m-rod's 99 GTZ

[M-Rod]

So, I've had my car since January 2007 and finally decided to go ahead and make a thread for my car now. So this is it...

Currently undergoing a forged and boosted 6G74 build. It was the first completed 6G75 swap, which took place on Memorial Day 2010 and 5-Speed M/T swapped since January 2010.





Engine
3.5L 6G74 - awaiting 3.6L build
Ross Pistons - Forged and oversized
Forged H-Beam Connecting Rods
SPE Stage 2+ Cams - 1 of 2 sets in existence
ARP Main Studs
ARP Rod Bolts
Ported 6G74 Lower Intake Manifold
2G GS-T 3" Catback Exhaust
Diamante Throttle Body - Ported and Rebuilt with MIL spec shaft seals.
Walbro 450 LPH Fuel Pump
PTE 1200cc Fuel Injectors
6G74 Fuel Rails
3SX -AN Fuel Rail Loop
Fuelab FPR
Mishimoto Civic Half-Radiator
Catalytic Converter Delete
EGR System Delete
Evap System Delete
Prothane Motor Mount Inserts
Energy Motor Mount Roll Stop Inserts - with cross member bushings
Ingalls Stiffy ETD
482 MAF
Vibrant 4.5" MAF Adapter
DC Sports 4.5" Air Filter

Turbo
Holset HX35W - to be modified
SPE Custom Short Route Turbo Piping Kit
Treadstone TR1035 Intercooler
Manual Boost Controller
Tial 44mm Wastegate
Forge BOV

Transmission
F5M51 5-Speed Transmission
Wavetrac LSD
Motul Gear 300 75W-90
Speed Source Aluminum Shifter Base Bushings
Speed Source Brass Shift Linkage Bushings
Megan "Knock-off" Short Shifter
Greddy Counterweight Shift Knob
Spec Stage 4 Clutch - 6-Puck Unsprung
Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel

Suspension
Megan Racing Street Series Coilovers
3G Eclipse GT OEM Strut Bar
Prothane Lower Control Arm Bushings
Prothane Sway Bar Bushings - Front and Rear
Moog Sway Bar Endlinks - Front

Brakes
Full ABS Delete
Evo 8 Brembo Calipers - Front and Rear
StopTech Stainless Brake Lines - Front and Rear
Raybestos Severe Duty Rotors - Front
R1 Concepts Rotors - Rear
Hawk HPS Pads - Front
Raybestos Premium Pads - Rear

Wheels
MB Weapon - 17x8 ET +28
Hankook RS-3 245/40/17 - Front
Continental ContiPro 245/40/17 - Rear

Electronics and Lighting
6000K HID Headlight Bulbs
3000K HID Fog Light Bulbs
Sylvania Silverstar Turn Signals
Independent Fog Light Relay Wiring
Battery Relocated in Trunk
CompuSTAR 2W900FM-AS
3G Eclipse M/T ECU with Big Maps ROM
Tactrix 2.0 OP Cable
Evoscan Datalogging Software
ECUflash Tuning Software
AEM UEGO Wideband
Prosport Oil Pressure Gauge
Prosport Boost Gauge

Audio
JVC AVX-33 CD/DVD Player
Pioneer 4-Way 6.5" Door Speakers
Pioneer 4-Way 6x9" Rear Speakers

Interior
SRS System Delete
A/C System Delete
Recaro Evo 9 Driver Seat
OEM '02+ GTZ Carbon Twist Interior Trim
Glowshift 3 gauge single-din panel
3G Steering Wheel
JDM Chrome Interior Door Handles
3G Black Door Handle Trim
Carbon Fiber Instrument Cluster Bezel

Exterior
JDM VR-4 New-Style Bumper
JDM VR-4 New-Style Grille
JDM VR-4 New-Style Fog Lights
JDM 2-Piece Headlights
JDM Pre-Facelift Tail Lights
OEM GTZ Spoiler
Color-Matched Keyless Trunk Garnish
Shaved Trunk Emblems
Carbon Fiber Mitsubishi Trunk Logo
EGR Rear Window Visor



Here is the overall duration of my ownership so far. Car is bone-stock 99 GTZ I purchased from my aunt after I totaled my Taurus, since she was purchasing a new vehicle, it worked out perfect.




