I don't feel like there was too much of a difference so far, but I'm also used to bumpy/vibe prone vehicles. I am interested to see if it changes once the rear mount is in.The new thermo switch in the t-stat housing seems to work as far as turning on way earlier, around 185-190* according to...

Some minor updates but needed to get done, I've had a little more desire to actually drive it since the suspension isn't blown anymore.-Black Prothane motor mounts installed (except rear, not trying that without the head off) -Rerouted some EGR and TB vacuum lines, trying to figure out the...

I've started working on something for 1g's. Currently have a slip fit for the old IC piping hole, which Im planning on running 2-2.5" duct down to somewhere behind the fog light. Thinking it will be more of a "hidden" option vs the stylish ones that GSX-Dude made (very well done!)

Well, finally got around to ordering and installing the FEAL 441's. Chris was super helpful in answering my questions and offering advice. They originally quoted a month wait but ended up getting them in two weeks, which was a nice. Coming from dealing with off road shocks, I was pleasantly...

I think moving it over another inch or two to the right would "center" more between the bumper and the gas tank. But what I was talking about was from a side profile, the muffler inlet should be lower, as it looks like its actually tucked too high at the inlet currently. Very minor, but I'm fine...

Late to the thread, but I have similar goals as the OP, fun street car, max 400whp. I had a motor from a mirage, 6 bolt, 1g big rods, 2g pistons. Unfortunately the shop put in NA 2g pistons. So I was going back and forth about going with the right 2g pistons, or just building the bottom end for...

Alrighty, got the old Apexi can out of there and the new vibrant stealth muffler in. They did a decent job for the price, but press-bent aluminized tubing and not quite sitting exactly where I want looks-wise from the side. Sounds great, pretty much same tone as the Apexi minus the drone. Looks...

Been busy with a bunch of other projects, but did get her in for some tint a couple months ago! Also ordered a Vibrant Streetpower muffler, opted for the "retro" version with chrome tips for a stockish appearance. Probably going to go with some KYB AGX's for now as well so its at least...

Try DuneHoon, down in Chula Vista.

I have a set that were freshened up like 6 months ago, I was gonna do the same thing for a "stock" rebuild but once I put them in, I realized the machine shop ordered NT pistons. So if you want, I have a set for a decent price, and you can keep the NT pistons for a paperweight

Ive never taken it out, how torqued down is it?

Not a whole lot of updates, been enjoying taking the car out here and there on the weekends, and a few windy roads where I realized the suspension is in need of serious upgrade. It still is overheating on uphill grades, but cools back down. I think its a part-throttle tuning issue, or could be a...

Glad to see it getting some love with the new motor and especially the much needed quarter panel. I still have the FMIC from it and most of the IC piping too if you need it.

If it doesn't work out let me know. Maybe if I get ambitious I'll get under the car and pull mine off to model it, and cut it on my machine.I'm open to trying some of these projects, I have some unique and useful tools such as; CO2 and Fiber laser engravers, CNC plasma table, 3d printer...

Same story here in California. Used to be a dime a dozen, now they are few and far between. Especially good clean candidates. I looked for several months and ended up driving to Denver to get mine

San Diego here, theres a couple others I follow on IG that are local too, including a few 1g and GVR4. Definitely rare to see nice examples on the streets

But wait, there's more! CA is trying to target diesel RV's nowhttps://www.rvia.org/news-insights/california-considering-regulation-restricting-out-state-diesel-motorhomes

I mean yes it only fits in one way, but maybe it was 10* one way or another? It doesnt take a lot of splash back to trip those pumps off :confused:

Might be a dumb question, but is the filler hose "clocked" correctly? The tabs towards the bottom look like they are different in the pic. Thinking maybe if the angle is off, it causes the fuel to slosh back and trip the pump?

Those look super clean, good job on those!I was considering doing something similar, I'll let you know if I ever get around to it

Been around since 2004ish, dont think I had an account but always lurked on here. Last sold eclipse was in 2008, bought another one in 2018.

For anyone else dealing with this, but with actual rust, electrolysis works great for removing rust! All you need is a car battery charger, some jumper cables and some salt (or other options) to make a more conductive solution with water.

