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Soon2bG60 · 12-08-2008, 03:16 PM

So my sisters boyfriend recently blew up a 420a motor, can you put a 4g63 motor into it? Or would that invovle The whole GST/GSX front end?

The Captain · 12-08-2008, 03:22 PM

Not worth it.

You'll need (dsm guys correct me if i'm wrong)

1)ECU
2)harness
3)complete 4G63 motor
4)tranny
5)fuel system
6)suspension components
7)Cross Member
8) Modify GS-t motor mounts

etc etc. Not a direct swap.

TrboChicsRock · 12-08-2008, 03:29 PM

Absolutely nothing is the same between the two cars, making it more expensive to do the swap than to just go out and buy a real DSM. Unless you have bottomless pockets and like doing a ton of custom fabrication.

Nater · 12-08-2008, 03:37 PM

how bout a evo 4g motor in a 2g eclipse

TrboChicsRock · 12-08-2008, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nater

how bout a evo 4g motor in a 2g eclipse

Which Evo 4G? There were more than one. If you're referring to the one that came in the VIII, again, anything is probably possible but would cost a whole lot of money. The motors face the opposite way, so it would take a whole lot of custom work to make it possible.

Nater · 12-08-2008, 04:03 PM

i was thinkin evo V

Soon2bG60 · 12-08-2008, 04:47 PM

Alright guys, and gal. Thanks!

SpendOne · 12-08-2008, 05:33 PM

Yea not worth it to do any type of turbo conversion.

EKLIPZGSX97 · 12-09-2008, 12:14 AM

EVO V is the VIII/IX style of 4G63 so it's the same deal, oppositely mounted.

If they blew up a 420A and want to turbo and stay FWD, just build/boost the 420A. They're not horrible motors, they were just put in ****ty cars.

If they want the 4G63 or the AWD, just go find a real DSM. The swap has been done but it is in no way worth it! Unless you have some sort of centimental attachment to your Eclipse RS/GS

12-08-2008, 03:16 PM	#1
Soon2bG60 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denver Member #5437 My Ride: 06 SRR WRX iTrader: (2)	DSM motor swaps So my sisters boyfriend recently blew up a 420a motor, can you put a 4g63 motor into it? Or would that invovle The whole GST/GSX front end? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-08-2008, 03:22 PM	#2
The Captain Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Philly - FBG$ Member #3369 My Ride: Prelude iTrader: (2)	Not worth it. You'll need (dsm guys correct me if i'm wrong) 1)ECU 2)harness 3)complete 4G63 motor 4)tranny 5)fuel system 6)suspension components 7)Cross Member 8) Modify GS-t motor mounts etc etc. Not a direct swap. __________________ Thank you for flying Air force Airlines. Oh me? They call me The Captain. - "America is all about speed - hot, nasty bad-ass speed." Eleanor Roosevelt (1965)

12-08-2008, 03:29 PM	#3
TrboChicsRock Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Member #152 My Ride: 1998 Eclipse GSX, 2012 WRX Premium iTrader: (1)	Absolutely nothing is the same between the two cars, making it more expensive to do the swap than to just go out and buy a real DSM. Unless you have bottomless pockets and like doing a ton of custom fabrication. __________________ - Jessica 1998 Eclipse GSX 11.2 @ 126 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-08-2008, 04:47 PM	#7
Soon2bG60 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denver Member #5437 My Ride: 06 SRR WRX iTrader: (2)	Alright guys, and gal. Thanks! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-08-2008, 05:33 PM	#8
SpendOne Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NE Philly Member #144 My Ride: 1987 Mazda RX7 LQ4 Turbo iTrader: (6)	Yea not worth it to do any type of turbo conversion. __________________ 1993 GSX - 10.8@135 Stock motor & Trans - SOLD 1987 Mazda RX7 Single turbo LQ4 - 9.2@150 - SOLD 1980 Ford Fairmont 4Dr LQ4 Turbo AGAIN

12-08-2008, 03:37 PM	#4
Nater Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wilmington, DE Member #10271 My Ride: 1985 Toyota Corolla, 1991 Nissan 240sx(Gone) iTrader: (1)	how bout a evo 4g motor in a 2g eclipse

12-08-2008, 04:03 PM	#6
Nater Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wilmington, DE Member #10271 My Ride: 1985 Toyota Corolla, 1991 Nissan 240sx(Gone) iTrader: (1)	i was thinkin evo V

12-09-2008, 12:14 AM	#9
EKLIPZGSX97 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bucks County, PA Member #2381 My Ride: '03 Evo 8 '11 F150 Ecoboost iTrader: (2)	EVO V is the VIII/IX style of 4G63 so it's the same deal, oppositely mounted. If they blew up a 420A and want to turbo and stay FWD, just build/boost the 420A. They're not horrible motors, they were just put in **ty cars. If they want the 4G63 or the AWD, just go find a real DSM. The swap has been done but it is in no way worth it! Unless you have some sort of centimental attachment to your Eclipse RS/GS __________________ - Joe - 2003 Evo VIII - 2011 F150 Eco**Boost...When one turbo just isn't enough.

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