But for someone just starting - wouldn't you agree that Link might be the better route to go as an initial foray into tuning?Also for the OP - You are talking about two wildly different price points in your original question. Swapping in a black box ECU with a flash vs. AEM (With link falling...

Waaaay late to this thread but holy shit man, loved all of the pictures! She looks great

#'s and afr? Can't argue with 375hp to the ground on a dieing stock motor

http://www.scribd.com/doc/17887223/95-96ELHave fun!

Same setup that's in your profile? If so nice!

If you've got it and its not leaking, recirculate it and keep on using it.

Both of you, very clean!

Welcome! Toss up some pictures, mods yet?

Another vote for the talon

LOLAnyway yeah man if you know how to use a voltmeter take one along and check things over, if not buy one and read the directions - i guarantee you'll need it again owning a dsm!

Agreed with all of this - start here. Air in the system can be a bi*** to track down presenting as a few other issues when in reality you just need a good flush.

Nice man, congrats - thats a good feeling!

Gotta love a panda with extra dark tint, does the color scheme justice :hellyeah:

https://www.extremepsi.com/store/product.php?productid=17650Something like that or similar, STM, FFWD, RRE - Pick a company you like and any of them are probably up to the task.Edit - And yes, beyond that your list looks like a pretty good start. I imagine like all projects once you get in...

Tossing on a new AFPR is never bad idea, plenty of vendors have pretty reasonably priced kits.

Good call, Ive always run 5% in the back of my cars and never had any visibility issues - snag some pictures when you get a chance!

Did the car stop running because of the head swap or was it down for something else and then also get the swap?

Might as well eliminate the balance shaft while you've got everything torn down for reliabilities sake.You can find plenty of links for the factory service manual - if you're looking for something else for a how to on timing http://www.vfaq.com/index-main.html is always a solid choice.

Did you check this yet, any luck? I had a similar issue awhile back and it ended up being old vacuum lines needing to be replaced - worth checking out if still have some stock lines in various places.

Was going to ask are you willing to travel? Quite a few reputable shops in Kentucky I could recommend if you are.

Yeah I debated on removing the Bshaft last timing belt change - I should have done it then, I might as well do it now thanks for the reminder. Good call on the hose kit as well, most of them are original or at least 10 years old at this point.Ideally I'm going to make it as reliable as...

So I've got my 1g DSM that has been hibernating in one of my garages or another for close to 8-9 years now and has traveled across many states via trailers to new homes. I'm determined to get this thing back to being road worthy again - the body is 9/10 and the interior is 8/10. I'm the 2nd...

Very nice work!

. I would love to know more as well!Edit - More Specifically the upgrade process/flow rate gains from an EVO III 16g to the EF2 package, thanks!

2g cobalt blue with black top make it happen :hellyeah:

Ive noticed, I have only seen a couple 1gs since I have moved here, few 2gs....whole shitload of WRX's, VWs of all sorts, and lots of Vettes. Had more DSMs in Iowa in every different city I lived in there! I myself am just getting my car out of storage after 5 years with a laundry list of...

Just moved to the area myself about a year ago, still need to get my DSM down here, certainly haven't seen a lot of DSMs around - good to know their are a few :hellyeah:!