Bought for pretty, built because it was.

[drifte]

La salle Silver Mettalic, the only real reason I bought this DSM (lucky number 8). This build thread is more so for me to keep track of everything that went on in the build process (and is still going) before I forget.

Purchased December 12, 2007. 1992 Eagle Talon TSI AWD

First problems arose at pick up of the car, it wouldnt run and was experiencing some typical idle surge. After putting on a different mas I got it home 80 miles away. The FIAV was bad so I blocked it off.

specs of the car at this point according to PO;
FIC 650's, BR20g, apex-i GT fmic, Apex-i N1 exhaust, afc, 2gmaf, swapped in a 7bolt 6bolt lost oil pressure.

Basically how I received the car:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/drifte/Bay_original.jpg?t=1232642697

More to come as I try to organize my thoughts/records.

[TisforTurbo]

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/drifte/Bay_original.jpg?t=1232642697

fixed

[92_TaLoN_DSM]

Looks nice. Never saw a shaved intake mani like that but I like it!

[jc_is_the_man]

No recirc???

FTL

[lost spyder]

No recirc???

FTL

Knockoff and vta ftmfl!!

[Ronnie Size]

La salle Silver Mettalic, the only real reason I bought this DSM (lucky number 8). This build thread is more so for me to keep track of everything that went on in the build process (and is still going) before I forget.

Purchased December 12, 2007. 1992 Eagle Talon TSI AWD

First problems arose at pick up of the car, it wouldnt run and was experiencing some typical idle surge. After putting on a different mas I got it home 80 miles away. The FIAV was bad so I blocked it off.

specs of the car at this point according to PO;
FIC 650's, BR20g, apex-i GT fmic, Apex-i N1 exhaust, afc, 2gmaf, swapped in a 7bolt 6bolt lost oil pressure.

Basically how I received the car:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/drifte/Bay_original.jpg?t=1232642697

More to come as I try to organize my thoughts/records.

The color of your car is Medium Quartz Metallic.

La Salle Silver Metallic is the "Champagne" color.

Being that you've owned the car for 2 years, you should know this. :dunno:

[4g64fiero]

I could swear thats a 2g im.

[yangtech]

Nice title. I want more pictures.

[Sean485]

swapped in a 7bolt 6bolt lost oil pressure.



FTL!

[DWs97GST]

I could swear thats a 2g im.

Nope no place for the map sensor.

[drifte]

Thanks Ronnie I wasn't 100% on the color; Medium Quartz Metallic.

The car ran pretty good, that knock off CDM Greddy actually worked fantastic and I never had any issues with it. But it is gone.

Next the issue at hand was the clutch. It wouldnt fully disengage and was acting up. It was said to have a CFDF in it. So next I pulled the trans and installed:
new master
new slave
ss soft line
new fulcrum/pivot ball
new clutch fork
shimmed the fulcrum with one washer
Noticed the slave that was on it had a ridiculously extended rod, made from a bolt...trouble.After ditching that it simply would not go into gear. It was time to weld the clutch pedal assembly.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/drifte/DSCF2487.jpg?t=1234144178
Photo by the Pipac Center
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/drifte/clearcorners.jpg?t=1234144191
At this point I had installed an FP intake to replace the dryer hose intake. Painted the flashy charge pipe black. And typical tune up stuff.

[dannyrampage]

Car looks good with some potential on it.

[drifte]

Shortly after this I replaced the random throttle cable that was in it (from what I have NO idea?!) with a new non cruise cable from SBR. Other random things were changed out like the wiper motor/blades, battery and little junk like that, that adds up quickly $$$. Then it had one major trip to make in June and barely managed it. Engine was acting up and the symptoms made me think crank walk. Long story short:

http://www.iowaautoforums.com/download/file.php?id=3662&mode=view
Out with the old
http://www.iowaautoforums.com/download/file.php?id=3664&mode=view
Picked up a little present for myself from my friend at DSM Power
http://www.iowaautoforums.com/download/file.php?id=3683&mode=view
Count em!
http://www.iowaautoforums.com/download/file.php?id=3682&mode=view

[drifte]

Pulled the old motor and found it actually had the OEM friction disc with a, atleast painted orange pressure plate. Explains the slipping.
http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v275/95/72/71802238/n71802238_32033032_6077.jpg
Ordered some new parts:
spec stage 3 6 puck sprung hub
Fidanza aluminum flywheel
Mitsu OEM TOB
Redline shockproof HD fluid
stage 3 chip with all kinds of good stuff
BPR7ES plugs
Valve Cover gasket
MLS head gasket
ARP head studs
ss exhaust manifold studs and gasket
Air Oil Cooler
Oil Filter Housing for Air Oil Cooler, ported
flywheel bolts
all new timing components and water pump
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/drifte/DSC01635_2.jpg?t=1234145581
^ If you look in the top left you can see I modified the vertical bracket support so I could tuck the intercooler way back their. Its also a sneak preview to the rest of the work done.
Filled 2 of the motor mounts with polyurethane caulking, works amazing. Also chopped it down on timing side and welded a cap.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/drifte/DSC01638.jpg?t=1234145583

6 Bolt was sent out for:
Hot tank, deck, crack check, Hone. New rods pistons (oem), ARP everything, BS removed, painted and sealed back up.

