[ HKS Attacks Y2K Eclipse ]
HKS has gone on a tuning rampage and its victim of choice is the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The cars, a V6 and an inline four, were slated to debut at the 1999 SEMA show as this issue goes to press. HKS technicians have turbocharged the four cylinder and supercharged the V6 to illustrate that the Eclipse is alive and well as a performer in the import scene. "While the new 2000 Eclipse represents class-leading performance, we know there's a segment of enthusiasts who can never get enough horsepower," said Jerrod Strauss, marketing manager at HKS. "By making bolt-on performance parts available for the 2000 Eclipse, we'll make sure it remains at the top of the import-brand tuner's shopping list."
The Eclipse S6 is based upon a 3.0-liter, 24-valve, SOHC V6 Eclipse GT. Representing the first supercharged application for HKS, the 250+ horsepower Eclipse S6 features an HKS Roots-type supercharger, HKS Super Mega Flow intake, Drager stainless-steel exhaust, HKS's F-CON fuel-management system, 12-inch Brembo brakes, 19-inch alloy wheels, HKS full-body aerodynamic kit, Recaro seats, and monochrome graphics.
The Eclipse T4, which is schedule to be displayed in the Enkei Wheels booth, is a turbocharged version of the 2.4-liter, 16-valve, SOHC four-cylinder Mitsubishi Eclipse RS. Sporting a HKS turbocharger kit, the 200+ horsepower Eclipse T4 has 18-inch Enkei Phalenx wheels and Nitto tires, an aggressive lowered stance, an HKS stainless-steel Drager exhaust, HKS Super Mega Flow intake, HKS Turbo Timer, EVC, and 46mm HKS meters. Cool, when can we drive 'em?
[ Need An Engine?... RPM Engines ]
Need an engine? Jojo Callos was able to pull a rabbit out of his hat in Texas and rebuild his motor overnight and take home $10,000 in prize money. While this is extreme, there is a company that can handle your rebuilt engine needs in a prompt and professional manner. RPM Engines offers rebuilt long blocks, short blocks and installation kits for a variety of import and domestic applications. The Wilmington, California-based company offers bone-stock replacements as well as mild performance blocks that feature forged pistons, double roller timing gear, upgraded oil pump and possibly a bump in compression. Mods are kept to a minimum because RPM backs its work with a three-year 36,000-mile warranty. More aggressive buildups can be negotiated on a one-to-one basis. RPM can be reached at (310) 549-9803 or www.rpmengines.com.
[ Bello Blasts 9.1 And Eyes The Eights On Toyo Tires ]
Toyo Tires-sponsored driver Eddie Bello has taken his Porsche 911 to the brink of eight-second e.t.s. Eddie powershifted to a jaw-dropping 9.178-second e.t. at 161.02 mph. This e.t. is made even more impressive by the fact that Eddie rolls Toyo's DOT-approved RA-1 radials not slicks in the rear and Proxes T1-Ss in front. The landmark pass was made during shakedown testing at Old Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, New Jersey. "It was an incredible day," said Bello. "I was running the car at 20 psi and made my first pass of the day in 9.50 with the car still cold. I went back to the line again and really shocked myself-this time running a 9.1."Eddie reports that the rev limit was set at a conservative 7400 rpm and the limiter kicked in about 150 feet before the traps. He plans to bump the limit to 8000 rpm and blast into the eights. For updates on Eddie check Turbo magazine's race coverage or surf over to www.toyo.com.