Blu By You, 90 Eclipse
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Owner Info:
Name: Blaine Emerson
Location: Muskegon,Michigan
Car: 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse GST
Tuner Maneuver:When and how did you get into cars?
Blaine:I was about 16 when my first DSM broke and I had to figure out how to fix it.
Tuner Maneuver:Who influences you in your builds?
Blaine:Ed Belfour goalie for the Dallas Stars drove a drag car with a talon shell.
Tuner Maneuver:What previous vehicles have you owned?
Blaine:I have owned a 94 BMW e36 99 zx2 92 Honda Prelude 91 Eclipse GSX 91 Talon TSI AWD 95 Talon TSI AWD 97 Eclipse Spyder to name a few.
Tuner Maneuver:Why did you buy this vehicle?
Blaine:I bought this because of the unique opportunity to build a FWD Eclipse. Not many FWD make it to the 12 sec club.
Tuner Maneuver:Did you encounter any problems with this build?
Blaine:Traction!
Tuner Maneuver:How did you solve the problem?
Blaine:Bought a a better drivetrain and drag radials.
Tuner Maneuver:What advice would you give to someone who is thinking of building a similar vehicle?
Blaine:Have patience.. These cars get a bad rep but if you do it correctly and maintain your dsm it will last.
Engine
1991 6 bolt 4g63t
Evo III 16g Turbo
2g Exhaust Manifold
3″ Apexi N1 Down Pipe
34mm Flapper
Ported o2 Housing
Wastegate Dump
ARP Headstuds
HKS metal head gasket
Cleavite race bearings
EVO 560cc injectors
2g MAS
Custom Dual Exhaust
Engine Management
Apexi SAFC
Palm iiic Datalogger
A/F Gauge
Boost Gauge
DRIVETRAIN
1991 F5M33 5 Speed Transmission
XTD Stage 3 Clutch
BF Goodrich Drag Radials
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Magellan GPS
Kenwood Sub
Kenwood Amp
Sony CD player
1-4 12v Power adapter
Custom Paint
Custom Airbrushed Mitsu Logo
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