97 GSX Build

[crazyquik22023]

Manual transmissions do not use a filter. Only automatics do.

 

[ajrally19]

VeryNICE!!

 

[mattasi]

VeryNICE!!

Thank you sir

 

[mattasi]

Well I have been slacking....I still need to make a driving video... I still need to install the new Calan catch can...

But last night I DID install the new driver side front axle. I only took me a couple hours to do and that included looking up the torque values for each bolt and what not... I remember the days when changing out an axle was a weekend project for me. Crazy how far I have come and how much I have learned about working on cars in general.

On a side note: I have a set of Enkie 18"rims that I got on trade... they will be getting some new rubber soon. Then I will plasti-dip them black, install them, then get an alignment.

 

[952g63t]

Nice score w/the rims.

 

[mattasi]

I got some new Toyo Proxies tires put onto the extra set of rims yesterday. Then today I painted them flat black with plasti-dip. Onto the pics. I will install these onto the car next week when I go in for the alignment.

 

[Boggsy]

I've read this build in its entirety twice now, I love the attention to detail. That engine bay will make a lot of people jealous! Car has turned out awesome so far, can't wait for the cams to be installed an you post up new dyno sheets!

 

[mattasi]

Yea the GSC2 cams should be a nice upgrade someday. Thanks for checking out my build.

I have an apointment on monday to get an alignment, so I will put those new rims onto the car this weekend. I will post up some pics after the alignment.

 

[Juvie]

i think the whole project is amazing, i cant wait into i finish mines!!!

 

[mattasi]

I got the new rims on the car! Got an alignment! What was cool about the alignment was that all the parts on my car are new and so I guessed on the alignment when I was installing the parts, well all of the specs were within tolerance except the camber on the front passenger side wheel. I was surprized at how close I got all the tie rod ends on the new steering rack compared to the old steering rack ect..

Got a speeding ticket last night

As promised, pictures of the new rims on the car.
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[Archer Fabrications]

damn those rims look good!! evo rims? too bad about the ticket.. it happens with turbo cars

 

[mattasi]

Thanks man, I kinda like them more than the silver ones i had on there. These new one are 4lbs lighter each. They are 18" Enkies, not the evo ones.

 

[Archer Fabrications]

ahhh they look like the evo 9 mr wheels. i am gonna pick up a set like that someday but was leaning tword bronze

 

[Archer Fabrications]

18s always fit perfectly

 

[mattasi]

Yea 18's always look nice on the eclipse.

 

[mattasi]

5000 miles on the build and still running strong!

 

[Archer Fabrications]

good shit! i made 392 at 22 psi on 92 pump not bad. I'm at almost 8k miles keep the oil fresh every 750-1000 miles heh

 

[1995 brian]

One of my favorite builds.

 

[gsexxx]

Glad to hear it's running strong. Beautiful car man, congrats!

 

[mattasi]

Thanks man still running strong at 10K miles now.

 

[Archer Fabrications]

Catchin up matt! I'm at 12k just trapped 120 over the weekend on crappy street tires

 

[1sick_gst]

Awesome build!! Any updates over the last few months??

 

[mattasi]

It's been a while since I have updated this, new updates are the brakes they started squealing big time, fine one day the next day it was loud loud ...Took he brakes apart found that the rotors are toast, way past the 0.880" service limit to be resurfaced. So rotors were on the list. Did a small amount of research and decided to do the Outland brake upgrade. Bought the Rotors today from a local place for $35 a piece, centric brand. On order are the brackets to make use of the new bigger rotors, should be here next week. 13K miles on the motor/transmission/turbo and all is great.

 

[Archer Fabrications]

You must drive the same amount as me! Same build time finish and same milage glad everythings good!

 

[danielsl1999gsx]

Wow...... Im kinda left speechless right now