1997 AWD Talon 12 second Daily Driver

[ErikTande]

ErikTande submitted a new DSM Profile :

1997 AWD Talon 12 second Daily Driver


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[ErikTande]

Got my second DSM! It's a 2GB talon that I'll be building and restoring.

 

[ErikTande]

Car was a barn find that sat for over 2 years. I got it for $1500.

 

[boostdawd]

Dude that is a steal! Its funny because i just got one too . After searching for a few years i found a black 2gb tsi. I really like the color and interior of yours.

 

[ErikTande]

Here's the pictures from the craigslist ad

 

[eclipse gsx]

Beautiful car brother! Really looking fwd to seing this.

 

[eclipse gsx]

I went to from mcallen tx to tucson az for a talon shell . I spent like 16 hours one way but totally worth it

 

[CrackedDSM]

Freakin steal. Look forward to it’s progress! Welcome to the 2G club.

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

You fkr......dam nice ride!!!!
Mine is just FWD.....

 

[99ECLIPSEGSXDSM]

Awesome! Missed your videos too!

 

[jinscho]

My wife and I watched this vid today on YouTube, she asked me why someone would drive 6 hours one way to buy a car... I chose to ignore the question and continue watching that road trip. Needless to say, I'm very jealous! That's a hell of a find!

 

[Timo-D]

Very nice car! Thumbs up!
Happy to see more DSM videos of you again!
What are your long-term plans with the car?

greetings from Germany

 

[ErikTande]

Finally got emissions and registration done on the Talon. I also go over some of the to-do list which is getting long : D

 

[gdb1039]

Haha I just watched the emissions video on YouTube the other day. Good to see you are actually on the forum. Look forward to see where this car ends up.

 

[ErikTande]

Here's my current to-do list, it's pretty random right now

1. Fix miss/stumble (ICM likely)
2. Fix drivers power window
3. Figure out wheel / driveline/ transmission noise (wheel bearing?)
4. TOB/CLutch Replace
5. Coat all suspension w/ PB Blaster (during bearing inspection)
6. boost leak test and fix
7. Sea Foam
8. Emissions / Registration
9. Speakers / stereo wiring check
10. Clean interior - scrubbing bubbles
11. reflectix under carpet and in doors
12. Sound deadening
13. Wash Engine Bay
14. Fix door pop / noise
15. Fix window rattle
16. boost gauge
17. BCS Removal
18. EGR Block off
19. emissions delete / new vacuum lines
20. catch can
21. manual boost controller - turn boost up
22. 1G BOV upgrade (need adapter - $25 - ordered)
23. Replace cracked Valve Cover (new gasket)
24. Shiny Spark plug cover ($40)
25. STOCK QUARTER MILE VIDEO
26. Car Cover
27. Fix bumper (drift stitch? / replace)
28. fog light fix / replace
29. polish headlights
30. hatch struts
31. Tint windows ($$$)
32. Suspension check (tie rods, ball joints, etc)
33. Fix / replace dented wheels
34. Outlander Big Brakes
35. Small Battery Kit
36. Get ECMLink
37. Timing Belt
38. Water Pump
39. Fix Sunroof / moonroof
40. Strut Bars (front and rear)
41. Outlander Big Brakes Upgrade
42. ARP Head Studs
43. Fuel Pump
44. Injectors
45. 14b/16g Upgrade
46. Big Sidemount with ducting (Supra SMIC)
47. Custom Suspension (1” drop max, still comfy ride)
48. 3” Downpipe w/ removeable CAT CON (ebay has cheap test pipes) (EXHAUST UPGRADE VIDEO DYNO)
49. ARP Head Studs
50. Valve Springs upgrade
51. Cyclone Intake (need to port match 2g HEAD)
52. Built motor (high compression pistons, rods) 8.5:1 to 9.5:1
53. 2.3 Stroker http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/stroker-destroker-and-long-rod-engine-basics.461017/
54. heat wrap / turbo blankets
55. PAINT THE CAR
56. re-do leather seats
    

 

[ErikTande]

This project is on hold for a couple weeks while I get this running (subaru ej22t into my 1972 standard beetle)

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqpebqqgtq2/

 

[Timo-D]

I've been watching your videos on Youtube for years. Many thanks for the great content!
I am glad that you now have a 2G Talon. Hope the 1G will stay with you.

In your to-do list, "34 Outlander Big Brakes" and "41 Outlander Big Brakes Upgrade" are doubled.

Keep us posted on how the little bug's progress is.

 

[GSXbooster]

Haha that's funny,
Guy: "You can't record here"
You: "Yeah I can"

Sweet videos dude keep em coming!
I've really been considering painting my Talon myself as well.

 

[brian9397gsx]

You're gonna need wheelie bars for the bug cool projects.

 

[CrackedDSM]

I have a spare 1g bov adapter for a 2G I’d have sent you for free for a shout out on your next video!

 

[ErikTande]

No updates, it's basically been sitting in my back yard all winter. I'm trying hard to find time but having a baby really eats up 90 percent of my time. Just adding a pic to keep this thread updated.

 

[DammitCoby]

Looks to be a nice resto, just picked up a 2ga Talon myself. It will be the clean fun daily. Also great videos keep up the good work, always enjoy watching them.

 

[Red_EcliPzE_GsX]

Been wondering whats been going on with the talon since the last emissions video. Good to hear.

 

[ErikTande]

I've been slowly collecting parts for the restore. I found a pair of MINT fog lights to replace my broke one on facebook marketplace. I was soooooo stoked to find these!

You can see the broken fog light / lamp on the passenger side, and the cracked bumper on the drivers side.

 

[ErikTande]

Collecting more parts. I found some OEM Talon center caps from a 1g at the junkyard. Which is awesome because as you can see from the previous pics the rear drivers side is missing on my Talon.