Tools for modding

[DragonofBC]

Over the next 3 weeks I'm planning on (finally) doing some mods to the Eclipse. I'm planning on these parts:

Greddy Type-S BOV
Greddy Intercooler Piping Kit
K&N FIPK

The problem is that I don't have any tools so I'm going to have to buy what I need. I want to do the work myself so I can learn more about the car. I figure a lot of people on the forum do their own work so if you can drop me some insight, it would be much appreciated. Also, how long do each of these jobs take (I realize the IC piping and the BOV are essentially one job)?

Also, it might sound like a stupid question but the FIPK is just the filter and adapter correct? In that case, I want to replace the intake pipe to the turbo. Can anyone offer suggestions on which one to use? I'm running the stock turbo so I was wondering what size pipe/what tools needed/any good links for how to replace it? Thanks a lot.

[spyderturbo007]

The mods you have listed above are all really easy to do with normal hand tools. I would suggest going to a store like Sears and picking up one of the tool kits they sell. The one I bought contains everything you should need to do the above mentioned mods. It is 160 some pieces and it think I got it on sale for about $120. They are all guaranteed for life if you buy the craftsman brand. As far as links for install tips... go to www.vfaq.com

[joemathews]

Yep buy a nice mechanic's tool set...you will use it your whole life! All of those mods are simple enough. You probablly wouldn't benefit much from having a hard intake pipe at this point yet! But, if you want to have it there for the future, go for it

[DragonofBC]

Thanks a lot. Its reassuring to know that its a pretty easy job.

Even if the intake doesn't make a difference at this point, I figure while I'm in there... What are some good ones to look at? I don't know offhand the size that I would need to get either. Thanks for you help.

[JoeWagon]

The stock 2g turbo, T25, has a 2'' inlet. Dejon tool makes a good intake pipe, and you can make sure to get one for a 2g turbo and with recirculation pipe (make sure it has this). The pipe will make a big difference in combination with the filter.

Oh yeah I forgot about tools. Get some nice ones now that you will keep for a long time. Head over to a pawn shop and look for full sets of sockets/wrenches in standard and metric. The car will use mostly metric stuff. Box end wrenches with ratchets are really handy. Remember the brands that give you a lifetime warranty, not sure if you need a receipt or not Of course you will need some other tools, sets or not like a few sizes and kinds of screwdrivers, socket extentions, nut driver (screw driver with 1/4 socket end on it, good for going straight onto a bolt) etc...

[DragonofBC]

What about a jack? I was reading a guide from RoadRaceEngineering and it said that I had to jack the car up (for their IC piping at least).

Thanks a lot JoeWagon for the advice on the Dejon pipe. I'm going to look into it.

[JoeWagon]

Get a nice full size floor jack. Low profile would be nice, make sure it's something that fits under your bumper. The mini floor jacks are OK too but I prefer the one I have. Look into 2 jackstands (that start low) or a couple drive-onto ramps. They say not to be under a car supported by a jack, if the car is going to be up for a while I would agree.

[metalhedskater]

well, if you plan to use it your whole life, and not plan to upgrade, i would just get a simple tool set (everything you will need) you can get a nice one at cosco for like $75 probaly less and very good quality tools. I got one similar to the ones i seen at cosco when i was 15 for $45 and those tools are like new! Just trying to help you save money! Money for more mods maybe???

[metalhedskater]

dude this weekend im buying a nice jack kit for $30 at pepboys....i checked it out and everything and it doesnt look mickey mouse at all....supports 4,000 lbs. on the two stands, a jack, and a nice bench to rool under your car (dont know what theyre called)....good fucking deal!

[kjewer1]

Those of you that have known me for some time might find this amusing, but here is my tool list. I went to walmart and picked up a set of offset metric box end wrenches, a set of regular stragith metric wrenches, 1/2" socket set and ratchet/extensions/breakerbar, and one of those red screwdrivers at autozone with 4 tips in it, where the whole shaft flips around. I pull motors and trannys with these tools, still to this day. LMFAO.

I now also have some cool tools of course, like full air tool setup, welder, parts washer, engine crane/lift and stands, etc. But I have a little red plastic tool box I keep in the car that has the best tools that everyone with a DSM should have on them. I should take a pic and make a parts list. There arent many things, maybe 20, all cheap. And if just one is missing, I'm a miserable bastard

You would be surprised what you can do with walmart tools...

[EclipseRST]

thats fuckin funny!!! i did it the same way... but mine were all Benchtop tools from K-Mart cause that was closer than the 30 min drive to walmart! lol but i now switched to all snap-on and craftsman and dont really use the other tools anymore!

[EVOclipse]

i got a sweet little hydrolic floor jack for like 20$ at advanced discount auto, its strong enough to lift any part/end of the car and is way faster and easier than the crank/sissor whatever jacks.

[1stGenRocks]

craftsman all the way. you can pulls tools from the bottom of a river and as long as you can read craftsman on them you can take them in and get new ones i dont get why people buy snap on stuff. it cost way more and you can take craftman stuff back if it breaks so why bother

[JoeWagon]

I would have thought you had the 6,000 part arsenal found at Sears for like $4,000. I forgot breaker bar, those are especially handy. The only tool I need right now is A LIFT. Maybe some air tools like a cutoff saw and impact wrench...

Again if you want to get the lifetime warranty tools, head to a pawn shop. Love those ratchet box end wrenches!

[BoostedSpyder]

Originally Posted by 95 GSXracer

I should take a pic and make a parts list. There arent many things, maybe 20, all cheap. And if just one is missing, I'm a miserable bastard

that is a great idea, a 'must have DSM tool list' !!


i got a mechanic's set on sale at Target for like $9.99. it came with some more auto-oriented tools like a light tester, tire gauge. it has metric and SAE 1/4 and 1/2 inch ratchet sets, wrenches, allen wrenches, and a variety of heads for the screwdriver [which is a bit too fat and stubby]. and a nice plastic case

the only other things i have ever needed:

longer extension screw driver, or more-over, a thinner and longer screwdriver.

regular pliers

various zip-ties [different cool colors ]

vaccum hoses [a kit i got off ebay for like 5 bucks ]

vise grip pliers

hack saw

JB weld


that is all i can really come up with that was 'unique' and might help out a noober...