Spyder in the making

[b00sted_spyder]

Hey guys, I've been a lurker for a while now but haven't been on here since a while. I was out of the dsm game ever since I parted her old heart out. Now I'm back because I miss boost and being in the dsm scene. I thought I would share with you guys my project. 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GST. I bought her all riced out(pictures below) a couple years ago and it was my daily driver until she died on me. This is my first project build every so bare with me. I will have many questions and if you guys can help, that would be awesome.

Starting from the beginning:

I bought her riced out as said earlier:

Mod list:

Exterior-
Kaminari Wide Body Kit
Custom Two Layer Side Graphic
Altezza Clear Tail lights
18"� Excel Rims Wrapped In Ventus HRII tires

Interior-
Autometer Phantom Air/Fuel Gauge and Boost Gauge on a Dual Pillar
White Dash Trim Kit
Reverse Indiglo Gauges
GReddy Full Auto Turbo Timer
Alpine Deck
2 10� Kicker L5s
Sony Xplode 720watt amp
Apexi Super AFC (mounted under the deck)
Carbon Fiber Shift Knob

Engine Mods-
Injen Intake System
Injen Filter
Extreme Motorsports Upper I/C Pipes
GReddy S-Type BOV
BBK 62mm Throttle Body
Level 3 Big 16G Turbo (clipped 10 degrees)
Ported and Polished Exhaust Manifold and O2 housing
Apexi N1 3"� Downpipe
3" Race Cat
Custom 2.75"� Exhaust to Dual Magnaflow Exhaust Tips
Trust Intercooler
GReddy Lower I/C Pipes
AEM High Flow Fuel Rail
RC 550cc Fuel Injectors
Magnacore Spark Plug Wires
Freedom Design Strut Tower Brace
Clutchmaster HDSB Clutch
XBC Manual Boost Controller
Walbro 255 fuel pump

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/untitled1.jpg
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http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/CIMG8743.jpg

After a while of driving it, I tried to derice it. Interior was all painted white and I got everything back to black. I took of the side graphics and the gigantic wing.

The evo B16G wasn't enough for me so I bought a used Borg Warner S200 turbo. The sad thing is that I never got around to install it...:(

On the right is the Borg Warner S200 and left is a CT-26 turbo
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/parts/ct26s200.jpg

My calipers went bad so I had the urge to buy a used BBK from a local dsm'r. I couldn't pass the deal because it was to good to be true.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/parts/DSC06937.jpg

I then found some calipers for the rear but never got around to get custom brackets and new pads.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/parts/100_1188.jpg

Transmission cracked and I started to tear her up. She had bad rings on third piston also. So I said to myself "fully built time!".
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/tranny.jpg
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Parted it out for dirt cheap and got some extra cash. The 7 bolt was an ass to sell so I sold it for $60.

I bought a new rebuild block from another local dsm'er.

2.0 6 bolt
Decked
Bored .020 over
Stock crank
.020 Ross pistons
Eagle rods
Clevite bearings
ARP headstuds

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_2296.jpg
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Just a mock up of how it looks like with the turbo.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_2325.jpg

The parts that I've gathered up so far since last year are :
-3" GM w/ MAF translator
-3" intercooler pipings with 4" thick intercooler(I know, overkill)

Here I am now trying to sand down the rust and repaint the whole engine bay. But first I have to remove everything in the engine bay. When I bought the block, it came with some parts that I didn't even know like mounts, brackets, and bolts and screws. I'm just a noobie at this dsm stuff. Any help would be awesome!!!

My future goal is to get her to 400+ HP on the turbo but I do plan on upgrading to a bigger turbo in the future. Hopefully she will be running before the end of the year.

I will be ordering some parts in a couple of months.
-JMF race/drag intake manifold
-FP manifold
-1000cc injectors
-rebuilt 1g head
-prothane motor mounts
-SS fuel lines and fittings
-dsm-link
-aftermarket fuel rail
-AWD conversion if I have time

I will update as I get more done.

[Don Boosted]

Seems like she came onto the scene when rice was "cool," you've got a lot of quality parts with you though, I can imagine this turning into one hell of a build. Especially if she was all wheel... Lets see some post de-rice pics!

