95 Eclipse gsx A/T project [Archive]

QWIKRNU

02-13-2008, 03:29 PM

Well, I'm done racing the evo. So here is my next project. The car should be around 600whp. Are there any locals that can restall the stock torque converter and also build a strong tranny?

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n98/QWIKRNU/IMG_6130.jpg

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GetawayInMoscow

02-13-2008, 03:32 PM

how much did you pick it up for?

Ninja_Bear

02-13-2008, 03:40 PM

Im a little scared of what youre gonna do with this thing if you put anywhere near as much money into this as you put into the Ebo. This should be fun to watch... :)

1990secretgsx

02-13-2008, 04:04 PM

keeping the 7bolt or going 6bolt? Can i guess on the price? around.. 800?

SOMTA

02-13-2008, 04:21 PM

It not boosted? Thought if it was a GSX it called out for AWD + Turbo + five speed.

I do hear this guy by the name of John Shepard builds some kick ass trannies for those cars. :D

Silver R/T

02-13-2008, 05:19 PM

should be fun project

a1320honda

02-13-2008, 05:52 PM

I dont think anyone local can build a hefty auto tranny (although i could be wrong). But look into Level 10. Their an auto tranny shop in CA and they do awesome work with autos.

http://www.levelten.com/

LITLREX

02-13-2008, 06:08 PM

You should stick a badass 4G63 with a t350 tranny in the little REX what is the difference in wieght over a iron headed SBC? gotta be a couple hundred pounds!!! plus way better motor set back and weight distribution lol any way somethin to talk about......... good luck on project!

QWIKRNU

02-13-2008, 06:21 PM

I bought the car with a bad tranny for $600. I'm picking up a built 7 bolt short block tomorrow. It won't have anywhere near the money that the evo had in it. So far I have looked into level ten and ipt for a built trans but I would rather stay local if possible.

1990secretgsx

02-13-2008, 11:23 PM

is it the one that was on craigslist for 800?

QWIKRNU

02-14-2008, 01:13 AM

is it the one that was on craigslist for 800?

No, that one has alot of issues. This one was listed in the nickels worth for $1,100 and is 100% stock.

twotons

02-14-2008, 07:05 AM

talntid

02-14-2008, 07:22 AM

IPT Trans will be a great choice. Also you may be interested in the TCUgo setup for fun ;)

QWIKRNU

02-14-2008, 10:52 AM

Eric, I have done the R/R on those at the shop, not very fun but i can. Call this number and talk to Randy, see if he might be interested in doing the trans if you have a list of mods. he has done some imports, but making the power you are know for he might be interested(509)953-1241. Call me or stop by the shop.

Hey Brian, How have you been? I asked Randy about the trans and John about the torque converter. Neither of them are interested in imports. I need to pick up a th400 from Randy in the next couple days so maybe I'll ask him again.

QWIKRNU

02-14-2008, 10:57 AM

IPT Trans will be a great choice. Also you may be interested in the TCUgo setup for fun ;)

ipt seems to be a good choice for the parts but I would like someone local to do the overhaul. I haven't heard about the TCUgo. What is it and where can you buy it? Thanks Eric.

talntid

02-14-2008, 11:06 AM

TCUGO - Paddle Shifter control unit for any automatic transmission (http://www.tcugo.com/)

QWIKRNU

02-14-2008, 11:20 AM

TCUGO - Paddle Shifter control unit for any automatic transmission (http://www.tcugo.com/)

I need one of these. I sent a email to them for price and availability.

talntid

02-14-2008, 11:25 AM

I wanna drive it ;)

1990secretgsx

02-19-2008, 01:04 AM

thats freaking awesome! (the tcugo) and the car

rrussell

02-19-2008, 06:48 AM

Does it run yet?

QWIKRNU

02-19-2008, 11:57 PM

Does it run yet?

The transmission should be back in tomorrow and some go fast goodies should show up by monday.

1990secretgsx

02-20-2008, 02:17 PM

who did the trans? and what are your plans?

hirev

02-20-2008, 04:54 PM

i did the trans what up eric

hirev

02-20-2008, 05:03 PM

eric helped though thanks eric

hirev

02-20-2008, 06:10 PM

i found cage for 750

QWIKRNU

02-20-2008, 08:29 PM

who did the trans? and what are your plans?

I'll be happy if it breaks into the 10's.

