MindBlowin03's project: '97 TSi AWD

[MindBlowin03]

Since Ill be taking a decent amount of pics with this build I figure I would post them up for everyone. Basic info... 1997 Talon TSi AWD. Pretty basic tear down and rebuild. Plans are for 8.5:1 6 bolt, 1150s, DSMlink, Shep stage 3, HX-40, suspension and just alot of little things to tidy it up. Ill keep things updated the best I can.

The tear down...
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[Red1991TSI]

You're all hooked up Nick with approval. For the thread as well as the work you're doing. Looks like a lot of work. I'll be going through the same shortly.

[lazylaser]

Do you plan on painting it, I'm wondering why the taillights are removed?
Good luck with the build, I have a soft spot for '97 awd's with a 6bolt and 'link.

[andy4g63]

Looks very promising... Good luck.

[MindBlowin03]

Steve, thanks alot man. Alot of work indeed.

The car was painted last year and its pretty much in mint shape exterior wise, so I have no plans on touching the paint. The only exterior 'mod' Im doing is adding 95/96 Talon side skirts. The tails are removed because the center was shaved and painted black and the outsides were all red. I simply did not like that combo so I bought a full oem set to throw on it.

[MindBlowin03]

After the tear down my first step was to throw in some speakers and an in-dash DVD/CD player. No real pics here, I can show them at a later time.

After that I wanted to take care of the rear end of the car. First thing I did was the rear brake and suspension setup. This included cross drilled/slotted rotors, SS brake lines, Tokico Illumina struts, H&R lowering springs, ST rear sway bar and a general cleanup

Rear suspension/brake setup...
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[UPSJoKeR]

Where did you get those sway bars, and how many mm thick ?

[MindBlowin03]

I picked up the sway bar at Summit Racing. To be honest, Im not sure of the thickness. I did notice it was quite a bit thicker and sturdier than the stocker but didnt measure. If I remember Ill do so tonight.

[Red1991TSI]

Probably a standard 22 or 24mm. I just picked up a 22mm for mine.

[yellow90tsi]

3/4" or 19mm front and rears. Not sure of the stock size. 2g's cant run a too big of a bar. RRE used to make 1" or 25.4mm bars upon request but they said additional reinforcement was needed.

[UPSJoKeR]

Reason why I asked is because I had these on my old FWD and they were cool, but i was wondering if the ones above are anybetter, it seams that these are thicker..

http://www.extremepsi.com/store/customer/product.php?productid=19033&cat=993&page=1

which would you guys prefer ?

PS sorry to hijack thread OP but good job on the car, good luck and keep up the work DONT GIVE UP NO MATTER WHAT lol :)

[MindBlowin03]

Here is the latest on the car. I(meaning we) finished up the battery re-location. Joe(yellow90tsi) welded up the frame for the battery box, I then got all the wiring ran and cleaned up and I ran the fuel pump re-wire in the hatch as well. I then got the interior all back together. Here are some pics...

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[harry99GSX]

Looks like a nice project Nick. :)

I keep telling Joe I have to make it up that way.......................One of these days. :o

I guess it's too early to tell as of now, but do you forsee any problems with a 3" exhaust and that rear ST sway bar? I ask cause I was under the impression that they didn't easily accomodate most aftermarket 3" exhaust set-ups. They don't incorporate that "kicked up" section like the RM swaybars.

The car is looking good.

[Blurred Talon]

Wow, that battery box placement is cool.

[b00stedtalon2]

Looks to be FTMFW. Good job.

[MindBlowin03]

Harry, I dont see any problems as the bar is only 1mm larger than the sotcker. The angles are slightly different but I think Im in the clear. I wont know for a while though.

[MindBlowin03]

Here is the latest on the car. I(meaning we) finished up the battery re-location. Joe(yellow90tsi) welded up the frame for the battery box, I then got all the wiring ran and cleaned up and I ran the fuel pump re-wire in the hatch as well. I then got the interior all back together. Here are some pics...

