21.0 lbs has a lot of metal that has to go somewhere. Unfortunately that "somewhere" is right near a big ol' aftermarket caliper. This setup still looks pretty cool, though.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.
 

Attachments

You must be registered for see attachments list
Last edited:
One of my wheels showed up. The Cobalt SS Brembo caliper on a Juke rotor is going to be a very tight squeeze. Granted the wheel isn't totally centered on the rotor and the caliper isn't mounted to a knuckle for accurate placement, but a 16x7 wheel weighing 21.0 lbs has a lot of metal that has to go somewhere. Unfortunately that "somewhere" is right near a big ol' aftermarket caliper. This setup still looks pretty cool, though.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.
Pardon my ignorance on this (still new with the DSM's..) is this similar to the cts-v ? brake mod I had read about ? Or is there a thread I can read up on this ?
 
Pardon my ignorance on this (still new with the DSM's..) is this similar to the cts-v ? brake mod I had read about ? Or is there a thread I can read up on this ?
I'm Evo 1, but we use the same calipers as the 2G DSM, so maybe it can be done? This gives Evo123 a 294mm modified Juke front rotor with the Cobalt caliper, compared to the 330mm CTS-V setup that goes on DSMs. If you are fine with bigger wheels, the CTS-V swap is a great choice for DSMs.
 

Attachments

You must be registered for see attachments list
Add Value - Be Respectful - No Trolling - No Misinformation - Participate Often!
Support Vendors who Support the DSM Community

Build Thread Updates

Latest Classifieds

  • For sale 4G63 Griffin intercooler cores
    Griffin intercooler cores. Top to bottom flow. High cfm and heat transfer. 24x8x2.75 and...
    • Galant665
    • Updated:
  • Wanted Heat shield for forced performance exhaust manifold
    • Schinjon
    • Updated:
    • Expires
  • For sale S90 TB 70mm
    Purchased this month from STM. Comes with the FIAV block off plate that was already installed...
    • Bedicine
    • Updated:
    • Expires
  • Wanted 1g Need 1g AC tensioner bracket
    I am in need of 1g AC tensioner bracket - looking for complete with bolts. Recently bought 92...
    • JLavetsky
    • Updated:
    • Expires
  • Wanted 1g Pop-up light button
    Looking for a 1ga pop up light button / switch
    • steelcurtaindsm
    • Updated:
    • Expires
Back
Top