youll probably beat the 2000, and definitely the older one if its a 1.8. I kill 3rd generation eclipses 4cyl both auto and stick. im 5sp. another thing, the new V6 models are pretty quick, i got smoked when i raced a stick V6 and drove a V6 auto and they arent that bad.

intake, 2.5 exhaust w/gst muffler, pacesetter header, msd wires, ngk plugs, port and polish throttlebody, front and rear strut bars, 1.5' tenzo springs, 17" primax rims, kuhmo tires, leather interior, gsx sideskirts, BM shortshifter, GM fluid in trans...