Project AWD Spyder update

[95talonracer]

Just an update for the 2009 season on the AWD spyder. This year I have a different setup. It is as follows.

1997 Eclipse Spyder AWD Converted

Engine- 2.3 6 bolt block with Eagle/Wiseco combo

Head- SS valves, 3g lifters, dual valve springs w/titanium retainers, crower 414 cams, A1 head studs, Perma torque Head Gasket

Turbo- SCM6152rs Ball Bearing

Exhaust- Stock Evo 3 Manifold, Custom Stainless 3" 02 housing with 44mm external wastegate, full custom SS 3" downpipe w/ no cat, Custom full SS exhaust with magnaflow muffer made by me!

Tranny- Shep Stage 4 with extras

Clutch- Fidanza flywheel, ACT 2900 PP, ACT sprung 6 puck disk

Intake- 3" intake, 2.5" short route Stainless IC piping, 34x10x3.5 FMIC, Venom SMIM, Turbosmart race port 50mm BOV

Tuning/Electronics- DSMLink, MAF-t, Stock Coil with Dynatek Ignition box, AEM Wideband

Fuel- E-85, Wolbro 255hp, 1600cc injectors, AEM fuel rail, Aeromotive FPR, SS lines under hood

That is the list of the most important parts. It is tuned at around 27psi and i have the wolbro 255hp completely maxed out.

Freshly painted and machined block. The new 2.3

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I then found a new crank, rods, and pistons so a little bit of clearancing of the block was needed.

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That was all that was needed for clearancing and then the crank went in.

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I ground the rings to spec and installed the rods and pistons.

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[95talonracer]

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This is the begining of the downpipe and full SS exhaust that I am making for the car as well. Fits perfect and looks great so far.

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Tranny is in.

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It is all together and pulls very very hard. DSMLink HP estimator said 508 hp so I am just itching to strap it to the dyno.

Let me know what you think!

 

[95talonracer]

The car is running and running strong. To the Midwest Cookout car show tomorrow! Pictures to come.

 

[95talonracer]

2nd in the car show woot!

 

[Detective Coating]

Sick build man! Everything looks great

 

[sik4g63]

Thats a sick build man. I am planning on doin a AWD conversion once I can get my hands on a GST spyder. I lovin the black on black you have.

 

[95talonracer]

Thats a sick build man. I am planning on doin a AWD conversion once I can get my hands on a GST spyder. I lovin the black on black you have.

Thanks! Its real fun and fast and cant wait until I can get dyno numbers.

 

[crash89]

Thats pretty friggin sick man. Props to you. I wanted to convert my spyder to awd but I dont have the money time or equipment to do so.. Looks great though.

 

[moidsm1]

That is the most beautiful transmission I have ever laid my eyes on! I would love to keep that thing on my garage shelf! Anyhow, Awesome build and great looking car. There is someone locally selling 97 GST spyder. Its an auto though, Im thinking it would be waaaaay too much work for this swap. I might just wait till I can find a 5 spd. But who knows, Im addicted to buying cars!

 

[95eclipser]

nice spyder man, never seen a all black one before..

throw up some more pics asap.

Drew

 

[gpopppa]

Very beautiful,should throw some under carriage pics up so we can admire that. If your ever in Burnsville maybe i'll see ya rolling.. And yea that transmission,the way you took the pic, looked like you just found it by the trash..very nice.!

 

[4g63turbo84]

more pics more pics

 

[97gst_spyder]

What coolant stuff is that? 6-bolt?

 

[99spyder_gs]

Words cannot explain how beautiful that is and how jealous I am. Major kudos.

 

[95talonracer]

Update and its for sale in the classifides as well.

I have a 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GST Convertible that I have been working on for about 3 years. I have come along way since I bought it from my buddy as alll stock with a blown motor. One of the main things that I did to it was convert it to AWD. Here is a list of mods that are done to the car.

Engine:

6 bolt 2.3
Wiseco pistons
Eagle Rods
BS Eliminate

Intake:

4” intake w/ AEM dry technologies filter
2.5” SS Intercooler Piping
34x10x3.5 Intercooler
Venom SMIM
Turbosmart 50mm BOV

Head:

SS Valves
Crower 414 cams
Dual valvesprings
Titanium retainers
A-1 Head Studs
Permatorque HG

Exhaust:

SS 3” 02 with 38mm Tial mini WG
3” SS Downpipe
3” SS Exhaust w/ Magnaflow

Clutch:

Fidanza flywheel
ACT 2900 PP
ACT 6 puck sprung disk
SS clutch line by tranny

Fuel:

E-85
Walbro 310 pump with a Boost-a-pump
1600cc injectors
AEM fuel rail
Aeromotive FPR
SS lines under hood

Tuning/Electronics:

DSMLink
MAF Translator
Stock Coil w/ dynatek
AEM wideband

Tranny: Shep Stage 4

Turbo: SCM6152rs Ball bearing running 32 psi

Tuned by Shane at DB and made 484hp/405tq at 32psi falling off to 30psi. It fully spools at 32psi by 4400rpm.

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[97gst_spyder]

What thermalstat housing is that?