Kaane
20+ Year Contributor
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- Jun 25, 2002
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Dallas,
Texas
This is the Build Thread for Eagle Talon TSI AWD OEM+. Reply below.
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Yes, going to keep AC, can't live without it in Texas Funny thing it is ice cold even after sitting for 15 years.OEM+ used to be the dsm mantra before it was a thing. I absolutely love 300-350hp builds. They’re so much more fun and easily attainable and honestly way faster on the street than a lot of cars that should be faster on paper.
Gonna keep A/C and stuff? Good luck with the build!
Spent like 4 hours scrubbing the engine. So filthy.
Got it almost clean.
Before
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After
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Parts pile growing
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The Interior is pretty good, needs new steering wheel and shift knob and driver seat, it has one tear in it.I'm glad you're going for oem+ and not "ruining" such a great example, I'm excited to follow along!
What's the interior condition?
Simple green with brass brushes and a lot of elbow greaseWhat did you use to clean the engine so well? I’m gonna be doing this myself soon to both my long block and transmission, so inquiring minds want to know.
Block is pretty damn thick, I’ll run some evaporust through should be fine.I'd be worried about that much rust inside that block.
Ahh....I thought you weren't doing anything about it. I wasn't suggesting it would rust through.Block is pretty damn thick, I’ll run some evaporust through should be fine.
If it low mileage through the year consider the 200 treadwear examples. My personal favorite street tire is Michelin pilot series. A little more aggressive would be anything at 200 treadwear or below.