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Post by Sabertooth on Oct 29, 2018 14:16:05 GMT -5
 Engine/Accessories:JDM Evo 8 MR 16g 10.5T 6psi wastegate actuator Evo 8 3 bar MAP sensor TiAL Q blow off valve JDM Impreza STI 565cc pink injectors Turbosmart E-boost Street electronic boost controller 3 inch custom exhaust Magnaflow muffler Custom tubular twin scroll manifold Evo 8 intake manifold Intercooler (32*3*12) 2.5" charge piping 3" intake pipe Throttle body bypass (runs coolant to the turbo now) Fastworks Tune Clutchmasters FX350 Energy Suspension shifter base mounts Torque Solutions shift cable bushings Energy suspension motor mount bushings Exterior: Lighting ACI flat black projector lenses 55w 3000k HID Fog Lights 55w 6500k HID Low Beam 55w 6000k HID High Beam LED Turn signals LED backup lights 15% tint all around Tinted tail lights and spoiler lip Black accents Orange calipers Lowered 2.6/2.5 inches on Tein S-Tech Springs Debadged rear Fog light grilles Interior: Lighting: Blue footwell LED strips (front and back) Replaced stock bulbs with blue LED in mirror and dome White LED in sun shade/mirror White LED trunk Glowshift Triple Gauge Pod AEM wideband Air Fuel ratio gauge Bosch Oil Pressure gauge Bosch Oil Temperature gauge 125w RMS Kenwood (?) speakers (a gift) Paint:All pillars white White radio face plate Camo dash clock cover Wheels: 18x9 Motegi Racing rims Goodyear Eagle Sport 235/45/18 tires 17x8 Eagle Racing rims Hoosier 235/45/17 slicks Max Performance drilled/slotted brake rotors Max Performance ceramic pads |
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Post by Sabertooth on Nov 12, 2018 12:16:42 GMT -5
Knock knock, my engine is ready to die.
Was driving down the road, and had some bad detonation at 3000 rpm, 4.5lbs of boost, part throttle. About a quarter mile later, I started hearing some rod knock. No excuses, time for a rebuild!!
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Post by joshinator99 on Nov 12, 2018 16:53:28 GMT -5
Just wondering: do you have a wideband O2 sensor and corresponding gauge? Did you have it dyno tuned after the turbo was put on? I’m assuming this will be a good excuse to do forged pistons and ARP bolts.  |
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Post by Sabertooth on Nov 12, 2018 17:59:40 GMT -5
Yeah, I have a wideband. I did some road tuning with Michael, but we didn't get as far with it as we wanted (we met up after work while he was on vacation and kept working until 1:15am!!).
My nasty tune ran like hell before I saw him, so my tune probably did the damage in all fairness.
Gonna do ARP head and main studs, ACL main rod and thrust bearings, wiseco pistons, Eagle rods.
March 15-20th I was gonna start the engine build anyway. Just now I can't drive it to store it
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Post by joshinator99 on Nov 12, 2018 20:46:50 GMT -5
Sounds like a great build up! Looking forward to seeing some pics.
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Post by Sabertooth on Nov 12, 2018 23:22:11 GMT -5
I don't want to go without a sports car anymore though. And don't wanna drive automatic all winter again, lol.
Probably buying an Audi TT on Wednesday as a new daily. That'll keep me going until I rebuild my engine this spring. Should be good for around 220-230whp after a few simple mods and seeing a tuner. It will pull casual 14's in the 1/4 mile, and won't need sports tires to do it
EDIT: The Eclipse isn't my daily, my daily is a lifted crown victoria I'm getting bored of
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Post by runagain on Nov 14, 2018 15:06:30 GMT -5
I don't want to go without a sports car anymore though. And don't wanna drive automatic all winter again, lol. Probably buying an Audi TT on Wednesday as a new daily. That'll keep me going until I rebuild my engine this spring. Should be good for around 220-230whp after a few simple mods and seeing a tuner. It will pull casual 14's in the 1/4 mile, and won't need sports tires to do it EDIT: The Eclipse isn't my daily, my daily is a lifted crown victoria I'm getting bored of Audi TT! Yah ive always liked the way they looked. Seems a little soft in the performance area but overall a fun car |
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Post by Sabertooth on Nov 15, 2018 9:05:55 GMT -5
It launches way harder than the eclipse ever did, and that's on $110 tires right now lol. Stock suspension on it is really nice, stiffer than stock Eclipse, but not as stiff as my lowering springs. Overall the ride seems good, it's quieter. Extra quiet because MY STEREO IS WIRED WRONG. Someone put all the speakers off the subwoofer output... It doesn't even have a sub.