[RapedApe]

Stock tail lights and a gsx wing would be good/cheap improvements. That front bumper looks real good from straight-on. It pokes it's nose out a little too much from a side view though.

[b00sted_spyder]

Seems like she came onto the scene when rice was "cool," you've got a lot of quality parts with you though, I can imagine this turning into one hell of a build. Especially if she was all wheel... Lets see some post de-rice pics!

Yes she came when bodykits and big wheels were cool. I'd say back in 2000. Owner tried to sell it but nobody would buy it. Interior was all white and had white indiglo gauges. I converted everything to black with OEM pieces except for the gauges which I changed to black and red. It will be getting new wheels but I sold the 18's already.

[b00sted_spyder]

Stock tail lights and a gsx wing would be good/cheap improvements. That front bumper looks real good from straight-on. It pokes it's nose out a little too much from a side view though.

Yes I have the stock tails. In fact, I have 3 sets. 1 set tinted and 2 sets OEM. The altezza's, I threw them on the ground and banged on it with a sledge hammer. I'm going to stick with wingless though. I like 2g's wingless. I do plan on getting an OEM 2GB bumper with a lip.

[b00sted_spyder]

I got a little bit done this morning.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_4979.jpg
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[x97dsmx]

I got a 2gb front bumper with a little crack in it I will give you for free if you want it. I will send you pics soon. I goto take it off the car to see how bad the crack is and if its worth fixing.

[b00sted_spyder]

I got a 2gb front bumper with a little crack in it I will give you for free if you want it. I will send you pics soon. I goto take it off the car to see how bad the crack is and if its worth fixing.

Cool, let me know. Where you located?

[b00sted_spyder]

I've been so motivated to work on my dsm but now it's getting cold and I can't do much without a garage heater. But here's what I've done lately. It's nothing much due to lack of funds but it's getting there.

Got the dash, seats, cluster, and seats back in. The dash lost some weight and now weighs about 5-10lbs. Air bags are soon to be taken out.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7241.jpg

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Needs adjustment
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I removed the blower, a/c, heater, and the climate control.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7247.jpg

Fuse box relocation is almost done. It's going in the glove department.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7248.jpg

I will be mounting my gauges in here. Everything behind the dash is out as you can see.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7251.jpg

Got myself a 2gb bumper. Foglight holes removed and filled. Needs more work on the bumper.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7255.jpg

This is going behind the bumper, just a cheap one from ebay that is 4" thick with 3" inlet/outlet.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7258.jpg

4 piston with 12" rotors. They are install wrong as I was just testing for caliper clearance with my wheels.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7256.jpg

[b00sted_spyder]

I am hoping the get the spyder up and running by spring time. Hopefully I can get my water pump, 90 oil filter housing, and all of the timing stuff before the end of this year. I have modified my 2g mount to clear the 1g water pump and switch the tensioner arm with the 1g. I will be picking up a FP manifold from a local dsm'r. Soon I will have my RM chin lip also. I've been dying to have one for years. I'll update as soon as I can!

[i need a dsm]

Nice!!!

What's that toyota turbo from? You have done alot of work and have nothing but good shit man!!

[b00sted_spyder]

The CT-26 turbo is from a Mr2 SW20. I got it for free.

[0lmytsi]

This turbo is also on the mk3 supra (7mgte). Very nice build, i have been subscribed since the day you posted it.

[b00sted_spyder]

Test fitted the intercooler.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7268.jpg

[Pookers]

Is it just me or do the nose vents look......... off?

[0lmytsi]

I don't like 'em either but a few people with overheating issues were able to solve 'em this way.

[b00sted_spyder]

Did a quick mock up of how the rear brakes will look like. I still need custom brackets to make them fit.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7280.jpg

Behind the GSX wheels
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7283.jpg

Comparison
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7278.jpg

[b00sted_spyder]

I don't like 'em either but a few people with overheating issues were able to solve 'em this way.

I don't like them either. I got the bumper that way and I finished up the fog light holes. I wish the nose cut outs were not there. My next bumper will not have those for sure.

