Aug 24, 2011 by ReallyBigDownThere | Posted in Buying & Selling
On craigslist looking for a fast AWD car, and i found somewhat cheap enough car for me. Im a guy 17 male so you know the deal. Here's what there saying:
I have a 95 gsx awd 5 speed. Car runs great has a ton of aftermarket parts only has 101k on body n motor. Recently VA inspected no problems.
Frank 6 mitsubishi turbo 60 trim
Ported/polished manifold
Tial 35mm external wastegate
Greddy blow off valve
Custom intake
Cutom inner cooler piping
Custom o2 housing
Apexi downpipe
Hks high power cat back
Walboro 255 fuel pump
Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator
Precission 880cc injectors
Greddy profec b boost controller
Apexi turbo timer
Autometer boost gauge
DSM link stand alone management system
Eprom ecu chip
Tien blue shocks and springs front and rear
Drilled and slotted rotors
New front driver and passenger axles
Inner and outter front tie rods
Brand new act stage 5 clutch with bearing and lightened flywheel only put 300 miles on it since installed..
Price: $4,800.00
So what i heard was these;s are fast and good cars in the snow, since i live in Va.
Thanks Again!
It looks kind of very cheap to me, I think its an SCAM, if you know tech mechanic, you can check the car, and notice if the mods are there, if you do not know, take someones that know about it with you before purchase.
Do NOT even think a half second paying anything without first drive the car.
Charly Brown | Aug 24, 2011
How can I increase the gas mileage in my 1999 eclipse GST?
Jul 08, 2008 by MEEK | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
Hi I was wondering the best way to increase the gas milage in my eclipse it has all these upgrades to factor in and I don't plan on taking any out, only adding new thing or cleaning things to increase it. 14b Turbo, HKS BOV, aluminum Intercooler piping, Kyb shocks, Coilovers, Custom 2.5 inch exhaust with tanabe muffler, Walboro 255 fuel pump, Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator, Ingen Intake with K&N Filter, new stock clutch with ACT Flywheel, brand new plugs and wires.
Do any of those magnetics work at all? Like the Turbo Mag Fuel Saver?
The fuel saving gimmicks are just out to make some crook a quick buck before the people realize they don't work.
Make sure everything is it tip-top shape on the car. Make sure you dont have ANY exhaust leak before the front o2 sensor because that makes the car run richer (more fuel is being injected). You could get an LC1 wideband o2 sensor, which is more accurate and would allow you to lean the car out a little to possibly gain mileage.
jr | Jul 10, 2008
drive more conservatively
keep the car tuned up
get the oil changed more frequently
keep the windows rolled up and the a/c off
do not use the radio
do not carry unnecessary things with you
Heisenberg | Jul 08, 2008
You can make sure your tires, are inflated properly, change air filter, fuel filter, and pvc valve, (if your pvc valve does not rattle once removed and shaken) as well as, clean your injectors. Avoid hard braking and accelerations. Purchase gas early in the morning or at night (when it's cooler outside).
This will help.
etoyi p | Jul 08, 2008
take off the corny over sized wing you probably have on it. Any weight will make a difference. lighter hood and deck lid will make it handle better too. You could cut out the metal on the bottom side of your hood, deck lid, roof. Or buy carbon fiber or fiber glass. Get it as low as possible for better aerodynamics. use synthetic oil and gear lube. change your driving style. Keep your fuel and air filters changer regularly
car guy | Jul 08, 2008
how does this turbo list sound? ?
Sep 26, 2008 by Patrick M | Posted in Honda
anything unneccessary.. any thing that could give me more HP that i missed?
Gauges:
Electrical Boost Gauge - $53.50 – Pro-Sport Gauges
Oil Pressure Gauge - $36.99 – Pro-Sport Gauges
Fuel Pressure Gauge - $42.50 – Pro-Sport Gauges
A/F Ratio Gauge - $42.50 – Pro-Sport Gauges
Oil Filter Adapter Plate - $38.99 – Pro-Sport Gauges
Gauge Works Steering Column Pod - $30.25 – Clubrsx
Gauge Works Full Pillar Pod - $60.50 – Clubrsx
sorry i forgot this is for a engine stock 2005 rsx-s
Heat wrap and a K&N filter come with the kit, so I'd skip the extra stuff. Spending $200 on a muffler, and then cheaping out with gauges is a bad idea. If you search around enough, you can find a good quality 3" muffler for less than half of that price. I'm talking about stuff from Magnaflow & Flowmaster. A Wideband O2 sensor will be far more beneficial, as well as far more accurate than a cheap A/F gauge. Personally I'd get a liquid filled fuel pressure gauge that mounts in the engine bay, over the one you plan to get. The liquid filled ones are far more accurate and have a more fluid movement to them. Once the car is tuned, it's also not terribly important to keep an eye on it all the time. Also what kind of engine management system are you going with, Hondata K-Pro?
cleanincubus | Sep 27, 2008
awesome!
