My maintanence work, any suggestions?

[FuelInjected]

I am doing a few maintanence mods right now, Which ones should I get? My car is stock right now, but I am planning to get a 16g, or 18G, and other toys to go with it, and get in the 300-300whp range. I'll be very happy. I am planning to do all that, based on financial situation, either end of this summer, or winter time. But for now, I am doing my maintanence stuff, and just trying to get the car in great condition for when i start putting power down.

Here is the list of the maintance work i am doing, if you have any suggestions please let me know, I am a newb. My car has around 160 000 kms on it right now. It is 1997 Eagle Talon TSI.

- Flushing the engine coolant to clean radiator
- Accessory belts have all been done recently.
- Did my timing belt very recently.
- Need to do my water pump, didn't have money 6 months ago , had something come up, so I couldnt get the water pump done at the same time as timing belt. Wondering if I can do it myself, keeping in mind i am a newb.
- Replacing all my coolant hoses, and radiator hoses. if you know a good place to get this stuff, please let me know.
- also considering replacing the radiator, and the fans, not sure yet, of the condition of it that is, and also what would be the best radiator for me. and my future applications.
- transmission is getting rebuilt soon, and also my clutch is getting done. Shep stage 2 transmission with organic Excedy clutch, flywheel machined, and short throw shifter + shifter bushings(Symborski kit)
- PCV valve
- Fuel Filter (need a link on that as well)

Thanks guys.
If i am forgetting anything,. please let me know.

 

[Boost92awd]

Check out JNZtuning.com for anything you cant seem to find.

Missing from list-
Spark plugs
Spark plug wires.
Thats all I can think of right now.

 

[FuelInjected]

Thanks a lot. I was going to add wires, but I forgot.
I was going to ask about that too. With my future 300whp goals, which wires are best to get? Considering the car will be stock power for the next year almost. Or should I just wait till later? Thanks.

 

[Boost92awd]

7MM or 8MM wires will be fine. If I remember correctly the stock ingnition system is good up untill like 400-500 hp. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[DGajre777]

How could you miss this thread?

There are a lot of threads on mods and upgrades, but it is very important to make sure that all the maintenance is done on your car. Check your repair manual for the complete list, here is the minimum list that I recommend:

Every week or every 250 miles or when you get gas/fuel:
1) Check engine oil level
2) Check brake fuild level
3) Check tires and tire pressures

Every 3000 miles or 3 months
1) Change engine oil and oil filter
- The most commonly used oil is synthetic 10W30, 10W40 and 15W50.

Every 6000 miles or 6 months
1) Rotate tires

Every 15000 miles or 12 months
1) Change PCV valve. (When you buy it, blow on one end and then blow on another, you should only be able to blow one side. If you can blow on both sides, it is bad, get another one)
2) Change spark plugs
- If you have no or mild mods get - NGK BPR6ES or Autolite 63 Copper
- If you have moderate mods get - NGK BPR7ES or Autolite 62 Copper
- If you have a LOT of mods get - NGKJ BPR8ES
Gap plugs to 0.028 to 0.031". Use no other plugs. No platinum or dual electrode stuff.

Every 30000 miles or 24 months
1) Replace air filter
2) Spark plug wires - (I use NGK premium wires: part# ME77, stock# 8100)
3) Coolant flush - 50/50 (with 2 bottles of water wetter if you want to use it)
4) Change the tranny fluid - most commonly used on manual transmissions is Pennzoil Synchromesh, which is a cheaper alternative to BG Synchroshift.
5) Change the transfer case and rear diff fluid (if you have AWD) - most commonly used gear oil is Redline Heavy Shockproof gear oil.

Every 60000 or 48 months
1) Replace fuel filter
2) Timing belt change: A complete list of 60k timing belt service would include all these:
- Timing belt
- Balance shaft belt
- Timing Tensioner
- Water pump
- Timing belt tensioner pulley
- Balance shaft tensioner pulley
- Idler pulley
- Crank seal
- Oil pump seal
- Balance shaft seal
- 2 Cam seals
- Harmonic balancer
- All other belts
Get only MITSUBISHI parts for the list above. OEM part does not always mean that the part is made by MITSUBISHI. If you don't know where to but parts from, this is a good start - Where Can I Buy OEM Parts Besides Junkyards and Ebay? - DSM Forums.

