1997 Eclipse GSX

 

1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX

OEM:

Exterior:

White, 17” wheels, power sunroof, power antenna, rear limited-slip differential, ABS, ps, pb

Interior:

Gray leather interior, power drivers seat, driver and passenger air bag, cruise control, 2 garage remotes
built into driver’s sun visor, Infinity CD/tape/10 disc changer, factory alarm system

Engine Modifications

Air Intake:

RS Akimoto Funnel-Ram

Upper IC Pipe:

Extreme 2.25” mandrel bent

Lower IC Pipe:

Road Race Engineering / Apex

Compressor Bypass Valve:

Pre 1995 (crushed)

Intercooler:

Apex Front-Mount

Intake Manifold:

Stock

Turbocharger:

Mitsubishi 16G (ported turbine housing, internal wastegate heavily ported)

Wastegate:

Internal

Fuel Injectors:

RC 550

Head Work:

None

Cams:

Stock

Engine Work:

None

Spark Plug Wires:

Magnecor 8.5mm

Spark Plugs:

NGK BPR7ES

Exhaust Manifold:

Stock, ported

O2 Sensor Housing:

Stock, ported

Downpipe:

Extreme 2.5"

Cat/Testpipe:

2.5" Test Pipe (track), 2.5” catalytic converter

Cat-Back Exhaust:

Thermal Research & Development 3" with 3” SS tip

Fuel Pump:

Supra TT In-Tank

ECU Modifications:

None

Engine/Fuel Management:

EFI Systems PMS

Boost Controller:

EFI Systems PMS

Clutch:

ACT 2600lb Pressure Plate, Full-Face Disc

Transmission Mods:

Stock flywheel, Amsoil synthetic

Drivetrain Mods:

Stock

Handling Modifications

Brake Rotors:

Front AEM 12.5”

Brake Calipers:

Stock, relocated with bracket for AEM 12.5”

Brake Pads:

Carbotech SSF

Brake Lines:

Stock

Front Alignment:

K-MAC eccentric ball joint (rotated 180 degrees) –1.8 degrees camber

Rear Alignment:

Longer upper control arm bolts with shims -1.2 degrees camber

Struts/Shocks:

Adjustable Bilstein coilovers and Heim joint (ball-joint) pillow mounts (locates top of shock).

Springs:

Eibach 10" 650 lb/in Front, 550 lb/in Rear

Swaybars:

RM Racing, front and rear

Bushings:

Polyurethane on bars and lower front control arms Delrin on upper front

Strut Tower Braces:

Aluminum Front Tower Brace

Wheels:

Stock 17" x 6.5"

Tires:

Yokohama A032R 235/40/17

Interior Modifications

Turbo Timer:

HKS

Gauges:

Autometer Boost and Cyberdyne A/F gauge in A-pillar.

Other:

Extreme Motorsports short-throw shifter

Exterior Modifications

Driving/Fog Lights:

Stock

Tint:

15% on rear

Other:

 

Performance Statistics

Best Time Run:

12.426 @114.36 MPH

Best Time Run Location:

Cecil County Dragway, Maryland

Best Speed Run:

 

Best Speed Run Location:

 

0-60 Time:

n/a

Horsepower:

400 at the wheels if you believe formulas

HP Calculation Method:

Based on 114.36 MPH and 3415lb race weight (yes, I’m a heavy 6’4”).

Other Notes

 

Contact Info

Email:

dsm97turbo@yahoo.com

Web Page:

http://www.geocities.com/IanMcFetridge



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