Mark's 1G Winter Projects

[Mark Leasure]

Originally Posted by Dark2g

Merry Christmas to you! That's so light and they look great. Your slicks still have lots of life?

Thanks! The slicks have plenty of life for the upcoming season.

[goodhart]

whoops double post.

[goodhart]

10 lbs is crazy, how wide are they?

3.5" piping is nuts too, do you think 3" is holding you back?

I saw these new style clamps the other day too, they look promising!


http://www.lpsfab.com/product/lps-alphaloc-coupler-3-0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eszZTXb7ueI

Edit: Looks like Kiggly plans on running the linked product in 3.5" next season.

[Mark Leasure]

Originally Posted by goodhart

10 lbs is crazy, how wide are they?

3.5" piping is nuts too, do you think 3" is holding you back?

I saw these new style clamps the other day too, they look promising!


http://www.lpsfab.com/product/lps-alphaloc-coupler-3-0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eszZTXb7ueI

Edit: Looks like Kiggly plans on running the linked product in 3.5" next season.

I don't know if it'll free up power or not. The reason I did it is the throttle body I'm using has a 3.5" vanjen input. I did a boost leak check yesterday and the system has never been sealed up this well.

The clamps you listed look good too!

The wheels are 8" wide.

[Mark Leasure]

Originally Posted by turbotalon1g

Thank you for updating, those wheels are crazy light

Originally Posted by Goat Blower

Wow, nice score! Had 17" TE37's on my car a while back, I think they were 15#'s though.

Originally Posted by A//// Guy

So beautiful!

Thanks guys!

I can't be happier how the car has turned out, kind of a blend of show car and drag race machine!

[turbotalon1g]

Thank you for updating, those wheels are crazy light

[Goat Blower]

Wow, nice score! Had 17" TE37's on my car a while back, I think they were 15#'s though.

[A//// Guy]

So beautiful!

[evotuner]

So much drool in one thread, this is why youre my favorite DSM guy!

[Mark Leasure]

In January I started a new project on the talon. Decided to make a tubular rear subframe for the 3000GT rear end. This way I can put that rear end in an ideal location. When I used the OEM subframe I could not get the rear end mounted high enough. I should be able to save approximately 25 pounds. I used a little bit thicker wall chromoly 0.120" for additional strength. I also wanted to use urethane bushings that I had for the factory subframe. I still need to make tabs for the lower control arms. I'm excited that this is all coming together.

[turbotalon1g]

Make another one?
Looks awesome!

Seriously there would be a huge market for it.

[Dark2g]

Dude you are so rediculous. Your fabrication skills are amazing to say the least. What bender are you using?

[Goat Blower]

Can't wait to see it.

[goodhart]

You never cease to amaze Mark. You can't have many more spots left to take weight from without getting into the realm of body panels right?

[Mark Leasure]

Originally Posted by goodhart

You never cease to amaze Mark. You can't have many more spots left to take weight from without getting into the realm of body panels right?

Not many opportunities left, I'm not going to tin can it either by hacking up body panels. The car should be close to 2200lbs now! 2017 will be an exciting year!

[goodhart]

Originally Posted by Mark Leasure

Not many opportunities left, I'm not going to tin can it either by hacking up body panels. The car should be close to 2200lbs now! 2017 will be an exciting year!

No crazy cf doors/front clip like Bush, Holland, Montgomery and the other big dogs?

[Mark Leasure]

Finished up the rearend installation. Looks awesome!

[Halon]

Looking good as always! 2017 should be an exciting year!

[Mark Leasure]

Thanks for the feedback guys!

My tube bender is a Woodward fab unit, very close to the JD2.

I just finished it up last night. I also cleaned up the rearend. It has new bolts, vent, plugs, seals and a fresh paint job. I'll be installing it soon. It's crazy how much oem stuff is available from Mitsubishi for a 25 year old car!

[A//// Guy]

Beautiful work!!