QWIKRNU

02-20-2008, 08:30 PM

i found cage for 750

Sweet! Can you send me a link to it?

hirev

02-20-2008, 08:34 PM

ya let me find it again

hirev

02-20-2008, 08:37 PM

ioportracing.com

QWIKRNU

03-21-2008, 11:58 PM

Just to give a little update. The new engine and trans should be installed by april 5th. Here are the specs:

cylinder head- ported, crower springs & retainers, ferrea +1mm valves, crower 288 cams

2.0 block- tomei rods, ross pistons, balanced

auto trans- ipt overhaul kit, translab shift kit, 3,200rpm high stall torque converter

With this engine/trans combo and the help of this turbo, Forced Performance: DSM FP88HTA Ball Bearing Turbocharger (http://store.forcedperformance.net/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=FP&Product_Code=NTDSMFP88HTA&Category_Code=DSM-Turbo)
I might win a race or 2.

NIevo

03-22-2008, 10:30 AM

QWIKRNU

03-22-2008, 11:41 AM

Do you have another driver...LOL. You know, I bet all this work would be easier with some big wrenches, now where did those go?

Thats why I'm going with the auto. I won't miss a shift! Oh yeah, I forgot about those wrenches. I probably will need them.

Mr. Hoy

03-22-2008, 11:43 AM

Thats why I'm going with the auto. I won't miss a shift! Oh yeah, I forgot about those wrenches. I probably will need them.

Nor will you have to worry about synchros giving out and doing 1-3 shifts. What are you using for EMS?

QWIKRNU

03-22-2008, 12:09 PM

Nor will you have to worry about synchros giving out and doing 1-3 shifts. What are you using for EMS?

I'm going to try dsmlink.

96gsx

03-22-2008, 03:34 PM

I'm going to try dsmlink.

Good Choice, I've been using it for 3 years now.. When you do somthing you do it all the way don't you.

QWIKRNU

03-22-2008, 07:08 PM

Good Choice, I've been using it for 3 years now.. When you do somthing you do it all the way don't you.

I'm still trying to learn it but seems to be good. I try to go all the way until the money runs out!

96gsx

03-22-2008, 11:11 PM

who's showing you the ropes? and do you have access to the forums allready?

QWIKRNU

03-23-2008, 12:20 AM

who's showing you the ropes? and do you have access to the forums allready?

I do have access to the forum. In fact thats all the help I've had. Do you have any words of wisdom for me? I need all the help I can get.

Jetblack

03-23-2008, 07:11 AM

I must have missed it... What happened to the other orange Evo, that you are not busy with that still? I just heard that you are not racing it anymore?

NIevo

03-23-2008, 08:44 AM

You mean his Yellow Evo that was possessed by Satan? I think he drove that off a cliff.

QWIKRNU

03-23-2008, 09:53 AM

You mean his Yellow Evo that was possessed by Satan? I think he drove that off a cliff.

It sure felt that way at times.

hirev

03-23-2008, 09:54 AM

always out doing the little man

QWIKRNU

03-23-2008, 09:55 AM

I must have missed it... What happened to the other orange Evo, that you are not busy with that still? I just heard that you are not racing it anymore?

It went back to stock and sold it. Now there is going to be another evo running around with my complete setup.

QWIKRNU

03-23-2008, 09:58 AM

always out doing the little man

Me! What setup are you running this year? lol

hirev

03-23-2008, 10:04 AM

lol top secret youll have to wait

96gsx

03-23-2008, 12:31 PM

Pretty much anything that I can tell you can learn on the forums. The hardest thing about Dsmlink is figureng out WTF your looking at. I'll help you with the ropes if you end up needing it..

hirev

03-23-2008, 12:33 PM

thats my goal 2 14.3

Jetblack

03-23-2008, 04:52 PM

Pretty much anything that I can tell you can learn on the forums. The hardest thing about Dsmlink is figureng out WTF your looking at. I'll help you with the ropes if you end up needing it..

You can use the rope to tie the noose when you finally can't stand it anymore? He'll help with the ropes and I'll hold you down so you don't chicken out.

It's the least a brother can do.

QWIKRNU

03-23-2008, 06:55 PM

You can use the rope to tie the noose when you finally can't stand it anymore? He'll help with the ropes and I'll hold you down so you don't chicken out.

It's the least a brother can do.

Thanks! Its good to know I have such good friends!

blue98neon

03-23-2008, 07:20 PM

Watch out, Erik, David's a sly one - he'll help with the noose just so he can have your car... apparently he has some subconcious realization that his mustang isnt good enough :P

98spydert

03-23-2008, 08:38 PM

That'll be sick to see what you can lay down with that turbo and DSMLink. There are plenty of people doing 600ish to the ground but 80 lb/min... wow, should be impressive. That should shut up people who say DSMLink is for 400whp cars and AEM is for anything above. IMO DSMLink V2 will be good to 700 and V3... sky's the limit. I can't wait for the upgrade!

sr240

03-24-2008, 03:44 PM

erik weres the pics??

