Engine Swap, 1.8L slow to 4g63 Options

[natedogg]

No one has actually spelled it out. The 1.8 Doesn't really share anything with the turbos as far as drive train goes. Body is pretty much the same and interior is also same. Other than that all the other stuff will need to go. Talons, Eclipses, Lasers= All built by Diamond Star Motors.All the exact same thing except for a few cosmetic touches. They all have The mitsubishi 4g63 engine (1G all 2.0s; 2G turbos only). Vehicles built before 1994 had a stronger 6 bolt engine. The later 7 bolt engine is weaker and could have crankwalk (basically the engine self destructs). I know you've probably seen that the 2g came from the factory with more horsepower, but the 1G engine is a much better platform to begin modifications and can handle much more power without internal mods. IE listen to the rest of the guys. They've been there done that. It's probably not their first DSM. They've probably broken it three or four times and had to fix it so they know.

All correct, except DSM's started coming from the factory with 7-bolts in the middle of the '92 production year. So 7-bolts are in all DSM's from '92.5 up.

[4g63tsi]

Sorry my bad?! I thought all the 93s had 6 bolts. thanx for the help!

[4g63tsi]

If you don't like the laser body style and don't want to mess with the engine swap have you considered a cosmetic swap. A little plastic surgery. I don't remember the whole post but if you dont have flip up lights it should be fairly easy to swap bumpers sideskirts, door moldings, wings, steering wheels, etc. Then have it painted you color of choice. Just a cheap and easy alternative???

[JBone]

I will attest to the cleanliness of the Laser. It has a very BEAUTIFUL interior. Pick this up while you can.

I only wish I had the money, or no one would even have a chance at getting it.