Welcome. I am working on a 97 GS myself im in Huber Heights if you know where that is. I got the car for $400 bucks the motor is siezed and needs some other minor things. so im in the same boat I had a talon and it had MANY problems everyone here called me rusty so when I found this 97 gs so cheap I junked the talon and put this in the garage. I have pulled both motors and torn them both down. If you need any help or need any parts that I might have extra let me know since im pretty close to you. Funny thing is i've never driven a DSM yet lmao.