New to DSM's and I'm kind of lost

[JCL84]

Anyone in the Lake county area I can call on just in case I need advice or a helping hand? I am new to DSM's and I feel like I am getting in over my head with this GSX. I have a nice GSX from California that I am dropping a motor and trans into. Lots of performance parts came with the car that I am not sure how to install and I have a bunch of hardware I still need to order so I can piece this thing together. I live in McHenry but the car is stored at my friends in Waukegan. Im learning a lot but I don't want to make mistakes. Beer and pizza is on me if anyone is interested in giving a helping hand soon.

 

[91gsx530]

Im new to this too and im working on a build also but I think you should start with maintenance first. I started mine without really thinking it out but I should have started with that. Easiest things after that could be gauges, fuel pump, bov, spark plugs and wires, intake, etc. I would leave clutch, injectors, intercooler, manifold and all that for last.

 

[JCL84]

I am definitely doing maintenance first. I will be installing a new Gates timing belt kit and water pump next week. I hate doing timing belts! I never done one on a 4G63 before, hopefully I don't mess it up.

 

[Rayski]

Welcome to the DSM Scene! Read this! DSM 4G63 Maintenance Guide - DSMtuners - Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eagle Talon, Plymouth Laser, 4G63t, and 420A Information

 

[JCL84]

Ive got all the maintenance stuff learned. I am just having a hard time figuring out my performance parts. Ive got a Full Blown dual pump hanger that I know I will have trouble installing. I am doing a 6 bolt swap but that doesn't seem to hard to figure out. Hopefully I don't run into too many problems and all goes somewhat smoothly.

 

[n0de]

It took me probably about 10 months of taking my sweet time to get from a roller to first startup after my build, and it's still not even complete. I can drive it around locally but that's all i feel comfortable with atm.

If you weren't so damn far north I would probably be able to lend a hand. I'm sure there is someone up that way you can find that might be familiar with these cars.

 

[JCL84]

Im trying to get this thing done before summer is over. Ive had this car sitting for almost 2 years because of money problems. To finish this car off in time I think I need to sell my whole valve train set up. I don't have the tools or the knowledge to measure and install valve springs so I guess I will just sell them to get this thing running.

Yeah Bolingbrook is a little bit of a drive from me. It would be nice to know someone that has knowledge of these cars. I kind of just jump into the DSM game not knowing a damn thing.

 

[Dsmkauai]

I used to live right next to you bro! Sorry for moving could have helped you a lot! My parent live right in lake villa pretty close! You need help with anything just post bro, plenty of use can help you no problem!

 

[Marchev]

Are you still in Waukegan? I'm from Niles, about a 40 min ride or so. I don't mind giving a brotha in need a helping hand Shoot me a pm, ill give you my number

 

[JCL84]

I used to live right next to you bro! Sorry for moving could have helped you a lot! My parent live right in lake villa pretty close! You need help with anything just post bro, plenty of use can help you no problem!

You didn't happen to know a guy named Angel that works in Lake Villa painting cars did you? He mentioned to me not to long ago that he knew a guy that was into DSM's but moved to Hawaii.

 

[JCL84]

Are you still in Waukegan? I'm from Niles, about a 40 min ride or so. I don't mind giving a brotha in need a helping hand Shoot me a pm, ill give you my number

40mins isn't to bad of a drive. Thanks for offering a helping hand I appreciate it. Ill send you a pm soon with what I have going on at the moment with the car.

 

[Dsmkauai]

I know angel with the green awd talon!! I'm good friends with brad that works at the shop as well! And ya that's me!! Haha I was thinking of buying his car to have when I visit !

 

[JCL84]

Yep Angel with the green talon that's him. I know he sold it a while ago for 6g's. It was a nice car, that Talon is what started to get me curious about dsm's. He wanted to buy my GSX off of me and I almost did it. I think I have meet brad that works there but only once.

 

[MJBean420]

Take your time and crawl before you walk...