#49118, "2gnt life rekindled. the resurrection of a botched 98 rs - part 2" Jan-09-19 05:20 PM by driverx08
Hello friends it's been a long time since I posted about restoring my 98 RS and left you with the promise that turbo noises were to come. Well this summer, they finally came and I'm so happy! See the original post with all the body work (minus wheels) here: http://forums.2gnt.com/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=49006
First i have to say that this Forum is unlike any other! The amount of knowledge, R&D, trial and error, and self taught lessons that can be found here is incredible if you are willing to take the time and look for it. I would like to give a shoutout too all the moderators and people who were well involved in this forum. (I see and hope many of you still are)
Pictures first to keep your attention and i will put the mods list and special details at the end. please feel free to hit me up with questions or feedback.
Paint : custom Dodge viper metallic blue Custom paint stripes on side inspired by the 311RS EVOX Stock body, w/GSX wing
Suspension: 3G rear everything (sway bar, control arms, knuckles, brakes, etc.) CX racing coilovers (not dropped very low, I live on a dirt road) Rota Grid 17" wheels GSX front brakes Stainless lines ARP extended wheel studs
Drivetrain: Spec clutch (not happy will be changing this winter) 03 Neon Transaxle (better gear ratios) OBX limited slip (with the upgrades) Corbin's Equal length driveshaft setup Custom Axles (400 hp rated)
Engine: 420a low mileage virgin (hadn't yet been rebuilt) block 420a Cyl head Ported Stock intake Ported to match Eagle rods Wiesco pistons 0.020 over Brian Crower turbo grind cams Brian Crower Springs 2.7 rockers 2.4 lifters stock cam gears mechanical timing belt tensioner Lightweight Flywheel Underdrive crank pulley Arp studs everywhere
Turbo setup: On3 performance GT3071 Log style Manifold Ported to clean up casting and match head Turbo smart 40mm wastegate (open dump) 3" stainless custom made (by me) downpipe reduces to 2.5" rest the way out the back with Magnaflow muffler and resonator. Double Pass intercooler (CX Racing) universal piping kit with better clamps RS type BOV (with the damn whistler removed)
Project for this winter: Turn turbo bump into functional scoop and make ram air box for turbo inlet. It sucks in hot air from the radiator right now. meh
fuel system: Walbro 450 intank Areomotive FPR vac/boost referenced -6AN feed and return 80 lb/hr injectors Stock Rail with -6 fitting welded on
ECU and things : Goldbox (MS3) and custom made harness cutback by myself Stock coils with quadspark control for goldbox Launch control setup on old Cruise cancel button as well as on clutch switch.
Project for this winter : add another clutch travel switch for no lift shift also setup boost by gear.
Interior and sound: Corbeau LG1 seats (wish i went with the extra wide but oh well) new carpet new headliner re-upholstered rear seats and door inserts to match Gauges galore including: boost/vac oil press A/F ratio Water temp Oil temp Air intake before and after intercooler
Kenwood double din head unit CT sounds Meso 6.5" component speakers front and back (CT Sounds Meso Components Highly Recommended, I'm very impressed with them) Sound deadening mat EVERYWHERE (ugh) Custom sub box in hatch (2) 10" boss phantom subs 1100 watt bass phantom amp
rear mount battery in spare tire well.
Shifter I made from the connecting rod of cyl 4 of the old engine (broken lands due to N20)
Currently make 306hp on 13psi on 93 pump
Hoping for 350 next summer after some changes.
I'm Sure I've forgotten things but feel free to ask what or how.
Note: ADMINS - please contact me as i would like to do my part to give back to the forum if at all possible. thank you
Ride it hard and put it away wet.
I fix it to abuse it, and abuse it till i find the next weakest link.... my wallet
#49123, "RE: 2gnt life rekindled. the resurrection of a botched 98 rs - part 2" In response to Reply # 0
Dude! Awesome!
I'm so glad I'm not the only one keeping the dream alive!
MAKE MITSUBISHI GREAT AGAIN
(Also, I'm the admin. What's up?)
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