[mulletman]

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[3rdCrossBand]

I'll go first Mulletman.

Im going to include motorcycles too, I did all the work on them myself as well and can provide information regarding that and/or my "take" on it. Please feel free to message me anytime if you have any questions

Acronym/word legend:
AWD: All Wheel Drive
FWD: Front wheel drive
RWD: Rear Wheel drive
DOHC: dual overhead cam
SOHC: single overhead cam
Vtec: variable timing electronic control (i think)
Significant Exp: i've gone down to the block as far as repairs/modifications go+clutch/axles, etc
Moderate Exp: Ive done stuff here and there (i.e. clutch, axles, intake systems, etc.)
Basic Exp: Ive done regular maintenance and very little else.

First section: Description

1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T - 4 cyl/2.0 liter turbo/DOHC/Manual/FWD - Significant experience
1991 Eagle Talon TSI/4 cyl - 2.0 liter turbo/DOHC/manual/AWD - Significant experience
2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT - V6/3.0 liter/SOHC/Manual/FWD - Moderate Exp
2002 Honda S2000 - 4 cyl/2.0 liter/DOHC Vtec/Manual/RWD - Basic Exp
1991 Dodge Stealh RT/TT - V6/3.0 liter/Twin turbo/DOHC/Manual/AWD: Significant Exp
1991 BMW 318IS - 4 Cyl/1.8 liter/DOHC/Manual/RWD: Moderate Exp
Fox Body Mustangs (89-91) - V8/5 liter (302)/Pushrod/Manual/RWD: Significant Exp **Fox body mustangs are actually '86(or '87, cant remember) but FORD started using a Mass air sensor in '89. I have only messed with Mass Air metered 5.0's**
1995 Mustang GT - V8/5.0 Liter (302)/Pushrod/Manual/RWD: Significant Exp
1996 Mustang Cobra - V8/4.6 Liter/DOHC/Manual/RWD: Basic Exp
1986 Camaro IROC-Z - V8/5.0 Liter (302)/Pushrod/Automatic/RWD: Moderate Exp
1994 Firebird Trans-Am - V8/5.7 Liter (350) LT1/Pushrod/Automatic/RWD: Basic Exp
1995 Kawasaki Ninja ZX9R
1995 Honda CBR 600 F3
2002 Suzuki SV650S


Second section: Performance.
*These 1-10 numbers are based against the performance of the stock 1995 Eclipse GS-T / 210 bhp, 200 lb/ft torque*
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T
Un-Modified:
Acceleration -4 Handling - 5 Braking -5
Modified:
Acceleration - 9 Handling - 5 Braking - 6
1991 Eagle Talon TSI/4 cyl
Un-Modified:
Acceleration -5 Handling - 5 Braking -5
Modified:
Acceleration - 7 Handling - 5 Braking - 5
2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
Un-Modified:
Acceleration -4 Handling - 5 Braking -4
Modified:
Acceleration - 5 Handling - 5 Braking - 4
2002 Honda S2000
Un-Modified
Acceleration -6 Handling - 10 Braking -10
Modified:
Acceleration - 6 Handling - 10 Braking - 10
1991 Dodge Stealh RT/TT -
Un-Modified
Acceleration -7 Handling - 5 Braking -6
Modified:
Acceleration - 10 Handling - 7 Braking - 6
1991 BMW 318IS -
Stock
Acceleration -3 Handling - 8 Braking -8
Fox Body Mustangs (89-91) -
Un-Modified
Acceleration -4.5 Handling - 4 (Convertible / Handling - 3.5) Braking -5
Modified:
Acceleration - 8 Handling - 4 Braking - 5
1995 Mustang GT -
Un-Modified
Acceleration -4 Handling - 3.5 (Convertible / Handling - 3.0) Braking -5
Modified:
Acceleration - 5.5 Handling - 3.5 Braking - 5
1996 Mustang Cobra -
Stock
Acceleration -6 Handling - 5 (Convertible / Handling - 4.5)Braking -6
1986 Camaro IROC-Z -
Stock
Acceleration -4 Handling - 5 Braking -4
1994 Firebird Trans-Am -
Stock
Acceleration -6.5 Handling - 6 Braking -5