[drifte]

Forgot to throw this in their. Pressure washer was the greatest tool at this point.
http://photos-h.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v275/95/72/71802238/n71802238_32033031_5789.jpg

[drifte]

Modified the coolant line since I dont use a lot of these lines anymore.
http://photos-f.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v309/95/72/71802238/n71802238_32077365_9628.jpg
I dont know if you can tell but I welded the extra line shut.

[drifte]

Then the hard work began. I decided I wanted to paint the engine bay for some reason. And in the process started shaving and tucking...that took forever.
http://photos-h.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v309/95/72/71802238/n71802238_32077367_282.jpg
http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v309/95/72/71802238/n71802238_32077368_585.jpg
http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v309/95/72/71802238/n71802238_32077369_922.jpg
http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v309/95/72/71802238/n71802238_32077370_1249.jpg
I hate the front mount, going to replace it probably this summer and run short route piping.

[drifte]

Through the magic of the internet though, it is already done!
http://photos-f.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v309/95/72/71802238/n71802238_32143213_1906.jpg
Motor back in at this point. Some wiring needs run and easy obvious things.
A blurry nearly complete shot.
http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v338/95/72/71802238/n71802238_32146120_6487.jpg

[drifte]

In running complete form:
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v338/95/72/71802238/n71802238_32173400_8858.jpg
Yes the Greddy is still their un-circulated in this pic. I didnt have time to mount the blitz at this point and the FP fitment is so poor with my setup didnt want to waste time making a recirc hose. lazy?...maybe a little.
Also, plans for battery to be in the trunk...all in good time.

[drifte]

at some point I modified the thermostat housing since some of those lines were no longer in use.
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v190/95/72/71802238/n71802238_31779315_4227.jpg

[drifte]

Other mods forgotten:
AFPR from Import Evolution with SS -6an line. its tucked away in this picture.
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v700/95/72/71802238/n71802238_32396865_6321.jpg

Next to address was the faulty fuel lines. Ordered about 12 feet of -6an ss braided and some more fittings from Import Evolution. They run through an SX 10micron fuel filter. Im hoping to soon replace with a small earls inline.
http://www.iowaautoforums.com/download/file.php?id=3847&mode=view
http://www.iowaautoforums.com/download/file.php?id=3845&mode=view

Also the fuel pump assembly needed some work done. TAB fab welded a bung so I could install the an fitting to it.
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v363/95/72/71802238/n71802238_32276027_7894.jpg
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v363/95/72/71802238/n71802238_32276029_8662.jpg
Here you can see the fitting on and seemingly ready to go. But no, the assembly leaked around the flare to the pump (walbro 255) no matter what. So some more modification had to be done. Here you can see what I did to fix that:
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/drifte/pump_fix.jpg
After it worked just fine. But with 3 of the 6 studs broken off the tank it leaked fuel at the pump assembly gasket...not cool!

[drifte]

Thought a sticker might help my problems
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2067/95/72/71802238/n71802238_32525547_553.jpg
...and then I got pulled over a couple times since? Stickers suck :P

[4g63tcrazy]

Looks like it was abused and now you saved it! Looking really good, keep it up!

[drifte]

^ thanks, and I have a lot of updates left to go! Using an old dell with a 15" monitor and its really slowing me down (out at the parents house, they have a nice shop).

[Eclipse GSX 61]

Great writeup. The wire tuck looks amazing!

[drifte]

Thanks again. Some progress;
Gas tank needed re-studded for the fuel pump assembly. I found a great new method to doing this that doesn't involve any holes going through the tank and no jb weld.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/drifte/GEDC0125.jpg?t=1234043077
New studs, washers and nuts. Painted the gas tank...of course. My method of doing so in case anyone else has to do this.
Drain the tank and drop the tank, really easy to do. Fill the tank with water let it sit for as long as you can to get all the dangerous fumes out. Water method is preferred by me as if I do happen to spark something its put out anyway. Next use something like ductape to cover the opening where the fuel pump assembly was. Then grind down the studs you want to replace. I used a mac drill bit (forget the size but its the same size as the stock studs) and drill out the old stud being careful to stop as soon as your through the flange and not go into the tank. Then I took a much larger drill bit and hogged out a bit to allow for the weld (want a good seal right?).
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2294/95/72/71802238/n71802238_32558063_5015.jpg
Take some shiny new 5mm studs from your parts store (i think it was 5mm...) and stick the head in the vice and chop it off. Now you have studs! Stick the side chopped down into the new hole. Perfect fit. Here I cranked up the voltage on the welder and made small be well penetrated welds. Tricky to ground the stud and keep it sitting just right, but if you drilled the holes right its not to hard. Grind down any weld mistakes (it happens). Fit your assembly, if it works, thoroughly drain the tank and dry it. Put it back in the car and your set. I did have to replace one of the vent hoses when doing this as it was rotted.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/drifte/GEDC0126.jpg?t=1234043080
and no my cars not rusty, its actually rust stains from some junk that was their :/

