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  1. 9!'clipseDOHC

    1,800+ mile Road Trip to the Pacific Coast in a 1G!

    I might be crazy, but I’m doing it! A weekend trip from Texas to the Pacific Coast of California in my 1991 GSX. For the preparations leading up to this trip, check out my build thread: https://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/9-clipsedohcs-1g-dsm-build.418713/post-153909252My wife and I loaded up...
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    20-Year Before and After

    I just bought the DSMtuners 20-year Anniversary shirt (it's an awesome shirt by the way), and that inspired me to recreate a picture from the day I first bought my 1G, back in January 2003. I was just a 16-year-old kid with a $250 car (with a snapped timing belt and front passenger fender...
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    Weird A/C tensioner from JDM GVR4??

    My buddy has a JDM 4G63 that we believe came out of a Galant VR4 based on the upward facing j-pipe. However it has a very odd A/C tensioner that I am not familiar with. Has anyone seen that tensioner before or know where to get a replacement?
  4. 9!'clipseDOHC

    Looking for cheap 97-01 Mirage

    I'm looking for a 1997-2001 Mitsubishi Mirage for cheap. Wrecked and not running would be best. Must have clean title and decent interior. Let me know if you see anything.
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    Anyone familiar with this 1g FMIC which bolts directly to the crash bar?

    I recently purchased a 1g shell and it came with a FMIC kit that I am not familiar with. It it perfectly sized for the 1g bumper opening and attaches directly to the bottom of the crash bar. It has super long route piping that runs along the top of the crash bar. The kit was clearly made...
  6. 9!'clipseDOHC

    Mitsubishi's Facebook Fan Friday Feature!

    I was just featured on Mitsubishi's official Facebook page as the spotlight for their Fan Friday series! You can check it out here: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151788367273303&set=a.64365063302.75596.6942668302&type=1&theaterI just wanted to share it with you guys! It's...
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    15x6 in 5x114.3 that I can find in a junkyard?

    I'm looking for a set of OEM steel wheel that came in 15x6 or similar in our bolt pattern, 5x114.3. Im looking for something that I can hopefully pick up at the junkyard. Any ideas?
  8. 9!'clipseDOHC

    97 Evo IV and 99 Eclipse OZ Rally - same wheels

    I was looking at the original factory brochure for the 1997 Evolution IV (4) and I instantly recognized the rims, as I used to have them on my 1g (just sold them in fact). They are the same rims that came on the 1999 Eclipse 10th Anniversary OZ Rally Edition. Same size and everything. I was kind...
  9. 9!'clipseDOHC

    2013 Pan Am SCCA Event Schedule

    2013 Pan AM SCCA AutoX Schedule Here is the 2013 schedule for Pan Am SCCA SOLO AuotX. All of the events are held at Cohen Stadium in the Northeast. If you guys have any questions regrading the events please feel free to ask. We hope to see some new faces out this year!2-23-13 (1st SOLO School...
  10. 9!'clipseDOHC

    Kirkey vs. Summit Racing Seats

    Has anyone had experience with both? This is for track only. I'm trying to figure out if its worth the price difference to go with the Kirkey. For the Kirkey please specify if you used the Economy or Pro Street.Here is what I'm looking at:Summit Racing Summit Racing® Seats SUM-G2100 -...
  11. 9!'clipseDOHC

    DIY Lexan side windows

    Overview: So you've either decided to take your DSM's weight loss to the next step, or more likely you are ready to turn your DSM into a track only car. One easy way to shed some weight and make your DSM ready to take on the track is by ditching the glass and making your own Lexan Windows. This...
  12. 9!'clipseDOHC

    DSMtuners.com SCCA SOLO Autocross Guide

    DSMtuners.com SCCA SOLO Autocross GuideBelow is a quick reference guide for selecting a SCCA SOLO Autocross class. For full rules, download the 2012 SCCA Rulebook. The following guide applies to the 1990-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eagle Talon, and Plymouth Laser models. Any modification in...
  13. 9!'clipseDOHC

    Looking for 13x8 rims 5x114.3

    Looking for something to mount my slicks on. Slicks are going to be 24.5x9.5x13. I'm looking for a 13x8 wheel in our bolt pattern but I am unable to find anything. Any ideas?
  14. 9!'clipseDOHC

    I've waited all year for this...

