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.

 

[shredwin]

Looks very nice was it a pain in the ass to press out that wheel bearing? I have a bad wheel bearing on my 96 TSI but I dont wanna buy the hub with the bearing, just trying to save some money

 

[TofastForU_99]

here are some more pics.

As far as the VC I have a black one that I did the one that was on it I was just using so shit would not get in the head. I am calling punishment today to see what I can do about the O2 Housing hitting the alternator. and hopefully having it on the road Saturday. Ill keep you all posted and post tons of pics when it is finished. Thanks everyone.

What a freaking low life... who the #### steals arp head studs and an oil pan?? lame... great to still see the progress bro.

Yah I know it was a pretty hard slam finding that out. I would of had the car running one week earlier. I know who stole it but decided to keep it off the forums. I figured i caused them enough damage already from recent drama.

 

[spartan69x]

any updates on this running yet?

 

[DearestNameless]

I vote you PC the cage pink. Would look awesome and OFC a 20 HP increase. Ohh and I heard they have great deals going on for the Franken clutches.

Anyways. Very good build. Would like to see this thing IRL when its done. Come visit Indiana sometime or let me know when your close by. Can't wait to see a video. COAT THAT VC PINK.

 

[95eclipser]

noooo dont paint the cage pink, do black or gunmetal... but any news on the car running yet

 

[TofastForU_99]

So as the car sits it is not running. it cranks over great but If you have not seen in a different thread that i started I am getting no fuel no power to the fuel pump no power to the ecu no spark and dsmlink V3 will not connect. The ecu works in a different car the CAS works in a different car so it has to be some sort of wiring issues that went wrong with the 6 bolt swap. I will be working on the car 24/7 until the car runs so bear with me and ill keep everyone updated and ill keep adding pics. wish me luck and any idea on the running issue please PM me or post a reply thank you and car is in Kalamazoo Mi so if anyone wants to come help out let me know I trailered it up here so I can work on it all week.

 

[spartan69x]

hope you figure it out soon, sucks to be so close yet so far.

 

[95eclipser]

I knew your car was moving to fast to not run into some hook ups, I hope you figure it out been watching this build religiously. Go

Drew

 

[TofastForU_99]

so there is still hope. I have Fuel now. I have power to the ECU. I am checking spark now and will get back to you all. I might have it going today

 

[pantherballhp]

subscribed to see some more pink, dsm i'm building is gonna be similar.(older though) hope you get this thing running today.

 

[99gst_racer]

So, what was the issue with fuel and power to the ECU?
Are you getting Link to connect?

 

[TofastForU_99]

I got it figured out but still no fire
the ecu is JUNK so i need a new 2g eprom. I put my stock 97 in and i have fuel spark and my check engine light turns off and my stock boost gauge works but no fire. it is probably something wrong with the wiring order but i will be borrowing a different ecu tomorrow and see if it starts. I think the problem is since I have a 3inch GM maf with the V3 cable and stock ecu it is not reading anything so no fire.

 

[pantherballhp]

I hate little things that hold a whole car back. i broke my timing belt tensioner on my srt-4 the day i was supposed to go to the track, freaking retarded

 

[TofastForU_99]

Happiest day ever


IT RUNS... no oil leaks. a couple coolant leaks but i will post pics tomorrow and possibly a video Thanks everyone I cant wait to get it on the road tomorrow

 

[907dsm]

about time ... can't wait to see a video bro.

 

[dsm-onster]

I'm very happy for you!!!

 

[TofastForU_99]

Thanks guys. Just ordered a few more parts for it that it needed. And i think im going to jump on that FP manifold deal that is going on. 175 cant beat it.

Here is a quick pic. ill have better ones up tomorrow. and a video if i figure out how.

Thanks everyone for keeping intreast and hope in this car. Ill post a couple logs of link and we will see what happens

 

[907dsm]

Better pics FTW!

 

[GSXSixteenG]

Very nice, very nice. Can't wait for a video. I'm working my way to a similar setup, wish I had access to e-85 like you. Are you still with the hx35?

 

[TofastForU_99]

yes still with the hx35 until break in and i get a hx40 built for me.

 

[DWR-DSM]

I Wanna see more Pink ....

 

[spartan69x]

grats, i want a ride in this to see what a hx35 can do. as this may lead to me getting one .

 

[TofastForU_99]

well due to the rain ALL DAY little got accomplished. I did bleed the brakes, and Clutch. I wired in my AEM TRU Boost and AEM Wideband. and found out I have a faulty front O2 so im running in open loop mood and I have around 15 degrees of timing. so ill get the rest fixed tomorrow if it is not raining and maybe on the road

here are some more crappy pics due to the rain.

 

[carbonfibergsx]

nice work

 

[Fabian]

that thing is boss hoss. You HAVE to get a video of what those wheels looks like when they're rolling on the highway when its done though . I'm so curious.