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The project as hit a small snag as I just purchased a house. Sucks for the car, but great for myself(obviously). Once I get moved in and take care of some things around the house Ill get back into it.

[Got Insulin?]

Hmmmm, double post from last update? LOL

Car looks awesome, man.

[MindBlowin03]

Been a while since I last updated...
So...I purchased a house a few months back - June to be exact. Since then my priorities have obviously changed...until recently. Started getting back to work on things. Joe(yellow90tsi) and I have been keeping busy, thats for sure. Here is where Im at right now...

The bottom end consists of 8.5:1 Mahle pistons, Eagle rods, ACL tri-metal bearings, new Mitsu main bolts, ARP rod and head studs, new water and oil pumps, BS's removed, FF OFH, new oil pan, new dipstick/tube and literally all new bolts from Mitsubishi. The rotating assembly was also balanced and a torque plate was used during the machineing process. The head has a nice port job done to it, BC cams, EVO VIII springs/retainers, SS valves, Skunk2 cam gears, and new tins from Mitsu(bling)... all held together with a Mitsu 4 layer HG.

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Bolt-ons include an ERL T3 manifold, Holset HX-40(6 blade/billet wheel) turbo, full 3" exhaust with v-band connections throughout, Tial 38mm WG, FIC 1150cc injectors, Cyclone intake manifold, Jay Racing alternator relocation kit, etc...

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[hawaiifiveoh]

I wanna fuck your car. Just to let you know, lol.

[wheelhop]

^^^LOL

The ERL manifold is tits! Love the 1997 spoiler!

[MindBlowin03]

Got a few more things done lately...

Removed the BC 272s in favor of HKS 272s. Fabbed up the JMF coil pack relocation bracket to work with the Cyclone intake mani. Also worked in the alternation relocation kit in there as well. Got the -6an fuel line finished up. Tank to filter to fuel rail. Installed the motor and tranny, without issues. Got the axles and front suspension/brakes on as well. Other than that Ive been working on fitment on alot of stuff. FMIC, exhaust, WG dump, wiring, etc.

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[Sean485]

Wow, thats one of the dirtiest DSM's I have ever seen :P

Setup looks nice, keep the updates comin.

[nad]

Where did you get that battery box and what did you use as a hold down bracket? That is exactly what I've been trying to find.

[gtsiawd96]

I also really like your battery setup. And your entire car period. Good job

[DKPR87]

FTMFW Indeed sir, how much boost are you going to run on your HX-40?

[MindBlowin03]

Thanks for the compliments guys. The battery box is a cheapo setup and all the bracketing/hold down stuff was fabbed up with some of Lowes finest materials, lol. Kinda hard to explain, but Ill check later to see if I have better pics of the building process.

I hope to run in the 35psi range with the HX-40. Helping me get there will be 1150 injectors and a Snow Performance water/meth kit.

[streaknby]

Nice work so far, I wish I saw more progress in my build ha ha I an stuck in a run with no motivation... or money. I love the color of the car! Holsets are the king shit these days for a street track car! What are your goals in terms of whp, 1/4, and trap speeds? What are you running for fuel management?

[MindBlowin03]

The color combo of the car was a major factor in me buying it. That, and being a 2Gb Talon. Im running ECUlink v3. Im very familiar with DSMlink as I had v2.5 in 3 vehicles, but with all the new additions it'll take some time to get used to. Honestly, on the goals... I dont even know, lol. The car will never see race gas, just 93oct + water/meth. Im sure with a good driver(which I am not) the car will run solid 10s in the 130+ range without much problem. Realistically Id like to drive to the track, run solid 11s, possibly hit 10s, then drive it home. whp, I have no idea.

[destroydsm]

Sweet setup, im running the exact turbo/mani/housing as you! But i have the small 56mm 6 blade hx40.

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