Tuning advice for my new GSX...

DavidPHumes · 04-02-2012

Hey all,

I'm picking the following car up tomorrow evening:

1998 Mitubishi Eclipse GSX

Engine:
DSMlink version 3
2.4L (Eagle rods, Wiseco pistons, 8.8:1)
1G head (ported, polished and gasket matched)
Forced Performance FP HTA GT3582R
Forced Performance dual valve springs
Forced Performance FP3X cams with adjustable cam gears
Tial 44mm external wastegate
SFP exhaust manifold
Polyeutrethane engine mounts
ARP head studs
Felpro headgasket
Magnus intake manifold
RRE 3" downpipe
Apexi 3" catback
Setrab oil cooler
Apexi Skyline FMIC

Fuel:
E85
Walbro 255LPH in-tank
Bosch 044 in-line
-8AN feed and return
Aeromotive FPR
Aeromotive stainless fuel filter
FIC fuel rails
FIC 1250CC injectors

Drivetrain:
Shep Stage 4 transmission
Shep 4 spider differential
Limited slip rear end
PPT twin disk with Isuzu slave

Suspension:
Tein Flex with EDFC
RM front sway bar
RRE custom rear sway bar
Suspension Techniques bushings
13" Baer Claw brakes
Stainless steel brake lines
Rear strut tower brace
17" Motegi Tracklite (flat black)
Goodyear Eagle F1 225/45/17

We have it idling, but that's about it right now. The car has been sitting and the ECU used for another car since then, so no tune currently exists for the car.

I'm wondering where you would go to have it tuned down in the cities. Everyone has their opinions but I'd like to hear yours. I know the basics of tuning (I am proficient with HPTuners) but I don't feel like learning on this car.

DavidPHumes · 04-02-2012

And I'd like this to happen ASAP, of course (this weekend?)

**JET** · 04-02-2012

DB in Rogers is the main place where most of us go, MAP is also another possibility. Nice shop, I just haven't used them personally.

Sparky2211 · 04-02-2012

Swing by DB Performance. Shane will hook you up for sure. Other shops would be Modern Performance and RS Motors.

Get tuned ASAP!

**CornFed2.4** · 04-03-2012

Wow! I wanna see some pics. I know you have a super nice FC,and thats sounds like one hell of a DSM! Bring it to Shane at DB.

**goodhart** · 04-03-2012

DB Performance.

C3L1CA · 04-03-2012

Shane @ DB Performance!

turbotalon1g · 04-03-2012

Are you picking up that silver one up there?

That is a badass fucking car. Also hi again, you must really like me.

FattyBoomBatty · 04-03-2012

Make an appointment, there's usually a wait.

DavidPHumes · 04-03-2012

They say the 23rd is the soonest I can get in. I don't think that will work, unfortunately but I'm guessing it's the same everywhere else because of the time of year...

Anyway, yeah I am buying "GSXTacy". I'm going to daily drive it.

**v8klla** · 04-03-2012

We can get you in before then

Give Nick a call, 763-545-3800

DavidPHumes · 04-03-2012

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Originally Posted by v8klla

We can get you in before then

Give Nick a call, 763-545-3800

Thanks Chris, looks like you have something next week. Now to figure out if I can leave work for a day...

C3L1CA · 04-03-2012

It'll be worth the wait for Shane! Why do you think there is such a line?

Also, where'd you find the car and what'd you pick it up for? Seems like an awesome car

DavidPHumes · 04-03-2012

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Originally Posted by C3L1CA

It'll be worth the wait for Shane! Why do you think there is such a line?

Also, where'd you find the car and what'd you pick it up for? Seems like an awesome car

I bought it locally (well, in Superior, Wisconsin actually). It has been built for years and is a bit of a legend around these parts (I remember hearing about it years ago) and really done correctly. Bryan Nelson is the prior owner of the car. It was tuned before he stored it but then lent his ECU to a friend (Alexey) and we lost the tune in the process

Bryan owned the car for 12 years since 2000. It's only seen 1 winter.

C3L1CA · 04-03-2012

Where'd he get it tuned? Maybe the previous tuner still has the tune for it? He doesn't have any old logs or posted logs anywhere?

I bet if you went with Shane he'd give you a solid base tune to drive around on. Then you could get a tank or two of new gas through it and not have to worry about any old gas still being in the tank.

Perfect setup though. You don't need to touch a thing besides getting it tuned! You're a lucky sob. haha

**Goat Blower** · 04-03-2012

I was just going to ask Bryan if he'd sold that car yet. I built the engine for it years ago, it's identical to the one in my car. He's got a TON of money in that car and he has always been extremely meticulous in it's care, nothing but the best. You will be very happy with it, I'd thought about buying it more than once, it's a very fast car.

DavidPHumes · 04-03-2012

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Originally Posted by C3L1CA

Where'd he get it tuned? Maybe the previous tuner still has the tune for it? He doesn't have any old logs or posted logs anywhere?

I bet if you went with Shane he'd give you a solid base tune to drive around on. Then you could get a tank or two of new gas through it and not have to worry about any old gas still being in the tank.

Perfect setup though. You don't need to touch a thing besides getting it tuned! You're a lucky sob. haha

I think I might, but they're for the old version of DSM Link (they're DAT files if that helps - I think they were used with DSM Link V2). We might have a current tune but it's on a machine with a bad HD, so we'll see. Another very good local guy tuned the car but he's up to his eyeballs with work, house stuff, etc. and has no time to tune it.

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Originally Posted by Goat Blower

I was just going to ask Bryan if he'd sold that car yet. I built the engine for it years ago, it's identical to the one in my car. He's got a TON of money in that car and he has always been extremely meticulous in it's care, nothing but the best. You will be very happy with it, I'd thought about buying it more than once, it's a very fast car.

Yeah, I am actually picking it up tonight but I've been over there the last few nights changing the oil, draining fuel, installing injectors, etc. The car needs a few very small things to be perfect in my eyes but it will be awesome. He did a very good job with it.

I should probably post a welcome thread or something but this is the project car I'm currently finishing up:

**JET** · 04-03-2012

Poor rear tires!

I know Bryan too, you will love that car. They both look great.

DavidPHumes · 04-03-2012

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Originally Posted by JET

Poor rear tires!

I know Bryan too, you will love that car. They both look great.

They'll do fine

It has an 8.8" torque arm solid axle with Strange coilovers and a Powerglide

Thanks! Once it's tuned it's going to be awesomesauce.

**Goat Blower** · 04-03-2012

Holy crap, I need a ride in that thing. I've been seriously contemplating an LSx swap into my DSM for some time.