Also with my intercooler setup that I'm using, I will have to cut the bottom area of bumper where the fog lights were at to clear the pipes. The pipes will be sticking out which I like a lot.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7274.jpg

[b00sted_spyder]

Since I have extended wheel studs in the front, I'll be transfering those to the back because they weren't long enough for my gsx wheels/I don't have the OEM lug nuts. But I do have these for the fronts.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7288.jpg

[flyineagletsi]

How are you planning on de-ricing that widebody crap?

[b00sted_spyder]

How are you planning on de-ricing that widebody crap?

I have no idea actually. The previous owner molded it onto the body. So there are 2 ways. 1, take it to the body shop and have them do it. Or 2, I rip it apart myself but it's still in good condition. I do want the OEM body but for now it's staying until I have her up and running and then save up to take it off.

[flyineagletsi]

Yeah.. whoever did the body work did a pretty good job from what I can see but it just looks weird. Its gonna be a PITA to get those panels back to normal.

[LOLZ V8]

please take off that body kit and dual exhuast.. . think of your car man. .

rolfcopter

j/k man, you're on the right track tho so thats a plus! keep those pics a coming!

[manrightchea]

I say leave the body alone, that way your car will be a f-ckin sleeper. Make it look rice but be packing 600 horses under the hood! It's looking great BTW, keep up the good work. Subscribed.

[Jimbeerrr]

Nice gauges! I've got ones that look similar.

[b00sted_spyder]

please take off that body kit and dual exhuast.. . think of your car man. .

rolfcopter

j/k man, you're on the right track tho so thats a plus! keep those pics a coming!

Don't worry, when the day I get angry with her, I'm smashing her all up. And that's a win win situation with me:P I can't wait for that day to come:tat: .

[b00sted_spyder]

I say leave the body alone, that way your car will be a f-ckin sleeper. Make it look rice but be packing 600 horses under the hood! It's looking great BTW, keep up the good work. Subscribed.

For now, I'm just focusing on the engine/rust. The body can wait. But since it has a widebody, I'll just stuff some fat ass wheels with some wide ass tires:D .

[flyineagletsi]

I say leave the body alone, that way your car will be a f-ckin sleeper. Make it look rice but be packing 600 horses under the hood! It's looking great BTW, keep up the good work. Subscribed.
If I had a gsx instead of a awd tsi then I would deffiniatly put the gst or maybe a gs logo on. Talk about a sleeper:tat:

[b00sted_spyder]

Update! Picked up some AWD components. Still need to pick up driveshaft bracket, subframe bolts, and knuckles/spindles. The subframe will be sandblasted.

AWD components(subframe, driveshaft, and rear differential)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7571.jpg

This weeks project: Engine harness/wire tuck

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[cAPSlOCK97gst]

:eek:

I would cry if I had to deal with all those wires...

[GST_CSF]

AWD swap FTMFW......... its not as hard as it seams GL with it!!!

[b00sted_spyder]

Almost done with the driver side. Just have the alternator wires and I should be done.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7582.jpg

I forgot to take pictures of this before I started moving the wires.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7581.jpg

[civexsi]

Great start. That is one of the cleanest 'riced out' cars I've ever seen. The AWD Spyder has bee my dream swap for almost ten years. Some day I'll save up the cash to get it done. You are an inspiration. I can't wait to see how it turns out.

[b00sted_spyder]

Got a little bit done tonight. I pulled out my dash again. When I relocated the wires, I cut some of them off because they were very long. I found out that our headlight harness(black wire) is like 10 feet extra long for no god damn reason. I figured I might as well do the inside harness while I'm at it. I will be removing the HVAC, foglights switch and harness, wiper harness, Infinity amp harness, air bag harness, power mirror harness(powered windows doesn't work anyways), and a couple of other wires. So basically you can call my whole harness a semi race harness. I'll be keeping the sound system, headlights, signals, hazard, cig lighter, gauge cluster light, dim light, and some other minor things to keep my car semi streetable.

Here is the extra wires
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7584.jpg

Dash GTFO!
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7587.jpg

[b00sted_spyder]

Help a brother out on the electrical section! Thanks!