Jason R | Sep 26, 2008
sorry i have no patients reading all of it...
DJ | Sep 26, 2008
You will probably need 1200cc injectors with that set-up but 1000's will work I'm sure. Switch out the exhaust manifold, get a downpipe, I like pulsar plugs more than NGKs, don't bother with a 3" exhaust, go for a 2 1/2 or 2 1/4 instead since you will need some backpressure to spool the turbo up quicker. Replace the valve seals and springs since they tend to break when you run a higher psi and for the love of god re-flash your ECU or you will waste intense amounts of fuel. And don't forget, have fun!
un4m3d4 | Sep 26, 2008
$ound$ like kaching! to me!
Kindof a headache considering you could get a used M3.
Then all you need to do is drive. Most "contests" are over and done within 100 feet and you don't need to wear a kidney belt.
Peter | Sep 26, 2008
your missin somethings and somethings that you have listed you really dont need.
1. 1000 cc injectors are going to be WAY too big. 750 cc should do you fine...even at max psi
2. your going to have to iether brace the block or use aebs t-sleeves....considering the k-series is an open deck design
3. h-beam rods and lower comp pistons should be on this list
4. the turbo timer is a waste of money....just sit in your car an let it idle instead of spending money on a box to do it for you
5. think the turbo that you have picked out is a little too much, yeah you can use a gt35...but do a little research into a/r and volumetric efficency of both your motor and the turbo itself.
6. as for using it on a bone stock rsx.......say bye bye to the motor. you need a lot of internal work to withstand boost pressure that you want to push through this motor.
other than that it seems like a good list. and good luck
steve h | Sep 27, 2008
how much to fix a leaking head gasket?
Aug 06, 2011 by Franz | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I am about to buy a 95 eagle talon and here is what he has written for details.
The Pro's;
this car is in great shape and has lots of mods:
Has eclipse front bumper,
SBR huge frontmount intercooler,
Fluidine aluminum Radiator
Aftermarket oil cooler and braided lines
Oil catch can with braided lines
Brand new Garrrett GT31R ball bearing turbo
Turbonetics Cast exhaust manifold
Custom Stainless O2 housing
3" exhaust all the way back
New Tial external wastegate,
Dejon intake
Greddy Recirc
BC 272 Cams
Adjustable Billet cam gears
New Timing belt
ARP Studs
New crankshaft bearings
Balance shaft delete kit
650 CC injectors
Rail mounted fuel pressure gauge
255 LPH Walboro fuel pump
Aeromotive FP regulator
AEM wideband gauge
Boost gauge
Oil press gauge
Coolant temp gauge
Slotted Rotors
Tranny is MINT and has a short shift kit installed
Enkei 17 inch rims with Nokian rubber (in great shape)
Toiko? Coil over suspension
Brand new alternator
Comes with ECM link disc for on board tuning with laptop
The Con's;
she has a bent rod
leaks a little oil (just a gasket)
**what does he mean by a bent rod? how much to repair? and how much to repair the gasket.?
he is asking 3g for the car the body is and interior are mint good deal?
A bent rod means that he trashed the engine by putting all that crap on it and pushing it harder than it was designed for. It won't be the only thing wrong with the engine. You have to disassemble the engine to get to it.
And the leaky gasket means someone probably did poor quality work when they modified the engine.
You might as well just buy a shovel, dig a hole, throw all your money in and bury it. The result would be the same and you'd save a lot of grief. That car is a world class money pit.
Nomadd | Aug 06, 2011
how much wheel horsepower should my car have?approx?
Jan 29, 2009 by name:unknown | Posted in Acura
95 integra with:h22a swap, t4/t67 turbo,Pistons: JE 9.0:1, Rings , Intake & Air Filter:STR, custom downpipe, hondata s300 ecu chip,Ignition: MSD 6AL, Spark Plugs: NGK, Fuel Pump: Aeromotive A1000, Pulley: Fluidampr, Clutch/Torq Conv: Comp. Clutch Twin Disc,Differential: Quaife, Suspension: Omni Power,i think thats it,how much HP do you think i have?
I would say 320 hp on ten pounds of boost and up to 400 if you run 19-20. I would say you have a sweet set up
Fuel is supplied by two Walbro 255 lph fuel pumps, an Aeromotive pressure regulator and IRC fuel rail. As you'd expect, this added up to a potent package. In race trim, Adrian dials in about 24psi for a solid 631hp to all four wheels.
Fuel is supplied by two Walbro 255 lph fuel pumps, an Aeromotive pressure regulator and IRC fuel rail. As you'd expect, this added up to a potent package. In race trim, Adrian dials in about 24psi for a solid 631hp to all four wheels.
