Need Help With Some Questions

[Hot Eclipse 007]

Ok, I was reading all the information on the stage 1 and stage 2 power upgrades for my 1997 Eclipse GST. I will be doing a stage 1 setup and leaving it that way because I do not plan to see the track much. I just want to boost the performance of my daily driver. Now I have a couple of questions.

1) I realized that there is nothing listed for engine management like DSMLink or S-AFC etc. Is this because the computer will be able to adjust with these mods? Are they not to much of a burden for the stock ECU?

2) I see the estimated 1/4 times posted for stage 1 are achievable with 100 octane gas. What are the estimated 1/4 mile times I can expect with a stage 1 setup, good driving, street tires and on premium pump gas?

3) I am wanting to make the installations as simple as possible and don't want too much modifying of parts to make things work (ie. tubular manifolds, o2 housings, etc) since this will mostly be done by me. Does it require much to bolt up the Evo Big 16g? Should I just stick to upgrading to a T28? I will probably be keeping the side intercooler because I think for the power I will be achieving it should handle it right? Plus it will give it less visual attention allowing it to be more of a sleeper.

4) Will the gas mileage be affected much with the Stage 1 setup? What are the average mpg's being achieved right now with a mild setup like this?

Please help me out with these questions. Thanks.

 

[jott5555]

the first thing you really need to deturmine is what your goals for the car is.. do you want a 13 second car or a 7 second car?? are you doing drag or drift or auto x ect...

then work from there.. i mean a fairly stock talon with free mods, mbc, gauges and mild modifications can run mid 14's and even high 13's

 

[Hot Eclipse 007]

Well, I kind of did state what my goals were. I said that I wanted to stick with Stage 1. The horsepower figures that follow it should be enough for me (probably 275-300 as stated on the stage 1 listing). I just wanted the questions I had asked answered. Any one else?

 

[Onnipotente]

1) You dont need a S-AFC if you only change your fuel pump. If you upgrade your injectors then you would. Most like to use a data-logger when changing their turbo just to be safe.
2) Quarter mile times will vary.
3) They make an install kit for the 16g to make installation easier.
4) If your worried about gas mileage then keep your car stock.

 

[paranoidTSi]

Your questions are kinda rate variable..different strokes for different folks:
1) has already been answered
2) it varies from car to car, person to person...but depending on what turbo you'd probably get low 13s
3) T28 is going to be easier to install because it is direct bolt-on of course, 16Gs require a little bit of work to get on the vehicle.
4) Your gas mileage is going to suffer period, depending on how tuned you are running, how good the o2 sensors are, what turbo on your car, the boost, etc.