snailspool
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Well, all this project is waiting on is a manifold. The one fabbed up had horribly warped flanges, after welding. Is that normal? Should major machining be mandatory after welding a exhaust manifold?
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Former lurker goes legit: Two GVR4's to sort out UNK/2000 and 1746/2000
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snailspool
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As some of you know, i sold my blue 2.3l Talon. I could not even go two weeks without buying another car. On a whim, i was browsing colorado springs craigslist (I live 380 miles away), and saw her, the car i have wanted for a very long time. A 1989 mitsubishi mirage, one of 1500 imported. :shock: the price was right, so i called on a tuesday night, left on a greyhound wednesday afternoon, got to co wednesday night, and drove it home through the night, finishing the trip by sleeping in the parking lot at work for an hour before i had to wake up and step into work. :lol:
PO did not know very much about it, and i think that's one reason i got it for a great price. Here is the rundown i found out by inspection.
The good:
4g61, likely stock.
EvoIII running 25 psi (33 lbs/min)
Wideband
rewired fuel pump
Dsmlink 2.5
~1000 cc FIC injectors
E85
2g MAS
FMIC
BMW HID 55w headlights
The bad:
Lowered on cut springs with tennis balls /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/roll.gif (PITA)
Heater doesnt work (probably clogged with stop leak to stop WP from leaking)
leaking from weep hole in WP (have a replacement ready)
clutch slips (needs adj, i think)
And yes, i did remove most of the stickers. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/roll.gif :lol:
Just thought some of y'all might be interested.
And yes, I'm still waiting on the Manifold for my UNK. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif
PO did not know very much about it, and i think that's one reason i got it for a great price. Here is the rundown i found out by inspection.
The good:
4g61, likely stock.
EvoIII running 25 psi (33 lbs/min)
Wideband
rewired fuel pump
Dsmlink 2.5
~1000 cc FIC injectors
E85
2g MAS
FMIC
BMW HID 55w headlights
The bad:
Lowered on cut springs with tennis balls /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/roll.gif (PITA)
Heater doesnt work (probably clogged with stop leak to stop WP from leaking)
leaking from weep hole in WP (have a replacement ready)
clutch slips (needs adj, i think)
And yes, i did remove most of the stickers. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/roll.gif :lol:
Just thought some of y'all might be interested.
And yes, I'm still waiting on the Manifold for my UNK. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif
GSTwithPSI
Well-known member
Nice! Mind saying what you paid? The car looks good overall.
snailspool
Well-known member
$2000 + 40 for the bus ticket. At first I thought it was a screaming deal, but the springs, clutch, and heater issues were unmentioned. Fortunately those are, seemingly, not too expensive of repairs. Im regrading the deal to great. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
GSTwithPSI
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Considering the rarity, finding one in even decent condition is nearly impossible. I still think you got a screaming deal, judging from the pictures and the mod list. There are enough good mods on the list to warrant half the price tag alone. I'm jelly. How's the interior look?
snailspool
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Thanks GST, the interior is in very good shape, however the Recaro were R&R with clean black talon cloth seats.
Mike, if you ever need some space, just LMK. I can make it happen if need be. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Mike, if you ever need some space, just LMK. I can make it happen if need be. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
snailspool
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Quick update. She has been up and running for a few months now! Went to the track and did a 12.80 bracket race event in the summer. Her best was a 12.82 @ 110. There was more in her, but this was at 17 psi and 7100' DA, and i didn't want to break out. The clutch has started to slip on launches, but that may be due to a AWS leak that started around the same time. Anywho, here are some pics!
next up will be 1746...
next up will be 1746...
snailspool
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Still out and about, this was at the top of our mountain (10000') the other night when we got some snow, cyclones for all!
snailspool
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Began a SMIM install, along with 1650's and a walbro 450. Doing wire looming and wire tuck while im in there. New goal of 11's at our high altitude on the BW S200sx.
The original plan was full streetability with this car, but now that i have 2 3000gt vr4's (they make great street cars) I can go a little racecar with the GVR4.
Its been a challenge to keep the cruise control and AC intact while trying to build a racecar, but last year i was sitting in my 89 mirage turbo at the dragstrip and the 90+ temps made me realize, im too old and too good at working with these cars to deal with the heat /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rofl.gif
Question: The 1650's are FIC blumax. I have read some disparaging things about these injectors for part throttle. Any Tips? DSMLink V3 full, 2G MAF, and AFPR.
The original plan was full streetability with this car, but now that i have 2 3000gt vr4's (they make great street cars) I can go a little racecar with the GVR4.
Its been a challenge to keep the cruise control and AC intact while trying to build a racecar, but last year i was sitting in my 89 mirage turbo at the dragstrip and the 90+ temps made me realize, im too old and too good at working with these cars to deal with the heat /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rofl.gif
Question: The 1650's are FIC blumax. I have read some disparaging things about these injectors for part throttle. Any Tips? DSMLink V3 full, 2G MAF, and AFPR.
FlyingEagle
Staff member
Whats your moniker on the CSM board? C53a or swapped for the win!
Love to see the G out in the powder. Almost makes me want boost in my Legacy wagon, almost, but no.
Love to see the G out in the powder. Almost makes me want boost in my Legacy wagon, almost, but no.
snailspool
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Snailspool on that board too. That one got sold though, once you have been AWD for years, its hard to go back to big power FWD. It was fun while i had it though!
Thanks! I was very suprised at how easy it was to control the snow with the AWS. Popped out the rear when i wanted, and kept it inline when i was just cruising. I could feel the difference in the transition at 30ish MPH.
Well, back to work on the SMIM!
Thanks! I was very suprised at how easy it was to control the snow with the AWS. Popped out the rear when i wanted, and kept it inline when i was just cruising. I could feel the difference in the transition at 30ish MPH.
Well, back to work on the SMIM!
