Anyone out there willing to give advice on my next mod please do!

My current mods: AEM CAI w/ bypass, FU & RU STBs, also modified the throttle plate to make it open fully.

My next step, a GS-T muffler or PaceSetter Catback

My goal: First of all not add a turbo, other than that, this is my daily car and am looking to start getting experience in the DSM world without spending too much $$. I'm looking to increase the performance and handling, but mainly for street use. I'm not looking to really spruce up the looks that much although I wouldn't be against it for a reasonable price tag.

I have done a bit of auto work/mainly maintenance and trouble shooting (although that has included changing a header or two) myself in the past, so I feel confident in work that I do.

My larger project will start in a year or two when I go all out and buy a different car in addition to my Talon... That is where I will have all the fun w/ turbos, etc...

Please list your opinions on what my next mods should be with aproximate prices and levels of difficulty (I want to do it all myself).

Thanks much all!

Matt

95 Talon Esi AT

Mods
AEM CAI w/ bypass
V-Racing FU & RU STBs

Sounds
Clarion Deck
Xtant 500W Amp
2 12" MTX subs

I'd say an AFX Under drive pulley should be a mod to take into concideration they're only about 160 bucks at www.ptuning.com it's one of the few mods that will give you a good bang for the buck.


97 RS in Union City CA
Mods:
Injen Intake w/ cold air extension
Greddy Evo Cat-back
18.7.5 ADR Sokudos on 225/40/18 Toyos
Eibach Sportline Springs w/ camber correction



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I see that you don't have one on yours, are you planning on it? Do you know anyone who has? What's with all this talk about the AFX squeeling?

Matt

95 Talon Esi AT

Mods
AEM CAI w/ bypass
V-Racing FU & RU STBs

Sounds
Clarion Deck
Xtant 500W Amp
2 12" MTX subs

I have the pulley its great........the squealing comes from those who dont tighten the belts properly......if it squeals tighten the belt duh.........

AFX Pulley for sure.....You will feel the different.

How difficult, how much time is the install? Should I change my timing belt as well?

95 Talon Esi AT

Mods
AEM CAI w/ bypass
V-Racing FU & RU STBs

Sounds
Clarion Deck
Xtant 500W Amp
2 12" MTX subs

Definately the AFX UDP, belt squealing is a matter of belt tension, belts do stretch when they do retension...

Timing belt should be done every 60k.

I suggest the GS-T muffle rover the Pacesetter cat-back, Pacesetter quality is questionable. I know people don't like them but I do suggest a header.

Find a used throttle body and send it to Howell Automotive and get it bored out to 55mm.

"Claim Victory in your heart, and the universe will follow."
Michael J. Kulaga e-mail: Michael_97RS@2gntDSM.zzn.com
aol IM: MJKulga Website: http://highlander.dsmpower.com/

Injen CAI w/ K&N Breather Filters, AFX UDP, 55mm TB, GS-T Muffler, FU/RU/RL STBs, Front NRG Susp. Motor Mount Ins., Red Silicone Hose Kit, 8.5mm Magnecor Wires, Bosch Rapidfire Plugs, TSW Blade 17x7.5, Bridgestone Potenza RE730 215/45ZR-17. Front KVR Cross-Drilled Rotors and Carbon Fiber Pads, S-AFC, A/F Meter

And in my Room: Rear disc brake conversion kit, SS Brake Lines, Rear KVR Cross Drilled Rotors and KVR Carbon Fiber Kevlar Pads, SS Clutch Line, Rear Motor Mount Ins., EGT

Waiting for from RRE: Front Lower Tie Bar

Waiting for: Intake Manifold being ported/polished

Thanks for the advice! What's a good price tag for a GS-T muffler with about 25,000 miles on it?

Re: the TB, where can I find a decent used one?
If I have the TB bored out, does anything have to be done to the Throttle plate, or the intake manifold to realize the improvements?

Thanks again!

Caio

Matt

95 Talon Esi AT

Mods
AEM CAI w/ bypass
V-Racing FU & RU STBs

Sounds
Clarion Deck
Xtant 500W Amp
2 12" MTX subs

find a wrecked talon or eclipse at a junkyard. i talked to one and they said if i could get the shit off the car i could have it for like 10 bucks! now that is a deal. normally it is like 50. make sure if it is wrecked you dont go get one that has stress fractures or anything. check it over real good before you pay for it.

