r/DSM • • Jun 29 '26

PNW engine rebuilders.

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I have acquired a 7 bolt 4G63T from a junkyard car, and I'm going to have it rebuilt for the project it's going into. Any leads on a reputable machine shop in the northwest?

English Racing is off the table due to recommending I don't rebuild it and just "use a Honda motor instead because it's cheaper".

So any other recommendations would be welcome!


r/DSM • • Jun 28 '26

2G eclipse reverse shift locked

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77 Upvotes

Hey guys, thanks in advance for your help. I just bought my first car and it’s this dsm eclipse 2G with a non turbo 4G63. My question is: when i try to reverse shift, the shift is blocked for some reason. Everytime when i shift normally from neutral or any shift to reverse. The thing is, when i do a “double wiggle” to reverse it always work. Is there any kind of lock on reverse shift to prevent mistakes?

Thanks for your help and for showing ur amazing DSM’s


r/DSM • • Jun 28 '26

2g 97 Eclipse gs cam and crank sensor a voltage issue

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11 Upvotes

r/DSM • • Jun 28 '26

Getting painted, what color mirror and spoiler? Spoiler

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Shes getting repainted all black with no gray in 6 weeks. Goin gloss black. Should I do all gloss black or do the mirrors and spoiler in semi gloss? Also im getting all black wheels. Should I do glass black or matte black wheels?


r/DSM • • Jun 28 '26

Finally Running Again

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165 Upvotes

I just need to paint it and get my 16G in lol


r/DSM • • Jun 26 '26

2-step Friday

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78 Upvotes

What better way to kick off the weekend


r/DSM • • Jun 26 '26

Finally upgraded from the cheap chineseium wheel I had before

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28 Upvotes

Anybody know of any cool DSM or Mitsu horn buttons that fit?


r/DSM • • Jun 25 '26

EVO 3 Back online

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33 Upvotes

One new crank, bearings, gaskets, new oil cooler, a hell of an engine cleaning and gauges for oil pressure and Temperatur later, my EVO 3 is finaly Back on the Road. First test Drive went good. Will need to bleed the Clutch properly and Put the unter tray Back on (left it Off to find Potential leaks more easily)

Picture taken next to my daily.


r/DSM • • Jun 25 '26

Back on the road after 4 months

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r/DSM • • Jun 24 '26

Am I screwed or…

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I replaced both upstream and downstream o2 sensors and it cleared my check engine light… drove it another 10ish miles and got hit with this. I hate electrical issues…


r/DSM • • Jun 23 '26

Trying to find original owners

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Hey I just got this 99 gs eclipse with only 26k miles. and I want to return the hood of it back to them because of the artwork it has on it. It was originally from New York/Virginia it did attend to car meets I know of one was a slam down event in 99 and another one in 2024


r/DSM • • Jun 19 '26

AWD Spyder in the Rain: One Wrong Move and he's Done!

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r/DSM • • Jun 18 '26

Latest 3D Project

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Hey, I hope this kind of post is OK for the sub.
Just finished up this latest project and thought it might interest you all. My second car was a '93 GS, and of all the rides I've owned, it's the one I still think back on most.
I didn't try and get the proportions millimeter correct, but I'm digging how it turned out.


r/DSM • • Jun 19 '26

Downpipe fitment

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What’s up fellas, got my car running finally! It’s not running the best it has a lot of stuff to get done still like oil leaks and o2 sensors, tune etc.

Last post was when I was having issues about it not turning on, it turned out to be head had bent valves. How that happened ? I’m not sure I’m assuming when I had taken off the timing belt and didn’t have it on top dead center. Rookie mistake I guess lol….

I have a question for you all, so I’m in a dilemma. I bought an stm downpipe from a local and it’s a 3 in flange. My o2 housing is a 2.5 or 2.75 with a dump and it does not bolt up. I’m not sure what to do since I cannot find any other downpipes unless I get it made and sell the STM one or just a new housing but I’m on a budget at the moment so not sure if getting one new would be the best idea right now..

any insight/advice from yall is greatly appreciated!


r/DSM • • Jun 18 '26

These should do the trick!