If your car is old, go ahead and replace all the vacuum hoses. RRE makes a good kit here - RRE's Larson Silicone Hose Kit

If anyone wants to add to this list, feel free. I hope this helps someone.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/frequently-answered-dsm-questions/239375-maintenance-schedule.html

 

[DIS1KRAZY]

yea DGajre777 summed it up pretty much.

 

[FuelInjected]

no i haven't missed that thread guys, infact i was looking over it when i was posting this at the same time. I am just doing other things as well, so just thoughts Id make a quick post, and decided to list everything i am doing and did already, but i had no idead which wires to get, and also where to get the other things, which was my main reason for posting.
You guys been more than helpful. I found pretty much all the stuff I need on JNZ tuning, awesome information.
Also, quick more question, in terms of my transmission rebuilt. would i need a 4 spide center differential, if i drive the car only on the street? I plan to have around 350-400hp at the crank. So should i go ahead with stage 3 transmission from shep? or would stage 2 rebuild be sufficient enough for my power levels, and also keeping in mind it is a daily driver.

 

[DGajre777]

no i haven't missed that thread guys, infact i was looking over it when i was posting this at the same time. I am just doing other things as well, so just thoughts Id make a quick post, and decided to list everything i am doing and did already, but i had no idead which wires to get, and also where to get the other things, which was my main reason for posting.
You guys been more than helpful. I found pretty much all the stuff I need on JNZ tuning, awesome information.
Also, quick more question, in terms of my transmission rebuilt. would i need a 4 spide center differential, if i drive the car only on the street? I plan to have around 350-400hp at the crank. So should i go ahead with stage 3 transmission from shep? or would stage 2 rebuild be sufficient enough for my power levels, and also keeping in mind it is a daily driver.

As for wires, I prefer NGK.

You should be fine with a stage 2 build for 350-400 at the crank. If you plan on doing some hard launches with your AWD, get the 4 spider diff. It is all in how you drive the car. Don't expect the clutch or the tranny to last if you abuse it on a regular basis. A stage III transmission is not unbreakable.

 

[Calan]

replace your vacuum hoses

 

[FuelInjected]

Thanks guys.

 

[FuelInjected]

Actually I was wondering what hoses I need to replace? I would prefer to do them all, is there a kit I could buy? I saw some hoses on RRE website, but not sure which ones I would need, and how to install them. Is there a complete kit, or different kits I could buy? If anyone knows?
Also i found one , the greddy stainless steel radiator hoses, 2 of them. But the website I saw has it out of stock, anyone know where I could get one of those as well?
Thanks guys.

 

[DGajre777]

Actually I was wondering what hoses I need to replace? I would prefer to do them all, is there a kit I could buy? I saw some hoses on RRE website, but not sure which ones I would need, and how to install them. Is there a complete kit, or different kits I could buy? If anyone knows?
Also i found one , the greddy stainless steel radiator hoses, 2 of them. But the website I saw has it out of stock, anyone know where I could get one of those as well?
Thanks guys.

But the entire kit for the AWD, unless you plan to rip out some emissions stuff. Some regular OEM or OEM type radiator hoses will work.

 

[FuelInjected]

Hey, I looked around for a kit, I only found a kit with Rad hoses, the rest where hoses like from RRE. i didn't find any actual kits? could you direct me perhaps?

 

[ninesixtwo]

Hey, I looked around for a kit, I only found a kit with Rad hoses, the rest where hoses like from RRE. i didn't find any actual kits? could you direct me perhaps?

Are your stock hoses cracked/hardened? If not, I'd save my money and spend it on other parts.

 

[FuelInjected]

I have money for that right now, i am a newb with cars, but my buddy is studying for mechanic now, and he looked over and he saw a few cracks, so he told me it would be good to replace them, I don't know which ones, thats why I was wondering what type of kits there are, because I could only find the Rad kit.

Thanks.