GSXTACY

[DavidPHumes]

All,

I recently decided to sell my 2006 WRX wagon in favor of something more fun to drive and something that's cheaper (the principle reason of "cheaper" was because I'm going to be purchasing a duplex in 6-12 months). Many options were considered, but it needed to be AWD and it needed to be clean. I have been lucky enough to acquire somewhat of an urban legend around the Duluth/Superior area - GSXTACY.

Bryan owned the car for 12 years and, quite frankly, made it the best it could be. No expense was spared and everything was very carefully considered. Bryan bought the car with 10,000 miles on it! As of now, it sits at 94,000 miles. It has only seen 1 winter since Bryan bought it. It will now serve purpose as my ridiculous daily driver.

My intention with this thread is to document the subtle changes that I make to the car. From a performance standpoint, everything is going to stay as is - I have a 750HP LS swapped RX-7 for all out stuff. The car is getting tuned by DB 2 weeks from now and I'd like to see 450-550WHP on E85. I'm just going to work to clean up the bay (keeping in mind it has PS, AC and cruise), fix the minor body blemishes and "customize" the interior to my liking (just small stuff like a new boost gauge, new security system, new 21st century head unit, etc.). I'm a huge proponent of don't fix it if it's not broken, and this one certainly is not.

So, here's what we're working with:

1998 Mitubishi Eclipse GSX

Engine:
DSMlink version 3
2.4L (Eagle rods, Wiseco pistons, 8.8:1)
1G head (ported, polished and gasket matched)
Forced Performance FP HTA GT3582R
Forced Performance dual valve springs
Forced Performance FP3X cams with adjustable cam gears
Tial 44mm external wastegate
SFP exhaust manifold
Polyeutrethane engine mounts
ARP head studs
Felpro headgasket
Magnus intake manifold
RRE 3" downpipe
Apexi 3" catback
Setrab oil cooler
Apexi Skyline FMIC

Fuel:
E85
Walbro 255LPH in-tank
Bosch 044 in-line
-8AN feed and return
Aeromotive FPR
Aeromotive stainless fuel filter
FIC fuel rails
FIC BlueMAX 1250cc injectors

Drivetrain:
Shep Stage 4 transmission
Shep 4 spider center differential
LSD rear end
PPT twin disk with Isuzu slave

Suspension:
Tein Flex with EDFC
RM front sway bar
RRE custom rear sway bar
Suspension Techniques bushings
13" Baer Claw brakes
Stainless steel brake lines
Rear strut tower brace
17" Motegi Tracklite (flat black)
Goodyear Eagle F1 225/45/17

Interior/Miscellaneous:
AEM Huego digital wideband
Autometer 30PSI boost gauge
Greddy Profec B Spec II digital boost controller
Sony head unit, Rockford amplifier
10" Kicker square sub woofer, Boston components

Here's the car after a quick wash and vacuum (first one is right after I got it, not washed):



































I'll update this thread as progress is made.

[DSMINMN]

That thing is clean!

[Tachyon]

Ahh I know this car (lived in Duluth from 1999-2007)

Nice pickup!

[scheides]

Sweet! This thing has been around for a long time, glad its going to good hands. Good luck with it!

[C3L1CA]

Looks nice!

[Constant_Project21]

Originally Posted by DavidPHumes

"I have a 750HP LS swapped RX-7 for all out stuff."

Pics of this please

[awd-drifter]

that is one good looking 2gb. inside and out!

[98gstaherns]

Wow.. Awesome car.

[turbotalon1g]

gorgeous car, can't imagine how clean it will be in your hands.

[DavidPHumes]

Thanks for the comments guys. I have been around DSMs for a few years but beyond the common stuff (low end power combos, weak points, etc.) I don't know too much and I'm looking forward to the learning process. They're so much more complicated then LS engines :P

Here's the RX-7 (should be done and tuned within a month):

[Sparky2211]

Wow, this GSX looks phenomenal!!

[Super Bleeder!!]

The 2g is nice but i love that FC! Way cool.

[INTRIGUED]

Oh the memories with that thing, take good care of it. It has a pretty decent history. Still miss the rims before those.

[Halon]

FC is gorgeous!

[b00sted_spyder]

Both cars are badass! I'd love to see that FC in my garage.

[evotuner]

^haha and yes both cars are sexahhh :currentlyjackingit:

[DavidPHumes]

Thanks guys. Most people see my FC and say "shoulda got an FD" - so it's cool that you guys dig it. I love FDs and would like one some day, but CLEAN FDs are wayyyy too expensive for me right now. I like the boxy lines of the FC a lot.

Both of these cars are relative sleepers, which I like. Only if you know what you're looking for can you tell that there's anything going on with the drivetrain (with the RX-7 it's the Aerospace rear drag brakes and with the GSX it's the front Baer brakes)

With the 2.4 you can't even hear the cam lope in the GSX and the RX-7 has a baby cam with almost no lope.

[turbotalon1g]

FCs and FDs are badass in their own way. gorgeous cars I'd take both.

[Kracka]

Great car, I know Bryan well (was just texting with him the other day actually) and he really took care of this car! I even worked on it a few times with him

[DavidPHumes]

Originally Posted by turbotalon1g

FCs and FDs are badass in their own way. gorgeous cars I'd take both.

Agreed. Most FCs (like DSMs) are roached out but the clean ones are badass

Originally Posted by Kracka

Great car, I know Bryan well (was just texting with him the other day actually) and he really took care of this car! I even worked on it a few times with him

Sooo which part of the car did you work on so I can double check torque specs? Lol, kidding...

I'm going to try and get GSXTACY plates for the car in MN. Not sure if they're available or not, guess I'll find out when I go to the DMV.