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    m-rod's 99 GTZ

    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.


    Last edited by M-Rod; 10-07-2015 at 12:20 PM Reason: updated mod list
    '99 5-Speed GTZ: Forged 3.6L 6G74T 6764 E85
    2017: 552whp/562wtq SBE on 19psi
    '02 Eclipse GT: 6G72 M/T-swapped Daily Driver
    '10 Endeavor: 6G75 AWD Family-mobile

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    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.

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    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.
    Last edited by M-Rod; 07-28-2009 at 02:17 AM
    '99 5-Speed GTZ: Forged 3.6L 6G74T 6764 E85
    2017: 552whp/562wtq SBE on 19psi
    '02 Eclipse GT: 6G72 M/T-swapped Daily Driver
    '10 Endeavor: 6G75 AWD Family-mobile

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    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.
    '99 5-Speed GTZ: Forged 3.6L 6G74T 6764 E85
    2017: 552whp/562wtq SBE on 19psi
    '02 Eclipse GT: 6G72 M/T-swapped Daily Driver
    '10 Endeavor: 6G75 AWD Family-mobile

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    You are here entirely tooo much!! beam514's Avatar
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    oooooh that's nice. Loving the flat black valve cover

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    Quote Originally Posted by beam514 View Post
    oooooh that's nice. Loving the flat black valve cover
    X2 What did you use to paint it?

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    Looks good!

    If you post stupid and incorrect information, you will get red nuggets.

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    Thanks guys!

    Quote Originally Posted by stvn_mj View Post
    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.
    '99 5-Speed GTZ: Forged 3.6L 6G74T 6764 E85
    2017: 552whp/562wtq SBE on 19psi
    '02 Eclipse GT: 6G72 M/T-swapped Daily Driver
    '10 Endeavor: 6G75 AWD Family-mobile

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

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    You are here entirely tooo much!! beam514's Avatar
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    no clearcoat? cause I actually used krylon flat black on my grill, along with no-glass clear coat, and its still a little shiny

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    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.
    '99 5-Speed GTZ: Forged 3.6L 6G74T 6764 E85
    2017: 552whp/562wtq SBE on 19psi
    '02 Eclipse GT: 6G72 M/T-swapped Daily Driver
    '10 Endeavor: 6G75 AWD Family-mobile

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


    '99 5-Speed GTZ: Forged 3.6L 6G74T 6764 E85
    2017: 552whp/562wtq SBE on 19psi
    '02 Eclipse GT: 6G72 M/T-swapped Daily Driver
    '10 Endeavor: 6G75 AWD Family-mobile

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    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?

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    Yes exactly. The positive cable is just extended to the trunk, and the ground is now behind the seat.
    '99 5-Speed GTZ: Forged 3.6L 6G74T 6764 E85
    2017: 552whp/562wtq SBE on 19psi
    '02 Eclipse GT: 6G72 M/T-swapped Daily Driver
    '10 Endeavor: 6G75 AWD Family-mobile

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    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

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    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.
    '99 5-Speed GTZ: Forged 3.6L 6G74T 6764 E85
    2017: 552whp/562wtq SBE on 19psi
    '02 Eclipse GT: 6G72 M/T-swapped Daily Driver
    '10 Endeavor: 6G75 AWD Family-mobile

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    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)

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

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    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.
    '99 5-Speed GTZ: Forged 3.6L 6G74T 6764 E85
    2017: 552whp/562wtq SBE on 19psi
    '02 Eclipse GT: 6G72 M/T-swapped Daily Driver
    '10 Endeavor: 6G75 AWD Family-mobile

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    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.
    Last edited by M-Rod; 08-16-2009 at 07:28 PM
    '99 5-Speed GTZ: Forged 3.6L 6G74T 6764 E85
    2017: 552whp/562wtq SBE on 19psi
    '02 Eclipse GT: 6G72 M/T-swapped Daily Driver
    '10 Endeavor: 6G75 AWD Family-mobile

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