1990 Eagle Talon TSI AWD OEM+ Build

[Kaane]

Had to fab a test pipe, the used exhaust I bought didn't come with it.

Fitted, just need to weld it up. Used a resonator for it.

Also get some bugs welded, for AIT, Boost reference and vent for the catchcan.

 

[Dericsh]

This build is so clean!

 

[Kaane]

Today was garage clean up day. Had shit everywhere and had to put stuff away, since I was tripping over everything and could not find half my tools.

 

[twicks69]

Keep up on the build! Looks fantastic!

 

[1cleangsx]

Holy Cow man, you have a BEAUTIFUL car! I just now read thru the build and I’m in love with it. When I bought my 90 GSX it had the evo 3 16g as well, I think for these cars it’s one of the most perfect turbos for a street car, instant spool and awesome response between gears, I remember even just cruising in 5th gear I would sometimes have to let off the throttle because the boost wanted to just take off, e85 is where it shines with lots of timing. Good luck with the build, the cars gorgeous

 

[Kaane]

Holy Cow man, you have a BEAUTIFUL car! I just now read thru the build and I’m in love with it. When I bought my 90 GSX it had the evo 3 16g as well, I think for these cars it’s one of the most perfect turbos for a street car, instant spool and awesome response between gears, I remember even just cruising in 5th gear I would sometimes have to let off the throttle because the boost wanted to just take off, e85 is where it shines with lots of timing. Good luck with the build, the cars gorgeous

For sure, I love 16G style setups for daily driven cars. These engines don't have any variable cam timing or any other aids to spool turbos and 5K+ spool is just not fun on the street. E85 just gives it a bit extra.

 

[Kaane]

Got a new fuel hanger and got the Aeromotive 340 fuel pump installed. Fuel tank should be here tomorrow.

 

[1cleangsx]

When is this thing gonna idle?

 

[Kaane]

When is this thing gonna idle?

Hopefully by next week.

 

[1cleangsx]

Looking forward to it.

I’m also by the way running the General G Max RS tires with no complaints so far, haven’t driven driven them in the snow yet but on asphalt they definitely grip

 

[Kaane]

I’m also by the way running the General G Max RS tires with no complaints so far, haven’t driven driven them in the snow yet but on asphalt they definitely grip

For the money they are very good. I've tried them before and was pleasantly surprised with grip and road noise.

 

[Kaane]

Got bumper trimmed and installed.

 

[Kaane]

Worked on the new fuel tank a bit. It had some rust on the edges. Cleaned it up a bit and coated it in por15.

 

[Kaane]

Got Fuel tank finished and installed.

Got Rear Diff, Transfer Case, Transmission, Brakes and Power Steering fluids replaced.

Got the Ingersoll Rand Boost Control Solenoids installed will be controlled by ECMLink

Oil catchcan installed.

 

[Kaane]

It's alive!

Got it fired up. Still had few minor things to finish.

Got wideband / boost gauge installed.

Got a bracket for MAP sensor and got new overflow bottle. Under hood all finished.

Car runs, but clutch engagement is shit. Grabs right of the floor. I bled it, but i used aftermarket slave and I think its crap. The fork is centered, master is adjusted. Bled slave as well. Will probably order oem mitsu slave. Also oil pan is leaking from both the drain line and around perimeter in 2 spots, I guess not enough RTV

 

[DreamChaser7]

It's alive!

Got it fired up. Still had few minor things to finish.

Got wideband / boost gauge installed.

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Got a bracket for MAP sensor and got new overflow bottle. Under hood all finished.


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Car runs, but clutch engagement is shit. Grabs right of the floor. I bled it, but i used aftermarket slave and I think its crap. The fork is centered, master is adjusted. Bled slave as well. Will probably order oem mitsu slave. Also oil pan is leaking from both the drain line and around perimeter in 2 spots, I guess not enough RTV

Keep head up and push forward. Looking great! Still loving that VC.

 

[Kaane]

Had a bunch of play in the shifter, figured the bushings were toast. Yep they were disintegrated.

Got new ones and wow so nice, zero play.

 

[Kaane]

Went for the first drive. Put some E85 and had Rix Racing do some remote tuning. Did first pull and insta hit fuel cut and 42psi of boost . The nipple of the wastegate was to close to the intake pipe and cut the line. Bent the nipple a bit and put a braided line and went for another pull. Not too bad, boost control is not dialed in, so only around 22-23 psi, but it's moving. 37lb/min airflow. AFR after some tweaking was 11.8 with E70 in the tank.

I still dont like the clutch / shift feel. Have an OEM master and Slave to install. Got an oil leak around the CAS, probably oring. Overall pretty happy, rest is minor shit.

Outside for the first time in a while!

 

[Kaane]

Had a tach issue, found out my ecu is 91 not 90. Time to find a real 1990 ecu.

Will work on replacing the master and slave cylinder today.

 

[Kaane]

Found some new old stock, seat belts. Mine were frayed and ugly.

Also found some new rear panels, mine seen better days.

 

[Joewy Rodriguez]

Old vs new thermostat housing

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What size are those fittings ?

 

[Kaane]

What size are those fittings ?

I acutally tried a few different versions, first ones were a bit too small for the hose.

I tapped it for 1/4 NPT ended up finding metric 10mm fittings for the smaller 2.

The bigger one was 3/8 NPT and 1/2 barb

 

[shdwmsk]

May want to remove your clutch pedal assembly and check if the end is worn, causing your clutch engagement issue.

 

[Kaane]

May want to remove your clutch pedal assembly and check if the end is worn, causing your clutch engagement issue.

I checked, zero play in the pedal.

 

[Kaane]

They do exist! at least in Japan.