Turbo opinions?

[jjgrizz73]

Hey guys, I have a 1997 Spyder N/A. I wanted to get some opinions about what I should/can do. I know its possible to turbo the 4g64 engine but is it worth it for me since mine has about 135k miles on it and would need a complete rebuild. I don't want a rediculous amount of power, maybe something in the 300 range. I can purchase a 4g63t for about $1,200. What do you guys think about what engine and turbo I should plan on getting.

Note: I'm a muscle car guy so this whole turbo experience is new to me

 

[Gstclipse69]

Get a gsx and be done with it. Theres way to much hassle involved in turboing a 420a. Slap a 16g on there with proper supporting mods and you'll get 300 easy.

 

[jjgrizz73]

i realize that as an option but I'd rather just keep the car because I've done the work to it to make sure its reliable and I dont want to do it again if not ness. plus I like having the convertible since its a summer car only

 

[jaday]

First, you can't just drop in a turbo motor.. Read up on this thread to get an idea of what it'll take:

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/420...g-n-t-eclipse-when-switching-turbo-motor.html

Secondly, if you're wanting to turbo your NA, it's going to to get fairly pricey as well, here is a decent Hahn Kit listed here:

Hahn Racecraft Stage 2 Kit for the Mitsubishi Eclipse - DSMtuners.com

 

[slowred96rs]

if im not mistaken the Spyder does not have a 420a in it. its a 2.4L 4g64. in fact, the OP stated he has the 4g64, not a 420a if i'm not mistaken.

 

[jjgrizz73]

Yes I have the 4g64 like all N/A spyders have. It does seem to get pricey and I know I'm looking at spending a few bucks but I'd like to find the cheapest and easiest way to get her turbo'd.

 

[jaday]

I apologize, read to quickly... here's the link you need, then

http://4g64.150m.com/

 

[hondab16]

i would probably try and sell/trade the fwd, and try and get a 95 gsx just my opinion but i dont see much point in spending thousands of dollars in a fwd

 

[jjgrizz73]

Yes thats a VERY helpful page, explains everything in detail...so is that the better way than dropping a 4g63 in?

 

[blackbetty]

There is also the option of converting your spyder to awd, if you wanted to go that route. (more money)

 

[jjgrizz73]

I'm not really concerned about AWD nor do I care if I have it. I'm not looking for a real street machine just slightly more gutsy than the stock 4g64 would be nice. I have a 72 Trans Am as my toy, this is my daily driver...

 

[jjgrizz73]

also...what kind of boost would i be able to run with the 4g64 on stock internals?

 

[VETTE_50_TH]

No more than 10 pounds i would say to be safe. That motor has high compression, combined with a turbo, ouch. I have a friend that did it, and he runs 10 psi, with a b16g. His car runs very strong. Pulls very nicely.

James

 

[jjgrizz73]

does it require any fab. or alot of work swapping a 4g63T into a non turbo car? If not I think I'll just buy a 4g63t, work on it outside of the car and still have the car run during the work and do the work I really want to do on it instead of rushing and getting a car I'm not satisfied with...

 

[VETTE_50_TH]

You can do it, but with a ton of fabrication, mainly the mounting points where the engine and tranny sit, are totally backwards. You would need a new exhaust, tranny, engine, motor mounts, axles. Not something you want to do. Read some articles about swapping a turbo into a 420a.

James

 

[jjgrizz73]

yea i read some of the articles but i was unsure of the diff. in 420a and 4g64. I suppose that wouldn't be worth the trouble at all...