    To flip my DSMtuners Calendar to August!Any big plans this month? (And someone had better say The Shootout :sneaky:)Have a great month!
  15. 9!'clipseDOHC

    El Paso Pan Am SCCA Autox 2012

    This thread is for info regarding the 2012 Pan Am SCCA Autox season. Let us know if you are going, how you did, post pictures and videos, or just talk local Autox.Here is the 2012 schedule:2-25-12 - Test and Tune 2-26-12 - 1st Solo 3-11-12 - 2nd Solo 3-25-12 - 3rd Solo NO EVENTS IN APRIL...
  16. 9!'clipseDOHC

    Few for sale items (El Paso)

    Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel (6 bolt, FWD) $60 (I would recommend using a new friction surface which is $42 from MAP. (New is $190) SOLDCampbell Hausfeld 1 Gallon Air Compressor $35 (I bought it last year to do boost leak tests) (New is $55) SOLD215/50R17 Riken Raptor tires (x2) $75 (LOTS of...
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    9!'clipseDOHC's 1g DSM build

    INDEX Part 1: THE SWAPPost 1: Introductions and Preparations - 3.4.2010 Post 2: Arrival and Disassembly - 3.15.2010 Post 3: Cleaning and Painting - 3.22.2010 Post 4: Spun Bearings and New Internals - 3.23.2010 Post 5: The Swap, Part 1 - 4.28.2010 Post 6: The Swap, Part 2 - 5.1.2010 Post 7...
  18. 9!'clipseDOHC

    ECMlink Help Me Shave .2 off My ET

    Basic setup: 1g FWD, V3 Lite on SD, 14b @ 20 lbs, E85 and FIC 850 injectors. My profile is up to date on all mods.My goal is to break into the 13's on street tires and the 14b. I am close, just looking for a little bit more to help me achieve my goal.I have done all the tuning myself...
  19. 9!'clipseDOHC

    April-July 2011 (Personal best ET, Autox, Road Course, Show, ELHS, Tial)

    April-July 2011 (Personal best ET, Autox, Road Course, Show, ELHS, Tial) In my last blog entry I added a FMIC, 850 injectors, V3 lite, and switched to speed density. I had a best ET of 14.3 @ 101 in San Antonio (before all those mods) and a best ET at my local track in El Paso of 14.7 @ 102...
  20. 9!'clipseDOHC

    3000GT VR-4 brakes with Stock 17x6.5 rims?

    Does anyone know if the 3000GT VR-4 four piston calipers fit with 17x6.5" stock rims? My rims are off a 2000 Dodge Avenger but I believe the backspacing should be about the same as the 17x6.5" DSM rims. Thanks in advance.
  21. 9!'clipseDOHC

    Awesome new DSM shirts I found 1G & 2G

    The site is Mad Cow Design. I've looked through their stuff before and they've always had cool shirts but nothing DSM specific. Just noticed these today and got excited and thought I would share with you guys. Not too many places have DSM love, (much less 1G love).1g DSM side: 1G DSM Side...
  22. 9!'clipseDOHC

    1G Equal Length Half Shafts Mod (AWD axle in a FWD)

    Overview:Using Equal Lenth Half Shafts on a FWD is supposed to reduce torque steer and wheel hop while improving handling and traction, especially during cornering.Swapping to Equal Length Half Shafts involves installing an AWD driver's side axle and intermediate shaft on a FWD DSM. This...
  23. 9!'clipseDOHC

    El Paso SCCA Autocross 2011

    Ok, turns out that ALL of the Pam American Regional SCCA events are held in El Paso at Cohen Stadium. I wish I had known this a while back! We have already missed the first 5 events of the year but there are still a lot more upcoming! This thread is for info regarding these events, to let us...
  24. 9!'clipseDOHC

    E85 in El Paso

    Just wanted to let everyone know that they just built an E85 station on Joe Battle (Loop 375) and Pebble Hills on the East side. It's like $3.30 right now. I'm not using it but just wanted to throw it out there in case anyone is considering a switch. If you know of other E85 stations in EP go...
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    Replacing the Diaphragm in your AFPR

