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Re: My Red Talon [Re: Alex Akachinskiy] #454781
July 13, 2018 09:56 am UTC
July 13, 2018 09:56 am UTC
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Originally Posted by Alex Akachinskiy
Thanks Bryan,
Just go a call from machine shop about my 99 block.
Block is in good shape and rebuildable. It's time to order parts
Great news!!


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Re: My Red Talon [Re: kent Hennigar] #454787
July 16, 2018 03:16 pm UTC
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Originally Posted by kent Hennigar
Do you plan to paint or powder coat the Block ?


It will get pained black and also get fresh set of unpainted freeze plugs

Originally Posted by kent Hennigar
How much money in total are you looking at for your short block assembly ?

I don't actually start with allocating money for my DSM projects. Instead, i set my power goals (600hp/8500rpm) and gradually move towards that goal.
If I run short on cash, i stop and wait until cash is available again. In the end i will hopefully end up with the product i want which is a well balanced long block in terms of power to parts ration.


Originally Posted by Bryan Lawrence
Originally Posted by Alex Akachinskiy
Thanks Bryan,
Just go a call from machine shop about my 99 block.
Block is in good shape and rebuildable. It's time to order parts
Great news!!


I placed my parts order last night. It was very intense as i was still debating between few parts options.
Finally, i decided not to use ARP for mains and go with fresh OEM bolts. For pistons i went with stronger 2618 alloy 9.0:1 CR over 4032 alloy .


1996 Eagle Talon TSi AWD
1999 Eclipse GST Automagic
1991 3000GT VR-4
Re: My Red Talon [Re: Alex Akachinskiy] #455042
October 01, 2018 05:50 pm UTC
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We need some updates on this wink


1997 Eclipse GST - AWD swapped - TPC - GT Spec powered
2023 - 9.63 - 145mph
Re: My Red Talon [Re: Jason Drew] #455159
January 05, 2019 02:40 am UTC
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Originally Posted by Jason Drew
We need some updates on this wink


and here is an update smile My red Talon is now alive and well. Currently doing break-in (350km/1000km on conventional oil)

Long story short, i blew my stock original 96 7bolt block in April 2018 pushing 30psi on e85.
I re-used by spare 99 block (which i saved when i part out my 99 GST Spyder) and now this block + head are fully built and dropped back into my 96 Talon.
I used Reza's timing belt method (got it right on the first try) and Jason D helped me spot an oil leak due to missing balance shaft inspection bolt (machine shop left an empty hole)

7B Upgrade highlights

Block:
- Forged Wiseco 9.0:1 Pistons & Manley H-Beam Rods
- Fel-Pro PermaTorque MLS Head Gasket
- King XP Tri-Metal Racing Series Main & Rod Bearing Set for 99 revised block
- balance shaft deleted

Head:
- GSC stage 2 cams
- Brian Crower Valve Spring & Titanium Retainers
- ARP L19 headstuds torqued to 100lbs

I picked up my built motor from the shop and drove it home in my daily rx8
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Last edited by Alex Akachinskiy; January 05, 2019 03:00 am UTC.

1996 Eagle Talon TSi AWD
1999 Eclipse GST Automagic
1991 3000GT VR-4
Re: My Red Talon [Re: Alex Akachinskiy] #455160
January 05, 2019 02:57 am UTC
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On the positive note, we purchased our first home in Cali and i had to tow my Talon to a new garage and then finish her off
Here are few pics from that event

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Slightly lowered and front lip re-painted. Ready for first engine start
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evo 3 5th gear
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Here is the motor in action, idling on GSC Stage 2 cams

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb7AJPWJq-k

Last edited by Alex Akachinskiy; January 05, 2019 03:10 am UTC.

1996 Eagle Talon TSi AWD
1999 Eclipse GST Automagic
1991 3000GT VR-4
Re: My Red Talon [Re: Alex Akachinskiy] #455161
January 05, 2019 11:13 pm UTC
January 05, 2019 11:13 pm UTC
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Nice work man! Great progress!!
Congrats on the new crib!


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Re: My Red Talon [Re: Bryan Lawrence] #455180
January 10, 2019 05:32 pm UTC
January 10, 2019 05:32 pm UTC
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Originally Posted by Bryan Lawrence
Nice work man! Great progress!!
Congrats on the new crib!


Thanks Bryan

The pics shown above is about 5-6 month of progress. Here are the latest and greatest changes:
Since i'm using 99 Spyder 4g63 long block i decided to finally install my 99 white cluster (rare) so it reminds me my Spyder and 99 revised block smile
I took it apart and replaced OEM orange bulbs with clear OEM bulbs to make it brighter. I found few of them were dead which explains why it was harder to read this cluster at night.
Millage will be out of sync, project for another day.

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Here is the night shot, with clear OEM bulbs it's brighter and easy to read and white film is not that visible at night which i like.
During day time it's nice and clear, another likes from me

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The more serious issue i ran into was damaged/cracked transfer case. When the rod blew through oil pan, transfer case took a major hit. Here is the closer pic:

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I tried buying more time with it by sealing damaged area with RTV sealant (and had re-seal it a few times while while under the car) but
it kept on leaking. Nevertheless, i finally received replacement unit from Reza and got it installed same day, no more leaks smile

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Last edited by Alex Akachinskiy; January 10, 2019 05:34 pm UTC.

1996 Eagle Talon TSi AWD
1999 Eclipse GST Automagic
1991 3000GT VR-4
Re: My Red Talon [Re: Alex Akachinskiy] #455194
January 14, 2019 07:55 pm UTC
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Happy to see her back on the road!

Looking damn good!


1997 Eclipse GST - AWD swapped - TPC - GT Spec powered
2023 - 9.63 - 145mph
Re: My Red Talon [Re: Alex Akachinskiy] #455195
January 15, 2019 04:01 pm UTC
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Looking good player wink


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Re: My Red Talon [Re: Jason Drew] #455213
January 30, 2019 02:14 am UTC
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Originally Posted by Jason Drew
Happy to see her back on the road!
Looking damn good!


Originally Posted by kent Hennigar
Looking good player wink


Thank you gents!
Last night i was going over my old DSM pics and videos and found something interesting to share.
It was recorded at least 8 years ago when my DSM was daily for me. Back in the day i normally did this during any snow storm in GTA
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiwKbtXrJWc


1996 Eagle Talon TSi AWD
1999 Eclipse GST Automagic
1991 3000GT VR-4
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