My 1gb talon, 400whp goal. the headaches and the happiness!

[kmj 4g63t]

I bought my 93 talon last may, it was a basic es that was in an accident that the previous owner repaired. He swapped it to the 4g63t motor (he apparently thought it was an evo3) had it rebuilt by serge turcotte in Quebec. Crank was polished, new bearings all the stuff a normal rebuild would have. 272 bc cams as well and balance shaft eliminated.

I spotted this car on an add and test drove it the next day. I FELL IN LOVE WITH IT and paid 3500$ canadian, motor had 36,000kms on it and it sounded amazing!!

My goal is 400whp and to attempt on making a decent fwd track car that can perform with the awd guys. I have my hands full with that challenge I know but I love a challenge!! Just like many or all DSMers I've had my problems and headaches. The little problems like Alternator crapping out, accessory belts snapping, overheating due to old coolant line from 16g not plugged by old mechanic, maf gone bad, Isc going bad, boost leaks, oil pan gasket leak.

For the PAIN IN THE ASS PROBLEMS! Like my old 16g eating itself, I found pieces of it in my oil pan!

My clutch release fork snapping in half but when this happened and I took the tranny out I was happy to find a 6 bolt . I knew it couldnt of been an evo3.

Anyone can buy a car already built for the amount of money we put in our cars. But it's getting to know your car and connecting with it, sort of like your girlfriend. And just like an old girlfriend even if you start to hate her you can't let her go because you love her to much. This car has taught me a lot, has tested my mechanical skills and made me per sue a field in mechanics. DSM isn't just cars anymore there a way of life.

Here are my mods

- internally gated PTE hp5457
- fmic short piping kentic
- full 2.5" exhaust no cat no muffler
- 2g manifold ported.
- evo 3 02 housing ported
- sb intake 2g k&n air filter 2g maf
- 1g bov
- apexi manual boost controller.
- c&r radiator with 14" slim fan
- catch can (serge psm)
- Ebay C.O.P conversion I think worst decision I've ever made, the mechanic who wired it cut the plug. I do things myself now!
- innovate lc-1 wideband controller
- Ecmlink v3 need to convert my ecu to eprom to install
- apexi safc-2 piggyback

- galant vr4 6 bolt
- polished crank
- Arp head bolts
- Balance shaft eliminated
- 272 bc cams.
- 550 injectors.
- 255 walbro fuel pump.
- vr4 awd tranny converted to fwd
- act 2100 clutch kit (clutch,flywheel pressure plate) --- Oem Thow out bearing Oem slave

- kyb agx shocks eibach sportline lowered 1.75"
- prothane bushings
- hawk pads
- brembo rotors
- Dunlop direzza star specs 225/50/16 on oem rims


And here's TINA THE TALON! I Wonder how much power she'll put down at the dyno.

THANKS DSMTUNER.COM Still one of the best forums out there!!!