My 600HP DD build by me and the Co-Workers at Strictly Import Motorsports

[TofastForU_99]

The project-------- 97 Eclipse GSX

A huge thanks to Strictly Import Motorsports (www.StrictlyImportMotorsports.com and Jeff for the Powder coating at Jeffs Powder Coating


Goals 600HP/11 sec 1/4 mile at least.......

The plan

ENGINE:
BUILT by me and Strictly Import Motorsports
6 bolt block
Balance shaft Eliminator kit
Bored .020
Decked
EVO 9 .20 over pistons
6 bolt rods
ARP main/rod/head bolts

HEAD:
6 Bolt head
Ported Polished and Knifed by Strictly Import Motorsports
Super tech springs/retainers
Viton valve seals
back cut stock Valves
SIM 275 CAMS



Drivetrain:
Stage two SHEP Transmission
Fidanza Light weight flywheel
ARP Flywheel/Clutch bolts
ACT 2600 clutch
Exedy EQUAL slave cylinder
SHEP transfer case
LSD rear
SIM Raceline Racing Axles


TURBO/FUEL:
Holset HX35
BEP housing
FP RACE Manifold
Extreme PSI oil feed and return line kit
Aremotive A1000 AFPR
FIC 1000cc Injectors
Walbro 255 Fuel pump
Tial 38mm Wastgate
HKS SSQV3 BOV
Punishment O2 housing recirculated back into 3" exhaust
ETS FMIC with 3 inch ICP

Engine Management:
DSM LINK V3
AEM Tru Boost
AEM UGEO

Suspension/brakes:
Eibach sportline springs
KYB GTR II shock/struts
Prothan Motor mounts
Prothan front and rear bushing kit
Big brake kit
Drilled and slotted rotors
Hawk pads

MISC:
COP Setup
Tuned to E85 for daily use, race gas on the drag
All Felpro Gaskets
Roll cage
Battery Relocated to trunk
ALT Relocation
Gates racing timing belt
Gates Racing ALT Belt
Gates racing Radiator hoses
Alum Radiator
EGT block off
Alum spark Plug Cover

Cosmetics:
Rear wing eliminated
VIS stock CF hood
black 18 inch rims and tires
CF front lip kit
8000k HID's
Black window tint
tail light black out
new license plate



I will be Posting Pictures very soon and will be updating project on a normal basis. currently are in the process of removing the 6 bolt out of the car to put in the almost finished built 6 bolt. I'm looking to have the car finished by the end of february and will be running the car at the 18th Annual DSM/EVO Shootout At Buschur racing also plan on putting the car on the Dyno. Wish me luck and any input will be helpful.

 

[viperlp01]

A stock rebuilt tranny will hold that hp.. Its just how you launch.. Shock loading is bad and thats what destroys trannies.. the thing I worry about is he wants to NLTS and that will hurt the tranny..

 

[BOOZTDSM]

I think Austin from dsm graveyard will sell you his wh1c holset . call them up . If not go to ebay and type in holset turbo , find a blown one which will be cheap and send it to a turbo rebuilder either from dsmtuners or a actual shop . total investment will be less than 400 bucks for a fresh holset

 

[92AWDHX40]

Thats a good idea on that call austin, the shoot jusmx a pm, and hell take care of the rest.

 

[redyute1]

A stock rebuilt tranny will hold that hp.. Its just how you launch.. Shock loading is bad and thats what destroys trannies.. the thing I worry about is he wants to NLTS and that will hurt the tranny..

first dont get me wrong i am in no way flaming.But when you look at it hard launch puts more stress on the tranny than nlts,with nlts those gears are already turning,momentum so when you dump the clutch it is not as bad as if you were to launch hard from a complete stop.Just my 2 cents

 

[TofastForU_99]

I just know that if i do launch at 4000 rps or more or if i NLTS and if i break I will always have SHEP there ready to rebuild me a new one just hope my bank account agrees

 

[Fabian]

damn this build is awesome! I wish I had that kinda dough to play around with! Maybe next year after all my debt's paid off/

 

[TofastForU_99]

Thanks man. I cant lie myself it is kinda hard paying for this car and going to college full time and only being able to work part time. But I am proud to say that I have no debts with this car or anything that im doing to it. Just save a little buy the parts 1 at a time and soon you will have your dream car .... Im so close to having everything bought for this car. just need to get DSM LINK and my seat harness's and seats but it wont be long.

