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  1. Splitpi

    Greddy Boost Gauge, install help

    I have a question on the electrical harness for a Greddy Boost Gauge w/Peak hold.The wires are labeled: 1) RED (12V Power Source Line +) ... I assume constant power source 2) ORANGE (Ignition Power Source) .... I assume ACC line 3) WHITE (Parking Light Line) ... I assume parking break...
  2. Splitpi

    POLL - Car Electronics you would like

    I am thinking of developing a few car electronics in my spare time. Here are some of my ideas.Suspension G-force logging Telemetry (i.e. GPS position, 3d acceleration, throttle position, etc...) Logging Heads Up Projector.... not sure on the ease of installation None on this...
  3. Splitpi

    Flywheel cover pics... ok?

    I have been hearing a weird metalic grind periodically from my car... more like a chirp, particularly when I rev the engine while in gear. It sounds like it is coming from the driver side, but sometimes from the passanger side.I cannot find anything really loose that would make that...
  4. Splitpi

    Engine Wont Start

    And it tastes like chocolate....I got married the other weekend and this was my grooms cake surprise from the wife.
  5. Splitpi

    Iowa Roads 1 rims -1....

    So the fiance and I took the Eclipse on a little road trip yesterday to meet up with her parents for fathers day. On the way back I was rounding a bend in the road and didn't see the tire sized pot hole till it was to late.Front tire went in then the rear. Sounded awful. About a mile...
  6. Splitpi

    560 Injector Upgrade

    I noticed this advertisement from a dsmtuner vendor to upgrade Evo X injectors by Advanced Fuel Injection.http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/vendor-announcements/296721-advanced-fuel-injection-evo-x-fuel-injector-modifications-available.htmlAnd I was curious on some details. In particular...
  7. Splitpi

    Dropping the Oil pan..

    So I'm trying to remove the oil pan to inspect my bearings and what not. I'm seeing a little metal sparkle in the oil when I change the oil filter... the pan oil looked fine, just the oil that was still in the filter. Plus I have never done this, so I'm mainly curious.Anways, I removed all...
  8. Splitpi

    2G Competition Stage 2 vs Centerforce Dual Friction?

    Any one have any oppinion on which way they would go?I am looking for ~300 hp at the wheel holding potential. Obviously the Competition Stage 2 is cheaper, but is it as good of a quality?
  9. Splitpi

    Opinion on painting IC- Light or Dark?

    Which scheme do you like better? Painted black or plain aluminum? Please lets not get into the paint versus efficiency thing .. this is strictly which color scheme do you thing is better on my car?Dark Painted Version (I may paint a faint red mitsu diamond in the center)Regular Versions
  10. Splitpi

    Got my car Tuned and Dyno'ed

    So this weekend I went up to minneapolis for a Batchelor party and decided to visit the good fellas at MAPerformance for a dyno run and to tune a pig rich eclipse.I arrived about two hours early and caught them on their way to lunch. They were very polite and asked if I wanted to go with...
  11. Splitpi

    Minneapolis Dyno Shops?

  12. Splitpi

    Compression Ratio Calculation

    Using a stock 2G 4G63T as an example.My known values are: CR = 8.5:1 Bore = 85mm Stroke = 88 mmI can compute the volume of the combustion chamber using the following equation and solving for Vc: see Equation 1I get 58.86 cc's of volume in the combustion chamber area, and this is...
  13. Splitpi

    Which LSD is best?

    This is for a 97 GST... low 300 hp goal as a DD.Qaufe .... $1195 Kar King (KTP) .... $795 http://www.karking.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=77 OBX .... ? Even still making them?Any other Helicals?Oppinions? Preferances? First hand Knowledge?
  14. Splitpi

    EVO VII Injector Log

    I just installed my EVO VIII 560cc injectors. I had them cleaned prior to installing and they measured flow of:1 -> 608cc 2 -> 604cc 3 -> 600cc 4 -> 596ccI installed the injectors also in those particular cylinders.I set my fuel global at -25% and dead time at 0 us.The...
  15. Splitpi

    My car after Detailing

    Here are some photos of my car after I had it detailed. Then a friend of mine Jessica Trboyevich of Black Flag Photography took the photos.http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l67/Splitpi/IanDsm017copy.jpghttp://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l67/Splitpi/IanDsm013copy.jpg...
  16. Splitpi

    Injector Seals

    I just purchased a set of Evo 8 injectors. I had planned to replace all the seals, but I noticed that clear plastic sleave circled in red in the picture below are cracked on 2 of the 4 injectors and broken off on another. I kind of suspect this is normal due to the nature of the injector being...
  17. Splitpi