Talon
97'Talon Esi
Injen short ram intake
Rear-upper strut bar

(to be installed)
gs-t muffler
aem cam gears
af\x udp
56mm tb
injen cold air intake extension
eclipse sideskirts and door caps

Howell will swap out the throttle plate for the correct size. and the opeing on the intake manifold is already 55mm.

"Claim Victory in your heart, and the universe will follow."
Michael J. Kulaga e-mail: Michael_97RS@2gntDSM.zzn.com
aol IM: MJKulga Website: http://highlander.dsmpower.com/

Injen CAI w/ K&N Breather Filters, AFX UDP, 55mm TB, GS-T Muffler, FU/RU/RL STBs, Front NRG Susp. Motor Mount Ins., Red Silicone Hose Kit, 8.5mm Magnecor Wires, Bosch Rapidfire Plugs, TSW Blade 17x7.5, Bridgestone Potenza RE730 215/45ZR-17. Front KVR Cross-Drilled Rotors and Carbon Fiber Pads, S-AFC, A/F Meter

And in my Room: Rear disc brake conversion kit, SS Brake Lines, Rear KVR Cross Drilled Rotors and KVR Carbon Fiber Kevlar Pads, SS Clutch Line, Rear Motor Mount Ins., EGT

Waiting for from RRE: Front Lower Tie Bar

Waiting for: Intake Manifold being ported/polished

I'm fairly new here, so bare with me, but who is/are Howell?



95 Talon Esi AT

Mods
AEM CAI w/ bypass
V-Racing FU & RU STBs

Sounds
Clarion Deck
Xtant 500W Amp
2 12" MTX subs

Gary Howell owns http://www.howellautomotive.com and http://www.afxmfg.com

"Claim Victory in your heart, and the universe will follow."
Michael J. Kulaga e-mail: Michael_97RS@2gntDSM.zzn.com
aol IM: MJKulga Website: http://highlander.dsmpower.com/

Injen CAI w/ K&N Breather Filters, AFX UDP, 55mm TB, GS-T Muffler, FU/RU/RL STBs, Front NRG Susp. Motor Mount Ins., Red Silicone Hose Kit, 8.5mm Magnecor Wires, Bosch Rapidfire Plugs, TSW Blade 17x7.5, Bridgestone Potenza RE730 215/45ZR-17. Front KVR Cross-Drilled Rotors and Carbon Fiber Pads, S-AFC, A/F Meter

And in my Room: Rear disc brake conversion kit, SS Brake Lines, Rear KVR Cross Drilled Rotors and KVR Carbon Fiber Kevlar Pads, SS Clutch Line, Rear Motor Mount Ins., EGT

Waiting for from RRE: Front Lower Tie Bar

Waiting for: Intake Manifold being ported/polished

Thanks all... How hard/much time does it take to install the AFX UDP?

V

95 Talon Esi AT

Mods
AEM CAI w/ bypass
V-Racing FU & RU STBs

Sounds
Clarion Deck
Xtant 500W Amp
2 12" MTX subs

most say pulley's are a bitch, takes awhile to do usually have to drop the engine or trans out

I just got mine installed yesterday.. It's great.. Wish i would have got it sooner..


97 Eclipse RS
AEM CAI (replaced the Weapon-R)
GReddy SP Exhaust
Greddy Headers
AF/X UDP (Best Money Spent)
Upper Front STB
16" Rims/Dunlop SP 5000
Magnecor Wires
PowerSlot Rotors (In Mail)
Atezza Taillights (Who Doesn't)

(Audio)
Eclipse CD player head unit by (Fujitsu Ten).
4 Eclipse Mid-Range speakers (Fujitsu Ten).
2 6x9 Eclipse speakers (Fujitsu Ten).
2 Eclipse components, (Fujitsu Ten).
Includes 2 tweeters/2 5" woofers with 2 crossovers.
2 12" MTX BLACK GOLD Woofers in Custom Box.
480 MTX PRO THUNDER Amp.
2160 MTX PRO THUNDER Amp.
3Xi KICKER Crossover.
2 Phoenix Gold Capacitors