eclipse
D[X]P
10-04-2003, 12:24 AM
hi guys
Im just wonderinghow reliable is a 95-98 eclipse. How long do these usually last and how much maintinance is needed.
Would an eclipse be a better daily driver than a 95-98 civic
On autotrader the prices are almost the same so whats better for the buck? :screwy:
thx :naughty:
Im just wonderinghow reliable is a 95-98 eclipse. How long do these usually last and how much maintinance is needed.
Would an eclipse be a better daily driver than a 95-98 civic
On autotrader the prices are almost the same so whats better for the buck? :screwy:
thx :naughty:
Misundaztood
10-04-2003, 12:49 AM
A non-turbo imho would be in the same league as the Civic(if tooken care of by the original owner). Same goes for the turbo models until you start modifing them. :sunglasse
FourG63 97GST
10-04-2003, 03:28 AM
Get a civic
D[X]P
10-04-2003, 11:41 AM
So many people are voting for the civic(other threads)
IS an eclipse crap or something? All i know an eclipse looks sweeter than a civic
IS an eclipse crap or something? All i know an eclipse looks sweeter than a civic
FourG63 97GST
10-04-2003, 07:55 PM
No its not crap
Its just I notice its the "in" thing to call it crap and unreliable
so i'm just taggin along
I'm just tired of hearing it
so get a civic and enjoy your day
Its just I notice its the "in" thing to call it crap and unreliable
so i'm just taggin along
I'm just tired of hearing it
so get a civic and enjoy your day
96talontsi
10-05-2003, 12:07 PM
Civics.... all they do is make me laugh :rofl: :lol:
Dude weres my dsm?
10-06-2003, 01:19 PM
well hey if you get a eclipse you dont have to worry about getting a better motor cuz the one in it is the best one for the car and you'll still be faster than most civics and i own one and i love it, FUCK HONDA :flipa: :owned: MITSUBISHI FOREVER!!!!!!!
Japmetal
10-06-2003, 02:23 PM
Civics are for kids & old people who worry about fuel economy
D[X]P
10-06-2003, 05:23 PM
hehe
How long do eclipses motors last and how dependable r they. BTW i cant seem ti find any gst's under 5 grand :disappoin
How long do eclipses motors last and how dependable r they. BTW i cant seem ti find any gst's under 5 grand :disappoin
FourG63 97GST
10-06-2003, 05:34 PM
why do u want an eclipse anyway?
duckydsp
10-06-2003, 09:07 PM
why do u want an eclipse anyway?
This guy is funny
This guy is funny
duckydsp
10-06-2003, 09:10 PM
P']hehe
How long do eclipses motors last and how dependable r they. BTW i cant seem ti find any gst's under 5 grand :disappoin
If you find a 95-99 gst under 5 grand then your probably looking at a car that someone beat the hell out of.
How long do eclipses motors last and how dependable r they. BTW i cant seem ti find any gst's under 5 grand :disappoin
If you find a 95-99 gst under 5 grand then your probably looking at a car that someone beat the hell out of.
D[X]P
10-07-2003, 06:02 PM
yea i know :disappoin
D[X]P
10-07-2003, 06:06 PM
why do u want an eclipse anyway?
No specific reason except its cheap and looks cool
Why did you want an eclipse?
No specific reason except its cheap and looks cool
Why did you want an eclipse?
FourG63 97GST
10-07-2003, 06:18 PM
P']No specific reason except its cheap and looks cool
Why did you want an eclipse?
lots of aftermarket, and it responds really good to mods
Why did you want an eclipse?
lots of aftermarket, and it responds really good to mods
D[X]P
10-07-2003, 10:15 PM
what exactly do you mean respons better to mods? so it would be better to mod an eclipse than a civic?
