1990 Eagle Talon TSi AWD

[caffeinetripp]

sorry
do you know some one that works for the Plymouth PD. just seeing since the wife does she might know them

Nope, don't know a single officer anywhere.

That is what I was thinking... usually officers don't "pose" for pictures.

lol
Well, it just so happens that I pulled up next to him sleeping in his cruiser so he kind of "owed" the picture to me. He was really cool about it though. Once the three pictures were done I shook his hand and he went off to do whatever cops do.

[caffeinetripp]

Brought my car into the shop at Hennepin Tech to check on the alignment and wow it's horrible.
FL and FR Caster and Camber
RL and RR Camber and Toe

DSM lists front caster and camber as to be non-adjustable so it'll lead to drilling some holes or getting camber plates.

I'd've adjusted the rear camber and toe, however I didn't have time to heat up the bolts and spray PB Blaster on them to get any adjustments down.
The steering rack is also out of whack, time for a new one of those.
FR wheel bearing seems to be going out, so there's a change.

Also noticed that the rear brakes need to be done and should have been done about 5,000 miles ago. Parking brake also needs to be adjusted. Huh boy. Time for some work ahead of me to getting it not looking like a drift set up. Damn camber and tire wear.

Wideband should be ordered pretty soon here at the next pay check so I stop running so damn rich.

[caffeinetripp]

Picked up a wideband today for $160. Yep, used. About 2000 miles on the gauge itself and 200 on the O2 sensor.
Since this is my introduction to tuning, is it necessary to hook up the blue wire (serial) coming out of gauge to the DSMLink serial cord, or can I just let it alone and Link'll do the rest?

[turbotalon1g]

CHeck th4 link wiki for info on hooking up inputs to the ECU.

There are a few choices, i used the baro input.

I would say look into 264/272 combo I have it and I love it, esp since u dont seem to care for a lot of power and want more a street machine.

[Alpha D]

Oh heck yeah! SAAWEETT RIDE! Man I wish I could of gotten that two tone color, im not digging that purplish maroon lookn with the silver buttom. Hehe If ya wanna get some cash for your side mount if you still have it HIT ME UP! ^_^

[caffeinetripp]

Yeah, definitely looking for a street machine. Nothing incredible and out there. I think the tops that I'd be going for would be around 400 BHP, maybe a little more to give Vettes a run for their money.
Cams will still be a decision later on though. I was thinking the 264/272s, but brand I don't know which I'd be going with. Definitely want new if I'm doing it.

Yeah, still got the side mount; still attached to the stock piping...Aw, fail.
VR Speed FMIC would be awesome of course, cheap and from what I hear they're decent.

[caffeinetripp]

Wideband is in! Time for a quick tune, set up the SAFC as well just for fun, add in the power inverter (super mega ultra bad battery in the POS Dell), and get her goin'. Also have to wire in the blue wire to the serial port and for that I gotta find the Chilton's.

Any suggestions?

[sleepydsm]

No one around here talks in BHP, its about WHP. lol.

On flywheels, I've had both popular ones. Fidanza and ACT. I like the Fidanza's replaceable friction surface. I think the ACT is more street appropriate.

I'm making about 450awhp on DB's dyno on a stock bottom end and headgasket 4G63. And it's conservative, reliable HP (at least in my mind). Brad (Cel1ca) is making amazing power on his stock 4G63, but he even knows sooner or later it will go.

[caffeinetripp]

450 on a stock bottom end? Jesus. Looks like I just might be golden.

I guess WHP it is then!

Found out a problem though I'm not sure where it's coming from. Eating up oil pretty good. I have a feeling it's coming from the seals on the turbo, but I haven't looked into it much.

And I've learned that I've got to check for some vacuum leaks given the idle surge.

Also have to grab a new turbo manifold since there's a crack right down the top middle. Anyone have any suggestions that are in a good price range ($300-$450)? Word on the Treadstone Performance manifold?

[deadeye]

A new evo3 mani would be a major improvement. Otherwise the forced performance one is sweet for the money too. Both would be at the lower end of that price range (means more money for other stuff). Tubular is nice for big power but cast is for sure the best bet for reliability.

How much oil are u using and any noticable smoke?

A boost leak test and a squirt bottle with some dishsoap water will find that leak in a snap (plus help clean up any greasy crap).

BTW pretty sweet ride. I gotta say Im a little jealous for how clean it is. Wish my 2g had the lack of rust your 1g does.