gsxguru
03-15-2007, 08:01 PM
I don't post on this board much. I have been in the DSM world since 1993 - since Todd Day and the Talon Digest.
The reason for my post is because I am getting out of cars for entertainment (as fun as they are). I am in a tough position because I would like to sell the car whole but, realize I have a problem. The new knock sensor backed out and caused the timing to stay too high. This caused detonation and the head and 2G pistons are ruined due to melting. The block is in the car but everything to replace the head gasket is out of the car and will go with.
It is a white 1992 Eclipse GSX that I am the second owner of since June of 1997 (first owner was a lady from Hasting MN). The car hasn't seen a winter since 1999. I have complete records since then including receipts (most) of everything done, date and mileage at the time of the part installed. I have never cared much for drag racing. I have attended no more that two dozen events including the former AARRf events and Corvettes of MN.
Enough sentimental stuff - here's most of what's on the car:
1992 Eclipse GSX with 86,700 miles - no winters since 1999
Engine:
Head = toast
6-bolt block (1 over bore) seems fine but the 2G pistons are toast
ARP Bolts throughout
AWD tranny with upgraded internals - rebuilt with updates at 81,400 miles
ACT 2300 installed, slightly used ACT 2600 comes with it
ACT light flywheel
LSD Rear (4-bolt)
ABS
2G MAS with Dejon intake and K&N
Big 16G turbo (seals good)
550cc RC Engineering Injectors
J pipe
Buschur FMIC
SPAL fans (2)
TB seals replaced
Ported 2G exh. man.
Ported 2G O2 housing
Archer Racing 2.5 downpipe
Buschur 3.0 cat back
Fluidyne Radiator
90 oil cooler
90 oil filter housingSuspension:
KYB AGX with Ground Control Coilovers
Ground Control Adj. Camber Plates up front
Ingalls Rear upper control arms
Eibach Springs (550F 450R)
ST Rear Swaybar
Front STB
Two piston brake calipers with correct proportioning valve
SS lines
Powerslots
17" Konig Villans & 16 American Racing Spyders
Energy Suspension bushings (except subframe)Electronics/Gauges:
SAFC (Gen 1)
EPROM ECU with Technomotive Stage III
FP rewire with Walbro
Pocketlogger with Palm 125
Boost, EGT, Oil Temp, Oil Pressure, Water Temp (A-pillar and center vent)
White face stock gauges
Apexi Turbo Timer
Racer Wholesale Inj. Duty Cycle/AF gauge (blinky lights)Misc:
Carbon fiber hood vent
Holes cut in seats for 5-point harness (this is probably a bad thing depending on perspective)
Interior is AWESOME except the seat which I cut for belt grommets
Exterior is 8 out of 10 (couple scratches, no dings, no rust)
Flip-up Sun Roof not factoryThis car handles awesome, very neutral (no oversteer/understeer). Buried speedometer at Brainerd 145mph+ with in-car video to prove it. I have never been in an accident with it - never off track.
AC Removed
Cruise Removed (have parts)
I would like to see if anyone wants to offer a price for the car as a whole - otherwise I will part out. I am thinking around $4500 for the way it is. Much less than that and I will part it or fix it and sell it. If you bought it for $4500 and sold the parts you could probably make out on the deal.
I am not interested quite yet in people placing dibs on parts. I will let you know if no one is interested in the whole car. Email me if you have any questions - I have been completely honest in all my dealings and always will be.
Ken Schlorf
GSXGURU
Some of these pictures are a little old and only show the Spyder rims (note photo descriptions):
http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=534&cat=500&ppuser=1651
http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=533&cat=500&ppuser=1651
http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=532&cat=500&ppuser=1651
http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=531&cat=500&ppuser=1651
http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=536&cat=500&ppuser=1651
http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=535&cat=500&ppuser=1651
The reason for my post is because I am getting out of cars for entertainment (as fun as they are). I am in a tough position because I would like to sell the car whole but, realize I have a problem. The new knock sensor backed out and caused the timing to stay too high. This caused detonation and the head and 2G pistons are ruined due to melting. The block is in the car but everything to replace the head gasket is out of the car and will go with.
It is a white 1992 Eclipse GSX that I am the second owner of since June of 1997 (first owner was a lady from Hasting MN). The car hasn't seen a winter since 1999. I have complete records since then including receipts (most) of everything done, date and mileage at the time of the part installed. I have never cared much for drag racing. I have attended no more that two dozen events including the former AARRf events and Corvettes of MN.
Enough sentimental stuff - here's most of what's on the car:
1992 Eclipse GSX with 86,700 miles - no winters since 1999
Engine:
Head = toast
6-bolt block (1 over bore) seems fine but the 2G pistons are toast
ARP Bolts throughout
AWD tranny with upgraded internals - rebuilt with updates at 81,400 miles
ACT 2300 installed, slightly used ACT 2600 comes with it
ACT light flywheel
LSD Rear (4-bolt)
ABS
2G MAS with Dejon intake and K&N
Big 16G turbo (seals good)
550cc RC Engineering Injectors
J pipe
Buschur FMIC
SPAL fans (2)
TB seals replaced
Ported 2G exh. man.
Ported 2G O2 housing
Archer Racing 2.5 downpipe
Buschur 3.0 cat back
Fluidyne Radiator
90 oil cooler
90 oil filter housingSuspension:
KYB AGX with Ground Control Coilovers
Ground Control Adj. Camber Plates up front
Ingalls Rear upper control arms
Eibach Springs (550F 450R)
ST Rear Swaybar
Front STB
Two piston brake calipers with correct proportioning valve
SS lines
Powerslots
17" Konig Villans & 16 American Racing Spyders
Energy Suspension bushings (except subframe)Electronics/Gauges:
SAFC (Gen 1)
EPROM ECU with Technomotive Stage III
FP rewire with Walbro
Pocketlogger with Palm 125
Boost, EGT, Oil Temp, Oil Pressure, Water Temp (A-pillar and center vent)
White face stock gauges
Apexi Turbo Timer
Racer Wholesale Inj. Duty Cycle/AF gauge (blinky lights)Misc:
Carbon fiber hood vent
Holes cut in seats for 5-point harness (this is probably a bad thing depending on perspective)
Interior is AWESOME except the seat which I cut for belt grommets
Exterior is 8 out of 10 (couple scratches, no dings, no rust)
Flip-up Sun Roof not factoryThis car handles awesome, very neutral (no oversteer/understeer). Buried speedometer at Brainerd 145mph+ with in-car video to prove it. I have never been in an accident with it - never off track.
AC Removed
Cruise Removed (have parts)
I would like to see if anyone wants to offer a price for the car as a whole - otherwise I will part out. I am thinking around $4500 for the way it is. Much less than that and I will part it or fix it and sell it. If you bought it for $4500 and sold the parts you could probably make out on the deal.
I am not interested quite yet in people placing dibs on parts. I will let you know if no one is interested in the whole car. Email me if you have any questions - I have been completely honest in all my dealings and always will be.
Ken Schlorf
GSXGURU
Some of these pictures are a little old and only show the Spyder rims (note photo descriptions):
http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=534&cat=500&ppuser=1651
http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=533&cat=500&ppuser=1651
http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=532&cat=500&ppuser=1651
http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=531&cat=500&ppuser=1651
http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=536&cat=500&ppuser=1651
http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=535&cat=500&ppuser=1651