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1997 GSX "Beast"

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Zufelt

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Oct 15, 2012
Lemoore, California
Whatdup guys, I'm starting my build for my 1997 GSX. It is a DD and I'm aiming for 300-350 hp to start off with, until I learn more. A little about myself, I'm currently 18 going to school full time, and working. I don't have all the funds to get everything as quickly as I'd like so bare with me. I owned about 5 cars so far, one of them being a 420 Auto 97 RS. I loved it, but sold it because I wanted to get something "Faster" after going to a V6 Mustang (haha). I decided I wanted another Eclipse, this time only boosted. I found an add for a 1997 GSX about 4 hours away from me. Talking my mom into taking me we left the next weekend. I went to go look at the car with the body kit, and roof scoop. The interior seemed clean, and the outside wasn't to bad. He failed to mention that the roof scoop was completely cracked. Regaurdless I paid him 5g's cash that I took out of my own money. The car seemed to be in good condition, and had 107k miles. Shortly after buying the car (1 mile) the check engine light came on and the build began.

Mod List

Cowler 272 cams (Done!)Shep Tranny (Done!)
K&N intake with Injen piping (Done!)
Eprom Socketed (Done!)
3 inch Cat back exhaust (Done!)
Boost gauge (Autometer) (Done!)
Walbro 190lph (Done)
FIC 650 CC (Done)
Big16G Fresh Rebuild (Done)
PR FMIC (Done)
Dsmlink (Done)
1g Bov (DONE!)
Innovative (Done)
Manual boost controller (Done)
Act 2600 (Done)

Appearance:
20% tinted windows Done)
Stock body (Parcially done)

This is the car when I bought it. :hellyeah:

Blitz body kit, faded carbon fiber hood, cracked roof scoop.
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Had the Mitsubishi seat covers over the chairs
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After driving the car around for awhile I changed the oil, tranny oil, timing belt (this week) and got rid of that god awful roof scoop.

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Uncle who works for a body shop helping me out

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First primer coat
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Car with primer on the roof after a wash.
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Wet sandin the primer!
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Roof is painted!
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Now time for the hood..
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After a coat of clear
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Second picture is edited with some fancy stuff from Instagram. If only it wa that dark haha
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That's where it sits as of now, ill be updating with dates as the time goes on. Thanks for looking!
 
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Looks good man keep up the good work and that goal you have youll reach that no problem but I would suggest getting the Walbro 255 instead that way down the line you wont have to upgrade again.
 
Looks good man keep up the good work and that goal you have youll reach that no problem but I would suggest getting the Walbro 255 instead that way down the line you wont have to upgrade again.

Thanks man, yeah I was considering the 255, but then id have to upgrade the FPR which is just more money spent. You don't think the injector/pump setup will let the FP T28 flow to its max?
 
Thanks man, yeah I was considering the 255, but then id have to upgrade the FPR which is just more money spent. You don't think the injector/pump setup will let the FP T28 flow to its max?

Your setup would be fine but as many would say go with larger injectors and larger pump that way in the future when your 350hp goal turns into 450 or so you wont have to upgrade and spend money again. Either way keep up the good work but what is the name of the color your car is painted?
 
Ah okay, I suppose I'll upgrade them once instead of twice.. And I'll grab the code for you guys when I get home,
Thanks for the compliments and advice.. 450 isn't achieve able on the fp t28 though right? If it was then it would be def worth upgrading

Cayenne Red Pearl Metallic

Colors

There ya go guys, hope it helps!
 
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Just picked up a 16g for 75 bucks, going to have Justin rebuild it for me. Hope to send it in tomorrow sometime...

Also picking up side skirts, and a back bumper today.. Plus a left fan for 75 bucks :)
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I decided to tear off the skirts, get a new front, and bumper toget te process going

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Test fitted the side skirts
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Good bye garbage skirts!

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Sanded the back bumper
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Bought a new BOV because mine was leaking like crazy
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Painted
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Test fitted the front
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I also started to hear some squeaks from the brakes.. So I changed them, not as much bite as the others but they do the job.
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Painted the front bumper
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Front got tagged when I was transporting them, should be fixed when the sides are fixed thanks to Jason, a member on the forums.
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My lights went out on me so I decided to fix those, took me a solid hour to find out that there was a loose connection between the fuse and power.
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Got the back lights in
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Put the skirts on
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I also bought some BF Goodrich GTs
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I also got my rebuilt 16g turbo from Justin!
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Hopefully ill be posting pics of the sides being done! Gotta see thr plans!
 
Nice progress! Looks so much better without the stupid body kit. My fenders and rocker panels are all scuffed from the previous owner who had that same kit on my car :/

Thanks man! Hopefully yours isn't poxied like mine.. It was a pain man!
I wanna get to the performance part already
 
Looking good man! Keep up the good work!
 
Just screwed on thank god. It'll be worth it once the power you're making is reliable tho! I have a 16g from Justin too - you'll love it

Noticeable dif over t25? I'm really starting to feel like my cars sluggish.
 
Looking good! Always exciting to see someone revert to stock bumpers and ground effects!
 
Thanks for the compliments guys! Unfortunately my clutch is slipping now... Purchasing an ACT 2600 soon, so I can get it up and running with the power I want.
 
Sooooo much nicer since you tore all the aftermarket body crap off. Face-palmed when I saw the roof scoop, but then saw that you removed everything. Great move, paint looks great too :thumb:

Thanks man, got the tranny out! What a PITA wasn't to bad for my first time.

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And there's me, happy it's finally out haha
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Sooooo much nicer since you tore all the aftermarket body crap off. Face-palmed when I saw the roof scoop, but then saw that you removed everything. Great move, paint looks great too :thumb:

I am anal when it comes to colors but your car is actually Cayenne Red Pearl Metallic, if you look at my sig the barcelona is the more purple.

You sir, are correct. Thanks for fixing that!
 
Well, I'm done!! Few more bleeds, and I should have a solid clutch pedal!

Machines and stepped the flywheel to .612!

New over old

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New slave!

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Fitting it!

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Installed


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Clutch is doing okay, dragging so I think it needs some more bleeding, but that will come soon. Thanks for looking guys!

Oh and here is me, finally able to stand up haha

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Whatdup guys!! Finally able to start the build.. a small but yet BIG update! I sold the 16g, inneed of money. I now have the cash needed to start the build, I'll be purchasing FC 650's, 16g, DSMlink, FMIC, and Fuel pump tomorrow! I'll have pictures in soon. Recently I've tinted the windows, and replaced the manifold gasket so I could get rid of my pre-turbine leak... OH I decided to try and dip my car... didn't turn out to well since it was all canned.. here are some pics!

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Oh and if you know anyone with a 16g in good condition let me know!
 
thank you, thank you, thank you, for bringing that awesome gsx back from the ricer grave it looks great in that red without that ugly body kit!!!

Thanks for the compliment! It was fun and still is, was quoted 1500 to paint the small sides from 3 people since I can't spend that on cometics at the moment. Appreciate the input man!
 
A few updates, my FIC 650s came in as well as my MBC and Walbro 190!! I also canceled my order to VRFS for my FMIC and will pick up a Greddy here local. DSMlink should be here tomorrow!

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