Jetblack

03-24-2008, 06:01 PM

Watch out, Erik, David's a sly one - he'll help with the noose just so he can have your car... apparently he has some subconcious realization that his mustang isnt good enough :P

It's because I have a tiny weiner. And the heartbreak of it is, I don't know how to use it either...

"It this it? Is this it?"

I could use this smiley as an inflatable doll... :eek:

LOL!

hirev

03-26-2008, 01:29 PM

just seen your motor its bad

hirev

03-26-2008, 02:27 PM

post up some pics

hirev

03-27-2008, 06:19 PM

come on pics thanks

QWIKRNU

03-27-2008, 08:21 PM

Ok, Here are a few pics.

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n98/QWIKRNU/easter08079.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n98/QWIKRNU/easter08082.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n98/QWIKRNU/easter08083.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n98/QWIKRNU/easter08085.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n98/QWIKRNU/easter08084.jpg

hirev

03-27-2008, 08:24 PM

that guy in the pic as dirty pants lol nice motor cams are what?

hirev

03-28-2008, 09:19 PM

any one want to guess times on it i think 10.3

QWIKRNU

03-28-2008, 10:51 PM

any one want to guess times on it i think 10.3

Maybe with a 75 shot!

hirev

03-28-2008, 11:05 PM

no you need more than that

QWIKRNU

03-28-2008, 11:16 PM

yeah, your probably right. lol

QWIKRNU

05-31-2008, 08:08 PM

Ok, so here is an update. It still isn't done! I'm trying to go for the sleeper look. I think it looks stock. I'm just waiting on ic piping, exhaust, and somehow add a 2nd fuel pump. Oh yeah, and nitrous.

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n98/QWIKRNU/IMG_6651.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n98/QWIKRNU/IMG_6652.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n98/QWIKRNU/IMG_6653.jpg

NIevo

05-31-2008, 10:26 PM

Wow, that does look stock, except for that giant industrial sized air conditioner hanging from the front! ;)

QWIKRNU

06-01-2008, 12:02 AM

Yeah...I don't think its possible to hide the front mount.

twotons

06-01-2008, 02:34 AM

looks good Eric, Where are you getting your piping?

Jetblack

06-01-2008, 06:43 AM

Yeah...I don't think its possible to hide the front mount.

Paint it black :)

QWIKRNU

06-01-2008, 09:36 AM

looks good Eric, Where are you getting your piping?

I can't think of the shop name but the owners name is Shawn. He has a mandrel bender and is doing all charge pipes and exhaust for $300ish.

QWIKRNU

06-01-2008, 09:39 AM

Paint it black :)

I'm already thinking about it.

96gsx

06-01-2008, 11:11 AM

looks hot.. You need a hand pollished valvecover (hint hint)

hirev

06-01-2008, 09:19 PM

nice oil catch can

94blueGSX

06-01-2008, 09:35 PM

What O2 housing is that? Looks like the FP manifold too if I'm right. I got lost on this thread.

QWIKRNU

06-01-2008, 09:44 PM

What O2 housing is that? Looks like the FP manifold too if I'm right. I got lost on this thread.

The O2 housing and downpipe is one continous piece with a v-band flange. Yes, it is the FP manifold with a FP3065 turbo. I got a hell of a deal on this turbo (Thanks Russ). So I will run it for the rest of this season then step up to the FP88HTA next year.

talntid

06-01-2008, 09:46 PM

Excessive :)

I hope that auto holds its power, but IPT makes some badass stuff. ;)

any work on the tcugo?

QWIKRNU

06-01-2008, 09:47 PM

nice oil catch can

Its damn near the only part from the evo that you didn't buy. lol

QWIKRNU

06-01-2008, 09:53 PM

Excessive :)

I hope that auto holds its power, but IPT makes some badass stuff. ;)

any work on the tcugo?

Actually, The built trans isn't done yet so were going to find the limit of the stock trans.

I haven't had any luck finding a tcugo. I did find another shift box and I will be able to add paddle shifters in the future.

94blueGSX

06-02-2008, 10:11 AM

QWIKRNU

06-02-2008, 06:01 PM

trying to figure out with my 1g what I'm going to use. FP doesn't make the dp/O2 combo anymore. they consider it a custom order and quite spendy. The exhaust manifold is great. finding the rest is another story. I'll take that 3065 off your hands next year.

