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Mitsu3kgt · 05-03-2009, 06:31 PM

I never thought I was going to start a buld thread, but I see everyone else starting one telling about there setup for the summer and I wanted to share mine. Lets start by telling about my old setup. Last year I did a stock rebuild to the engine. I also swapped the stock 9b turbos for 15g's. These were great street turbo setup. I ran 11.7's at 112mps all day. I started to get tired of running high 11's and started putting together a evo3 16g setup. After installing the evo3's I couldn't get a good tune dialed in right and never ran it at the track, but they were way faster than the 15g's that I had on the car previously. A friend of mine made me an offer that I couldn't refuese. He wanted my evo3's plus cash for the setup that I'm about to run now. Now on the the mods the the VR4.

Engine:
Bored to 3.1 L
Custom 3sx H beam rods
Forged Wiseco pistons
Forged crank
Ported and polished heads
3g lifters
Custom single turbo manifolds
Garrett gt42r turbo
Custom sheet metal manifold ( relocates TB to driver side)
Ford Mustang 70mm TB
2.5" intercooler piping and 4" intercooler core
2 38mm Tial wastegates
Tial 50mm BOV

Fuel:
Custom fuel rails
880cc injectors
Twin walboro Fuel pumps
-8 AN SS fuel lines from tank to rails
Aeromotive FPR

Trans/clutch:
Rebuilt trans
Southbend stage 4 clutch
Resurfaced stock flywheel
Custom T-case cage

Electronics:
AEM Boost gauge, oil pressure, Wideband, water temp
MAFT pro
Emanage Ultimate
Knock box
HKS EVC EZ boost controller

Suspension:
Solid rear subraframe and diff bushings
Poly front subframe bushings
K-sport coilovers

Gutted interior
Corbeau Forza seats

I plan on running E85 fuel, but for breakin and for a base tune I am going to run regular pump. When I do run E85 I am adding a inline a1000 fuel pump and 1600cc injectors. Also by next year I should have 280 cams, DR stage 3 heads, Stainless steel T-case, CF driveshaft, RPS C/C clutch and 300mm rear axles

Hears some pics of the engine build:

http://photobucket.com/vr4project

The car should be up and running in a few weeks, and should be tuned by next month.

**Got Insulin?** · 05-03-2009, 07:01 PM

Looks crazy. What are you going to be tuning with?

DocWalt · 05-03-2009, 08:12 PM

Wow, that's going to be insane.

Mitsu3kgt · 05-03-2009, 09:23 PM

I'm using a Emanage Ulitmate, but Im thinking of going to AEM EMS.

DocWalt · 05-03-2009, 10:29 PM

AEM seems to be the better "supported" system, and more "up to date." That's just the jist I get of it, I don't know a lot about going past a MAF-T or SAFC though.

What's your goal with this set up?

ricky2i5 · 05-03-2009, 10:47 PM

i always wanted to start a vr4 project,only problem i have is finding a solid canvas to start with...best of luck on the build though cant wait to see the finished piece

tranceporter · 05-03-2009, 11:37 PM

damn

my buddy has a 91 vr4 with the evoIII's and that blew my mind

bl@ckvr4 · 05-03-2009, 11:41 PM

That thing is going to be a beast!

Vr-4-Life · 05-04-2009, 12:21 PM

finally a single turbo vr4 in the area...

Mitsu3kgt · 05-04-2009, 01:15 PM

When all done I'm looking for about 850 AWHP, but for this summer I should be around 700. My friend who used to have the setup was pushing 850 AWHP with smaller displacement, and less supporting mods. I have a SPECIAL mod that should help me get to my goal a little easier.

Vr-4-Life · 05-05-2009, 12:02 PM

What machine shop did the block and heads?

xchelsearose · 05-05-2009, 04:25 PM

i hoppppe i see this around when you get done..

DocWalt · 05-05-2009, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitsu3kgt

When all done I'm looking for about 850 AWHP, but for this summer I should be around 700. My friend who used to have the setup was pushing 850 AWHP with smaller displacement, and less supporting mods. I have a SPECIAL mod that should help me get to my goal a little easier.

Sounds like a beast. Finally a single turbo near us, lol.

