Jack wrote:
> I inherited my daughters car which has a blow head gasket for the 2nd
> time. The last mechanic used a head saver ****m but didn't double tork
> the head bolts at high temp so now I have a nice path between the 3rd
> and 4th cylinder. The clutch is also suspect at this point.
>
> I am curious as to what suggestions people who know Mitsubi****s have as
> to what I can do. Everything else on the car is in great shape. Can I
> increase the engine size, go green with battery power, modify to rear
> wheel drive, etc.
>
> I am looking for someone who has done modifications for suggestions. I
> am a rookie at this but am eager to learn and try anything.
I suggest you don't bastardize the car. Dropping in a turbo 4G63 6-bolt
engine should be an easy fit, but will require a matching ECU and F5M33
transmission as Stewart suggested. If you get one of those JDM engines
plan on rebuilding it. the 6-bolt designation refers to the number of
bolts for the flywheel. The 6-bolt engine was in production up to early
'92. the inferior 7-bolt engine started production in Mid '92, which was
the start of the '93 cars.
I have a '94 Eclipse turbo 5-speed FWD with a '92 6-bolt engine that I
have rebuilt and totally enjoy driving. Sure AWD has its advantages on
launch, but beyond that the extra weight and drag is a deficit.
My car has the DSM Chips stage 3 EPROM, HKS 264 cams, 8.5:1 pistons,
stock 14B turbo, Walbro 195 lpr fuel pump, Apexi AFC-II, and ****ted head
with 1mm OS valves. Pending upgrades are air-over-water intercooler, big
16G turbo, and 3G MAF.
I haven't put in on a dyno yet but I estimate it is currently putting
out 250 HP as it will rip the tires loose at 4500 RPM in 1st gear. 250
HP may not sound like much but is very responsive in a manual
transmission car that only weighs 2800 lbs. Even though I punch it often
I still average 30 MPG per tank.
With the intercooler, 3G MAF, and the big 16G turbo I should be able to
get at least 350 HP out of it. With all of this my total investment will
be under $10k US. Imagine that, a 350 HP s****ts car for under $10k US
that gets 30 MPG.
This may sound silly but I also like the fact that it is a hatchback
because I can haul stuff in it that will not fit in most other cars.
I prefer the sleeper look as it keeps the wanabe's from rev'ing up on me
at every stop light. Besides, I prefer to go after v8s, especially the
losers that think their 400 HP SUV is so hot. 400HP/6000lbs versus
250hp/2800lbs=no contest. You'll love it!
--
Gyz
If a man is speaking in the middle of the forest and there is no woman
around to hear him, is he still wrong?
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