I have heard this time and again: If I want a faster car, I need a manual trans. I have a 2.4L Eclipse RS (AEM Cold air intake + Exaust tip / Muffler (makes a mean rumble). The car sounds mean, but it sure as hell isn't. Now:
-1st up: I know purchasing parts for an automatic trans is more or less worthless- it won't get me too far.
-2nd: The car does not handle well enough to drive it at faster speeds, for racing.
-3rd: The car sounds mean, and is smoked just about every time.

So, this is what I have been considering, in order from what I need most to what I should get last:
(1, a job again)
1. Manual Transmission to fit 2001 2.4L Eclipse RS
2. Coilover Suspension kit, to tighten suspension and enhance handling for higher speeds
3. Rear disk brakes (yeah I know, I have drums back there.)
4. Engine Swap, keep the trans?

[ul][*]What / Where would I look for the trans? I don't know what to look for, or where to start.[*](Maybe this after trans swap, or a cheaper version? http://tearstone.com/shop/vmchk/4-cy...0-04-2.4L.html[*]Coilovers... I know where to get those, and how to install, I just need an opinion for them.[*]The brakes- sure, give me your take on them.[*]Engine swap, I think if I want to improve speed a lot, this would be helpful.[/ul]Help? Please just don't post and tell me, "Hey you need headers and exhaust system," I am not asking for advice on what to buy, but advice on my plan for the car. Thanks.

 

honestly if your looking for speed, a 3rd gen isnt the car you want. you might want to consider looking into buying a 1st or 2nd gen gst or gsx.

 

i wouldn't swap the trans. what i would do an evo head swap get an evo header with the stock turbo
(emonz57), as far as rear drums don't know. coilovers teinwould be my Preference. maybe get a high stall torque convertor.

 

EXHAUST MANIFOLD**

Header+EVO=Error

 

The auto tranny in the 3G is a power stealing *****. It deff slows the 3Gs down more than it should esspecially the sportys.

but yes a Evo MANIFOLD turbo ect and Evo head will make alot of power

 

power stealing *****?

 

the sporty tranny robs you of alot of HP to the ground.