pgmahan76
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- Feb 12, 2016
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Peoria,
Illinois
I have been on this forum for a couple years while I restore my Talon. Just now got around to posting my progress.
A little background on my previous DSM experience. In 1994 I bought a 1990 Talon non-turbo. I drove that for many years before letting it go. In 1996 I found a 1991 Talon AWD with only 32,000 miles on it. It became my version of a show car as I competed in sound quality stereo shows all across the country. Regretfully had to sell it to purchase a house. Fast forward to 2016 where a gentleman pushed out a 1991 Talon AWD from his business. The car looked rough but was exactly what I wanted.
To my surprise, he GAVE it to me FREE! I had it towed home where I began the long process of getting it running. Repairs started with a new slave cylinder and battery. I later found it needed a new fuel tank and fuel sending unit. Of course I replaced the fuel pump while I was dealing with the rust in the old tank.
After having replaced the clutch and lots of frustration since I took the tranny out 4 times!!!, I found the center differential had bad spider gears.
To sum up what’s has been done:
All maintenance items, timing belt included
Energy suspension bushings
New struts and Eibach springs
2 piston calipers with drilled rotors
MHI 16g big turbo with 3” exhaust
New roof, someone put in a power sunroof that was too big. Buckled the roof and looked really bad. We welded a new roof in and replaced the headliner.
Future plans include-
Logger system
Fuel management
Larger injectors
Fuel pressure regulator
My goal is to be in the 300hp range and just have a fun street car!
A little background on my previous DSM experience. In 1994 I bought a 1990 Talon non-turbo. I drove that for many years before letting it go. In 1996 I found a 1991 Talon AWD with only 32,000 miles on it. It became my version of a show car as I competed in sound quality stereo shows all across the country. Regretfully had to sell it to purchase a house. Fast forward to 2016 where a gentleman pushed out a 1991 Talon AWD from his business. The car looked rough but was exactly what I wanted.
To my surprise, he GAVE it to me FREE! I had it towed home where I began the long process of getting it running. Repairs started with a new slave cylinder and battery. I later found it needed a new fuel tank and fuel sending unit. Of course I replaced the fuel pump while I was dealing with the rust in the old tank.
After having replaced the clutch and lots of frustration since I took the tranny out 4 times!!!, I found the center differential had bad spider gears.
To sum up what’s has been done:
All maintenance items, timing belt included
Energy suspension bushings
New struts and Eibach springs
2 piston calipers with drilled rotors
MHI 16g big turbo with 3” exhaust
New roof, someone put in a power sunroof that was too big. Buckled the roof and looked really bad. We welded a new roof in and replaced the headliner.
Future plans include-
Logger system
Fuel management
Larger injectors
Fuel pressure regulator
My goal is to be in the 300hp range and just have a fun street car!
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