What's the feeling on the Radium pulse damper? Anyone have any experience where it made significant improvements?Looking for any feedback, good or bad. If you have a before and after log where it helped/didn't help, that would be super legit...
Been a while...I've been MIA while forward deployed, but got a brief break from the grind with internet access. So taking this opportunity to ask the crew some long awaited questions.I have a couple questions for the group regarding Xona turbos. I'm looking to potentially upgrade my 3052...
If you all have been following the build over the past few months, you may have seen my Galant here and there. It started with @Wheelwell hooking me up with Super Street, which spiraled into a bunch of other opportunities:1837 Competing in the Super Street Show Car Shootout IVA Galant...
For you DSM guys with clean builds, here's a great shot at getting some recognition!...Ask me how I know ----> http://www.superstreetonline.com/features/deserves-no-contest/@WheelwellClick the link below to apply...
Somehow, I got lucky enough to have Larry Chen put together an AutoFocus episode about my Galant. The filming took place near the Angeles National Forest in the San Gabriel Canyons. It was tons of fun to make, so I hope you all enjoy watching!
For whatever reason, Super Street digs the Galant. Getting the Wheelwell/Super Street feature a couple months ago seems to have given me some kind of in with the producers, because they can't get enough of this shitbox. Shortly after I finished the photo shoot with Larry Chen, I saw Super Street...
This article outlines how to perform a front brake conversion using Mitsubishi 3000GT or Dodge Stealth front brake components and custom caliper brackets from Volk Metal Craft. This conversion can be done on the following Mitsubishi vehicles:
Any 1G DSM
Any 2G DSM
91-92 Galant VR-4The...
After putting some miles on the bike and ensuring it was mechanically sound, it was time to tackle the cosmetics. I picked up some paint, and went to work.After the color coats:After clear:Also painted the wheels:Paint done:I gave the paint a few...
A pretty good article on DSM history, origins and the Diamond Star partnership:https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2016/12/15/diamond-star-motors
I sold off all of my bikes a few years back, and have been itching to get back on 2 wheels since I moved back to SoCal about this time last year. After seeing a bunch of cool cafe builds in the interwewbs, I've had the itch to build something that feels like it's my own. This thread is my...
I decided to hit up Cars & Coffee this morning in San Clemente. There were a ton of sweet cars, and I'd say it was the best C & C I've been to to date. I did my best to capture some of the highlights, so here's my photo dump of the morning:
Who: SoCal Galant VR-4 owners
What: Meet, cruise and bunch
When: November 26th, 7AM
Where: Starbucks @ 32022 Camino Capistrano B, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Why: Meet, greet, and drive some twistiesOn November 26th we will meet at Starbucks in San Juan Capistrano at 7AM (32022 Camino...
Want help getting your car tuned on ECMlink for free? Want to learn to tune? Well, if you've got some free time, and are willing to put forth the effort, you can achieve all of the above.Let me reiterate; you can achieve all of the above if you are wiling to put forth the effort. We are here...
I've got into the habit of helping others with tuning, and as a result, have received may questions via PM asking for various advice. One of the reoccurring questions that seems to get asked is about target air fuel ratios, and how they relate to what your wideband O2 ultimately sees.When...
A mechanically sound car is the cornerstone of any good tune. Things like boost leak tests, setting base timing, and base fuel pressure are just some of the commonplace things that are checked to ensure the car is ready for the road, and certainly before a performance tune. If one of these is...
This was year 3 attending East Coast MOD. It would have been a bit more enjoyable with less heat and less Evos...But whateves.There were only few dozen Mitsubishi's that weren't Evos. Of the few dozen, only a handful were DSMs. There was one Galant VR-4 (mine), and some other one-off stuff...
East Coast Mitsubishi Owners Day is about a week away. Hope to see some of you there. Just wanted to post this here as well for some more visibility, details on the event below:http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/east-coast-mod-2016.506094/
East Coast Mitsubishi Owners Day is about a week away. I know a lot of you guys are still recovering from the Shootout (I know I am), but I hope to see some of you out there.Mitsubishi usually posts updates about the event on their FB page. More details, and RSVP here...
The wife and I got up this morning and took the Galants to Annapolis Cars & Coffee. I spend so much time wrenching on these turds, I tend to forget how nice it is to actually just take the cars out and enjoy them.It was pretty nice in Annapolis today. A little on the warm side, but the breeze...
What kind of DSM swag do you guys collect? T-shirts, models, key chains, posters, brochures, something else? Let's see what you all got?I just got a sweet key chain from @Gsx-Dude to add to my small collection:
I purchased the Team Xi Valve Spring Compressor to install upgraded valve springs and retainers on my 1G head. The kit is available on Ebay for around $50 dollars, and can be easily located via a Google search.The kit includes:
-Mounting plate
-Mounting bolts / washers
-Compressor bolts...