I would just buy a v-band flange and have an exhaust shop make the dp/O2 combo. Its much cheaper than buying FP's 3" O2 housing for $425.

94blueGSX

06-03-2008, 08:31 AM

nice. thanks. I'll have to see whats out there for parts.

Did some looking around and since I do have a Tial 38mm already, and a non-v-band setup, punishment racing has a recirculating 02/dp with external wg flange for $215. Not too bad. Then if I get a v-band turbo next hear I can just modify that to work with it like your 3065.

hirev

06-22-2008, 09:56 AM

one good take off and there goes your diff trust me been there done that

2bad

06-29-2008, 04:32 AM

what kind of shiftbox are you going to use that you can upgrade to padle shifters?

QWIKRNU

06-29-2008, 09:01 AM

what kind of shiftbox are you going to use that you can upgrade to padle shifters?

Here is a link.
Manual Shift Box for Automatics! - DSM Forums (http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/vendor-announcements/297817-manual-shift-box-automatics.html)

96gsx

06-30-2008, 09:15 AM

So, do you have to buy a steering wheel that has paddles and rewire that box to the wheel? Sounds like your almost done??

BlackMagic

06-30-2008, 10:12 AM

I dont know that you would care, but that type of shifter wont be allowed in at NHRA events...just an FYI.

QWIKRNU

06-30-2008, 02:15 PM

So, do you have to buy a steering wheel that has paddles and rewire that box to the wheel? Sounds like your almost done??

You need to come up with your own idea for paddles(for now anyways). Since I removed cruise control from the car, I'm going to use those controls for the shifting. The box itself has an output like a headphone jack so the wiring shouldn't be to bad.
It's almost there. I'm still waiting on the built trans so the stocker will have to do for now.

QWIKRNU

06-30-2008, 02:18 PM

I dont know that you would care, but that type of shifter wont be allowed in at NHRA events...just an FYI.

Thats good to know. I never even thought about that. Does the rule say no electronics for the trans?

96gsx

06-30-2008, 04:41 PM

just don't mention it..

BlackMagic

07-01-2008, 06:35 AM

http://www.nhra.com/tech_specs/sportcompact/2008_SC_Rulebook.pdf

Here is a link to the rules. I may be mistaken though; it says each shift must be a function of the drivier (driver must pull lever), but that is only listed under the "manual transmission" area.

Maybe your ok.

AWD_Launch

07-01-2008, 03:29 PM

I hate rules, I have a pic of my push button tranny and wonder if that would be fine. Sweet two 1G autos with FP 3065's

QWIKRNU

07-01-2008, 06:04 PM

I hate rules, I have a pic of my push button tranny and wonder if that would be fine. Sweet two 1G autos with FP 3065's

Mine is a 2g. Are you using a restalled converter? How much boost can you build at the line?

AWD_Launch

07-02-2008, 12:55 PM

It has:
IPT trans
IPT torque converter
IPT manual shift controller / push button trans that kicks ass

Never really played with the launch yet, just got it done and the car wants to lose spark somewhere so it is parked till I figure that out. But not losing any boost between shifts and having crazy fast shifts is fun. Not very streetable, well it is but more fun just to punch it and go in a straight line. I also have a 2.4L so it builds boost fast, I believe full boost (27PSI) around 4K in third. I'm hoping for low 11's whem the track finally opens on pump gas and meth

talntid

07-02-2008, 01:12 PM

damn, nice.

AWD_Launch

07-02-2008, 01:38 PM

It did go 520AWHP on a dyno jet as a manual and at 31PSI but the single walbro was running out up top and that was with a 12.2 A/F ratio. I think once I get the spark thing fugured out I might get the balls and install another fuel pump so I can turn the boost up more and see what the 3065 can really do. I would love to run 33-35PSI and have enough fuel for it. But its a DSM so it probably will never even leave the garage.

QWIKRNU

07-02-2008, 04:19 PM

Sounds like a very nice setup. Do you live in Spokane? I would like to check the car out sometime. I think the auto's will be cheaper to maintain. The last 2 seasons racing the evo I went through 3 transmissions and 5 clutches.

hirev

07-02-2008, 07:31 PM

i think its red

96gsx

07-02-2008, 07:41 PM

I didn't know you ended up building up your car!! Start up a new thread and post some pictures!

hirev

07-02-2008, 08:34 PM

wo you talking to

AWD_Launch

07-03-2008, 11:07 AM

Yeah I have 2 DSM's one is a pretty much stock silver one that will I will be selling soon and the red one is just chilling in the garage till I get some more money to pay for parts. College and DSM's are not cheap. Yeah I live in Spokane too btw.