    Turbo Install

    I'm installing my new turbo/IC... and wanted some advise on my steps and to ensure I have everything I will need. Let me know what you all think.Here's what I am envisioning.... Friday Evening: 1) Drain Coolant 2) Drain Oil 3) Remove Radiator & Fans for extra clearance 4) Remove...
  18. Splitpi

    ETS 2G Street IC

    I received my "Blemished" IC kit today and I am very impressed. I was told the IC had a scratch on the back side and I am still looking for cause I cannot find it. Just a few (3-4) bent fins that aren't really that bad, nor would I really consider a "bend". Also the pipe scratches are...
  19. Splitpi

    Flywheel Step Size

    I am trying to understand what Flywheel Step size means. Particularly in regards to the Centerforce Dual Friction clutch and either an ACT or Fridenza Flywheel.According to Centerforce, the step size is -0.608. Since I am a newb on driveline tech, what does this mean in regards to the...
  20. Splitpi

    Rear end feels loose

    I put Tokico HP blue shocks on my stock springs. I have noticed the ride height of the passanger side rear is ~ 1 inch higher than the driver side rear. As measured from the ground.The issue is, when hittitng bumps in the road the car feels like the entire rear end moves with the bump or...
  21. Splitpi

    Clutch to the floor

    Long story of clutch related issues. About 8 months ago I was driving to Des Moines. Came of the interstate and pushed the clutch in to down shift, pedal had no resistance and went straight to the floor. Freaked me out as I thought I missed the clutch pedal and had my foot looking for the...
  22. Splitpi

    Cylinder Wall Advice

    I'm looking into buying a "rebuilt" short block with ~3K miles on it before being torn apart due to timing belt failure, and I have no reason to believe the seller is less than genuine. However, looking at the cyclinder walls, I am concerned by odd wair marks on #1 & #4. Is this normal? A...
  23. Splitpi

    Engine Rebuilding Parts List

    As the title says, I am trying to put together for my records a fairly complete list of parts for a 2G 7-bolt rebuild that will yeild a near new and reliable engine that is good to ~ 350 crank HP. Let me know any changes, oppinions or corrections.Description (Qty) (Total Price) Stock...
  24. Splitpi

    Oil Pressure under boost

    Yesterday I was bored and sitting around and decided to work on my car. I was tired of looking at oil pressure gauge at idle and seeing it just barely hovering above the bottom the gauge. So I replaced the oil pressure sending unit.Now when I boost or cold start the car, the needle is buried...
  25. Splitpi

    KarKing rebuilt longblocks.

  26. Splitpi

    So Angry!

  27. Splitpi

    14B on 2G fuel system

    So I am looking to install a 14B turbo on my 2G. Currently I have the stock fuel setup (450 cc injectors, Stock pump and wiring, stock regulator) with DSMLink to control.What is needed to ensure I don't have fuel cutout at ~14 psi?1) Just rewire the fuel pump? 2) Just rewire the...
  28. Splitpi

    Minneapolis Dyno Shops?

    I am wandering if anyone has a link to a dyno shop in Minneapolis area that has experience with Eclipses?
  29. Splitpi

    1G Big Rods Question.

    This may be a silly (newb) question, but what is the difference between 1G big rods and regular 1G rods? Any difference, or is the term for using 1G rods that have been modified to fit 2G Pistons?And also 1G means (90-94) and can be either 7 or 6 bolt?One last question, care these rods...
  30. Splitpi

    DSMLink Install on a 97 7-bolt

    I have searched, including on the DSMLink website, but I wanted to get a diffinite answer to installing DSMLink on a 97 w/7-bolt. Attached is a photo of the firing order for the 97+ Eclipses and what I believe the new order should be to match the 95-96. Is this correct?Anything else needs...
  31. Splitpi

    1G transmission in a 2g?

    Is it a direct bolt in to put a 1G transmission in a 2G? Or is "some" modification required?
  32. Splitpi

    General Adding EPROM to a 2G non-EPROM ECU?

    Has anyone tried to re-engineer a non-eprom 2G ECU into an Eprom programmable ECU like on the 95?I have done a few google searches and haven't found anything promising. I think it "could" be possible... but anything could be done. I'm trying to see if anyone has attempted it and has any...
  33. Splitpi

    Transmission Oil

    I'm a little confused on which transmission oil to use. According my manual it mentions GL-5 75w-85 or 75w-90. In another location it says specifically GL-4 75w-85. The shop manuals say GL-4 75w-85. This is for a 97 GST Manual.I have been told that GL-5 is not backwards compatible...
  34. Splitpi

    Check out this 7-bolt JDM auction...

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mitsubishi-Eclipse-Talon-4G63-T-Engine-7-bolt-95-99-2G_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33615QQitemZ8072029798QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVWNotice anything pecular about it? Either the photo is bogus or that is a 14b turbo with a 1G elbow on a suppossed 7 bolt motor... Is...
  35. Splitpi

    Oppinion on plugs... 6's or 7's?