[Pookers]

You know if you went over those tails with the red stained glass paint they wouldn't look so bad.

[lost spyder]

:eek:

I would cry if I had to deal with all those wires...


Sorry:P couldn't help but laugh at this since u sound like my buddy. Electrical phobia much. But give him a motor to build, no problem:tat::dunno::chair:

[b00sted_spyder]

Alright so I think I'm done with half of my wirings. I still don't understand why Mitsubishi decided to run the driver side wires through the whole engine bay when they could've put the wires through inside like what I did.

No more driver side wires:cool:
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As you can see no wires running under the radiator to the fuse box
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7618.jpg

I still have a big mess to deal with.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7620.jpg

I relocated the radiator fan harness so it goes through the fenders.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7625.jpg

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Here is how my inside fender wire goes. I haven't had time to go buy wire looms to wrap them in to have a nice clean finish.

Passenger side
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7621.jpg

Driver side. Most of the yellow, white, and blue wires are for the altenator. I will be buying the jay's alternator relocation kit which is why the wires are hanging like that. The wires hanging across are for the headlights, corners, and sidemarker.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7617.jpg

[b00sted_spyder]

About 1 pound. I guessed.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7627.jpg

[SionGrey66]

You are by far one of the most patient people on this site. When we tucked my old ITR, I just got my friend whose an electrical engineer to do all of the wire cutting, splicing, shortening, lenghtening, etc. I tried it for about 2 hours before starting to get annoyed.

Great progress on the car, keep it up! :tree:

[b00sted_spyder]

You are by far one of the most patient people on this site. When we tucked my old ITR, I just got my friend whose an electrical engineer to do all of the wire cutting, splicing, shortening, lenghtening, etc. I tried it for about 2 hours before starting to get annoyed.

Great progress on the car, keep it up! :tree:

Thanks! It really isn't that hard. It just takes time and the most part I hate about this is removing the old wire loom and electrical tape. Especially when it's old and the tape is hardened. I guess it'll pay off when the engine is in. Locating each wire should be a piece of cake by now.

The reason why I'm doing this is because not many DSM'r have a full wire tuck and I'd like to bring that to the DSM world. I do plan on shaving all of the useless holes in my engine bay to have the shaved and tucked look to it when the engine is in.

[JPJ2007]

I'm in for updates! And as always, Mo pictures!

Edit: Yeah when I had my Integra the Honda world
is all about Wire/engine tucks. But they do look
awesome when done!

[b00sted_spyder]

Sorry for the long update. Nothing much has happened. It's been way too cold and finally reached to 40's. I just tore the engine apart to recheck everything. Everything seems pretty good except the pistons were installed incorrectly. And something about the rings bothers me.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7853.jpg

Crank looks good and Eagle rods+Ross pistons are legit.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7885.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7889.jpg

Tonight I measured the piston rings with the feeler gauge.
Results:
3 of the 4 piston's first rings were gaped to .019 and second rings out of the 3 were gaped at .023. The 4th piston had the first ring gaped at .029 and second ring at .019. Is there a way to tell if they were installed wrong? This is where I get worried. I'm thinking that I will have to buy new rings and refile them down to correct specs.

[b00sted_spyder]

Custom fitted a rear tie bar(whatever you want to call it) on my awd subframe.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7908.jpg

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Picked up a small snail for my DD(on the right).
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7952.jpg

These things sure really can get expensive.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7956.jpg

Never seen anyone polish their stock cam gears so I thought I'd try. Here's the intake.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7964.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7969.jpg

Exhaust
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7975.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7978.jpg

Assembled the head but will get cams and springs so I'll have to redo everything again.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7981.jpg

Hopefully I can get my hands on a FP manifold. Ugh the ugly stock turbo mani.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_7999.jpg

[Pookers]

GREAT job so far.........Good luck man.

[b00sted_spyder]

^thanks man!

Not much of an update but I have some goodies coming within 2 weeks! I'll update you guys when time comes. I can't wait...

