Hi. I want to put a GST in my ES.

[TurboXtalon]

I would like to start by saying hi to everyone and hope to get lots of good info from this site and friends too.

I own a 96 Eagle talon ESi with the 2.0L DOHC motor and is non-turboed, with a 5 spd.

I've got a question for anyone that can help. I just bought a complete engine from a 92 Eclipse GST with the turbo, wiring, ecm, intercoolers, everything, I would like to put this in my car, but does anyone how how hard of a job it is and will it bolt right in. I noticed that the 1 gen motor sits in the car on the drivers side and mine sits in on the pass side, does this make a differance when putting the motor in (mounts?) and will it bolt up to my stock 5 spd ok. And help and info would be of great help, or links to a swap page. Thanks evryone

 

[Blurred Talon]

Not to be an ass but....Search the board. There's people who have done the swap on here. You should be able to find some info.

Good luck man

 

[n3gativerr0r]

Its a PITA. Prolly woulda been better off selling your car and buying a DSM.

 

[leet]

Its a PITA. Prolly woulda been better off selling your car and buying a DSM.

Man, that was brutal on many different levels.



It's a LOT of work.

 

[9d2TSi]

Hello. This is going to be one of the biggest pita things you will do to your car. Check out www.magnusmotorsports.com and www.roadraceengineering.com , there are also a few people on this site that have done this, search around the member list a little bit for people that have n/t (with turbo) under their username and pm them. I am sure that you will find what you're looking for. Good luck with your swap.

 

[DevilSperm]

if i were you, id try to fin a 1g shell to put that motor into...putting that engine in your car will be a PITA...not to mention an n/t is a wee bit more reliable

 

[98RedGs]

http://www.2gnt.com/nuke/modules.php?name=FAQ&myfaq=yes&id_cat=1&categories=General#7
If you wanna turbo yours...

Can I install a GS-T engine in my NT?
Yes, but it is an extremely difficult and very expensive operation. It would be necessary to change the motor mounts, install a GS-T tranny, and finally change the whole wiring harness and ECU. It would be better to sell the car and just buy a GS-T. Here is a breakdown of the components and approximate costs:

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
This totals $5600, and doesn't include unforeseen obstacles in the installation. For about $2000, you should be able to get over 100 hp out of the stock 420A motor with porting, valvetrain and electronics modifications. As well, for the cost, it is cheaper to turbocharge for 420A motor with a bolt on kit.

There...
Basically for the price your going to pay to do this swap. You can turbo yours or sell it and buy a turbo model. It's not a hard choice.

Read up in the N/T Turbo Conversion Forum.