Project Black Talon

blackrosenova400 · 03-27-2009

1st Gen Talons have to be my favorite DSM's, epecially black. I got lucky and found one last summer from a guy in Iowa. He trailered it here and sold it ot me for 650$ with no motor or tranny. I finally decided its time for my 1990 Eclipse to go, its rusting, blew fourth gear in the tranny to the high heavens, and the motor only ad 90 psi across the board. Still made 380 hp and 400 lbs of torque at MAP with an Evo III 16g

. Anywho heres the talon..

I picked up a 2.4 liter 4g64 out of a 92 Dodge Colt Vista, at a junk yard north of Saint Cloud. Had the machine work done to it by John Gosh, great guy to work with, does great work, and is very helpful.

I am installing 8.8:1 Wiseco pistons, Eagle rods and ACL tri-metal bearings.

I installed the pistons and rods today. The wrist pin seemed kinda tight on the connecting rod bushing with the very first piston/rod I put together. It would slide back and fourth on the wrist pin, but seemed kinda tight. Im not gonna worry about it.

Constant_Project21 · 03-27-2009

Nice, was it just no motor? Tranny and everything still in it? If so that's a steal for $650. I'm a 1g nut myself, what set-up are ya putting on the 2.4?

blackrosenova400 · 03-27-2009

The talon came with no motor or tranny. Just starting off with an Evo III 16g, 1850cc injectors, E85 , BC 280's and lots of boost. Then upgrading to a Holset 6 blade Hx40

Kevin 1G Drummer · 03-27-2009

Wow, that's a hell of a clean car for $650! What a steal! Was it all stock, or was there anything done to it?

turbotalon1g · 03-27-2009

Heck ya, nice deal.

I would of went with higher compression if you are going to use E85.

Sounds like a beast keep us updated.

sleepydsm · 03-27-2009

Holsets are for losers lol. Sounds like a fun build, but why bother with the 16g on the 2.4L

blackrosenova400 · 03-27-2009

To get things rolling sleepydsm , thats all.

The highest compression pistons Wiseco offered was 8.8:1 for an 87mm motor, unless of course I called them and special ordered a set.

The car pretty much stock except the ABS was eliminated (I would have done the same), and had a walbro 255hp in the tank. It didnt come with the rims or tires shown in the pic but came with stock rims and tires. The tires looked almost brand new though!

Kevin 1G Drummer · 03-27-2009

Lookin pretty good!

turbotalon1g · 03-28-2009

Looks awesome. I didn't know about the wisecos i roll stock bottom end cause I don't make much power.

Shotgun! · 03-28-2009

Looks great, and that's a steal for what you payed. You're gonna have me looking for deals the next couple weeks.

blackrosenova400 · 04-02-2009

I was debating whether to remove my power steering or not. Than I though why not run an aftermarket P/S pump with a built in reservoir where the a/c compressor used to be. Anybody have any input/ideas on this?

Kevin 1G Drummer · 04-02-2009

If you're daily driving the car, or if you do alot of 90* parking and slow turns, I wouldn't suggest removing the power steering. I took it out of my car, and sometimes I wish I still had it.

lucasoil4u · 04-03-2009

power steering is a must unless your feeling strong everytime you drive the car. its a very clean car for what you paid for it! Those are some HUGE injectors. I guess that goes with the saying GO BIG OR GO HOME.. What kind of power are you looking to get...