Inside, there are relatively few giveaways that this is a special machine. Autometer boost and EGT gauges are mounted to the A pillar while the boost controller sits out of the way on top of the steering column. The S-AFC fuel controller hides in the glove box.
Diaz, who runs RD Engineering, handles the tuning on the car himself and intends to run an 11-second quarter mile before he's finished with the Eclipse. He thinks his current hardware will do the job despite the engine's stock bottom end. With near-stock appearance down to the exhaust tips and the potential for an 11-second pass on the horizon, Diaz is clearly writing formulas of his own.
1997 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GSX |
| ENGINE |
| Engine Code | 4G63 |
| Type | Inline four, iron block and aluminum head, turbochargedand intercooled |
| Internal Modifications | None |
| External Modifications | K&N air filter, Turbonetics T04B ball-bearing turbo, Turbonetics T3 exhaust manifold, RSR 3.0-inch turboback exhaust with dual semi-stock tips, Tail 35mmwastegate, GReddy front-mount intercooler, stock 1G DSM blow-off valve |
| Engine Management Mods: | Denso 150 LPR fuel pump,Denso 660cc/min injectors,A'PEXi Super AFC |
| DRIVETRAIN |
| Layout | Transverse front engine, all-wheel drive |
| Drivetrain Modifications | Advanced Clutch Technologies 2,600 lb pressure plate with street disc |
| SUSPENSION |
| Front | KYB AGX shocks withNeuspeed race springs, 20.6-mm RMDSM anti-roll bars |
| Rear | KYB AGX shocks withNeuspeed race springs, 20.6 mm RMDSM anti-roll bars |
| BRAKES |
| Front | AEM 12.8-inch rotors, stock calipers, Porterfield RS4 pads |
| Rear | Stock |
| EXTERNAL |
| Wheels | 17x8-inch Enkei RS-Evolution |
| Tires | 225/45-17 Falken Azenis Sport |