Street Racing & Kill Stories - Lined up against 1995 Eclipse GSX last night

My friend called me up and said his buddy just got his new car on the road and was looking to get some races to test it out.

His car is a 1995 Eclipse GSX with the following mods list:

1991 Turbo Cams (slightly more lift and duration compared to the 95+)
ARP head studs
OEM 3g lifters
EvoIII16G ported by FP w/ new OEM 1g waterlines FP Blue Oil Drain tube
Hallman Pro Manual Boost Controller
Walbro 255HP Fuel Pump
Aeromotive AFPR
FIC 850cc Injectors
GReddy Type-S BOV (Recirculated). Might switch to Tial recirculated BOV since I don't like the sound of the Greddy.
INJEN polished intake with K&N open air filter
Home made catch can
ETS (Extreme Turbo Systems) Custom FMIC Hot pipes are ETS powder coated Black. Cold side is Dejon Tool stock route
ExtremePSI J-Pipe for FMIC
Megan Racing true 3" Turbo Back exhaust
Punishment Racing o2 housing venting to atmosphere
ACT revised 2600 clutch kit with street disk
ACT street lite flywheel
Stainless Steel braided clutch line
B&M short shifter
A/C condenser and pulley removed

The car made 330 whp and 360 wtq on 26 psi and he hopes to run mid 12's with it. Very clean car.

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My G8 has full exhaust, cold air intake, UD pulley, tune, and drag radials (no spray for these runs):

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I had a passenger and he was alone.

First up we decided to try a 1st gear roll, but we never discussed mph, so I lined up at about 25 mph and started honking. I jumped out a little and then pulled maybe a little over a car, where he slowed by pull, but never started pulling back. After the run he said he was really high in 1st and probably should have been in 2nd.

We decided to try a lower speed and lined up again at 10 mph. 3 honks and we hit it, this time with a much closer race, but with me slowly pulling out.

There was no one around, so we lined up right away for a dig run. His car sounded awesome on the 2-step, but he wasn't able to hear my honks and I got a good jump. He spun a little, but was still able to pull back some, probably getting to my front fender before I stopped him and started slowly inching back out on him. It was a good run and we'll definitely try to get another dig in so we can see how they do with a clean start.

We pulled in to chat for a bit and my friend told him to try brake boosting. We went back out, this time at 30 mph, with him in 2nd and me in 1st. He brake boosted and when we jumped on it the cars were pretty neck and neck. I probably had a fender on him and through each gear he would slowly pull even, but then lose the fender on each shift. We pretty much went back and forth like that until we let out at 130+.

We tried spinning around for another dig, but there was a car broken down on the side of the road so we called it a night.

Not the cleanest runs ever, but it gave him an idea of how the car runs and got him a little seat time driving it. I think that with brake boosting and power shifting he'll be able to pull on me a car or more. From a dig I have no doubt that he'll take me once we get a clean start. We have a couple more cars to set him up against and I plan on lining up against him, so we'll try to get some good video.

Real nice guy and it's always good to run into people who aren't afraid to beat on their cars a bit :devil:

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Like i said Ron, nice runs and good kill. The owner wasn't kidding, 25mph is an awful spot.

That's a DSM that's very well prepared to make that power reliably for years to come, with room to grow should the owner choose to.

The DSM community needs more cars built that way.

I was very impressed with the overall condition of the car and it ran strong from what I could tell. With a good launch I don't see him having any trouble hitting his goal of mid 12's or better.

It's the kind of car that I'd love to run into in a random encounter scenerio. Very clean, with no real idea of it's capabilities from the outside.

I believe he has a motor build and bigger turbo planned as a winter project.

Looks like it was a good race. Most of the eclipses around here are worn out or on big ass rims. Good to see one that looks as good as it runs.

Nice runs and good story as always. I'm with the others it's always nice to see DSM's that aren't all beat to hell and look nice plus run good too.

If I was to ever want an import a car like that would be exactly what I'd want.

sounds like some fun runs. he should easily be able to run mid 12s and should at least be able to trap in the 110-111 mph range.

AWD I assume? Nice writeup and tell your friend that is one nice, clean azz DSM. If there were more of them like that it would change everyone's opinion of them.