Looking good!

The crud was a mixture of small granulated stuff and bigger flakes, definitely mostly metallic. Fuel gauge still reads fine, the low fuel light seems to come on around 1/4 tank, seems a little early.Started working the FPR install tonight, -6 push-lok line running down to the Aeromotive FPR...

These cars look SO much better with window tint, I need to get mine done still

Slow progress still, just trying to find the time to get some work done on it.-Put in used "1450" injectors, had nothing but issues dialing it in, even after cleaning. -Bought some EDM corner lights and a black talon center grill insert -Picked up a stock a/c fan that I modified to fit with...

91 GSX here over in La Mesa area

Probably Kennedy Engineering adapter, they have adapters for almost any motor

Local tuner brought these up to me, said they are pretty decent and inexpensive. Looking around online seems like they are a common Ford part, but I haven't seen anyone using them in the DSM world, which surprises me since they are cheap Hi-Z injectors.Anyways, looking to see if anyone has...

story of my life with pretty much everything DSM related being midwest and east coast while I'm in the southwest.

Im about 90 miles south of him, but no idea on how to ship these otherwise lol

This is what I had originally planned, I have the smaller Aeromotive "bypass" FPR that I was going to use, but wanted to go more stealthy. Still a possibilty though...This looks like a solid solution, able to run a bigger pump without over running on the low end.First off, Thank you! When I...

I'm looking to piece together a sleeper AFPR setup. My goal is to be able to run enough fuel (Wally 255) to support some decent HP (350+) with "stock enough" appearance that wouldn't catch your eye normally.My original idea was just black AN fittings and braided line and tucking the AFPR...

My old plates from '06. Prob get them on the new GSX too

Sorry been super busy working on the sandrail, traveling and work. Not a whole lot of updates: -Finished inspecting/cleaning vac lines and components. -Cleaned and replaced the battery tray and mount. -Cleaned the Evo wheels I picked up and put those on. -Blew ISC Drivers, sent the ECU out for...

Good writeup! Just curious what your/others opinions are on breaking in new motors. Last time I built a motor was 10+ years ago. I think general idea was dino oil, high idle and varied rpm driving for like 100 miles, change to normal oil and send it. I know everyone and their mom has their...

Good build thread dude, keep it rollin!

Other hobbies? Everything expensive unfortunately... haha but anything with a motor or wheels, and some things without!I spend a lot of time in the garage, to include my long travel Tacoma, Tundra and Sportster. I also spend lots of time in the desert, mostly Glamis with the Taco and now RZR...

I would be willing to bet that a majority of the "older" crowd leans on forums and the young ones use fb because that what each LEARNED to search on, to some extent of course. I must admit that fb has a plethora of parts for sale vs here, which is the main reason why I started using fb again...

They rotate the same directionAwesome build dude! I wanted to build a sandrail with my old motor years ago

Seems like a lot of "old school" guys are coming back. I just got back into it this last year too (last DSM was '08). Seems like theres only a handful of people in CA that are still in the game. Most everything is Midwest and east coast now...

Bump :ninja:

Gonna be a couple months before I'm back home, but I assure you there will be some then!

I've always been interested in picking up some land in another state for investment, as well as the benefits of relaxed gun and smog laws. I am aware that said land needs an actual address, in order to obtain a license/register things. Perk of the military is you can claim any state "home" if...

I love perusing forums for info, ideas and parts! A quick google search usually nets the more reputable forums in the top results which is usually an awesomely fast way to find your answers. I almost completely stopped getting on FB a couple years ago, and it wasnt until last year when I picked...

Maybe if you asked more about the build you might get answers, such as...-The condenser fan wasn't reinstalled at the time of the picture, currently there is a set of slim fans that will be going in place of the stock ones. That A/C is fully intact and still blows cold.-The charcoal canister...

I get what you are saying, I actually sat there and tried to figure out if it would be possible to use silicone couplers to make a soft piping pass through, but it really wasn't feasible. As for the core support work, it wasn't butchered at all, I took my time with it and cleaned things up...

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