Joined the DSM world today

[deflator]

Finally found a good DSM in my area and bought it today. 95 Talon TSi AWD @109K with half of a 2gb conversion done, bone stock other than an airfilter. Its pretty close to mint, other than having a bunch of unpainted and scratched up 2gb body pieces. Interior is spotless.

The car has been sitting for awhile and the battery is dead and the waterpump is leaking. I am going to change all the fluids tomorrow and get the waterpump and timing belt changed along with new plugs/wires. Anything else recommended for a car thats been sitting?

It came with a Big T-28 Killer turbo (I think? it has AiResearch printed on the housing), lowering springs, Unorthodox UDP, and some intercooler piping all uninstalled in boxes along with the 2gb rear bumper and sideskirts.

First order after preventative maintenance will be getting the 2gb conversion finished and painted (should I leave the hood black?). Then supporting mods for the T-28 Killer. Its pretty much comparable to a Big 16g right, so I can look at setups for that turbo for ideas on fuel system requirements right?

If I have the money, I'm going to set the car up to run e-85 since its easily available here now. Any info on what I should get to do that would be appreciated. I don't know how to calculate how huge of injectors I would need for that.

I have around $4k to play with on this, any input on my plans is appreciated since I want this done in time to enjoy while theres still some summer.


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[Urban Survival]

Good job on the paint. I would have went with all black but that's just my personal preference. It is looking good so far. And as stated before welcome to the community.

 

[toyotaturbo]

Looks like you're on your way to having a solid funmobile. Keep some spare cash on the side for "intangibles"....you know, things that can (and WILL!!) go wrong with these cars. Good luck, have fun, and looking good now after the paint completion.

 

[KiNg MaRtY]

Looks very nice. Looks like they did a great job

 

[deflator]

Looks like you're on your way to having a solid funmobile. Keep some spare cash on the side for "intangibles"....you know, things that can (and WILL!!) go wrong with these cars. Good luck, have fun, and looking good now after the paint completion.

Oh yeah, I'm keeping 2grand stashed away at all times for sure. If something big goes wrong, I'm prepared

 

[deflator]

Looks very nice. Looks like they did a great job

Thanks
I took it to my cousins shop and I think he cut me a great deal. $640 for repairing and painting the doors forward, excepts roof and sideskirts. And he shaved the mitsu emblem, its now just flat. I'm not sure I like that so much though, doesn't it seem like there should be a an emblem there?