[b00sted_spyder]

Got my timing tools from Jay Racing and wow, all I can say is fast shipping! Ordered Friday evening and came in today. I've never had anything shipped this fast. If only I ordered it during the weekday, the wait would probably be a day I bet. The timing tool looks pretty good and looks like a strong tool because it weighs more than what it looks. Cam gear tool has black marker marks on them but I don't know which is goes up or down. The long screw had one flaw which at the beginning of the thread wasn't trimmed off so I had to break it loose but it wasn't that big of a deal. Overall, I like the kit and think it's worth the money.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_8003.jpg

Should I put some high temp gasket maker on the oil pump cover where the BSE is at? Or is it okay leave it as it is with no sealer? Here is a picture of what I mean, it has black RTV on it.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/thelmasofast/mod%2007/CIMG0121.jpg

Hopefully I get more goodies soon. I really can't wait. Heading to MAP to order some more parts tomorrow also. Longblock should hopefully be assembled within 2 weeks. I'll update as soon as I get more stuff in.

[JohnnyZ]

Wow coming along. Best of luck.

[greenstreak]

I'll go against the grain here and say that I think you should keep that Kaminar WB kit. It is not a bad looking kit, is out of production and rare, and will allow you to put more rubber under the car. If the body work is clean I wouldn't change the car back to stock panels.

[Sebba]

Get a more suitable wing, rock the kit, and make the body perfect. Oh, and stock tails.

Wide ass wheels FTW : )

[b00sted_spyder]

I'm not gonna lie, the previous owner did an excellent job on the body work. All I'm really missing is the sideskirts and rear bumper. I will be rocking the widebody until I have the funds to remove it.

Get a more suitable wing, rock the kit, and make the body perfect. Oh, and stock tails.

Wide ass wheels FTW : )

The day I bought the car is the day I took those altezza's off. So I'm rocking OEM taillights and I have 4 sets of them:D. Future sizing for the wheels are going to be 17x9.5+12(RPF1) all around just so I can make all of you guys jealous:cool:.

Took a trip to MAP and ordered some goodies. Hopefully it comes in at least by Friday. I just picked up some OEM front fenders today for $40 from a local dsm'r. Pictures will be up in a bit.

[b00sted_spyder]

Here are the fenders.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_8009.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_8007.jpg

Did a small polishing on the CAS and switched studs on intake mani to be able to use the non-turbo t/b.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_8011.jpg

Exhaust studs removed using the 2 nuts method. LOL, I failed at first and I don't know how. But this method works very well and I like it.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_8012.jpg

[b00sted_spyder]

Look what showed up today, my valve spring compressor. I didn't feel like spending money just so people can install my valve springs so I decided to buy the tool myself. Should be very easy.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/100_8015.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/100_8020.jpg

[Sebba]

My friend made one out of copper pipe.

[b00sted_spyder]

Review of the tool kit can be found here.

http://www.dsmtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2087269#post2087269

[b00sted_spyder]

Revised lifters came in today. Got them for $70.95 shipped

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/100_8035.jpg

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[Loner]

I can not wait for this to be done, the engine bay is going to amazing.

[b00sted_spyder]

Wait when springs comes. I'm hoping to have her running. All the welding, engine bay work, and painting will be done in spring time.

[gSx-LeX]

This should be in the build section!

[Loner]

No it should be in my drive way.

[b00sted_spyder]

Look what showed up today....

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/100_8040.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/100_8041.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/100_8044.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/100_8045.jpg

and....

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/100_8046.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/100_8048.jpg

Together
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/100_8049.jpg

Cams are Brian Crower 280. Valve springs are Brian Crower. I hope these are really worth it. I haven't received my other parts yet. Hopefully next week. I wished I can get everything together right now as I miss driving her. This will be a very fun project.

[Sebba]

They look sexy!

[b00sted_spyder]

The parts I ordered from MAP came in so I went to pick them up at 12:30 today. Sorry I only have 1 picture which is the Topline engine gasket set since I was too excited to install the main studs and exhaust studs.