Third section: Economy.
*These reviews are based on the cars when they were stock (no modifications)*
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T -
Stock -
MPG - 22/28
Initial cost - Used $5000 (this is high for a stock model, mine was in showroom condition and had custom leather (i.e. italian 2 tone) in the whole interior (door panels, all seats, etc.)
Maintenance- Low
Parts/Repair Cost- Low (assuming you can change the timing belt/clutch/drivetrain yourself) High if it needs to go to a mechanic (due to the labor not the parts)
Reliability - 6 (due to all the little quirks associated with DSM's)
1991 Eagle Talon TSI/4 cyl - 2.0 liter turbo/DOHC/manual/AWD -
Stock -
MPG - 20/27
Initial cost - Used $1500
Maintenance- Moderate (due to the added regular maintenance of the AWD and turbo)
Parts/repair Cost- Low (assuming you can change the timing belt/clutch/drivetrain yourself) High if it needs to go to a mechanic (due to the labor not the parts)
Reliability - 6 (due to all the little quirks associated with DSM's)
2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT - V6/3.0 liter/SOHC/Manual/FWD -
MPG - 20/26
Initial cost - Used $10,500
Maintenance- Low
Parts/repair Cost- Moderate (assuming you can change the timing belt/clutch/drivetrain yourself) High if it needs to go to a mechanic (due to the labor not the parts)
Reliability - 9
2002 Honda S2000 - 4 cyl/2.0 liter/DOHC Vtec/Manual/RWD -
MPG - 22/30
Initial cost - Used $18,900
Maintenance- Low
Parts/repair Cost- Moderate (assuming you can change the timing belt/clutch/drivetrain yourself) High if it needs to go to a mechanic (due to the labor not the parts)
Reliability - 10+ (its a Honda! )
1991 Dodge Stealh RT/TT - V6/3.0 liter/Twin turbo/DOHC/Manual/AWD:
MPG - 18/26
Initial cost - Used $8,000
Maintenance- Moderate (due to the added regular maintenance of the AWD and turbo's)
Parts/repair Cost- Moderate + (assuming you can change the timing belt/clutch/drivetrain yourself) High if it needs to go to a mechanic (due to the labor )
Reliability - 5 (Due to it being an older car)
1991 BMW 318IS - 4 Cyl/1.8 liter/DOHC/Manual/RWD:
MPG - 23/30
Initial cost - Used $3,500 (showroom condition)
Maintenance- Low
Parts/repair Cost- High (due to the labor and parts) Moderate + (if you can fix it yourself )
Reliability - 9
Fox Body Mustangs (89-91) - V8/5 liter (302)/Pushrod/Manual/RWD:
MPG - 17/24
Initial cost - Used $4,500
Maintenance- Low
Parts/repair Cost- Low (if you can fix it yourself )
Reliability - 9
1995 Mustang GT - V8/5.0 Liter (302)/Pushrod/Manual/RWD:
MPG - 19/26
Initial cost - Used $5,000
Maintenance- Low
Parts/repair Cost- Low (if you can fix it yourself )
Reliability - 8
1996 Mustang Cobra - V8/4.6 Liter/DOHC/Manual/RWD:
MPG - 20/26
Initial cost - Used $12,000
Maintenance- Low
Parts/repair Cost- Moderate (Due to Labor cost)
Reliability - 9
1986 Camaro IROC-Z - V8/5.0 Liter (302)/Pushrod/Automatic/RWD:
MPG - 17/23
Initial cost - Used $1,200
Maintenance- Low
Parts/repair Cost- Low
Reliability - 8
1994 Firebird Trans-Am - V8/5.7 Liter (350) LT1/Pushrod/Automatic/RWD:
MPG - 17/25
Initial cost - Used $5,500
Maintenance- Low
Parts/repair Cost- Low
Reliability - 9


Fourth section: Comfort/Ergonomics.
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T - Comfort - 6 Ergonomics - 5
1991 Eagle Talon TSI/4 cyl - Comfort - 6 Ergonomics - 5
2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT - Comfort - 9 Ergonomics - 7
2002 Honda S2000 - Comfort - 8 Ergonomics - 6 (due to cramped seating position for anyone over 6')
1991 Dodge Stealh RT/TT - Comfort - 6 Ergonomics - 7
1991 BMW 318IS - Comfort - 8 Ergonomics - 5
Fox Body Mustangs (89-91) - Comfort - 6 Ergonomics - 5
1995 Mustang GT - Comfort - 8 Ergonomics - 7
1996 Mustang Cobra - Comfort - 8 Ergonomics - 7
1986 Camaro IROC-Z - Comfort - 5 Ergonomics - 5
1994 Firebird Trans-Am - Comfort - 5 (the seats suck) Ergonomics - 5

Fifth section: Useability/Practicality.
I wont go into alot of detail here. These are all sport cars and therefore have the assumption that they have limited cargo capacity and limited rear seating. I will list the ones that were above and beyond the sports car assumptions (as listed prior to this sentence)

I would say they would all be good daily drivers except the RWD ones in the Winter time.

