95' Eclipse GS mileage 160,000. Car still runs strong. Needs some minor engin work. Finally got the thing payed for. Good idea, Bad idea?

Do a compression test. If your numbes are above say 175-180 or so, I say go for it!

Have you kept up with your other maintenance items? (belts, hoses, regular oil changes...etc.)

If your compression is low and not up to the task ,do a rebuild first, then go turbo. It's never too late.

Jason
98' Eagle Talon ESi-T
Mitsu Super 16g Turbo(HRC)


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Hmm I got like 150-170 on my compression test... :( Engine runs good though...

Thanks Jason,

Making appointment to have the valve guides replaced, as well as timeing belt, water pump, and belts replaced as well as ant other thing that may need to be fixed. I guess i'll have them do a compresion test also. Hope the figures come back good.

Now that the car is payed off I think it's time to give it some balls. Not looking for the fastest eclipse but one with some punch. I guess I can't go wrong with either the Star II or HRC.

Anybody know of a good shop in the Orlando, FL area that could help me out with the install of turbo?

check out the Racing Zone on Semoran Blvd(436) just a bit north of the 408. They have a garage in the back that I think they install stuff in. Id say to check it out.



Chris Jones
1997 Dodge Avenger ES
Daytona Beach/Orlando FL
Member of ASOG - SE
CJones82@msn.com
AOL IM - DAvengerES97

I don't think they do install's they wouldn't do my brakes or struts that I odered Although if you go down 436 theirs ras and I don't know how good they are but they do install.

I too live in orlando (off Alafaya near UCF). I know of a place that will install springs and struts. They did mine. I am not sure if they will install a turbo though. They mostly do honda work. You ever go out to the track in bithlo? You should go out there one friday or wednesday night and check it out. Its really fun. Nice to see some orlando guys on here!!!

DAVE_FL
97GS
AEM CAI
AFX PULLEY
AFX solid motor mount
Magnaflow exhaust
Sparkco 9mm wires
Eibach Pro Kit
tokico shocks
Altezzas
A Badass sound system
Indiglows,neons,and all that good stuff...hehe

LAST EDITED ON 15-Apr-01 AT 08:46 PM (PST)

nevermind

DoN

'99 GS Sports Edition
Star Stage 2, CFDF Clutch
Greddy Manual Boost Controller
Greddy BOV and EVO Exhaust
Greddy TT and shift knob
AF/X Underdrive Pulley
AEM Big Brake Kit
B&M Edge Short Shifter
Eibach Sportlines with Tokiko Blues