 

[BOOZTDSM]

This car will be nice ! he is taking his time and buying very nice parts for this build !

 

[92AWDHX40]

Thats what i did for this build nice moderate, one thing at a time, the basics are done just need dsmlink to achieve my first goal for this car. With the awd ill get one day i can transfer everything over to the new shell, and plan for that build, so until then im getting parts here and there. Great build man, being in school full time and the car lotta work.

 

[97gsxTSI]

I was just asking about the Shep stage2 trans cause My buddy, the guy who owned my Talon before me Had a shep stage2 on just 360awhp and broke it at the track and thats why we have a stage4 in it now..

 

[boostedawd42]

I was just asking about the Shep stage2 trans cause My buddy, the guy who owned my Talon before me Had a shep stage2 on just 360awhp and broke it at the track and thats why we have a stage4 in it now..

That was most likely from dumping the clutch and not preloading. At that power level he shouldn't of broken anything. Ive seen stock trans hold more than that with proper preloading.

 

[dsm-onster]

I have to agree with that. Sounds like someone who needs to use the ebrake.

 

[streetdsmpwr]

Sorry for the noobie question but what is "pre-loading"?

 

[boostedawd42]

Sorry for the noobie question but what is "pre-loading"?

When your at the track, after you stage, you pull up the ebrake and start engaging the clutch slowly, when you feel your car start to pull a little bit you hold it there.

 

[907dsm]

SO basically your messing up your clutch more???

 

[boostedawd42]

Less clutch life < Exploded Trans

Edit: Also if you have mated your clutch and PP to match your build the 1-2 seconds of engagement wont hurt it.

 

[streetdsmpwr]

When your at the track, after you stage, you pull up the ebrake and start engaging the clutch slowly, when you feel your car start to pull a little bit you hold it there.

Thats what I was guessing.

 

[Boosted gsx]

That was most likely from dumping the clutch and not preloading. At that power level he shouldn't of broken anything. Ive seen stock trans hold more than that with proper preloading.

The stage 2 broke because the rear axle had come out of the diff and fried the visclous coupling. It broke cruising down the highway.

 

[boostedawd42]

The stage 2 broke because the rear axle had come out of the diff and fried the visclous coupling. It broke cruising down the highway.

I was referring to post #135 in which it states that a shep stg. 2 broke at the track at 360whp.

 

[97gsxTSI]

I was referring to post #135 in which it states that a shep stg. 2 broke at the track at 360whp.

No listen to Boosted gsx. The Talon I'm speaking of was HIS! And I guess I thought it broke at the track. Guess I need to keep my mouth shut ...

 

[TofastForU_99]

So a lot of progress was made this weekend. first off I have assembled my short block and head and just need to mate the two toghter. I have went throught the engine bay and worked on my wire tuick and cleaning everything up. we also re-construceted the roll cage moving it back a little bit and lowered the door bars to elbow hight. I also started installing my AEM tru boost and AEM wideband. There is a ton of work to be done on the car along with a few more cases of beer to drink We have the whole rear subframe out the whole front suspension tore apart. motor still on stand roll cage still is about three hrs until the welds are finsihed. So if anyone is nearby the car is being put toghter in Jackson and you want to come help out LMK it would be great help to have this thing done by first test and tune in april . I will add pics when I get to my other computer. I have a lot of new parts

 

[95eclipser]

I will add pics when I get to my other computer. I have a lot of new parts

sound likes some good progress; looking forward to the pics, and parts on the next update!!

Hope you get it done by April, my car is still under snow so i wont be touching it anytime soon

gl Drew

 

[DSM nOOb]

build is looking sick. keep up the good work

 

[TofastForU_99]

sound likes some good progress; looking forward to the pics, and parts on the next update!!

Hope you get it done by April, my car is still under snow so i wont be touching it anytime soon

gl Drew

Gotta love heated garages

build is looking sick. keep up the good work

Thanks man.

 

[95eclipser]

Gotta love heated garages

thanks for rubbing it in!!