Thanks guys! It was a blast and I can't wait to see some more races with the car. I think he already has a track day lined up for it.

Sticks n Stones, yeah it's AWD. I'll pass along the compliments about his car, I'm sure he'll appreciate them.

I'll be sure to post up any dig runs we get.

AWD I assume? Nice writeup and tell your friend that is one nice, clean azz DSM. If there were more of them like that it would change everyone's opinion of them.


The GSX is the awd version. I think the GS-T is the fwd.

The GSX is the awd version. I think the GS-T is the fwd.

Correct.

Good kills! You car runs real strong, man and I see you're still out there running your car..good for you.

BTW..I just could not help but notice his long list of mods compared to your FOUR (4) mods....and you still pulled out the wins!!!
I would have to say you made the right choice in cars..:cheers:

How do 2nd gen GSX's compare to Evo 8 and 9's, weight wise?


Good kills! You car runs real strong, man and I see you're still out there running your car..good for you.

BTW..I just could not help but notice his long list of mods compared to your FOUR (4) mods....and you still pulled out the wins!!!
I would have to say you made the right choice in cars..:cheers:

Thanks! True he has more mods than me, but he also made 210 hp stock vs my 361 hp.

Not real sure on weight but awesome runs! I've always been partial to both the talon tsi awd and eclipse gsx of those years, as well as the G8 cars. I used to walk past a couple tsi's on the lot when I was in college catching a bus and would dream of having one. There was a burgundy one in particular that was eye catching (tsi awd '95).

Have we told u how much we hate u?

Good stuff as usual ;-)

Lol, I've actually been laying low lately and haven't gotten many races.

Lol, I've actually been laying low lately and haven't gotten many races.

Me too! Except I havent been laying low lol, nice runs man...hard to pick a side to root for since I have a 4g63 car glad to see you out there still doing your thing.

Thanks, definitely no loser in this race, no matter who won!

the last year i guess what 95? GSX's were around 3260 lbs heavier than i thought they would be but i guess the awd hurts there weight a bit

Just an update, the GSX went to the track for the first time tonight and ran 12.8 @ 105 mph, with a 1.7 60'.

DA was between 1100 and 1900 all night from what I saw, just for reference.

That is what is considered a small 16g turbo then? Very well thought out car for reliability, and would be a fun as hell DD. Very nice runs, glad you didn't puppy kick with the unit.

Thanks! The races were way too good to worry about opening the bottle. Even if he was out a couple of cars, that would be more than worth staying all motor.

That is what is considered a small 16g turbo then? Very well thought out car for reliability, and would be a fun as hell DD. Very nice runs, glad you didn't puppy kick with the unit.

No it's an Evo III turbo, which is not a small 16G. I can't remember the flow numbers of the small 16G but the Evo III is a stronger snail.

Whenever I see the big 16g brought up, it's normally for slightly high hp builds from what I recall, like near 400 hp or so. Or I just haven't looked at DSM stuff in a LONG time.

Damm I was hoping to see a nice HD vid , your slackin off Lol

Sounds like it was a good run !

Just an update, the GSX went to the track for the first time tonight and ran 12.8 @ 105 mph, with a 1.7 60'.

Was he revving it out too much or have a boost leak? The power is there for 110mph traps.

Wish you could have got that on tape, I would have loved to see that on film.

Thanks! The races were way too good to worry about opening the bottle. Even if he was out a couple of cars, that would be more than worth staying all motor.

hey ron, 2.6 pulley is going on sometime soon. another run with the g8 sounds like a good test >:)

Was he revving it out too much or have a boost leak? The power is there for 110mph traps.

Everyone was expecting higher trap speeds, but being his first time to the track with the car I'm gonna wait to see if he improves before jumping to any conclusions. I'm sure a lack of power shifting isn't helping, but he should have that covered shortly. I'll let you know how it goes on his next outing.

Wish you could have got that on tape, I would have loved to see that on film.

They weren't the best for film since people would have been complaining about the dig run not being very good. I'm sure we'll line up again and I'll try to get it on film.

hey ron, 2.6 pulley is going on sometime soon. another run with the g8 sounds like a good test >:)

Sounds great, let me know!