Swapping turbos on my 1g DSM

[Ronsam2006]

Yea I would say you are looking at 330awhp if not more or less depending on multiple other factors such as engine condition, etc. You should have a nice powerband as well with those cams. If you have never ported...ill tell you right now...it can be a beeyatch. Read the vfaqs and see if you are comfortable with porting. I just went ahead and bought one off ebay with the 3in outlet....the only diff between the ebay one and stock is that the outlet connecting to the downpipe is 3in instead of 2in.

So all you have to port is the outlet. But dont over port as it could crack. Best thing to do is put a gasket slightly bigger than the hole and port it until you match the gasket.

[JTImport]

You need to get a DSM link to get the power you are wanting safely to the wheels. You can do it with the SAFC 2 but you'll have no control over your timing. Dump the stock MAF or even the 2g if you have one and go with the GM 3" MAF with the MAF translator. You can run it BT and the only thing you'll have between your turbo and the atmosphere is a nice filter! Turbo spool up will be noticeable and if you’re into that kind of thing, you can vent your BOV to atmosphere as long as it's closer to your turbo then the MAF!


I've built more 1st gen DSM's then I can count! Including my last project car that was stroked out to a 2.4 running a Garrett GT35r boosting 31psi and spraying 150 shot.

It however was never a street car.

Here's a link to some pics.
http://www.jtimportspeed.com/eclipse.htm

As far as the swap out, if you've not already get an oil feed line that will come off your oil filter housing and block off the feed from the head! The line coming from the head is one of the last places that get oil. Dirty low pressure oil = BAD! Spray the manifold bolts along with your O2 housing nuts/bolts with PB Blaster and let it soak for a few minutes before you take them off.

If you’re going to reuse the stock oil lines (i.e. feed and return) make sure you take them off and flush them out of all the old, burnt oil.

You will also want to have some coolant handy cause you’re going to need to top it off when you’re done.

After you have installed everything check and double check EVERYTHING. Then pull the plug off your coil pack to disable your ignition system. Turn the motor over a few times to prime the turbo with fresh oil. Reconnect your coil pack and start her up! Test drive it but do not boost it yet. Check for leaks and follow all the turbo manufactures suggested brake in steps then boost away!

[Ronsam2006]

You need to get a DSM link to get the power you are wanting safely to the wheels. You can do it with the SAFC 2 but you'll have no control over your timing. Dump the stock MAF or even the 2g if you have one and go with the GM 3" MAF with the MAF translator. You can run it BT and the only thing you'll have between your turbo and the atmosphere is a nice filter! Turbo spool up will be noticeable and if you’re into that kind of thing, you can vent your BOV to atmosphere as long as it's closer to your turbo then the MAF!


I've built more 1st gen DSM's then I can count! Including my last project car that was stroked out to a 2.4 running a Garrett GT35r boosting 31psi and spraying 150 shot.

It however was never a street car.

Here's a link to some pics.
http://www.jtimportspeed.com/eclipse.htm

As far as the swap out, if you've not already get an oil feed line that will come off your oil filter housing and block off the feed from the head! The line coming from the head is one of the last places that get oil. Dirty low pressure oil = BAD! Spray the manifold bolts along with your O2 housing nuts/bolts with PB Blaster and let it soak for a few minutes before you take them off.

If you’re going to reuse the stock oil lines (i.e. feed and return) make sure you take them off and flush them out of all the old, burnt oil.

You will also want to have some coolant handy cause you’re going to need to top it off when you’re done.

After you have installed everything check and double check EVERYTHING. Then pull the plug off your coil pack to disable your ignition system. Turn the motor over a few times to prime the turbo with fresh oil. Reconnect your coil pack and start her up! Test drive it but do not boost it yet. Check for leaks and follow all the turbo manufactures suggested brake in steps then boost away!

Very nice write up....DSMlink is the definitely way to go money wise.