Blake's 98 awd talon spyder

[97gsexx]

Hey guys, just picked up mark's spyder last week and plan to build a fun summer dd. 48k on the body, rust free. Bought it as a rolling shell with tranny, t case, and drive train.

Car needs:
-engine
-turbo setup
-wheels
-fuel components
-wrap or paint
-link
-fmic
-and other misc. things

The plan is to pick up a 2.3/2g head and run a fp black on e85

Right now I am stripping the bay and getting it ready to paint for when it gets a little a warmer. Hoping to buy pretty much everything I need in that time so after I paint I can start to put everything in.

How it was when I got it:
http://s350.photobucket.com/component/Download-File?file=%2Falbums%2Fq427%2Fblake_smith5%2Fimage_ zpsoc9pyr5g.jpeg

http://s350.photobucket.com/component/Download-File?file=%2Falbums%2Fq427%2Fblake_smith5%2Fimage_ zpsa0jxqzln.jpeg

First thing I did was take out the radiator, power steering, and headlights
http://s350.photobucket.com/component/Download-File?file=%2Falbums%2Fq427%2Fblake_smith5%2Fimage_ zpsaccylyqe.jpeg

My boy Vader hangin in the bay
http://s350.photobucket.com/component/Download-File?file=%2Falbums%2Fq427%2Fblake_smith5%2Fimage_ zps1osrzluy.jpeg

Then I started unbolted everything from the firewall:
http://s350.photobucket.com/component/Download-File?file=%2Falbums%2Fq427%2Fblake_smith5%2Fimage_ zpsrmrrd9uv.jpeg

http://s350.photobucket.com/component/Download-File?file=%2Falbums%2Fq427%2Fblake_smith5%2Fimage_ zps2je8um1k.jpeg

Not done but moving along! I need to buy a jack and stands so I can take the wheels off and give them back to my buddy. Will be doing that in the next few days

My buddy chase has wrapped a few cars now including his new s4 and his dad's new srt8 jeep and they both look awesome with minimal flaws. He said we can do it and should look good. I would like to go that route to save time and money prepping/painting. I want to do the exact color this guy did:

http://s350.photobucket.com/component/Download-File?file=%2Falbums%2Fq427%2Fblake_smith5%2Fimage_ zpsx20sxb7v.png

I know the talon body will be more difficult but I would really like to give it a shot!

[dogwhistle]

Lookin awesome! I like the idea of the wrap. Still on the 2.3/black train? I do miss that setup.

[97gsexx]

Yeah I would like to save money from going t3 and rock a fp race mani and black. After having a 2.3 I will never build a 2.0 for a street car again..

[mark4g63t]

Yay! Can't wait to see how it turns out! Take lots of pics!

[97gsexx]

Will do! Be prepared for more FaceTime questions haha

[Halon]

Nice project. Lemme know what u need :)

[Goat Blower]

Yay! Stroker. I'd never go back either.

[97gsexx]

Thanks Brandon, I will definitely be hitting you up soon here! And yeah faster spool ftw

[C3L1CA]

Nice to see a cool mitsu project and it'll be fun to watch it progress!

[turbotalon1g]

Love it! Setup sounds beastly.

Interesting square stock front end there.