You guys wish you had driving skillz like these. Here's how to do RWD drifting in a DSM LOL...And @gofer wishes he had this hood on his carhttp://www.ispot.tv/ad/AZz7/carmax-mid-90s-show-stopper-song-by-foreigner
The Galant was getting cabin fever, so I took it out for some fresh air. It was beautiful and 50 degrees here today; a perfect day to roll out to the local Annapolis Cars & Coffee. Not a huge showing, but it was nice to get behind the wheel of the car for a bit.Some shots below of 1837 and...
It started snowing here on Friday night, so I took 820 out for a bit: clickIt didn't stop snowing until Saturday night. This was the state of things this morning before I started digging out.So, I shoveled the driveway with the GVR-4 snow plowIn the process of...
Welcome to DSMtuners!Now, you've probably found your way to the DSMtuners forums for one of a few reasons. Most likely, it's because you're probably the new owner of DSM. Whether your DSM is a hacked up 20+ year old tired mess—or a low mileage, mint condition, well oiled machine—your future is...
Well, the weather was pretty much a repeat of last year, but once again, it didn't keep a few of us from making it out to East Coast MOD this year. I got to meet a few of the guys from the Galant forums. The weather kinda sucked, but it was dry the majority of the time we were outside at the...
If you didn't know East Coast MOD is tomorrow: East Coast MOD 2015I just wanted to post here to get some visibility and let everyone know the even is still on, so don't cancel your plans to go!!! clickCurrently, I'm looking at 40% chance of rain and 23mph winds. Google says the rain might...
I know this is a bit late, but is anyone going to East Coast Mitsubishi Owners Day (MOD)? I should be driving the Galant from Eastern Maryland. Details below:October 03, 2015
9 am - 1 pm
Campbell's Field
400 N Delaware Ave,
Camden, New Jersey 08103https://www.mitsubishicars.com/owners/events
I found out last minute this was going down about an hour from me, so the wife and I decided to derp on out in Galant and see what was up. I expected a decent DSM crowd, but to my surprise, there weren't ANY. Not a single DSM, and definitely not any other VR-4s. Hell, aside from all the cookie...
I'm mating my engine and transmission together before dropping the motor in the car (91 Galant VR4). Once the transmission is bolted up to the block, it seems like my clutch fork is sitting a bit too far toward the driver side of the window in the bellhousing. I have just under a 1/4" between...
1). Any boost, vac, or exhaust leaks?
No boost leaks2). Verified mechanical timing?
Yes3). Verified base timing?
5* BTDC4). Ignition system
COP or Stock Coil: COP
Wire brand and Age: N/A
Spark Plug brand, type and Gap: BPR6ES5). Motor health (Compression Test)
Newly built motor @ ~4,500...
Well, took the Galant out to Capitol Raceway today. I figured since it will be going away for the winter soon, I might as well take it out and try to break it. Despite my efforts, the car held up like a boss.It's been years since I was in the pilot's seat at the track, and my first few passes...
I've been breaking in my new motor on stock 450s and about 12psi. I hit almost 4k miles on the motor this week, so I'm beginning the next stage of my build. Slightly larger injectors and a tune are next up on the to-do list.I swapped in my set of Evo 560s, and bumped up the boost to about...
Well guys, the weather sucked ass, but that didn't keep a few of us from making it out to East Coast MOD this year. I wanted to make at least ONE event this year with my shit box, so I figured I'd just suck it up and drive the Galant in the rain. I'm glad I did, because I got to meet a few guys...
I'm in the Annapolis area, and am planning on driving the Galant VR4 out to the East Coast MOD event in NJ. Anyone in the local area going? I'd love to meet up and cruise down with others.
I currently have a welded front diff in my Galant VR4 and absolutely hate it. It has ruined the drivability of the car. Even pulling out of my driveway, the axles are popping and bitching the entire time. I have a stock diff I can swap in, but didn't want to deal with pulling the trans for a...
GST with PSI submitted a new DSM Profile :GSTwithPSI's Galant VR4 #1837/2000The legacy build thread is located here: http://www.galantvr4.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Number=1145300&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1&vc=1Read more about this vehicle here...
I'm going to delete the ABS on my Galant VR4. Normally when the swap is done, the Galant VR4 prop valve is replaced with a DSM prop valve. The only problem with this is the DSM prop valve has a much lower split point than the VR4. Being such a heavy car, the VR4's have much more front brake...
I have set my Galant VR4 up with ECMlink boost control utilizing the 1G stock boost control solenoid (stock restrictor removed), with an inline .025 restrictor right after the turbo:I started with the stock BCS, then, I removed the stock restrictor pill:Here is the .025 restrictor...
Want to use ECMlink to control boost?Here's how you do it using the stock boost control solenoid (BCS). I am using the 1G solenoid, which looks a bit different than the 2G solenoid. The principal is the same for both solenoids, just make sure you route your vacuum lines correctly, and put...
I have a Magnus Mainfold I picked up used that was wrapped in DEI Reflect-A-GOLD Tape. Have any of you guys figured out the trick to removing this stuff? It is impossible to peel off, and leaves glue and sticky shit everywhere even after it is peeled off. I'd guess sand or media blasting might...
PM me if you see something you want. Parts located area code 21638, local pickup is welcome. Thanks!Holset VGT Turbo, Performance and Stock Parts - DSM Classifieds