Turbo mirage?? Options

[mark95turbo]

Well i'm pretty sure that my 95 GST is sold and I have by chance picked up a 90 mirage 1.5L hatchback 5-sp. I also have a 90 mirage auto 4-dr sedan that I'm using as my daily driver. Well, heres my plan. I plan on dropping a 4G63T into the hatch. What would you guys recomend? I am for sure going to use a 6-bolt but I would like to stick with 2nd gen internals. Would you guys recommend having a 6-bolt rebuilt with the 95 internals or should I just try and find an intact rebuilt 6-bolt?? Its a fairly straightforward swap, and I should be in the mid 12's with a pretty much stock setup. Any infoinput is much appreciated. BTW- Both of these cars will be paid off so thats the good part. Thats an extra ~$450 a month that I can pour into this mirage. I think its time we showed those honda guys what a real hybrid is made of. Thanks guys!!

[natedogg]

That'd be the shit. I gave you that link to the turbo mirage guy on CII, right? If not, I can try to find it again. Rob is right. The entire 6-bolt bottom end is much more stout than the 7-bolt. I'd go for a 1G head as well, because it flows more in stock condition. The only things you should want or need from a 2G are the pistons, exhaust manifold, and throttle body elbow. I agree that you will run quick time with the stock 4G63T setup because the Mirage's are so light, but traction is what'll get you as I'm sure you know from owning a modded GST all these years.

Just remember Nate's recipe for FWD traction:
1. STIFF suspension (especially the rear)
2. LSD
3. Drag radials
4. equal length halfshafts off an AWD (not sure if these work with Mirages or not)
5. stiffened motor mounts. (front and rear)

The turbo mirage guy is actually the guy who pioneered the DIY stiff motor mount process for the 4G63.