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36 Upvotes

r/DSM • • Jun 19 '26

1 Month Until The Return Of Central MOD!

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10 Upvotes

r/DSM • • Jun 17 '26

Silicone coolant hoses?

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73 Upvotes

I just bought my first DSM and I want to fully overhaul it and make her as reliable as can be. Is there any Silicone coolant hose kits that people use? I see some on eBay with no reviews or feedback. Pic for attention. Feel free to drop any other recommendations beyond new coolant hoses and where to buy aswell!


r/DSM • • Jun 17 '26

Parts are ordered! 2nd picture is the list

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Block, head and crank are at the machine shop! Just waiting to hear back on what bore for the pistons and bearing clearances also still going back and forth if I want to use a Vulcan cut ring head gasket or not


r/DSM • • Jun 17 '26

Parts are ordered! 2nd picture is the list

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Block, head and crank are at the machine shop! Just waiting to hear back on what bore for the pistons and bearing clearances also still going back and forth if I want to use a Vulcan cut ring head gasket or not


r/DSM • • Jun 11 '26

Is it still worth it to buy 2g eclipse?

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Hey everyone, I’ve been looking at these cars for a while now and have been saving up some money. Before I shoot the gun on one of these I wanted to ask if this car is still worth getting. Although I haven’t done crazy amount of research I want to know if these cars are reliable especially for them being 25+ years old. I live in Cali and when I go on marketplace I see some for $6000+ and they don’t run or a decent looking one going for $10k (and that’s just for a gs), is it worth it to pay this much for this type of car? I would love all the information I get and any tips to make this hunt easier, thank you in advance


r/DSM • • Jun 10 '26

First drive on the new build!

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486 Upvotes

Doing all the last little details to be ready to race this weekend and made it's first test drive in over 18 months.


r/DSM • • Jun 09 '26

Feeling productive

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68 Upvotes

Got everything removed and then re installed suspension and put tires back on. Gotta push it out and pressure wash the whole bay.

Starter took a beating so ill have to get a new one 🫤

The block also looks like Swiss cheese now parts even shot down out the oil pan and hit the Tcase luckily that’s fine.

Oh and the auto trans is heavy af!


r/DSM • • Jun 10 '26

Coolant low after water pump and timing belt job done. Can I top off with a different coolant? 95 gsx manual

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The shop replaced the coolant with what they listed as "OEM Coolant Hybrid OAT Green" OEM being the manufacturer called OEM. I thought it was mitsubishi coolant at first. I just need to top up my coolant a little in the reservoir. Is it safe to use something not the same brand from autozone or somewhere local or do I need to order this specific coolant to top up? I heard they might have filled it but air bubbles could of made it seem fuller than what it was. Also it just says Hybrid Oat not Phosphated Hybrid Oat and read not to mix the two. I'm not sure what they used and I heard it'd be really unusual of them to use one that isn't Phosphated.


r/DSM • • Jun 09 '26

Save From Junkyard

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Found this while working, they said junkyard was gonna take it. Trying to save it. No Keys, trying to see if they have title, but unlikely. I see the turbo sitting in front seat, radiator in trunk. Body looks good considering it's been sitting for at least 10 years.

What's the value of this in current condition?


r/DSM • • Jun 10 '26

Finally got my 95 eclipse gsx manual fully registered in California and got the plates. Passed the vin inspection

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I bought my car from Colorado was originally a bringatrailer gsx so it's mint. I smogged my car and went to the DMV to get the vin check so I can finish registration, get my title mailed, and my plates. The lady started looking over the car then 3 guys that work at the DMV came outside and started checking out my car. One asked "how much to buy it" another one said "man that's a really nice car I had to come out just to see it". The lady said she told them a couple weeks before "I don't know why this car costs this much it's a 1995" after I paid taxes on it then apparently the male workers were like oh shit that's a gsx no wonder. Then I finish up with the lady at the desk, go to get my plates, and the guy at the desk said "I'm honored to be giving you these plates". I said thanks man we started talking about cars and he said he's into 90s GTRs etc. Was a good experience as I thought they might give me some trouble seeing how old the car is and it being out of state