FourG63 97GST
10-08-2003, 01:12 AM
Yes, example you put a turboback on an eclipse and you can get about 20hp and faster spool up
how much hp you get when you put an exhaust on a civic?
like 8 from exhaust and an aditional 2hp if u get headers
how much hp you get when you put an exhaust on a civic?
like 8 from exhaust and an aditional 2hp if u get headers
D[X]P
10-08-2003, 05:09 PM
do people usually do engine swaps for eclipses?
i know that many people do that for a civic or an integra
i know that many people do that for a civic or an integra
2of9
10-08-2003, 05:38 PM
Civics are for kids & old people who worry about fuel economy
very tru, very very true. i think civics (EX-Si) are only for fuel economy, the eclipse (GST-GSX) is only for racing/sport
very tru, very very true. i think civics (EX-Si) are only for fuel economy, the eclipse (GST-GSX) is only for racing/sport
Misundaztood
10-08-2003, 08:13 PM
P']do people usually do engine swaps for eclipses?
i know that many people do that for a civic or an integraNo, an engine-swapped Eclipse is very rare. Their parts aren't interchangable as are alot of Hondas.
i know that many people do that for a civic or an integraNo, an engine-swapped Eclipse is very rare. Their parts aren't interchangable as are alot of Hondas.
95_GSX
10-08-2003, 09:12 PM
No, an engine-swapped Eclipse is very rare.
i wouldn't say that they are "rare" but they are uncommon. most people will sell their N/A eclipse and buy a turbo one, instead of having the headache of going through a swap.
i wouldn't say that they are "rare" but they are uncommon. most people will sell their N/A eclipse and buy a turbo one, instead of having the headache of going through a swap.
plyr04
10-08-2003, 09:23 PM
I just bought my eclipse gst two months ago and made a few mods. Nothing big yet. I hear that running turbo on a daily driver can wear a tear a little easier. I've been around big blocks all my life and not a lot of wear and tear gets to them. Its also all steel, puts out a lot more hp, and can withstand wear and tear. I would flip a coin on the eclipse and civic.
One advantage is an engine ready for turbo use, unlike the civic... no big mods have to be made to upgrade the turbo.
One advantage is an engine ready for turbo use, unlike the civic... no big mods have to be made to upgrade the turbo.
plyr04
10-08-2003, 09:31 PM
The 98 eclipse gst model engine ... is it a 4g63t ... ? ... just curious
thx
thx
D[X]P
10-08-2003, 10:30 PM
how long do eclipse motors 95-99 usually last? Of course this is if it has been taken care of.
Can you buy a new engine for an eclipse(a stock one) for cheap?
Can you buy a new engine for an eclipse(a stock one) for cheap?
Misundaztood
10-08-2003, 10:41 PM
The 98 eclipse gst model engine ... is it a 4g63t ... ? ... just curious
thxYes that's correct.
thxYes that's correct.
Misundaztood
10-08-2003, 10:44 PM
P']how long do eclipse motors 95-99 usually last? Of course this is if it has been taken care of.
Can you buy a new engine for an eclipse(a stock one) for cheap?
If token well care of ie. oil changes on time, flushes, blah, blah, blah, just as long as any car.
Oh, & www.ebay.com & www.dsmtrader.com are the best resourses for finding engines. Will a new one be cheap...I have no idea. Do they still produce the dsm 4g63?
Can you buy a new engine for an eclipse(a stock one) for cheap?
If token well care of ie. oil changes on time, flushes, blah, blah, blah, just as long as any car.
Oh, & www.ebay.com & www.dsmtrader.com are the best resourses for finding engines. Will a new one be cheap...I have no idea. Do they still produce the dsm 4g63?
xiren
10-08-2003, 11:00 PM
so what kind of power is the eclipse RS putting to the wheels stock, and is it a pain in the ass to put an aftermarket turbo on it? and is that even really a good idea? if i get a gst or a gsx, my insurance is going to go through the roof.