    The diaphragm is an integral part of any adjustable fuel pressure regulator (AFPR). The regulator uses a diaphragm and spring combination within it's housing with a vacuum source on the top side of the diaphragm to counteract the spring pressure when high demand dictates that higher fuel...
  26. 9!'clipseDOHC

    November 2010 - March 2011 (FMIC, Tires, Track, V3, 850's, SD, CAI, & Meet)

    Where to begin! My last blog was my end of the year video, but I made it in October thinking that I was done for the year. Well it turns out that I couldn't even make it 2 months without doing more! As of the last blog, this is where I stood:Stock turbo, stock fuel injectors, stock...
  27. 9!'clipseDOHC

    ECMlink trouble connecting ECMlink to ECU

    I got the this message, java.lang.RuntimeException: java.lang.NullPointerException when trying to connect my ECU (1G, V3Lite, SD) to my Mac (MacBook on OS 10.6.6) this morning. It was connecting fine before. I'm not sure if it's a wiring/loose connection or something with ECMlink so I just...
  28. 9!'clipseDOHC

    Is "Flow" the same for an air filter as an intercooler?

    I am locating my air filter to the stock side mount intercooler location. I know that with an intercooler, you want airflow though the core. Which is why on my SMIC I had cut out the tire well liner and added mesh to increase flow though the intercooler like this:Now that my air filter...
  29. 9!'clipseDOHC

    ECMlink How to Tune a 1G ECMLink V3 using Speed Density

    This Article was written by Aaron Ruppert aka "highbooost" on the dsmlink forums. I take no credit for this article, however it helped me and I am posting it here so that fellow DSMtuners can find it and learn from it. It is well written and easy to understand. It pretty much holds your hand and...
  30. 9!'clipseDOHC

    Error code 0042

    My check engine light has been on ever since the first time I started up my car after my turbo swap which was about 10 months ago (or less). I just installed ECMlink and when I looked at my DTC's it was showing:- 0042 - Fuel pump circuit malfunction - 0025 - Barometric pressure circuit...
  31. 9!'clipseDOHC

    Arroyo Seco Track Day Discussion

    Arroyo Seco RacewayLets start discussing this track day at Arroyo Seco. Who is seriously interested in going and can commit to spending $125 for a day on the track? There is a 5 car limit.
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    El Paso "March of the DSMs" meet

    "March of the DSMs"The 2011 El Paso DSM Spring Meet and Track Day will be Sunday, March 13th 2011. The meet will kick off at the new Five Guys Burger and Fries near the Tinseltown theater on the east side. From there we will cruise east to the El Paso Motorplex for a night of DSM drag...
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    1G VRSF FMIC Install

    Here is a thorough critique on the 1G VRSF FMIC and a step by step write up on everything that is involved to install it. My DSM is a 1991 GST with a stock 14b so I ordered both the 1G FMIC kit as well as their j-pipe. It can be confusing deciding which intercooler kit to go with so this should...
  34. 9!'clipseDOHC

    El Paso Roll Call

    This will make it easier to let you guys know about upcoming events. Shout out and I'll add you to the list.All local El Paso DSMers:9!'clipseDOHC - Nathan
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    2010 Video Recap

    I put together a little video last night of my DSM over the past year. I know it's only October but my wedding is coming up in January so blowing money on my car is being put on hold until 2011. 2010 has been a great year for my DSM: I finally built my 4G63t and did the turbo swap, I raced at...
  36. 9!'clipseDOHC

    Anyone used this Valve Spring Compressor?

    Has anyone used this EuroExport Mitsubishi 4G63 Valve Spring Compressor? It's $74.95 which seems really good compared to some other ones I've seen searching the threads. The only thing that I am worried about is that it says that it's for the EVO 8/9. Will this work with a 6 bolt head as well...
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    Texas Mitsubishi Shootout

    After finishing my engine swap, my goal was to have my car ready to race by the Texas Mitsubishi Shootout at the San Antonio Raceway. This gave me about 45 days from the time I first started the new engine. I had to break my block in (1,000 miles) and iron out all the wrinkles (so to speak) so...
  38. 9!'clipseDOHC