It's definitely got more issues than I was expecting, but talked $1000 off the price, so for $2500 it's not bad... Might need to replace a motor/trans mount, needs alllll the brakes (sat for a year without driving), missing the armrest in the center, hood release is fucky, there's a seat adjuster that seems to do nothing, stereo needs rewiring, needs an alignment, fenders are rusty... And it smell(ed) like cigarette smoke, BADLY. The guy I bought it from never went without a lit cigarette while I talked to him... Always lit a following one before the current one burned out. Been working on that already... The ashtray is unused and clean, but the headliner by the door has burns. Still, cheapest running TT in Ontario for sure.
Engine was rebuilt 20,000km ago, new clutch, new alternator, new battery, tie rod ends, tires... Aside from whatever clunks whenever I lift my foot off the gas under throttle, it's mechanically good.
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Post by runagain on Nov 15, 2018 9:50:09 GMT -5
It launches way harder than the eclipse ever did, and that's on $110 tires right now lol. Stock suspension on it is really nice, stiffer than stock Eclipse, but not as stiff as my lowering springs. Overall the ride seems good, it's quieter. Extra quiet because MY STEREO IS WIRED WRONG. Someone put all the speakers off the subwoofer output... It doesn't even have a sub. It's definitely got more issues than I was expecting, but talked $1000 off the price, so for $2500 it's not bad... Might need to replace a motor/trans mount, needs alllll the brakes (sat for a year without driving), missing the armrest in the center, hood release is fucky, there's a seat adjuster that seems to do nothing, stereo needs rewiring, needs an alignment, fenders are rusty... And it smell(ed) like cigarette smoke, BADLY. The guy I bought it from never went without a lit cigarette while I talked to him... Always lit a following one before the current one burned out. Been working on that already... The ashtray is unused and clean, but the headliner by the door has burns. Still, cheapest running TT in Ontario for sure. Engine was rebuilt 20,000km ago, new clutch, new alternator, new battery, tie rod ends, tires... Aside from whatever clunks whenever I lift my foot off the gas under throttle, it's mechanically good. Good stuff to hear. Hopefully most of these tasks arnt too much. It honestly sound more like time consuming projects then real hard head turning fixes. Best of luck with the fixer upper! |
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Post by Sabertooth on Nov 15, 2018 11:59:08 GMT -5
Thanks.
Hood release is a job where I release it with a long screwdriver from underneath, then clean or replace the latching mechanism that sticks.
Speakers are rewire
Mount... Is gonna suck.
Alignment is my wallet and a shop's problem..
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Post by Sabertooth on Nov 17, 2018 16:50:24 GMT -5
Officially the eclipse is in storage now... Not much will be happening with it until the 15th of March when it comes home.
Just... A lot more days. Then I pull the motor
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Post by Sabertooth on Jan 12, 2019 10:19:38 GMT -5
The weather has been mild where I have it parked aside from wind that kept ripping my cover off. Was able to snap a picture yesterday... I really miss driving it  |
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Post by namelessfoe on Jan 18, 2019 21:45:44 GMT -5
I kinda know how you feel. Mines been in the garage since Christmas, Goes in on the 25 to get coilovers dialed in and alignment. That is only if it doesn't rain or snow that day.
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Post by Sabertooth on Aug 16, 2019 19:35:49 GMT -5
Got bored, did some tuning. It now makes 10.5psi boost and maxes out the MAF sensor. Next up, speed density?
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Post by joshinator99 on Aug 16, 2019 21:11:10 GMT -5
Got bored, did some tuning. It now makes 10.5psi boost and maxes out the MAF sensor. Next up, speed density? Can you just rescale the MAF table? I had to do that with the 5” cold air intake on my supercharged Camaro. |
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