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**IPD** · 12-18-2012, 07:56 AM

Originally Posted by AlbeUrDemise

Already plan for weight reduction and a TT setup and already have steal on a TT system out of a VR4 with ECU Etc... For $350 Locally.

PS. The power of the Turbo Eclipse was fine for that car but It just wasn't worth it considering how much $$$ it took to get it on that lvl. Hence why I hated the Money Pitt! At least 3K hold some value still because of rarity.

now you've lost me. DSM's are dirt cheap to mod. tons of people are upgrading all the time, and the parts from their previous setups are always going for discounts. a 16g dsm shouldn't be breaking the bank at all--and if it is, you really don't want to own a 3/s.

p.s.
3/s's don't have any "rarity" factor helping resale value. you should shop around more.

**ilian51378** · 12-18-2012, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by AlbeUrDemise

Already plan for weight reduction and a TT setup and already have steal on a TT system out of a VR4 with ECU Etc... For $350 Locally.

PS. The power of the Turbo Eclipse was fine for that car but It just wasn't worth it considering how much $$$ it took to get it on that lvl. Hence why I hated the Money Pitt! At least 3K hold some value still because of rarity.

You got a whole TT set up for $350? Where did you find it? I just spent $1100 for one and I still need to by gauges, safc, wideband, datalogger and some other stuff... I feel stupid!

**HilbillyHomeboy** · 12-18-2012, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by ilian51378

You got a whole TT set up for $350? Where did you find it? I just spent $1100 for one and I still need to by gauges, safc, wideband, datalogger and some other stuff... I feel stupid!

What you paid is pretty average. $350 is a once in a lifetime type deal. Don't feel bad.

Jeremy

**stealthee** · 12-18-2012, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by AlbeUrDemise

Already plan for weight reduction and a TT setup and already have steal on a TT system out of a VR4 with ECU Etc... For $350 Locally.

PS. The power of the Turbo Eclipse was fine for that car but It just wasn't worth it considering how much $$$ it took to get it on that lvl. Hence why I hated the Money Pitt! At least 3K hold some value still because of rarity.

If you think DSM's are expensive to mod, they you are in for a rude awakening in the 3s game. A DSM can run 11's for under a grand.

**Kyoshosp2** · 12-21-2012, 04:30 AM

Hello .. New to the site and car .. Growing up my moms friend purchased a 92 red stealth and I always wanted one .. I been in mustangs the last 17 years right down to my 2012 gt which I loved and have built many from the ground up ... Then traded for a 2012 f150 cause I needed something for my first born .... Well now I'm wanting a Awd sports car and a GTR is out my budget lol ... So now to my childhood car .. I am looking for a good black 1993 stealth TT.... I just don't want the first year or two bugs so I'm starting there. I like the flip up lights too ...

Couple questions . I do plan to mod it and get around 500whp ..

I see people say swap out lifters and such for reliability .. I'm just looking for a direction and learn the car and the parts .. Thanks in advance for the help too ..

I also not sure if there is a 5sp or 6sp manual ?? I thought all were 6sp manuals..

What can the factory drive train and motor handle safely ?

**stealthify** · 12-21-2012, 05:30 AM

Originally Posted by Kyoshosp2

I see people say swap out lifters and such for reliability

Welcome to the community man. You might find some better responses by starting a fresh thread (or searching), but to give you a few quick answers:

The problem you've probably heard about the lifters on our car is that they're known to tick (known, suitably, as 'lifter tick'). It's not that they're unreliable, just that they can be loud. Many people opt for replacement 1999 (3rd gen) lifters.

Originally Posted by Kyoshosp2

I also not sure if there is a 5sp or 6sp manual ?? I thought all were 6sp manuals..

Our cars have come in both 5sp and 6sp. The 6 speed manual was introduced for the RT/TT and VR4 in 1994 and was maintained through the rest of the run (1996 for the Stealth and 1999 for the 3000GT).

Originally Posted by Kyoshosp2

.. I'm just looking for a direction and learn the car and the parts .. Thanks in advance for the help too ..

You've come to the right place!!

You might also want to check out stealth316.com and 3swiki.org. Good luck!