Your ideas, my money...help me upgrade

Brothers and sisters,

I have a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT (3.0L V6). I have alot of money to spend on the car but no car knowledge or sense to begin to modify it. Give me recommendations. I already have a Cold Air Intake and removed the pseudo-grills in the front to allow for more air to enter. I just ordered racing seats because I hate the stock seats, and now I'm at a temporary block. So YOU tell ME what to do with MY money and car. And I'll listen, cause for some odd reason I trust you fuckers.

Overclock that baby with an AMD 64 FX-53 and a ATI Radeon 9800XT... oh wait you mean cars... nm.

cat-back exhaust is always nice, hyper chip, low-pro tires, bigger wheels, modded ECU....ummm if i think of more ill let ya know...

yeah man, good enough computer for now, need car shit

eclipse has a decent cat exhaust stcok, no after market chip for it, tires and wheels are already ordered, modded ECU? not sure...still under warranty here

a good cat back exhaust system is always better than stock, in my opinion. but if you like then leave it
maybe a high-po ignition system...like MSD? i cant think of anything else so take it or leave it

You must get a nice paint job too.
Body kit?
NO SPOILERS!!!!

AEM is the way to go for alot of basic bolt on stuff.
http://www.aempower.com

Go for some Power Pullies, Fuel Rail, Dich that CAI you bought and get there V2 CAI. It one of the best on the market right now. When you get bigger wheels you need better stopping power, so go with there big brake kit all round with "Endless" brand brake pads. Get some grounds so you get a better ground to you motor (up to 5hp for under 100 bucks). When you start adding all this stuff you need better plugs and wires to add a better spark to the motor. I sudgest "Nology" brand. Also a better ignition upgrade would help to. There is so much I could sudgest to you. I am so into tuning. Gimmie a PM some time if you like.

Oh another thing is ditch the stock exhaust. Everything is better that stock. Plus it defeats the purpose the point of having a CAI. Ya you are getting that air in quicker but its not coming out of the motor quick enough because for one the pipe is to small (2 1/4 - 2 3/4 is best) and there is more than CAT under there holding up to much back pressure)

Hope all this helps......

OR

Think laterally and consider another car if you have plenty of money.

Look at the TVR Speed Six at http://www.tvr-tuscan.co.uk/tvr.htm#

Looks and goes like a rocketship. Hand built, race derived engine, fast as a Ferrari and the most amazing paint job and interior as standard. Targa top and has all the other bits you want bolted on already also. I've driven it and it's a real white knuckle enthusiasts car. You feel like an astronaut inside it - sit in one and you'll understand.

That's TVR Tuscan Speed Six I meant to say..

buy a v8

lmao i modded a fuckin 99 eclipse gst droped a nnew engine in the bitch ( not a 4cyl) been racin it since i had it well around 17 lol i had my team since i was 14 or so but it has been good it is pushin over 2,500hp i'll have to find the list of parts for itbut hey it's all good my dodge neon can smoke the viper lol 99 dodge neon wiht a spoon engine pushin bout 1500hp imma find the list for that to so hold on lol i'll upload some pics on my site soon later!

if i wanted to get my car bashed, i would have gone elsewhere, thanks guys

joke...

and, shadow, i would like to see some parts list and specs on yer engines for these cars. what kinda times did you run with yer eclipse? 2500hp, hmm, in a car thats light. I know what kinda times you should be running. but i would like to see some pics and specs and what ever else.

That wasn't a bash deucegame, that was just me not knowing enough about your particular vehicle I still rate the TVR.

Deuce, Im with you all the way on this. Im an import fan myself. I drive a 99 honda civic ex coupe (still wishes it was a SI)I have done very few upgrades for it so far but it hard to do anything when you are still paying for the car. I have so far dropped in an AEM CAI, optima spiral cell battery, and a tanabe style exhaust with 2 1/4 pipe from the CAT back. Trust me man Im not knockin you......

Yea, lets quit with the knockin fellas. Clean it up or I'll do it for ya. The guy was just asking about modding his car. Smart ass comments won't help that.

Deuce, best thing to do is figure out your plans for the car. If you're really serious you should start thinking about how far you want to go. Engine wise, body wise, etc. I'm coming from the Honda motor camp too but knew a few guys who were mitsu cats. If you are trying to make big power don't "lego" build your engine. Are you going NA or FI. (Is yours a turbo version? I can't remember eclipse model info right now.) Everyone pretty much starts with bolt ons, so consider that. But let us know your plans and we can all go from there.

2000 and up is third generation, no more stock turbo

phenom: i'm trying to start small for now because i get my degree in may and then an immediate pay raise (to 55k a year from the current 20k YEEHAW) so i'll have some extra cash to throw around...

shadow: 2500HP in a 2g eclipse? i have my doubts...

i've already done the standard things, intake, blahblah, and some interior mods for show, just looking for ideas...let me know

wow, congrats on the degree and pay man, thats friggin awesome! Let's see, I'd consider turbo or maybe supercharging it. Are there SCs for your model year eclipse? Boost 24/7, =) good stuff. Wait..starting small...I noticed someone said something about a cat-back. That's another place to open up the airways. But don't forget a more free flowing cat. Carsound is a reputable company that makes great cats. If you aren't into obnoxiously loud exhausts try taking a look at greddy's SP series. I had one on my integra and its a decent tone. Its a straight through model with a subtle rumble. I'm not sure but I bet the mitsu's stock exhaust is a chambered design. Then a good set of headers could top off your exhaust system.

Another area I'd look at is suspension. Power isn't any good if you can't put it to the ground efficiently. You mentioned rims/tires. What about lowering? If you plan on going pretty low don't forget your shocks. Stock shocks aren't valved for lowering springs' spring rates. I'd suggest Koni's Sport (Yellow) series shocks. They are externally adjustable. So if you autox on the weekends, twist a knob and your in competitive mode. When you leave the track twist them back to soft and you have yourselg a comfortable city driving ride. Maybe upgrade your sway bars and have a little more fun in the twisties! The ideas are endless!

Myself, I'd look for an engine swap. You have very limited number of things you can do right now. Might want to try for a 93' twin turbo eclipse motor, it would be a good swap. Or go with the gsx engine. I'd agree with whoever said to get a new car, mitsubishis are bitches to modify. Honda and Nissan are relatively essay, as well as older american cars like 70's stangs. Or be like me and get a 96' 300zx tt and rape everyone on the road =)