Misundaztood
10-08-2003, 11:38 PM
About 115hp to the wheels. Oh, & as far as turboing one, it's not any more difficult than turboing any other car but to run more than like 8psi, you'll need upgraded everything...
plyr04
10-08-2003, 11:52 PM
Whats everyone running for there mods. I just installed an injen
air intake w/ aftermarket blowoff, neon blue lighting (with stock black
paint). Just getting started but planning on buying a 16g aftermarket ball bearing turbo, an intake and exhaust manifold (still searching for the right ones) and then the exhaust system ...
air intake w/ aftermarket blowoff, neon blue lighting (with stock black
paint). Just getting started but planning on buying a 16g aftermarket ball bearing turbo, an intake and exhaust manifold (still searching for the right ones) and then the exhaust system ...
xiren
10-09-2003, 12:31 AM
About 115hp to the wheels. Oh, & as far as turboing one, it's not any more difficult than turboing any other car but to run more than like 8psi, you'll need upgraded everything...
so...by upgrading everything...what do you mean by everything? and how much does a decent after market turbo run?
so...by upgrading everything...what do you mean by everything? and how much does a decent after market turbo run?
96talontsi
10-09-2003, 07:13 AM
a decent stage 1 turbo charger for an n/a dsm runs any where from 2,000 to 3,000 dollars... my buddy in vegas before i moved got one for 2 grand from here: http://shop.store.yahoo.com/spiderbonesracingclub/95miecrstuki.html
and it worked good for him... have fun.... but i always personally thought it is easier to just get them turbo charged in the first place... insurance here isnt that much of a diff... :smile:
and it worked good for him... have fun.... but i always personally thought it is easier to just get them turbo charged in the first place... insurance here isnt that much of a diff... :smile:
Dude weres my dsm?
10-09-2003, 11:20 AM
a decent stage 1 turbo charger for an n/a dsm runs any where from 2,000 to 3,000 dollars... my buddy in vegas before i moved got one for 2 grand from here: http://shop.store.yahoo.com/spiderbonesracingclub/95miecrstuki.html
and it worked good for him... have fun.... but i always personally thought it is easier to just get them turbo charged in the first place... insurance here isnt that much of a diff... :smile:
Well yeah thats true but unless you have a gay insurence company like me that wont let you have a turbo and my rs came with a hannstage 2 turbo (i think) and it had to be taken off to be insured :disappoin
and it worked good for him... have fun.... but i always personally thought it is easier to just get them turbo charged in the first place... insurance here isnt that much of a diff... :smile:
Well yeah thats true but unless you have a gay insurence company like me that wont let you have a turbo and my rs came with a hannstage 2 turbo (i think) and it had to be taken off to be insured :disappoin
96talontsi
10-09-2003, 12:42 PM
THAT SUCKS!!!! :eek: i would of took it off showed it to them then go put that fucker back on :evillol:
Dude weres my dsm?
10-09-2003, 12:57 PM
yeah, but lets say i had a wreck, their the kind that take my car to be checked out :screwy:
96talontsi
10-09-2003, 12:59 PM
DONT WRECK!!! :grinno:
Dude weres my dsm?
10-09-2003, 01:13 PM
Thank god i havent yet lol ive had some really close calls :uhoh:
D[X]P
10-09-2003, 05:15 PM
keep that car out of the junkyard :evillol:
nytlife666
10-09-2003, 08:08 PM
I just bought a 96 GS..they ne good, cause all the shit i see to put on eclipse's are for the turbo models!! HELP :banghead:
Dude weres my dsm?
10-09-2003, 08:24 PM
www.machv.com
www.dsmtuners.com
www.dsmparts.com
here ya go, enjoy
www.dsmtuners.com
www.dsmparts.com
here ya go, enjoy
plyr04
10-10-2003, 08:56 PM
I just bought a 96 GS..they ne good, cause all the shit i see to put on eclipse's are for the turbo models!! HELP :banghead:
www.matrixracing.com
nopi.com
also check out xs-engineering.com and turbonetics.com
e-mail the FAQ or comments board and ask what u have to do to upgrade to turbo without destroying ur engine.
www.matrixracing.com
nopi.com
also check out xs-engineering.com and turbonetics.com
e-mail the FAQ or comments board and ask what u have to do to upgrade to turbo without destroying ur engine.
nytlife666
10-11-2003, 02:08 PM
How hard would it be to drop a 4g63 in a 96 GS? What would i need?
nytlife666
10-12-2003, 12:59 PM
What would be a better buy 93 GS for 2gs or a 96 GS for 3.5gs? I heard that the 90-94's are a hell of alot better
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