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first test drive of eagle talon at davids farm

still needs an alternator and belt and some good taste.

1991 Eagle Talon

1991 EAGLE TALON TSI AWD GARRET G35 BALL BEARING TURBO RATED @ 650HP 38 MM TURBO SMART WASTE GATE... GREDDY BLOW OFF VALVE CUSTOM MADE 2 1/2 INCH ...

Eagle Talon Engine dip at random possibly alternator?

Looking for a little help here. Just recently noticed that my car while sitting idling will dip and cut out, almost as if the ignition was being ...

Persuit of Happiness

People will go to any length in the pursuit of happiness. Sometimes this involves blood, sweat, and tears. But more often, it involves the easiest, quickest, and usually the least-cost-effective path. Legs too skinny, get some calve implants! Feel old and getting sad, just buy that droptop red Miata (and get those frosted tips in your hair too)!

The tuning world is a little more reasonable, where enthusiasts will drop loads of cash on the best possible parts available to attain their performance goals. But what if they don’t meet your standards, or worse, constantly break down, which can often be the case? Well, if it makes you happy, make your own. This is exactly what Ron Korolak from northern Alberta did. He has invested six grueling years into his 1997 Eagle Talon TSi AWD, completing nearly all the work himself along with a few select friends.

“Everything on the car was only designed to take 200 crank horsepower, and putting out well over 850 hp (on the dyno) hasn’t been easy on any of the engine or drivetrain components.” Ron continues, “this car has broken almost every part imaginable over the last six years. From low quality rods, to clutches, to ripping the rear end clean off the car on more than one occasion. People see cars like this but don’t realize the ton of hours, time, money, and heartache it takes to get to this point.” For those who don’t realize the effort that goes into a project like this, let’s break it down (so to speak).

Tackling the engine, Ron wanted parts that would give him the most results. Realizing the parts were not available, he made his own. The real challenge, however, was finding the clearances that would allow him to make well over 730 whp and still remain reliable. “I broke several aftermarket rods until I found the strongest ones,” he states. Over the years, he kept a record of all the clearances, motor specs, and other relevant measurements, until attaining the right combination that allowed him to push the Talon’s limits. Using an uncommon displacement motor for a DSM, the Talon put down 730 hp to the wheels with 600 lb-ft of torque, achieved running medium boost levels only and no nitrous.

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