Project TSi AWD...Build Up Suggestions Wanted. Pics Inside...

[stiperformance]

I'm new to this forum, but not new to the DSM world. I sold my modded(16g w/supporting mods) 98 GS-T over a year ago and purchased an STi. I could not take being DSM-less, so I found this 1991 Talon TSi AWD for $350 for a project car. The car is in decent shape inside and out. The only catch, the timing jumped and I know there are some bent valves. Not sure how bad everything is until I tear it down. Hopefully, no piston damage for right now.

Anyhow, i'd like some suggestions on a build up scheme.

I am figuring on doing this for starters...
*pull the head and inspect the damage. If no piston or block damage, rebuild the head with SS valves, maybe mild porting and 1mm oversize valves.
*put back together with ARP studs, brand new timing belt, balance belt eliminator, new tensioner, new water pump, accessory belts, new gaskets.(anything else?)
*replace all fluids, remove abs, gut interior, remove a/c.
*once running, install a DP, MBC, 2g MAF, S-AFC, big fuel pump and regulator, gauges(boost, EGT), ACT 2600, 550's or 650's, pocket logger.
*after its running good, do a turbo upgrade...maybe a FP Green, T3/T4, EVO III 16G, or?...

My goal for the car is to see atleast 12's and then work into the 11's.

Then after that, forged internals and a standalone.

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[nutshot]

Nice find, looks like a fun project.

DSM project car is a little redundant, don't you think?

 

[hewhoisknot]

u got that for 350! ... so jealous....

 

[stiperformance]

Yeah...redundency is good sometimes...

yep, $350 +PA tax, transfer fees, total of $430. Not bad? heh...

 

[nutshot]

Yeah...redundency is good sometimes...

DSM = Project car.

New, used, broken, fixed, whatever. They are always a project.

 

[stiperformance]

DSM = Project car.

New, used, broken, fixed, whatever. They are always a project.

hehe...true

 

[AllBoostNoJuice]

F%$#, I have been looking for a project car like that for a while, and I am only like 40 mins away from you. Sux that u got it first.

 

[stiperformance]

F%$#, I have been looking for a project car like that for a while, and I am only like 40 mins away from you. Sux that u got it first.

It was actually advertised in the Tribune-Review. When I called the guy did not know much about the car, so I didn't know what he had until I went and looked at it. I took it the day after it was advertised.

You run at Pittsburgh Raceway?

 

[crankbender]

My suggestion is do it once and do it right. If you build once then try to speed it up slowly you will spend alot more money and time.

 

[midnght]

You need to take a few pages out of this guys car build-up. Not engine but the setup. He is running 12.1 with a 14b.

He has one of, if not, the nicest-cleanest 1G's I have ever seen. Shep's car is probly the only one I would take of it.

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[stiperformance]

You need to take a few pages out of this guys car build-up. Not engine but the setup. He is running 12.1 with a 14b.

He has one of, if not, the nicest-cleanest 1G's I have ever seen. Shep's car is probly the only one I would take of it.

Very nice! The ABS delete info and part #'s on his site will come in handy.

 

[AllBoostNoJuice]

Yeah I try and run up at Pittsburgh Raceway as often as I can. I am probably going tonight. Some weeks we go out to Quaker City though.