Just bought a virgin 1g GST. Now what? :)

[DaBeastWthn]

I just bought a one owner 1990 Eclipse GST w/90k on it. Nothing has ever been modded on it and besides some clear coat peel it in great condition! Now my question is...how can I bring this cool car to a little more of it's actual potential? I'm just talking street performance so nothing major. I just don't have a clue about turbo's since I've never owned one! What are some good things to start out with?

 

[DoyoFCT]

fuel pump, i cant stress this enough. that should be the first modification in my opinion.
A walbro 190 would be a good pump, if you dont plan on heavy modifications. I would also consider basic tune up(sparkplugs,wires,oilchange,air filter,fuel filter), and I would look into doing the timing belt/waterpump replacement if it hasnt been done recently. Be sure not to forget the Balance shaft belt(some mechanics will ignore it for some reason or another).

Goodluck!

 

[turbosax2]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/sub.php?page=1gtstage0power
http://www.dsmtuners.com/sub.php?page=1gtstage1power
http://www.dsmtuners.com/sub.php?page=1gtstage2power

 

[ECLIPSEESPILCE]

Visit the upgrade paths thats a good start, but always check and repair maintenaince as needed first.

 

[oldman]

Boost Leak Test!!!!

 

[falcone4g63]

Change the dildo shifter nob, if its a 5 speed.

 

[TimG]

Change all fluids, spark plugs & wires, boost leak test, compression test and a nice wash and interior cleaning. Leave it stock.

 

[DaBeastWthn]

I appreciate all the input guys! Luckily in MO they don't do emmissions on 95 and older anymore! It does have one problem though...it seems to be a little hard to get through the gears. Almost like it 's catching on something. Is this a common problem?

 

[marsh63]

bleed ## clutch and see if it hooks better. as far as what to do first i say do all the maintinance and then drive it a while to find out any problems. i recomend doing a timing belt just to be on the safe side.