-ARP mainstuds
-Topline full engine gasket
-Cometic 85.5mm Multi-layer head gasket
-FP exhaust studs and copper nuts

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/100_8056.jpg

[b00sted_spyder]

My favorite part of this build so far is installing valve springs and cams. Can't go wrong with the Euro Export Valve compressor tool. One of my favorite tools so far on this build. It makes installing/uninstalling of the valves springs and retainer go smoothly. Finally had the chance to install these things. It took me roughly 2 hours to get the cams, valve springs, and retainers installed. The "hard" part of the install is putting the keepers in place so it holds onto the retainer. It's pretty simple actually, you just have to put them in the right spot so it'll stay still. Now onto the pictures like always.

Got back from MAP and started on the exhaust studs right away. FP stud and nuts
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/100_8058.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/100_8060.jpg

Revised lifters, valve springs, and retainers installed. I soaked and drained the lifter in oil to prime it up before I installed them.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/100_8063.jpg

Lubed up the rocker arms with Lucus engine assembly lube.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/100_8066.jpg

Lubed up the Cams and cam caps. Then tighten them down.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/100_8069.jpg

Does the cams look correct in place for timing?
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/100_8078.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/100_8073.jpg

Valve cover on. Still looking for C.O.P setup.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/100_8082.jpg

[b00sted_spyder]

Picked up my OEM 90 OFH and water pump, shipped straight from texas! I won't be installing these until Monday since that will be my next day off. No cheap china crap here.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_8101.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_8105.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_8103.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_8096.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_8099.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_8097.jpg

[b00sted_spyder]

Just picked up a FWD tranny so I can hurry up and get her running. AWD will be after she gets running.

[b00sted_spyder]

Ordered the EGR and FIAV blockoff plates 2 weeks ago on ebay for $22 shipped. Installed the EGR with black rtv. I still need to find the correct size screw/bolts for the FIAV. The one on my n/t throttle body was a bitch and decided to strip so I want a nut type head.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_8168.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_8169.jpg

Finally got rid of the intake manifold gasket. It sure was a bitch to take off with a razor blade. My finders were all beaten up after I was done.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_8170.jpg

Picked up a FWD tranny on 3-08-09 so I can get her on the road. It came with the 2 mounts also.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_8190.jpg

Took off my taillights to see how dirty it was behind them. It was pretty nasty and the and the bolts for the bumper brackets were very rusty so I'll run without those.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_8175.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_8173.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_8174.jpg

I should really get started again on my wire tuck and engine shaving. I kind of resanded the strut tower and radiator support
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_8180.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_8183.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_8185.jpg

Starting with the passenger side first because it will take the longest and will stand out the most.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_8187.jpg

Also got the car off of jack stands so I can easily go into the engine bay without climbing anything.

[4g64fiero]

Nice job so far but I would recommend also cutting all the metal out you can right now as well if you havent already done so. Easy, cheap weight reduction since your going to paint it anyways.

[b00sted_spyder]

Nice job so far but I would recommend also cutting all the metal out you can right now as well if you havent already done so. Easy, cheap weight reduction since your going to paint it anyways.

What do you mean by cutting out metal?

[DKPR87]

He means cut panels that you dont need, by the way good job!

[slowWdsm]

Good job especially in this economy.

[b00sted_spyder]

^Thanks. Thank god I still have my job. But I've been really sick lately and haven't been able to do much.

[b00sted_spyder]

5 more hours into the passenger strut tower and this is what I got:

Bondo, sand, bondo, sand, and then wet sand(400, 800, 1000, 2000) <- that's how I do my wheels BTW
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_8201.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_8208.jpg

Primer is your best friend here. It shows the spots you did bad on.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_8216.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_8217.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_8218.jpg

I'm leaving the top as it is because I think it looks fine. I will re-primer it though of course. I will continue to do the bottom. My engine bay will be white. Still debating to go satin white or gloss white. I'm tired and I'll update more as I get done.

[b00sted_spyder]

A little update. Almost 50% done with the shaving.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/Picture329.jpg

[b00sted_spyder]

Update(will get pictures later on today):

Engine is almost fully assembled. ARP headstuds torqued 20, 40. 60, 80, and then a final 85lbs. Hopefully she seals up good on the MLS Cometic headgasket. Something about the MLS Cometic head gasket worries me. I feel like I should've went with OEM composite. Timing belt is on but I need to tension the tensioner. The cruise control t/b cable was bothering me so I picked up a non-cruise control cable for $20. It'll help clear up things in the engine bay. Still need to find the correct size bolts for the OFH and tighten the bolt that holds the springs and piston down. Also ported the hole to relieve some high oil pressure. Problems I ran into was that 1 piston had wrong piston ring gaps. First ring was .028 and second ring was .015!!! Luckily a local member had an extra set of Ross .020 rings and I picked them up.