A few months later I was going at it, looking for anything with chrome or woodgrain, and was looking to do an audio/video setup.



Got into a little accident with a Caravan in June 07. This is after picking half the bumper off the ground.


Temporary fix that happened to be in the trunk of the car when I bought it.


This past spring I was getting more than sick of seeing the bra on the car. Plus I decided to get white wheels when my tastes started to change.




Started the teardown to get the front end fixed finally, and painted the core support flat black behind the grille and lower bumper opening.



Re-installed the original bumper with the new upper support temporarily to make sure the support would take care of the bumper being shifted an inch sideways.



Dropped the front and soon after installed the Mugen Lip. But this is where I'll end this.

[SPD_FRK]

How is your build coming along anyways man? I am suppose to be making a trip back to Mn to visit some friends in September, the fiance wants to hit the Mall of America (of course lol), we will have to meet up if everything plays out with my build in time.

[M-Rod]

It's been going pretty slow the past few months with me moving from Nebraska to Minnesota almost 3 months ago and have not been working since until this past week. And with getting a job at CarQuest, I should be able to start reeling in parts as the discounts on them and through our machine shop should be very generous. I'm hoping to have the engine machined and assembled sometime by Winter.

[M-Rod]

How she's sitting under the hood for now. Replaced all 6 spark plug tube seals and decided to throw on a different valve cover. Also did a little cleaning while it was apart. Either way better than it was before.

[beam514]

oooooh that's nice. Loving the flat black valve cover

[stvn_mj]

oooooh that's nice. Loving the flat black valve cover

X2 What did you use to paint it?

[polishmafia]

Looks good!

[M-Rod]

Thanks guys!

X2 What did you use to paint it?

I just used Krylon flat black. I doubt it will hold up well, but it's only temporary since I plan on using my 99-style valve cover for my engine swap.

[stvn_mj]

Oh ok. I like that scheme. I will probably try that same color down the road.

[beam514]

no clearcoat? cause I actually used krylon flat black on my grill, along with no-glass clear coat, and its still a little shiny

[M-Rod]

No clearcoat. Maybe I'll just go back and mask everything off and give it a coat or 2, but I didn't have any laying around and wanted to get it done before it started raining.

Good news though. I should be getting my mirror, grille, and trunk garnish painted possibly this weekend. Still have to get a spoiler and new bumper though. But I'm really stressing to get this thing looking at least somewhat decent for the All-Mitsu Cookout in 3 weeks.

[M-Rod]

Moved the battery to the trunk today to empty out the engine bay and make room for future projects. Hooked up and working.

[02redgalant]

nice i've been wanting to do that...Did you wire the positive wire the fuse block on the battery and negative to the trunk?

[M-Rod]

Yes exactly. The positive cable is just extended to the trunk, and the ground is now behind the seat.

[blue8g]

sorry for the n00b question but what do you have to do to move the battery to the trunk...i've been wanting to do this for a while

[M-Rod]

Run 4 gauge or better cable from the engine compartment to the trunk for the positive. Hook up a new ground cable in the trunk. Then have a box secured into place so it is in its own compartment and that will prevent it from moving while driving as well.

[blue8g]

ok thanks, i think i've got yet another project for the winter! (the g should be in storage, hopefully i'll be tearing it up in my g-pa's 96 plymouth caravan)

[beam514]

oooh very nice matt. Now you'll have a TON of space in the bay

[M-Rod]

Haha yeah, plenty of room now. It looks naked, but there is a ton of cleaning to do under there now that I exposed so much more.

[M-Rod]

Diamante Upper Intake Plenum and Throttle Body are finally installed. Up and running with no problems.


EDIT: Quick update, put a new air filter as well since my original had fitment issues with the headlight. Now the piping sits down where it should.