My 4G64.3T build.

kurb_appeal · Post by **kurb_appeal** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:31 pm

Ok well I guess it's official. Today bought a 91 gsx eclipse. It is actually in such wonderful condition I almost feel bad about tearing into it. The only thing wrong with it is the BHG. And there is a torn couple to the front mount. I can honestly say it is in way better shape than my Quest. As soon as I get done with work tomorrow I will get pics of everything and get them linked here.

So here is the mission:

1 87 Conquest TSI $500 in needs TLC shape
1 91 GSX donor car $800 for complete running car with BHG
1 96 Mighy Max wideblock $350 for complete running engine

I now have "everything" I need to get this all going, well minus the shop space since I moved...lol. Being as my uncle has a machine shop I should be able to get whatever I need made for me.

First I plan on working over the bottom end and building it up pretty decent. Eagle rods paired with JE .020 over pistons for the DOHC swap. Not sure if I wanna do a forged crank or not yet. Havent looked for any power specs on this particular crank. I will also have the fly wheel machined front and back. I will just have it lightened while he has it. Works pretty well on a budget. Removing the balance shaft is a must as well. The last time I left one in the belt broke 1500 miles after the build and trashed my crank. Also thinking of knife edge but will probably pass on that this time..

For the head I am planning on a set of 264 in and 272 ex. I think those numbers are right. Going off memory, been awhile. Just going to have it polished in the ports and be done. Probably go with the BC spring and titanium retainer setup. Port match the head the manifolds. Cant decide if I want to make another SMIM or convert the one I have or buy one. Not sure which route I want to go with the water flow yet.

Definetly going to do a top mount turbo. Again not sure on which mani route I want to take. Would love to do a 50 or 57 trim PTE turbo. And finish that off with the 3" out the back.

Well thats for starters. Will post pics and update my parts and price list as I go for those who might be interested. I cant wait to get this all going. And kudos to all of the rest of you who are also runnning this setup or will be soon. Its only been since the first of the month and I'm shooting for summer.

And good job me to put this in the wrong section!!! Can I get it moved please and thank you.

89coltgt · Post by **89coltgt** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 2:35 am

I take it you are going to use the truck wideblock, is it a 7 bolt(I will assume yes from the year).

kurb_appeal · Post by **kurb_appeal** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 1:12 pm

Yes that is correct. It is in really good shape. We fired it up in the salvage yard and I drove the pickup around for a min. Very pleased.

89coltgt · Post by **89coltgt** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 1:57 pm

The factory cranks are pretty tough, so as long is it is not damaged it will be fine to use.

kurb_appeal · Post by **kurb_appeal** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 8:29 pm

Ok thanks. It is in wonderful shape btw. That is also a large chuck of money I dont have to spend.