First car 97 eclipse gsx with mods already done what next?

[Dallas]

hey guys my name is Dallas and i bought my first car the other day and it's a 1997 eclipse gsx with a lot of work done to it already and I am completely new to cars let alone dsm's i need to know everything there is to know like the do's and do not's for this car my end goal is a 700hp car. Here is a list of what is already done to it and please let me know what is the next step on increasing my hp and making it an all around better car i just got it and i want to make it mine

The car has a forged built motor with only 3000km*****. Weisco Pistons 9:1 compression .20, K1 light rods, Brian crower 272 cams, Brian crower over sized valves, Brian crower titanium retainers, Brian crower springs, Metal headgasket, ARP hardware, Brian crower cam gears, Greddy timming belt, Forced Performance manifold, 62mm BBK throttle body,
All professinaly installed**
The car runs on the AEM ems system, So the car is fully tunable fuel,timing,boost,launch control, the list goes on very nice set up worth $1800 alone.
More mods
-3inch exhaust
-ACT 6 puck sprung cluth with 2100 preasure plate only 1500km
-Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel 1500km
-Evo 3 16g turbo
-Greddy BOV
-AEM Water/Meth injection kit (enables you to run more boost and make more power on pump gas)
-AEM Tru Boost gauge ( digital boost gauge that also lets you change your psi with ease. Very easy to use)
-Megan water temp gauge
-Megan Oil preasure gauge
-17 inch wheels

 

[Dallas]

Cool beans.

The Canadian market is surely different as far as an Eclipse goes. Is that a common price for these cars? Are the talons considerably more affordable[since they'd be a hundred times more available]?

Also, what of e85in Vancity?

the eclipses in good condition stock are anywhere from $3000-$5000 but that's stock and you are right they are very rare here i have seen 2 other eclipses on the island alone and one was a talon converted to an eclipse and the talons are much cheaper here because they are more available you are right about that they go from $2000 stock to $5000 with some work done to it and as far as vancity because i live on vancouver island victoria to be exact i do not know the e85 in vancouver

 

[Breezio69]

Edited

It would be nice for the rest of us if you used proper punctuation too. I go cross eyed and pass out for a moment reading entire paragraphs with no periods. Haha...

 

[WES_393]

i agree i will be happy that's why i can't wait to go over and get it done and it wasn't my moms 130hp minivan haha it was my buddies 92 eagle talon awd turbo also back to the subject at hand how does this e85 pump look Walbro E85 High Performance In Tank Fuel Pump

Holy price tag! I picked up that same pump with a rewire kit for $100 less.

STM: WALBRO 400 LPH FUEL PUMP | F90000262 | 400-0001

I'd suggest shoot for 350hp for now. It's a good first goal and harder than most think, especially on pump gas. Once you have some dirt under your nails and want more power, set another goal and work your way there.

I would also verify that you have a legit Evo 3 16g and not a Small or Big. Nothing wrong with the small or big version, but they fall short of a real Evo 3 in terms of possible power. Compare the serial number on the compressor cover to this list: http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-turbo-system-intercooler/313105-16g-serial-numbers.html


Can we please keep the thread on topic guys. He's asking for opinions on his car, not his life decisions.

 

[Dallas]

Update I found out what fuel pump, and injectors I have. I have the walbro 255 and 680cc injectors

 

[Breezio69]

In my personal opinion on whats already done to the car, if its your dd. I would maximize whats already on it.

Get it running correctly and push a decent amount off boost to keep it reliable, yet still snap some necks in the passenger seat. The 16g with the mods and tuning cabability you already have will put down some power.

If it were me I would be looking at the broad spectrum of what I want the car for... go pick up my lady, go get groceries, reliably get to work every day, occasionally take a freeway run on a car or two...

I would get it quick and reliable, not necessarily hung up on a # from a dyno. Pushing the 600-700 mark will more than likely turn it from a dd to a chore to keep it on the road.

I bet you could see 400 easy with your setup, maybe with a bit larger injectors... but hell, to just need injectors and a tune you're 10 steps ahead of me to hit that mark!

Good luck with it, get it tuned and report back!

 

[AK Maniak]

OP, for every hour of work you do to your car spend two hours doing research on it. In all honesty I wouldn't want a 700hp DSM as a daily driver. I am running an FP green XL and even that is not a practical reliable DD IMO.

 

[DSM1491]

You should also get a wideband. Didnt see that you have that unless its the AEM ems?? You wanna make sure that its nit running too lean or too rich. Your gonna wanna change the clutch later on if you wanna reach 700hp though. ACT 2100 isnt gonna be enoug. Maintenance is also important get all the oil leaks fixed and all the boost leaks before you make more power.
Also get dsmlink! Dsm link is your best friend with these cars in my opinion