Plan Of Attack

Hey everyone i dont even have my car yet but im saving right now to get a 1G eclipse and wanted some help to make a basic plan...im looking for about 300-350 WHP with a boosted 4G63 and on a relatively low budget being 17 years old im not the richest thing in the world so i would greatly apprecaite some tips and what parts are a good choice. :)

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So what is your budget?

If you want one then make sure you get one that came turbo already because if you get a NT you will regret it because of the limitations of the engine. But 300whp is very easily achieved in those cars with a 16g and some fuel upgrades and an SAFC. Total after the car it may cost you about 1.5-2k to get it there i would think since the 16g will be complete bolt on. However being an old car there may be some maintenence that comes first

agreed w/ TheEngineer.  you can get a 1st gen GS-T or GSX for under 3g.   i'd say for apx 5-6k you can have a relatively smooth running 300-350whp eclipse.

Agreed. But the problem is, is finding someone that actually knows what they are doing and loves/respects their car.

well right now im getting a job but i do alot of sidework in my auto class at school so i can get by. one of my friends has a 1G but idk whats wrong with and idk if its boosted, and is the boosted and NA motor internals diff? but for 6 grand that a dang good deal to get 300+ hp that i can afford

a GOOD 16g like the Evo III Big 16g  aka.  e3b16g will take you to about 350whp with a GOOD tune.    yes the turbo and N/A models have different internals.

Welcome, your goals are easy to achieve. If you luck into one, get the GSX.

if i luck into one

they are always for sale.  it's all up to how far you are willing to travel to get one.