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2g 97 GsT Eclipse Rebuild

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Brittonprice

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Apr 2, 2012
Basehor, Kansas
So i want to start by saying I LOVE DSM'S I just got my first one finally after trading it for a 85 V8 s10 i built myself. I got the eclipse for my truck and i got 250 cash full system and a brand new laptop because it had a rod knock. I knew it was going to be a bi*** i was going to have to rip out the engine and rebuild it but IDC I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. Its cherry red in mint condition besides for the rod knock. So here is the start of my story from today April 5, 2012 the start of the rebuild on my 97 GsT.

here is the day i got the GsT:hellyeah:
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here is what the rod bearing looked like when i took it off piston 2 and the shards in the oil pan.:ohdamn::ohdamn:
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underside of the engine
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what do you guys think about the crank? think its good our is the picture not good enough to tell. i know it will need to be turned but think its worth rebuilding or just throw in a 6 bolt? :hmm:

BUT she got waxed and polished yesterday haha:sneaky:
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Some Interior shots
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Then comes the First day of the tear down as of today starting with intake, radiator, wiring, axles.
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thats all i got for day 1 of the tear down. comments and advice is more than welcome and wanted!!!! :thumb:
 
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O I AMROFL This summer she will be getting the awd system under her. and hopefully be pushing somewhere arouund 600whp so ill be keeping everyone posted!!
 
No car is completely cleaned and detailed with dirty fender wells. ;) But that body looks cherry! Haha :p
 
ok here's day 2 progress fellow DSMer's. this car has got me so hooked its unbelievable!!

pulling the engine
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here is what my bay looks like empty haha
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dirty little transmission haha :p
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start of the tear down!!! :D but I dont have an engine stand :banghead:
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start by taking off the header and turbo, then manifold, to timing covers, then timing belt. F**K YES!!!!:hellyeah:
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then here is finishing up with taking head off, girdle, crank, and finally pistons!!:pray:
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day 2 clean up worked on the eclipse for 12 hours today!!! talk about dedication;). tell me what you think everyone!!
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O I AMROFL This summer she will be getting the awd system under her. and hopefully be pushing somewhere arouund 600whp so ill be keeping everyone posted!!

Another post I shall subscribe to! Gonna look forward to seeing you make progress
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Wow man nice! I got my gst in october 2011 and i wish i have the time/money to do this, best of luck!
 
Thanks guys. I put the bolts back in there spot in the block and pieces. Im only 17 doing this and its beast. I can't wait to feel the boost. Block, crank, and head are going to machine shop tomorrow. Ill keep everyone posted
 
I'm doing all by myself, first dsm, no book just dsmtuners.com!!! Ffffffffff ya!!!
 
Hello everyone I got my engine finished and will be posting pics soon thing is now I have it in and hooked up but it won't start!? It just clicks at the key and that's it I have everything hooked up. It doesn't turn over and sometimes you can hear the solinoid on the starter click. What is going on!? Can anyone help me please!!!!!:(((
 
I did check the battery it's good and all the grounds look good to

I found out the starter was bad so I'm getting one today and hopefully going for a cruise!!!!!:p
 
Can anyone help me my car runs and drives but it doesn't build boost and at like 3rpm it doesn't go any hirer it just bounces down and up when
Resting the gas
 
Can you tell me the vac system diaphrag? I have the hose off the intake manifold going to bov, also I have aftermarket boost knob so one goes to turbo wastegate other goes to downpipe? Is this right
 
Needing help car won't rev over 4500 rims and is reading -20psi of boost in neutral.
This is my mod list for the rebuild needing help ASAP I have to drive the car to indianapolis, in next Friday and have to drive the car please help! Can anyone give me a good tune for my dsmlink to?
Bolt-on Modifications: 
K&N filter, ETS Street FMIC, hks BOV, Ported Big 16g turbo, Stainless manifold, stainless 02, 3" in exhaust, 3" high flow cat, Magnaflow muffler, Dejon cold air, PTE rebuilt 550cc injectors to flow 760cc, Fuelab AFPR, red silicone vacuum hoses, STM EGR blockoff plate,

Engine Management: 
Greddy 60mm boost gauge w/memory and warning, Hallman Pro Manual boost controller, DSM link V-2.5, autometer cobalt series boost and oil pressure, AEM wideband, 95' EPROM ECU
 
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