Hi everyone, the names Caleb. I recently bought a '97 eclipse gs auto tranny and was really lookin forward to givin the car some life. Always loved imports as i've grown up, and now that I have one I'm kind of clueless about what to do. I have absolutely no experience with cars whatsoever, and as far as I know, my car is completely stock. i figure this dsm community would be nice enough to help me out =].
#53, "RE: New to DSM's and site" In response to Reply # 1
Originally posted by fasterimage Hey man, Welcome. What's your plans for the car? Got any pics of it?
All I have currently planned for my wifey... err DSM =] is doing some basic tuning and then eventually working my way up to tuning its performance completely. As far as pictures go, i'll post some in a little bit. thanks for a welcome =]
#55, "RE: New to DSM's and site" In response to Reply # 4 Dec-30-07 09:20 AM by cz-ajalander
Originally posted by daes_venge Eh, can't really call it an import as it was built in the US and is powered by a Chrysler engine. Anyway, welcome to the club! Keep it stock body imo.
Yea you're right, but how many people actually know that? haha. For the most part i'll probably keep the body stock.
Anyone got any tips on what I should first do on my car?
#56, "RE: New to DSM's and site" In response to Reply # 5
^maintenance. Any slight problem can be increased exponentially upon adding more power
I contributed to the Wiki! EVO IX - just a really expensive boost gauge and a K&N air filter 96 Eclipse RS -awaiting registration and inspection 95 Eclipse GS - parts car Mods/Profile - http://www.2gnt.com/index.php?d=cs82685
#59, "RE: New to DSM's and site" In response to Reply # 8
Originally posted by cz-ajalander I'd better get right on it hah.
We got another bingo
Yup, if you don't already know, we have interference motors. If that belt slips, 95% chance (alright I made that percentage up. but it's gotta be close to that) you will have bent valves and possibly broken pistons. The maintenance recomendation is every 60k.
Captain Caveman
96 RS Turbo 11.414 @ 119.62 MSNS, Crower 2 NA cams, BW366, 10.5 comp, UDP, 60mm TB, W/A intercooler, 3.55 tranny 567.9whp 430tq 97 RS NA 13.188 @ 103.87 MSnS powered 12.5 comp, Crower 3's and 219.4whp with 175tq 98 RS DD 12.5 comp on stock ECU, LTH, Crower 2's, Koni, GC, Hypercoil, DG hats 99 OZ 5sp Stocker 15.856 @ 85.97 99 GS stocker auto 17.7@77mph!
#60, "RE: New to DSM's and site" In response to Reply # 9
Every 60,000 miles it's due for the death belt. Welcome to the forum, this place will definitely help you in understanding your 2GNT, all you have to do is search through and read the old threads before you think about posting. We can guarantee 99%(another made up percentage, but close) all your questions and problems have already been asked.
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