| Custom Air Intake: Remove Factory Air-Box and Build Intake System |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse--Engine Upgrade, Part 1 of 3 |
From "Tricked Out"
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In this project Andrew Totolos, host of DIY's Tricked Out, installs a custom cold-air intake system, as well as some ignition upgrades, to increase the power and fuel efficiency on a '99 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In this first phase of the project he introduces the project car and begins the upgrade by removing the factory air-box and building a custom intake system.
Project car:
1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS. . .
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with lowered suspension, carbon-fiber
hood and custom interior.
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Tools and materials
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After the modifications
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In addition to standard auto-mechanic's tools (wrenches, ratchets, extenders, screwdrivers, nut-drivers, cordless drill with screwdriver attachment, torque wrench, etc.), tools and materials used to complete this entire project include:air filter
universal-fit intake pipe and connectors
marker
utility knife
hose clamps
hacksaw
measuring tape
piece of cardboard
heavy-duty tape
hole saw
aluminum sheet
sheet metal screws
standard shop tools
safety goggles and gloves
drill with drill bits
self-tapping screws
wires and coil pack
iridium plugs
gap tool for spark plugs Safety Alert: Always wear eye protection and ear protection, and follow proper safety precautions, when working with power tools or pneumatic tools. Also wear eye protection any time you are working underneath a vehicle. DIY Difficulty Rating for This Project: We gave this a difficulty rating of 2 on a 5-point intermediate-level scale. There are no special tools required, but there is some light fabrication involved since the project involves building the intake system from scratch.
The Project Car: 1999 Mitsubishi EclipseThe Eclipse is a very popular car to trick out because they’re well made, sporty looking and reliable. And there are plenty of options for bolt-on upgrades that will transform the car into a powerful and personalized ride. This 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse has already seen some nice modifications. With its silver paint job and RS body style, it was a tough ride to begin with, but the owner has added a carbon fiber hood and splitter, plus black-out headlights.
Eighteen-inch wheels roll out under an aftermarket suspension kit that's been lowered over an inch all around.
Inside, custom painted interior panels carry on the black and silver exterior theme, and the dash features a flip-out seven inch video monitor.
Under the hood, the stock Mitsubishi RS has 140 horsepower, and the car pushes even harder with an upgraded exhaust.
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