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Re: Eclipse (DSM 1g) clutch

To: hoerni@cooper.edu
Subject: Re: Eclipse (DSM 1g) clutch
From: ron meek <rmeek8@juno.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:08:44 -0600
Buy a JDM turbo motor, harness and ecu and convert.


On Wed, 26 Oct 2005 16:26:53 -0400 (EDT) "Timothy R. Hoerning"
<hoerni@cooper.edu> writes:
> On Wed, 26 Oct 2005, ron meek wrote:
> 
> > 
> > Yeah the clutch is gone, most DSM guys use the ACT 2600, If you 
> want a
> > softer pedal
> > use the 2100, which is very good for stock setups.
> > 
> > Ron
> 
> 
>         Hey, I didn't know there with DSM guys on the list.
> 
>         I was looking for some advice for a '90 Laser 2.0 non-turbo 
> I have.
> 
>         The timing belt went and the piston smacked the valves on 
> the number 3
> cyclinder.  I have the head off and I'm trying to figure out what to 
> do
> 
>         Ideas so far:
> 
>         1. Get a used head.  Cheapest I can find is about $175.
> 
>         2. Get a used engine.  When they have them, the local yard 
> wants $300 (I
> think)
> 
>         3. Convert to electric.  Are there kits out there for this?  
> Is it
> possible to home-brew.   This was just my latest crazy scheme, but 
> if
> anyone knows how to do it, I bet they're on this list.
> 
>         I don't really need the car, but I'd hate to junk it.  If I 
> could revive
> it cheaply it would be handy as a commuter.
> 
>         TIA
> 
> 
>                 Tim
>         
>
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