Just how much power..
May 18, 2007, 11:02 PM
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I, however, am not happy with my car being stock. After growing up with AWD cars and learning how to drive in a legacy gt, this car needs that extra punch or 2 hundred
May 19, 2007, 10:10 AM
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May 19, 2007, 01:21 PM
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OK, After reading a lot of nonsense and "buy an evo" posts, I'm confused. Why do you have OZ ra listed as the car you drive? It's one or the other. Second, unless you're just going for attention and a lot of posts, call RRM (actually speak to Rob, not just buy their parts) and tell them what you want. This can keep you from buying a header AND an exhaust manifold...confusing as well. Contact Omarboy, he has reached a little over 300hp on his lancer (MT though, with custom turbo kit and close to what you're looking to spend). So hey, while we are throwing in all these ideas and what not, a guy in canada spent around 12000 USD to swap an evo engine into his 04 lancer.
May 21, 2007, 02:23 AM
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An engine swap would be rediculous. I'm going to make this even clearer for you people now:
No engine swap.
No EVO buy/trade-in
I'm Not Selling my car.
what else?
I don't know, but hopefuly you get the idea now.
I'll take that advice though and speak with that Rob dude.
May 21, 2007, 07:32 AM
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I'm not sure what you mean by that, seems how.. that IS the car I drive.
An engine swap would be rediculous. I'm going to make this even clearer for you people now:
No engine swap.
No EVO buy/trade-in
I'm Not Selling my car.
what else?
I don't know, but hopefuly you get the idea now.
I'll take that advice though and speak with that Rob dude.
An engine swap would be rediculous. I'm going to make this even clearer for you people now:
No engine swap.
No EVO buy/trade-in
I'm Not Selling my car.
what else?
I don't know, but hopefuly you get the idea now.
I'll take that advice though and speak with that Rob dude.
Then why are you still asking? We tell you over and over what you need to do. What answers are you looking for? Seriously?
May 26, 2007, 04:19 PM
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Ohh okay, sorry.
I just shortened Rally Edition to ra, as in OZ rahhh!
Oh! and when I said "what else?" that was more of a rhetorical question following the list of things that I've already explained what I'm not going to do.
My questions have been answered though, thanks again guys and gals!
I just shortened Rally Edition to ra, as in OZ rahhh!
Oh! and when I said "what else?" that was more of a rhetorical question following the list of things that I've already explained what I'm not going to do.
My questions have been answered though, thanks again guys and gals!
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May 26, 2007, 06:15 PM
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If I was personally having a turbo kit put on my car I would definately do a few things as well to the cams/pistons/turbo etc. Reseal the engine. When you get going on internals do a brand new head gasket and ALL gaskets and seals.
Basically you are starting out with a brand new transmission at that point. Invest, as was said before, in things such as the best tires you can find, LSD, and motor mounts. Flush your transmission fluid and if possible have someone reseal and inspect your transmission. You haven't really mentioned anything besides go yet but invest in a nice set of lightweight 16" rims or something and a nice coilover kit. Just some things to keep in mind.
The biggest thing in mind in taking on a big project like this though is do it right the first time. Realize there are weak points in most cars due to the build, age, or abuse of the car. In what your going for, you are hoping the stock engine will TRIPLE its power. If you don't do stuff right the first time, your car will let you know about it
Basically you are starting out with a brand new transmission at that point. Invest, as was said before, in things such as the best tires you can find, LSD, and motor mounts. Flush your transmission fluid and if possible have someone reseal and inspect your transmission. You haven't really mentioned anything besides go yet but invest in a nice set of lightweight 16" rims or something and a nice coilover kit. Just some things to keep in mind.
The biggest thing in mind in taking on a big project like this though is do it right the first time. Realize there are weak points in most cars due to the build, age, or abuse of the car. In what your going for, you are hoping the stock engine will TRIPLE its power. If you don't do stuff right the first time, your car will let you know about it
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May 26, 2007, 06:28 PM
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Can you hope to squeeeeze out of an automatic 4G94-OZ, minus the Nos and garbage pine tree air freshener?
For instance I'm looking to make this my daily beater, none of that drag strip nonsense, no autoX, Just town and city but I want that grin when I get out of the car and look back as I walk away.
Just thought I'd ask before I drop several grand and find out I'm only tappin the 200 mark.
I just graduated college and got this car when I started in 03. Told myself I'd do something with it afterwards, so here I am. I saved up a sweet 12 grand and I'm looking to get my hands dirty.
Oppinions? Advice? Atchung?!
For instance I'm looking to make this my daily beater, none of that drag strip nonsense, no autoX, Just town and city but I want that grin when I get out of the car and look back as I walk away.
Just thought I'd ask before I drop several grand and find out I'm only tappin the 200 mark.
I just graduated college and got this car when I started in 03. Told myself I'd do something with it afterwards, so here I am. I saved up a sweet 12 grand and I'm looking to get my hands dirty.
Oppinions? Advice? Atchung?!
In all seriousness...save your money and invest it. Use the as a beater until you can afford something faster, as well as maintanence and insurance.
May 26, 2007, 06:44 PM
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Realistically, since this is a Lancer/Mitsu Forum, an evo is a little better platform/starting point if you want to be fast. I would say go with a srt-4 or WRX if you want something cheap that is capable of being very quick cheaply. Nothing against anyone that drives/own anything besides an evo, but how much money is needed before reaching a performance level to compete with an a stock evo....then look at what is needed to compete with lightly modded ones.