    Trouble starting after arcing alternator

    I was replacing my turbo and I got lazy and didn't disconnect my battery. I hit the alternator and caused an arc. Since then my car turns over for a while, about 10 seconds, before starting. Before this happened it would start up instantly.I've replaced the ALT fuse and that didn't fix it...
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    Turbo noise like a siren

    Turbo noise?? Sounds like a siren. Only happens maybe 5% of the time. When it happens I can only boost 3psi. Lasts 10-30 seconds at a time, only under boost. Turbo is a 14b with side to side and in and out shaft play. There is no smoke. It is burning a little bit of oil.The other 95% of the...
  40. 9!'clipseDOHC

    El Paso DSM Spring Cookout and Cruise

    El Paso DSM Spring Cookout and Cruise Cookout starting at 1:00 pm at Ascarate Park in El Paso, Texas. Cruise afterwards with all the local DSMs. See more info on the "El Paso" thread. Those attending: 9!'clipseDOHC - 1g - 2 attending - bringing hamburgers, hot dogs, cheese, lettuce...
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    Ideal Wideband AFR at idle?

    Exactly as the title states. What is the normal or ideal wideband o2 AFR reading when idling at 750 rpms? I searched but got nothing. On my turbo swap, fresh rebuild (profile is current), brand new AEM wideband installed on the downpipe, after the bend, before the flex. Super lean with factory...
  42. 9!'clipseDOHC

    The Swap, Part 3: It's alive!

    It's alive!Day 1: At the end of my last blog, the engine was completely assembled on the stand. I got it off the stand, attached the Fidanza Flywheel, the ACT 2100 clutch, and the transmission.I stopped taking pictures at this point but the engine went in without much difficulty. I sent...
  43. 9!'clipseDOHC

    Head Cleaning/Timing Belt/Reassembly

    I've been busy the past 2 days because I got my engine back from the shop. The block had been machined and built (Wiseco pistons, 6 bolt rods, BSEK) but the head hadn't been touched and still needed to be cleaned out before I could reassemble everything.I removed the camshaft bearing caps...
  44. 9!'clipseDOHC

    The Swap, Part 2

    It's out!First off, those axle nuts are a pain in the butt! However it wasn't anything a 4' pipe on a 1/2" drive breaker bar couldn't fix. :thumb: I pulled out the axles, it got a little messy becasue I forgot to drain the transmission fluid :banghead: Sucks because that was my BG syncroshift...
  45. 9!'clipseDOHC

    The Swap, Part 1

    Ok all the preparation time has paid off, its time for the swap!The last picture of my beautiful non-turbo setup. Its been good to me but, I got a need... A need for speed. (Sorry, I had to throw that in here)I spent most of yesterday and today getting my car ready. The only thing left...
  46. 9!'clipseDOHC

    1G TPS reads less then 5k ohms

    I was following the VFAQ to check my 1g TPS. It says pins 1+ and 4- should read 5k ohms. I checked 3 different TPSs and got 4.8, 4.7, and 4.0. Is this number adjustable (is there a way to make it higher) or if it’s low its low? Also how low is out of spec, meaning a bad TPS?The second part...
  47. 9!'clipseDOHC

    Spun Bearings and New Internals

    So I dropped my engine off at Luna Performance yesterday to get diagnosed, and sure enough they found the problem. It had spun both balance shaft bearings, causing damage to the pistons, crankshaft journals, oil pump/front case, and lifters.My shopping list just got a lot more expensive. I...
  48. 9!'clipseDOHC

    Cleaning and Painting

    My engine (the block, head, and timing components) is at Luna Performance so they can find out what went wrong with it last time. I've mentioned it before but I lost all compression in 1 cylinder and it was blowing white smoke and making weird noises under throttle, like an electric growl. I...
  49. 9!'clipseDOHC

    Mikuni Throttle Body

    The throttle body that came off my 1991 Plymouth laser RS turbo 6 bolt engine says "Mikuni Corporation Japan on the FIAV, the lower half of the throttle body. Is it OEM or an aftermarket replacement? If it is indeed aftermarket as I assume, how do they compare to the OEM throttle bodies?
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    Arrival and Disassembly

    My engine arrived today after a 2,000 mile trip across the country. Luckily it was still in one piece after the journey. There was some miscommunication with the shipper but everything was straightened out and I was able to bring it home. Once I got it to my house I got it up on the hoist and...
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