Engine bay is almost completed. Just need to buy more paint and finish it off. Most of the holes are filled but will re-do when the engine is in so I know which holes I don't need. I have over 75 hours into it. Sanding is a pain in the ass. I found a way to mount the FMIC. I used 2 L brackets and 4 straight brackets.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/DSC02456.jpg

Picked up some kyb gr2 shocks with cheap adjustable coilovers. I will not use the coilovers as I never trust them in the first place. I slammed it for shits and giggles lol.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/DSC02438.jpg

First time she's seen sun in 2 years. Remember, there is no engine in there.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/DSC02460.jpg

Parts list I need to complete the project:
ACT 2900 w/6 puck ceramic disk
Fidanza Aluminum Lightweight Flywheel
Prothane Motor Mount Inserts
Forced Performance Race Exhaust Manifold
ARP Flywheel Bolts
Oil cooler
Lower timing belt cover
6 Bolt Swap CAS Harness
FIC 1600cc injector set
Transmission Mounting Bolt Kit
3000gt master brake cylinder
eclipse master clutch cylinder
eclipse slave cylinder
vented o2 housing
Tial BOV
Tial flange pipe
Tranny line
DSMlink with eprom ecu

Fuel lines will be upgraded later as it costs too much and is not necessary right now.

[gdmbat85]

sexypants! i wish i had a second chance to do another tear down and rebuild so I can clean it up even more. you're doing it right the first time around. good job.

[b00sted_spyder]

Engine bay still needs a little bit more work. This is the primer stage. It will need wet sanding and another coat of primer then it should be good.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_9110.jpg

[b00sted_spyder]

Update:
Paint job is finished! Slowly putting engine bay parts back in. Everything has new bolts because the old ones were rusted.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/DSCN2189.jpg

I also have an oil cooler setup coming soon. Next to order will be Prothane motor mount inserts and ss clutch line.

[T-double]

nice build man

[123abc]

What you could've done like those vw and honda guys is take a piece of sheet metal and cover up the bumpy fire wall. I wanted to get extreme like that with mine but I just got so tired of it sitting not being able to drive it.


Looks very cool though. Very good job so far. You should keep it fwd. Awd is over-rated. :P

[b00sted_spyder]

What you could've done like those vw and honda guys is take a piece of sheet metal and cover up the bumpy fire wall. I wanted to get extreme like that with mine but I just got so tired of it sitting not being able to drive it.


Looks very cool though. Very good job so far. You should keep it fwd. Awd is over-rated. :P

I never thought of that. Maybe I'll do it on my next tear down. Thanks for letting me know.

[b00sted_spyder]

Better view of the bay
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/DSCN2191.jpg

Recieved the oil cooler setup last week.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/DSCN2190.jpg

Painted the Brembo's. Didn't turn out too well but will do for now.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/DSCN2194.jpg

With talon wheels.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/DSCN2192.jpg

With GSX wheels.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/DSCN2199.jpg

[fanaticdsm-er]

You have any spacers on it?

[b00sted_spyder]

You have any spacers on it?

For the GSX wheels, yes. The talon wheels, I tested fitted it and it did not need spacers. But it is very close to the calipers though. Extended wheels studs and spacers works. Otherwise you'll need a new set of wheels that will clear the caliper. I used to own a set of gs wheels and I think they were able to clear with spacers also but I cannot guarantee you as I don't really remember.

[b00sted_spyder]

The finishing touch for my front bumper(except paint). I love it.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/IMG_0052.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/IMG_0053.jpg

[b00sted_spyder]

Here are better pictures.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_9207.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_9208.jpg

Next to a rattle can.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_9212.jpg

Next to an iphone.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/toufueyangstaz/eclipse/100_9213.jpg