98 Eagle Talon....Project TSI..aka "Onyx"

[deez90awd]

As some of you know this is "onyx". I went to mississippi and picked her up..she made 824 miles(60 miles short from my house). The transfer case locked up on me,the rear seal went. As you all know I have one hell of a starting point with this car, my goals are about 450- 500 awhp. I have a nice set up already,it just needs a few upgrades and tuning. There will be plenty updates as I go, so far all ive done is replace the transfer case and cosmetics. So lets start with what she looks like now.

more updates to come

 

[XiKeiyaZI]

Ahhh my. Glad to see it parked near a garage. She's in capable hands.

 

[2017JWGODINES]

So what does the car already have done to it and what are you wanting to do to it? List of potential parts?

 

[XiKeiyaZI]

Onyx is actually my previous car which is seen in my avatar and mods list in line with what was done to it at the time of him picking it up. Hopefully get to see a lot done to it from here!

 

[deez90awd]

So what does the car already have done to it and what are you wanting to do to it? List of potential parts?

The car has alot done already so like I said I have a great starting platform...Im planning on purchasing a hx-35, bigger injectors, sheetmetal intake.
so far ive put a AEM front big brake kit on, carbon fiber hood, aluminum radiator with slim fans

 

[XiKeiyaZI]

Looking good man!

 

[XiKeiyaZI]

Any updates?

 

[deez90awd]

Any updates?

Been working alot of OT since last post...only update as are that im installing gm maft translator and water meth kit...im not going hx route..im gonna do a 20g and tune and have fun and keep it alive..

 

[deez90awd]

Got a great deal on a hx35. Picked up a bep housing, o2 with tial wastegate.. Couldn't torn this deal down...Lol

 

[XiKeiyaZI]

Oh nice! Can't wait to see what that does!

I was actually just talking to some local DSMers about the car and where it was last night! Great timing to post an update! Get that tuned and show us some dyno sheets!

 

[deez90awd]

Install almost done...just waiting on two couplers and a fitting. Also I had to remove my d/s fan. It was hitting wastegate

 

[92AWDHX40]

I like those wheels what size are they.

 

[deez90awd]

I like those wheels what size are they.

18s...

 

[XiKeiyaZI]

Also I had to remove my d/s fan. It was hitting wastegate

Put it on the front side of the Radiator between the FMIC and the Rad and use it as a Push fan. Don't want to lose that cooling efficiency. It'll also help lower turbo temps a slight bit. Get as much air moving through that radiator as possible.

Also a neat idea would be to Plastidip the top of the radiator a few layers. From experience - put your hand on that thing by accident after the car has warmed up is a terrible experience. Lol.

Oh, and update your year already! She's a 98! Hahaha.

 

[deez90awd]

Put it on the front side of the Radiator between the FMIC and the Rad and use it as a Push fan. Don't want to lose that cooling efficiency. It'll also help lower turbo temps a slight bit. Get as much air moving through that radiator as possible.

Also a neat idea would be to Plastidip the top of the radiator a few layers. From experience - put your hand on that thing by accident after the car has warmed up is a terrible experience. Lol.

Oh, and update your year already! She's a 98! Hahaha.

Im gonna do that ..im going to eliminate the a/c system cause there is not enough room between the condenser and radiator. . Guess its time to clean the engine bay up alittle

 

[XiKeiyaZI]

Hrm, sure you're not talking about the power steering? The AC is located on the back of the block.

 

[deez90awd]

Hrm, sure you're not talking about the power steering? The AC is located on the back of the block.

Im talking about in between radiator and condensor

 

[XiKeiyaZI]

For some reason I thought you meant for the 02 housing. Lack of sleep can cause a lot of reading issues. Haha.

Try her out on the front of the condensor. It'll still move plenty of air. A DSM with functioning AC is rare!

 

[deez90awd]

Been awhile since my last update, since then ive done alot of repairs and update..long story here is what ive done.
fixed and repkaced broken or missing items, replaced timing belt tenisioner due to timing belt shredding because of timing belt cover warped really bad and missing bolts, repkaced two vent valves due to timing belt issue, upgraded to 3g lifters, upgraded to hks 264/272 cams, AEM Camgears, precision 880 injectors, gm maft, hx35,Tial 38 mm ext. Wastegate setup, tein ss coilovers, f and r RM sway bars,AEM big brake kit, built my own meth kit

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My next mods will be a fluidampener, fpr, then hopefully tuning