[drifte]

While the tank was out I found it an excellent opportunity to change the rear diff fluid! Out with, oh just a little fluid came out...and metal shavings all over the plug...
And in with the hopefully magical miracle worker: Redline HD shockproof
If paint wasnt so expensive the whole underbody would be done, so for now its just in undercoat.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/drifte/GEDC0121.jpg?t=1234043075

[92_TaLoN_DSM]

+1 on the wire tuck. Looks clean! The same damn thing happened to me with the studs on the fuel tank.:chair:

[drifte]

Little update no pics yet for this. New color matched hood on, will decide if I like it after I get it back on the ground. New cd player and speakers installed as well. Car got a good detail, clay bar, cleaner, polish etc. Still no word on my transmission has been in for 2 weeks and they haven't even touched it! Thought I would get a quick service considering I delivered them a tranny out of the car with detailed information as to what could be the problem.

[drifte]

little wiring fix.
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2294/95/72/71802238/n71802238_32558192_3912.jpg
re-polished the valve cover
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2294/95/72/71802238/n71802238_32558193_4367.jpg
the spec paint sure didn't hold up well.
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2469/95/72/71802238/n71802238_32600277_9349.jpg
what a waste, transfer case wasnt the culprit, and the fluid gets tossed.
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2469/95/72/71802238/n71802238_32600278_9772.jpg

[Black_ bullet]

Hmm, what can I say.Well for starters I want your valve cover! lol And yes please do replace that fmic, it looks more retarded than my old one.

Im glad I dont live up north with all that salt judging by the rust and shit I see under some of you guys cars. But your engine bay and paint color is super clean! Good stuff!

[drifte]

Well it was nicer out the other day. Managed to move the car and am still waiting for the transmission back. In the mean time I clay barred, polished and waxed it.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/drifte/Talon_3_09.jpg?t=1236984154
Also got a matching hood for it.

2 days short of 7 weeks I finally get my transmission back.
Have to be creative when working by yourself...hoist isnt really creative but takes some extra time.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/drifte/New-trans.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/drifte/TOB.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/drifte/newtrans2.jpg
Just refinished the wheels also. Close to a stock color, the same color as the engine bay.

[4g64fiero]

What camera are you using?
Pics look real clear and good.

Also, you need to sand down to bare metal to get the bondo to stick permantly.

[drifte]

Thanks, cameras are just some point and shoots. mine died:/. I just run everything through photoshop quick, a plus to being a graphic designer. Im not really sure why I took a pic of the TOB, but I like the pic.

[drifte]

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/drifte/Talon_100_fpr.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/drifte/Talon_101_engine.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/drifte/Talon_99.jpg

[yangtech]

Looking good. Are you still riding on those goldline springs?

[drifte]

yea still is. Some significant weight reduction has brought the car up some and it rides a fair bit smoother. Still hoping to run k-sports/poly bushings/big rear sway, and the trailing arm mod.

[drifte]

Not a very good pic, taken with my phone. You can see the recently painted gloss black mirrors. This is previous to buff and clear...had to get to work!
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs139.snc1/5929_561665032329_71802238_32967179_3513886_n.jpg

[bmxcolorado]

DAMN for a camera phone pic that is REALLY DAMN ClEAR!!

[drifte]

^thanks, yea I suppose for a phone its not to bad. Heres a shot I took with the phone again, trying to sell that bov and needed a pic.
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs139.snc1/5929_561641389709_71802238_32966293_7948826_n.jpg

[123abc]

Yeah right, you just use that as a reason to post a pic of your engine bay. :P


You have one spotless 1g man. How's the inside on that? Also, get that battery in the back asap! It'll help the cleanliness a lot.

[drifte]

I think the interior is the best part of the car. But it has its faults for sure. About to drop $525 on a new driveshaft...really questioning it but need it.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/drifte/interior.jpg?t=1239644493
Heres a shot after the new brakes were on.
http://www.iowaautoforums.com/download/file.php?id=4232&t=1