chase64
Probationary Member
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- Dec 9, 2012
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Keswick,
ON_Canada
Hello fellow DSM'ers! This is my 98 Eagle Talon TSI 98 325-350HP build for street use. I have owned 2 Talons prior but they were ESI's so i am really stoked to get this build going and hopefully achieving a smooth running 325-350ish HP car to keep up with the big boys on the roads. I have done lots of research and yet am still learning new things everyday which and therefore feedback or suggestions are always welcome. My dad is helping with this build as he has tons of mechanical experience dissembling and reassembling engines as well as fixing almost everything on a vehicle in the past. He is also an electrician and it has helped a lot with my previous cars.
So it all started when I purchased an imported engine off a guy with approximately 60 000k on it as i got it for a great deal and he threw in a parts car . The engine was fully rebuilt (7-bolt block and head). Honed cylinders, new rings, ported head, Polished and balanced crank, Balance shaft elimination kit, Fel-Pro head gasket set, ARP head studs.
Here is my current parts list (already purchased):
-FP EVO lll 16g Turbo
-FP Race Manifold
-Injen Intake
-Punishment Racing FMIC
-Greddy Type RS BOV
-Halman Pro MBC
-FIC 650 Injectors
-Walbro 255 Fuel Pump + Rewire Kit
-Fuelab AFPR with Braided line -6AN
-AEM Uego Wideband
-95 Eprom Ecu with ECM Link v3 Full
-Glowshift 60 Psi Boost, Oil Pressure, Vacuum Gauges
-ACT 2400 Series Kit (2600 Pressure Plate, Street Disk)
Still unsure if i need or should do:
-Car came with a full 2.25" Magnaflow straight exhaust that sounded really nice but unsure if i should be upgrading to a full 3" or at least 3" downpipe/catback?
-Unsure if i should port the turbo (exhaust side) or 02 housing?
-Keep or delete A/C (leaning toward keep but compressor may be shot)
-What flywheel? (ACT streetlight, resurfaces OEM, Fidanza, etc)
-Motor mount upgrade?
-Few other things i may be forgetting
Finally, I plan to get full Adjustable Coilovers (probably Megan EZ Street), new bal joints, lower control arms, and possibly a bigger brake upgrade.
I will upload pics of everything including pulling the current engine, new parts, dropping the engine, installation of new parts, etc.
So it all started when I purchased an imported engine off a guy with approximately 60 000k on it as i got it for a great deal and he threw in a parts car . The engine was fully rebuilt (7-bolt block and head). Honed cylinders, new rings, ported head, Polished and balanced crank, Balance shaft elimination kit, Fel-Pro head gasket set, ARP head studs.
Here is my current parts list (already purchased):
-FP EVO lll 16g Turbo
-FP Race Manifold
-Injen Intake
-Punishment Racing FMIC
-Greddy Type RS BOV
-Halman Pro MBC
-FIC 650 Injectors
-Walbro 255 Fuel Pump + Rewire Kit
-Fuelab AFPR with Braided line -6AN
-AEM Uego Wideband
-95 Eprom Ecu with ECM Link v3 Full
-Glowshift 60 Psi Boost, Oil Pressure, Vacuum Gauges
-ACT 2400 Series Kit (2600 Pressure Plate, Street Disk)
Still unsure if i need or should do:
-Car came with a full 2.25" Magnaflow straight exhaust that sounded really nice but unsure if i should be upgrading to a full 3" or at least 3" downpipe/catback?
-Unsure if i should port the turbo (exhaust side) or 02 housing?
-Keep or delete A/C (leaning toward keep but compressor may be shot)
-What flywheel? (ACT streetlight, resurfaces OEM, Fidanza, etc)
-Motor mount upgrade?
-Few other things i may be forgetting
Finally, I plan to get full Adjustable Coilovers (probably Megan EZ Street), new bal joints, lower control arms, and possibly a bigger brake upgrade.
I will upload pics of everything including pulling the current engine, new parts, dropping the engine, installation of new parts, etc.
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