'95 GSX 8 Second build

[Spdfreak]

It's been a while since I've updated my journal, so i'm starting this build thread. The car is a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse gsx. I plan on building it for the 1/4 mile only with the hopes of achieving a high to mid 8 second pass. Previous entries can be found in the old journal system. Today I started working on the rear suspension for the car by removing the rear sub frame and installing undoubtedly one of the nicest aftermarket parts i've seen for a dsm and that is the tubular rear subframe from 99gst_racer. The install could not have been any easier perfect fitment on the car. I also installed my tre maxx loc differential with the converted dss axle to work the differential.

 

[Maxthepersonz]

Amazing looking build. Can't wait to see more. That rear end wowww.

 

[Spdfreak]

Thanks man I'll post more pictures soon. I'm trying to figure out how to add the li nk to my old journal.

 

[Archer Fabrications]

Jealous!!!!! Good luck! What turbo do you plan to run for this madness? I'm going to be switching to the fp3794 next summer.

 

[Spdfreak]

It's a garret gt42 with the hta treatment

 

[GRAVEDIGGER]

That rear subframe, rear diff, and the axles look awesome! Is the rear diff new, or rebuilt? It looks great. The gt42 and underhood is pretty stellar as well! Very sweet setup. It should produce some nice results for sure. Good luck!

 

[Archer Fabrications]

It's a garret gt42 with the hta treatment

Holy crap your not messin around

 

[Spdfreak]

The rear diff is rebuilt using my stock 2g housing with evo 3 internals and mechanical limited slip.

 

[Pipnorcali]

Looking good what track you racing on..it will be too fast for qualcomm..haha

 

[Spdfreak]

Fontana is finally open now.

 

[bastarddsm]

What is your job? you have more money in one picture than I have in my whole car and it's no slouch. .

 

[dexterholland04]

What is your job? you have more money in one picture than I have in my whole car and it's no slouch. .

Simple answer: Do well in school, go to college and get usable degree, get awesome job, make good money, buy awesome DSM parts.

Or, that's how I did it...

 

[bastarddsm]

Simple answer: Do well in school, go to college and get usable degree, get awesome job, make good money, buy awesome DSM parts.

Or, that's how I did it...

...Well, I have 80% of that done. I just need to finish this dissertation, then "get money, get paid"

 

[99gst_racer]

Beautiful build! The subframe looks great under there.

And that engine bay means business too. Looking forward to seeing this car in action!

 

[Spdfreak]

Thanks man i appreciate it. Got some more parts in today for the stagging brake install, I'll post install soon.

 

[CoachDavis]

The sub-frame and engine bay look amazing! Did you complete all of the work yourself?

 

[Spdfreak]

The engine bay was completed by me but the subframe was built by a member on this site and I just installed it.

 

[Stew Pidaso]

I would like to know occupation as well haha. Great build!! Would love to see some numbers from this build.

 

[Spdfreak]

I'm just a carpenter foreman. I'll post some numbers as soon as I get to a dyno, I just got to take care of some random stuff first like Windows, parachute cable and wait for my Transfercase to return.

 

[Stew Pidaso]

what kind of transfer case? 300m?

 

[Spdfreak]

Yes it is a 300m shaft getting welded on to my stock transfercase gear.

 

[Archer Fabrications]

Yes it is a 300m shaft getting welded on to my stock transfercase gear.

Interesting hummmmmmm....... How much was the tail shaft

 

[Spdfreak]

I'll let you know as soon as they call me with a update. I just mounted my staging brake, but now I'm debating on if I should use 3/16 hard lines and flare them or use earls flexible steel brake hose since I got options now.

 

[Mark L]

Looking very good nice work. The rear subframe is awesome.

 

[Spdfreak]

Thanks alot I appreciate it, Definitely a cool looking setup makes it look like there's so much room under there.