VOTE: what mod next

[blcknspo0ln]

suspension or more power? feel free to add any comments

 

[L2RTSiAWD]

You have a good amount of power mods on the car already.

I suggest suspension uppgrades.

Because if you get the SAFC/660's you also need a logger.

 

[blcknspo0ln]

definately didn't think about that

the only headache about suspension is WHAT SETUP to go with.. i've been debating for the past month and a half now

 

[98RedGs]

Suspension Definately.

Tokico Illumina 5 Way Adjustable Shocks
These are our favorite for the 2G Eclipses. They are less harsh than the GABs or AGXs and more adjustable than the Konis. There is a 5 way adjustment at the top of the shock for both the front and rear shock for convenience. Turing the adjuster stiffens up both compression and rebound damping. Eclipse and Talon. Guaranteed by Tokico as long as you own your car.

They are available only for the '95-'99 $425 Set of four


They say Tokico's...

 

[grizzly]

get that safc get some tunning in there.

 

[blcknspo0ln]

looks like most are leaning towards the FMIC.. but the only debate I have is if i make all that power, how can i put it down without some suspension work???

 

[VRMAN]

I would go backwards from the way you listed them. Tokico Blues and H&R springs actually ride very well on a 2G, my favorite street setup, do that first.

660s and SAFC will be good after that. Tune and fuel your 16G to good potential.

Right about then you'll heatsoak the SMIC and the FMIC will suit you well.

 

[blcknspo0ln]

vrman - i actually listed them in order that popped into my head, not order of which i thought was important

i've actually decided to go the way you've mentioned VRMAN, it probably is the most feasible way of attacking it. Just reading all of these custom FMIC project's going on makes my mouth water

 

[blcknspo0ln]

wow - 12-7 favoring me getting an FMIC...

someone has got to post why they picked this

 

[VRMAN]

vrman - i actually listed them in order that popped into my head, not order of which i thought was important

i've actually decided to go the way you've mentioned VRMAN, it probably is the most feasible way of attacking it. Just reading all of these custom FMIC project's going on makes my mouth water

Just lookin out for you man.

 

[The_uprising]

I say get the shocks first. There's no point in having horsepower if you can't harnes it. Hmm . . . 660's would be pretty tight though ok, on second thought, go with the injectors

 

[The_uprising]

No I changed my mind! Shocks and springs! Go with the shocks and springs for god's sake!

 

[CowPimp]

Definitely get some suspension mods. Shocks and springs make a huge difference in terms of handling and overall feel. I would highly suggest a front LSD if you can afford it too. That will definitely help you get some better launches. Hell, I have an AWD DSM and I did a lot of suspension mods before I went on to do more power mods than the previous owner had done. I love hugging turns. Don't forget that a lowered DSM looks much better too!

 

[blcknspo0ln]

the uprising - - you're starting to sound like me man...

or like a woman trying to figure out what shoes she's gonna wear

 

[98spydert]

The little kid in me says FMIC!! Shinny and kills knock dead. The power freak side says injectors! you don't want to think about what happens when you run outa fuel at high boost. But then the reasonable side (which I hate listening to) says suspension would be the best bet for the reasons everyone else already listed. Good luck!

 

[blcknspo0ln]

i guess great minds to think alike :laugh:

as for my final decision, i'm going with the tokico non-adjustable kit [ springs and struts ] and ingalls camber kit. with the money left over i'm going to buy that eBay FMIC from JR. heard great review about him. as for FMIC piping.. i'm sure some PVC piping and duct tape willd o :laugh:

 

[blcknspo0ln]

thanks for the opinions guys!

 

[98spydert]

take some pictures if it melts :laugh:

 

[flinguist]

You should get the SAFC/660's, and a logger, before you melt your motor w/ that EVO III 16G. A large FMIC would be the next choice to help prevent detonation with those 450 cc injectors.

 

[VRMAN]

he isn't going to 'melt' his engine with that small turbo and safe boost.

Go with what we discussed man, sounds like you got your head on straight.

 

[blcknspo0ln]

thanks, and for the FMIC piping idea, that was just a joke

flinguist - Im only running ~15.2 psi right now on the evo turbo

VRMAN - i think spyder was talking about the pvc piping ! :laugh:

 

[98spydert]

VRMAN - i think spyder was talking about the pvc piping ! :laugh:

 

[flinguist]

You might want to borrow a logger to see what's going on with inj. duty cycle, timing, knock etc. before you make your decision.

 

[blcknspo0ln]

true. but i've been running this way for the past 3-4 months and have been fine. just leaking oil everywhere