buhay6
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The build of a 92' Eagle Talon TSI AWD
(A.K.A From nothing to something)
Index
Post
# 1-Introduction/history
# 5-Capture of an Eagle
# 7-Cleaning and parts collection
# 8-Build Goals/Parts list
# 9-Parts collection
#10-Chassis inspection
#11-Engine bay Clean up/Respray
#12-Start of panel replacement/eclipse tear down
#15-N/A 2.0L Tear down
#16-Death of a DSM (R.I.P.)
#17-Chassis panel replacement/body work
#18-Chassis panel replacement Continued
#19-Front sub-frame repaint/energy suspension bushing upgrade
#21-Salvage engine
#22-Eagle number 2 (the donor car)
#23-Sandblasting and undercoating/miscellaneous update
#25-Engine and drivetrain install/first drive
#28-Tran trouble
#29-Parts trip/parts clean up
#31-Tran trouble #2
#32-Rear main
#33-Recap/before and after
#34-Timing jump
Ok well lets start with my DSM history here....yes a history lesson sorry kids. Back in 2009 I was looking for a new car to add to my line up seeing as one was hit and totaled off, insurance took me for a ride so I didn't have much to spend. My dad stumbled across a 92 Talon ESI auto with 218k km on the clock and it that looked amazing, so we rang the guy up and proceeded to head over for a peak. Looked as if it was only a year or two old, got talking to the guy and he said the lowest he'd take was $3,800 for it. The timing belt and components were all just done along with all fluids, fresh tires all around and a brand new full exhaust. My dad and I hmm'd and haww'd, my dad passed and asked about his other car beside the talon which was a 95 Mazda Mellenia with a supercharged v6 which he had planned on selling a month or two later. But I was still focused on the Talon, that color just made it pop (still my favorite color 1g!). I told the guy I'd take it and that's how my DSM addiction started.
Went to pick up the Talon a week later.....^^ the paint on the exhaust header burned off with in 3 blocks and I ended up blowing 3 of my very new low pro tires and had to limped it 40 km's home going 50 km/h on the side of the highway while being very very pissed off. All happened in one day. I also had a few other mishaps, the OD clutch pack blew out a month later and the shop I took it to damaged my rear bumper, also needed an new exhaust manifold plus something kept the car from going into gear. After I found out the intake kept falling onto the tranny linkages which kept them from moving, but I was to fed up to care anymore.
Car went up for sale the next day and was sold a week later for $1800, I took a huge hit and vowed to never ever come back.
As we all know that very seldomly happens. With in 5 months I itched for another one, but since I found out there was turbo charged AWD models I wanted one.
Which brings me to my second dsm.
Started off looking for much needed parts for my MK2 Supra on the way back to the wrecker office to pay for the part I found a 92' Eclipse GS in the lineup waiting to be processed, seeing it sparked my curiosity so I asked if he had any running DSM in stock he in turn said he had five new ones in stock fresh from the insurance company. I "Quickly" checked the body over found some rust but not to bad I though, checked out the engine bay for find it surprisingly clean looking (bonus!!) interior was superb and then I checked the under carriage for rust and found new exhaust along with new rotors and brakes front and back!
Lastly the most important thing was "how did it run?" so I started her up, took a good couple cranks but she fired up and sounded strong yet. That totally sealed the deal for me so I bought it.
here's a couple more pics of the bad:
After a month I found the right rear frame section had been compressed 1.5-2 inches and would cost $800-$1500 fix, plus there would be the cost for 2 government inspections to deem road worthy-ness. So at this point I decided to cut my loses and look for something else.
(A.K.A From nothing to something)
Index
Post
# 1-Introduction/history
# 5-Capture of an Eagle
# 7-Cleaning and parts collection
# 8-Build Goals/Parts list
# 9-Parts collection
#10-Chassis inspection
#11-Engine bay Clean up/Respray
#12-Start of panel replacement/eclipse tear down
#15-N/A 2.0L Tear down
#16-Death of a DSM (R.I.P.)
#17-Chassis panel replacement/body work
#18-Chassis panel replacement Continued
#19-Front sub-frame repaint/energy suspension bushing upgrade
#21-Salvage engine
#22-Eagle number 2 (the donor car)
#23-Sandblasting and undercoating/miscellaneous update
#25-Engine and drivetrain install/first drive
#28-Tran trouble
#29-Parts trip/parts clean up
#31-Tran trouble #2
#32-Rear main
#33-Recap/before and after
#34-Timing jump
Ok well lets start with my DSM history here....yes a history lesson sorry kids. Back in 2009 I was looking for a new car to add to my line up seeing as one was hit and totaled off, insurance took me for a ride so I didn't have much to spend. My dad stumbled across a 92 Talon ESI auto with 218k km on the clock and it that looked amazing, so we rang the guy up and proceeded to head over for a peak. Looked as if it was only a year or two old, got talking to the guy and he said the lowest he'd take was $3,800 for it. The timing belt and components were all just done along with all fluids, fresh tires all around and a brand new full exhaust. My dad and I hmm'd and haww'd, my dad passed and asked about his other car beside the talon which was a 95 Mazda Mellenia with a supercharged v6 which he had planned on selling a month or two later. But I was still focused on the Talon, that color just made it pop (still my favorite color 1g!). I told the guy I'd take it and that's how my DSM addiction started.
Went to pick up the Talon a week later.....^^ the paint on the exhaust header burned off with in 3 blocks and I ended up blowing 3 of my very new low pro tires and had to limped it 40 km's home going 50 km/h on the side of the highway while being very very pissed off. All happened in one day. I also had a few other mishaps, the OD clutch pack blew out a month later and the shop I took it to damaged my rear bumper, also needed an new exhaust manifold plus something kept the car from going into gear. After I found out the intake kept falling onto the tranny linkages which kept them from moving, but I was to fed up to care anymore.
Car went up for sale the next day and was sold a week later for $1800, I took a huge hit and vowed to never ever come back.
As we all know that very seldomly happens. With in 5 months I itched for another one, but since I found out there was turbo charged AWD models I wanted one.
Which brings me to my second dsm.
Started off looking for much needed parts for my MK2 Supra on the way back to the wrecker office to pay for the part I found a 92' Eclipse GS in the lineup waiting to be processed, seeing it sparked my curiosity so I asked if he had any running DSM in stock he in turn said he had five new ones in stock fresh from the insurance company. I "Quickly" checked the body over found some rust but not to bad I though, checked out the engine bay for find it surprisingly clean looking (bonus!!) interior was superb and then I checked the under carriage for rust and found new exhaust along with new rotors and brakes front and back!
Lastly the most important thing was "how did it run?" so I started her up, took a good couple cranks but she fired up and sounded strong yet. That totally sealed the deal for me so I bought it.
here's a couple more pics of the bad:
After a month I found the right rear frame section had been compressed 1.5-2 inches and would cost $800-$1500 fix, plus there would be the cost for 2 government inspections to deem road worthy-ness. So at this point I decided to cut my loses and look for something else.
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