6-bolt into a 2g gs

[bomextalon]

ok so just to get this started i have a 1995 tsi awd, but i have a buddy that has a gs model and wants to get the 4g63 into it and i have a 6-bolt motor, ECU, wiring harness, transmission and the axles, but will he have to make new motor mounts to make it work and what else will i really need to make the swap happen? any help from someone that has done this will be very helpfull

 

[larsrya8]

Well... a quick search yielded this:

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56271&highlight=swap
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=180389&highlight=swap

Many of the other dead-end threads with this same topic mentioned this question being asked "many times before." Anyway, this is the rough list from that last link:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/t202750.html .....
"Here are all of the costs of the swap (compliments of 2gnt )
1. 4G63 turbo engine (stock) $1500
2. transmission (stock GS-T FWD) $500
3. wiring harness for engine $300
4. 4G63 ECU (stock) $300
5. shift linkage $200
6. custom engine mounts $200
7. chassis cross member $100
8. complete exhaust $200
9. intercooler, turbo, related parts $500
10. boost gauge/fuel filter, etc $300
11. Installation $1500"

You'll probably also need a custom suspension and exhaust. Basically, you need to cut off the front end from a 2G turbo and put it in your 2G N/T. Then you have to redo most of the electrical to get it to run. I hope your friend realizes what a pain this is going to be. If it doesn't work, he'll have ruined a "perfectly good" car. If you search more you might find someone who actually did this and has a more complete guide. I know you'll find a lot of people asking about it.

As has been said before, it would probably be more economically sound to keep the 2G N/A and get a turbo 1G, but since your friend already has be parts that doesn't seem to be an option anymore. Maybe getting a 1G shell would be a good option? That way you can still use the parts you have.

If he must have a turbo in his N/A Hahn Racecraft is usually the recommened shop to talk to. They have made great power with the 420A and have designed several different turbo kits to suit his needs.

 

[VelocitàPaola]

You'll probably also need a custom suspension and exhaust.

The suspension and exhaust systems for all 2G RS, GS, and GS-T model Eclipses and Talons are the same.

As has been said before, it would probably be more economically sound to keep the 2G N/A and get a turbo 1G

Quite true.