2000 Eclipse GT - very spacious interior/leg room. Took it on many road trips because it was comfy.

1991 Dodge Stealth RT/TT - This on is on this list because it should be known that, even there is a back seat, it is useless unless your skinny and 4' tall.


Sixth section:
Im going to list the modifications/parts changed done to the cars so anyone can PM if they have questions on "how-to" (I did all the work myself, including the porting/polishing and electronics) I am only listing the ones i've done something more than basic maintenence on.

1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T - Ported/polished Big 16G turbo, Ported/polished exhaust manifold and O2 sensor housing, Full (turbo back) 3" exhaust, Intake, Blow off Valve, Intercooler piping, 1st Gen DSM intercooler with water spray, 550cc injectors, 255lph pump, APEXi super AFC (piggy back fuel computer), Pyrometer (Exhaust gas temp) gauge, boost gauge, Air to Fuel ratio gauge (wide band), EBC green brake pads, braided steel lines,Hybrid clutch( ACT 2600 clutch with a centerforce dual friction disc), Extended slave cylinder rod, Eibach lowering springs
tons of exp on this platform
1991 Eagle Talon TSI/4 cyl - Transfer case, intake, pieces of the exhaust, etc. (basic stuff)
2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT - 75HP Dry Shot nitrous kit (throttle pedal activated, not button activated), intake, cat back exhaust, Centerforce Dual friction clutch
2002 Honda S2000 - Injen Intake, Basic maintenance
1991 Dodge Stealh RT/TT - Full engine rebuild from the block up (upgraded heads, cams, turbos, intercooler piping, clutch, etc.) full fuel system (injectors, rails, pump, computer, etc etc.)
Tein coil-over suspension, full turbo back exhaust, tons of exp on this platform
1991 BMW 318IS - Clutch, Basic maintenence
Fox Body Mustangs (89-91) - Full rebuild on engine (TrickFlow heads and intake, forged pistons, Crane Cam, full fuel system, etc.) Tons of exp on this platform.
1995 Mustang GT - Intake (upper/lower plenum) valve train, clutches, tranny's, rear differentials, axles, you name it.

Other vehicles i've owned or worked on (repaired/replaced major or hard to replace parts), PM me if you want more info:
1997 Buick Century, 1997 Dodge Ram 1500, 1970'ish FORD high boy Truck (engine swap), 1990'ish, 1980'ish Subaru DL, 1976 Camaro (V8), 1991 Buick Regal (V6, 3.8), 1997 FORD Ranger (4.0 liter V6), 1980'ish Volvo 240 DL.

[Ryan the Lion]

I: 2007 Infiniti G35 Coupe - 3.5 liter V6/VQ35DE/DOHC/Manual/RWD - Moderate Exp.
II: cant really answer this because i havent driven the eclipse but everything i probably better IMO, but i have noticed gains after ive modified with aftermarket parts
III:Stock -
MPG - 18/22 *Premium Gas Only
Initial cost - 28K out the door fully loaded sport model (suspension, wheels/tires body kit)
Maintenance- low
Parts/Repair Cost- most you can do on your own even replacing major parts, it gets pricy if you tak it to the dealership as this is a "luxury vehicle"
Reliability - 9/10 no problems at all
IV: Comfort: 9/10 really nice leather the seat hugs you even in tight corners
Ergonomics: 9/10 everything is easy to reach easy to see
V: spcaious plenty of room, even has back seats not really too bad for a coupe
VI:Stillen Z tube+ Jim Wolf pop charger (cold air), 5/16 plenum intake spacer+ throttle body spacer, Invidia Gemini (stainless steel w/ burnt tips true dual cat back exhaust), grounding kit, Eibach Pro springs w/ eibach dampeners, Eibach rear camber arms and toe bolts, SPC front camber arms, eibach front and rear sways, Hankook EVOs 225/40/19F;245/40/19R, Ichiba V2 25/20mm hub spacers, clear corner lights, Tint, BlueBat GTRs (tail light vinyl), custom matte black grille, custom matte black valance overlay, custom matte black painted projector headlights, 6K HID, 5K HID Fogs, LED door/map/license plate lights

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