Hey everyone it's nice to see a safe haven for all the 420a drivers out there. Just bought my 2nd 2gnt Eclipse two weeks ago. Was looking into getting another project and picked up a 96 RS. My first 2gnt was a 98 GS and I had huge plans for it untill the head gasket blew all the anti-freeze into my crankcase then cracked and blew a piston into the head. I spent many dollars fixing it and then got hit by a truck and that totaled my car so my first experience did not go that well. I, however, did come to be familiar with the 420A block so I decided my project car would be a GS/RS. I will be building this car for autocross. The kid who had it before me trashed the car but I got it for next to nothing. Basically I have a clean slate to start building. My plan is as follows:
This winter/spring I will focus on restoring the inside and outside. This summer I will run it as is with only a cold air, headers, exhaust and tires on the track. I will use this time to make suspension and braking adjustments and purchases as I see fit due to performance on the track. Next winter I’m gonna try to pull the motor, forge the internals, add a stage 2 turbo, and I’m thinking about the Hahn portfueler system.
My goal is to get over 300whp and I have nothing but time to get there. I will post pictures later (there is 6 inches of snow on the car right now) and I would like to start a build thread if there is one on this forum. Thanks guys I WAS a member of dsmtalk so it is nice to be home.
96 RS 95 Toyota pickup - 8" lift, 33's (sold) 07 Toyota tacoma - TRD Sport 13 Ford Fusion
