Tale of Two Talons | Project Talon Inspiration Plus Dedication Creates Modern Nostalgia Build

SPEC SHEET

VEHICLE
Year / Make / Model:

1990 Eagle Talon

Chassis Code:

BD

Vehicle Weigh:

2845

Launch RPM:

5000

Shift RPM:

9000

Redline RPM:

8500

Peak Boost:

47psi

Fuel:

C16

 

 

ENGINE
Engine Code:

4G63T

Displacement (cc):

2000

Bore & Stroke:

3.55 in / 3.46in  

Engine Builder:

The Engine Works – Port St Lucie FL and myself

Block Modifications:

All Stock  

Machine Work:

Automotive Machine – Fraser MI  

Compression Ratio:

8.5:1

Pistons:

Wiseco  

Piston Rings:

Wiseco  

Connecting Rods:

Pauter  

Crank:

Knife edged stock crank

Bearings, Main and Rod:

Clevite 77

Camshafts:

HKS 272

Valves / Springs / Retainers:

Ferrea 1mm oversized /Crower/Crower

Cylinder Head Modifications:

Ported Polished 1mm oversized valves

Cylinder Head Gasket:

Cometic

Head / Main Studs:

ARP

Intake Manifold:

JMF Race Manifold

Throttle Body:

Accufab 75 mm

Air Induction System:

Buschur

Exhaust Manifold:

Morrison Fabrications

Exhaust System / Downpipe:

Morrison hot parts with recirculated external wastegate

Muffler:

Apexi Dunk

Wastegate:

Tial MV-R

Blow-Off Valve:

Greddy type R

Intercooler:

Spearco

Fuel Injectors:

FIC 1650

Fuel Pump(s):

Walbro 255LPH

Engine Management System:

Haltech PS1000

Engine Management Tuner:

Myself at this time

 Boost Controller:

Old School HKS

Ignition System:

ARK 2

 Spark Plugs:

NGK BPR8es

 Cooling System:

Fluidyne

 Oil System:

Stock

Performance Electronics:

Autometer gauges

 

 

TURBOCHARGER
Turbocharger:

Xona Rotor 78-64s

Compressor Wheel Specs:

62 mm inducer, 86mm exducer

Turbine Wheel Specs:

78ppm flow, 64mm outlet

Turbine Housing:

X3C cover

 

 

CHASSIS/DRIVELINE
Springs, F&R (Make & Rate):

Addco – F-500, R-?

Shocks, F&R (Make & Rate):

AGX adjustable

Sway Bars:

stock

Chassis Bracing:

strut tower brace F&R

Ride Height:

7.5” (ground to chin spoiler)

Transmission:

TRE – glass bead, powder coated

Transmission Gearing:

EVO-III shot peened w/ 1st: 33 tooth, 2.750 ratio, 4th: 29 tooth, 0.862 ratio, 4-gear spider center diff

Final Drive:

speedo-drive 36 tooth

Clutch:

ACT 3300

Flywheel:

Fidanza

Differential(s) (Make & Type):

Quaife ATB

Axles / Driveshaft:

Stock 4 bolt

Wheels (Make, Size & Offset):

Tenzo Rs5 18×7.5 et42

Tires (Make & Size):

225 40 R18

Brake Calipers (F&R):

front Stock 2 piston/ rear stock coated Red

Brake Rotors (Diameter, F&R):

slotted and drilled stock size

Brake Pads (Front & Rear):

OEM Mitsubishi

 

 

INTERIOR
Roll Bar / Cage:

Removed

Seats:

redone stock with the factory leather

Harnesses:

Removed

Steering Wheel / Quick Release:

Momo steering wheel with Eagle Horn Button

Gauges:

AEM & Autometer

 

EXTERIOR
Grill:

OEM but cut out for more air and hood pins.

It’s very subtle

Paint:

Mercedes Midnight blue

Wing:

Custom paint color