    I was wondering what kind of plugs to get for my car. Should I stay with NGK BPR6ES or should I go with NGK BPR7ES plugs? And at what point should I transition over? My profile is uptodate.
  36. Splitpi

    FMIC idea

    So I was strolling through Ebay and came across this style of intercooler: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FMIC-Turbo-Intercooler-1Side-RX7-Celica-Eclipse-Mustang_W0QQitemZ8063646050QQcategoryZ33742QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemMy question is has any one tried to install one of these. I think there...
  37. Splitpi

    KarKing rebuilt longblocks.

    Anyone bought one from KarKing? Any comments on them?I ask not because I need one at this time, but because I am curious about them and may get one in the future if my current motor dies on me... the compression is 150, 180, 180, 150. I have had a friend who has used KarKing before and...
  38. Splitpi

    So Angry!

    I just need to vent for a minute.So I went to Peoria, IL last night with some friends to brew some beer at a brewery that lets you come and brew beer. So I left my car at my work's parking lot over the night and my friends and I car pooled.I get back about 24 hrs later in the afternoon...
  39. Splitpi

    Middle Timing Belt Cover Installation Question.

    I am trying to figure out how to install the middle timing belt cover on my 2G. Have now had 2 of them break. My hope is that someone can provide some guidance and tell me what I missed, or what I am not doing. Because I cannot get the center screw attachment of the middle timing belt cover...
  40. Splitpi

    Timing Belt Cover installation help...

    Kinda of a noob question... mainly because I can't seem to get it in with out breaking it... done it twice. I am trying to install the middle timing belt cover on my 2g. I have taken off the side motor mount and the top timing belt, but cannot get the center screw to fit between the cam gears...
  41. Splitpi

    Better than stock suspension?

    Well, I was putting on my summer tires and rims when I noticed my stock front passenger strut was leaking. So I must replace my shocks and struts.I am not looking to lower my car. I was wondering if I put the Tokico Blue non-adjustables with stock springs, would it lower my car at all? Or...
  42. Splitpi

    Joe P. IL Series MBC Review

    I recently purchased the Joe P IL Series MBC on a whim. I previously had a knock off version of the original design. The new IL or In-Line series of Manual Boost Controllers is comprised of 5 parts. The two body halves, a spring, a ball, and a sealing O-ring. It is a ball and spring setup...
  43. Splitpi

    Apexi Turbo Timer installation

    I thought I would write a quick helpful guide for installing the Apexi Turbo Timer with A/F, O2 and Voltmeter.Tools & Supplies: Exacto Knife Phillips Screw Driver Pliars Electrical Tape MultiMeter Flashlight 10 mm RatchetSteps: 1) Gather your parts: Open the box that contains...
  44. Splitpi

    Anyone know about the Joe P. IL MBC?

    Anyone have or has used the Joe P. MBC IL Series Inline MBC? Oppinions?http://www.joepmbc.com/inline.html
  45. Splitpi

    Boost Gauge issues

    I currently have an autometer mechanical boost gauge and lately with the engine off it is reading about -8 psi at the manifold. It used to read 0 psi. And listening for my turbo to spool up, it seems to be making boost prior to the gauge stating it is. I think the gauge has lost...
  46. Splitpi

    ECU+ vs DSMLink

    I would like to hear peoples oppinions on ECU+ over DSMLink. I have read alot about DSMLink and it sounds great, but ECU+ Seems like a more cost effective approach for a midgrade tuner and has most of the same features. Anyone have experience with ECU+ or both?
  47. Splitpi

    downpipe?

    The Megan downpipe does NOT have an O2 bung on it. It does eliminate that cat however. You'll need to have your exhaust to put an O2 bung on the exhaust, or get an O2 eliminator circuit. Since the there is an O2 sensor in the O2 sensor housing directly below the turbo and is what the Downpipe...
  48. Splitpi

    Center Resonator?

    I just installed my new 3' SS exhaust with a 3' high flow cat and a magnaflow muffler to my Megan Down pipe (requires cutting the downpipe to mount the cat in its normal place also the Megan necks down to 2.5' at the tail, so cutting the tail flange off opens it up to 3'). The install shop had...
  49. Splitpi

    EBC Greenstuff

    Allright, so this evening I got around to installing my new brakes. I put brembo slotted and crossdrilled rotors (ebay, I know brembo doesn't make them officially), I put Goodridge Steel brake lines, and EBC Greenstuff pads on. It was all going great until I went to put the front pads on...
  50. Splitpi

    A little griping...

    Ok, so its aproaching the 60,000 mile period on my car, which means new timing belt and water pump. Now here is the problem. I despise with a passion the local Mitsubishi Dealership and will go through great lengths to not do any buisness with them. With that said I started to call around for...
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