Mitsu3kgt · 05-05-2009, 08:25 PM

I used BMS racing in Conshohocken,PA. Its where my job sends all of its engines to get machined. They build alot of drag car/boat engines. It was ther first 6g72, and they machined everything perfectly to spec.

Mitsu3kgt · 05-24-2009, 02:09 PM

Its been a few weeks since I updated so I'll tell you whats been going on. I got the engine in and almost everything on. All I have to do now is wait for my custom oil pan, finish the cold side IC piping, and shell be ready to go. I aslo upgraded the IC piping form 2.5 to 3"

Heres some new pics:
http://photobucket.com/vr4_photos

Mike94TT · 05-24-2009, 02:20 PM

I'll have to get a ride in that thing some time. Mine is still down until I can get a new engine.

lawdogg · 05-24-2009, 02:51 PM

Nice build man. Damn.

Mitsu3kgt · 06-27-2009, 07:55 PM

Its been a little over a month since my last update. Everything is installed and hooked up. The car is on the ground and looking good. I haven't started it yet, cuz I'm waiting for my AEM standalone to come in the mail. IT should be here any day. When I start it I'll post up vids. But heres some new pics of it all completed.

http://photobucket.com/vr4_photos

Mitsu3kgt · 08-23-2009, 12:02 AM

Got the car running and driveing over a month ago. Been breaking in the new motor and setup. Got about 500 miles on it and finally decided to get on it a little. THIS CAR SCARES ME. I'm running wastegate pressure which is 21psi and 10:1 afr and it pulls way harder that my twin 16g setup. I already split 2 silicone couplers in half while getting on it. Its going to be a monster once tuned. Boost starts to come on at around 3300 rpm and I hit full boost at around 4500. I'm getting it tuned Sept. 26 so look out for dyno numbers in the next month.

Vr-4-Life · 08-23-2009, 12:45 AM

Very cool man.... I need to head out to your area and check this thing out....

who is tuning your car?

05-03-2009, 06:31 PM	#1
Mitsu3kgt Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2007 Member #3723 My Ride: 1992 Mitsubishi 3000gt iTrader: (0)	3000gt vr4 project I never thought I was going to start a buld thread, but I see everyone else starting one telling about there setup for the summer and I wanted to share mine. Lets start by telling about my old setup. Last year I did a stock rebuild to the engine. I also swapped the stock 9b turbos for 15g's. These were great street turbo setup. I ran 11.7's at 112mps all day. I started to get tired of running high 11's and started putting together a evo3 16g setup. After installing the evo3's I couldn't get a good tune dialed in right and never ran it at the track, but they were way faster than the 15g's that I had on the car previously. A friend of mine made me an offer that I couldn't refuese. He wanted my evo3's plus cash for the setup that I'm about to run now. Now on the the mods the the VR4. Engine: Bored to 3.1 L Custom 3sx H beam rods Forged Wiseco pistons Forged crank Ported and polished heads 3g lifters Custom single turbo manifolds Garrett gt42r turbo Custom sheet metal manifold ( relocates TB to driver side) Ford Mustang 70mm TB 2.5" intercooler piping and 4" intercooler core 2 38mm Tial wastegates Tial 50mm BOV Fuel: Custom fuel rails 880cc injectors Twin walboro Fuel pumps -8 AN SS fuel lines from tank to rails Aeromotive FPR Trans/clutch: Rebuilt trans Southbend stage 4 clutch Resurfaced stock flywheel Custom T-case cage Electronics: AEM Boost gauge, oil pressure, Wideband, water temp MAFT pro Emanage Ultimate Knock box HKS EVC EZ boost controller Suspension: Solid rear subraframe and diff bushings Poly front subframe bushings K-sport coilovers Gutted interior Corbeau Forza seats I plan on running E85 fuel, but for breakin and for a base tune I am going to run regular pump. When I do run E85 I am adding a inline a1000 fuel pump and 1600cc injectors. Also by next year I should have 280 cams, DR stage 3 heads, Stainless steel T-case, CF driveshaft, RPS C/C clutch and 300mm rear axles Hears some pics of the engine build: http://photobucket.com/vr4project The car should be up and running in a few weeks, and should be tuned by next month.

05-03-2009, 07:01 PM	#2
Got Insulin? Hard Snarker Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philly Member #7591 My Ride: 01 Audi TT 225, GVR-4 #72/1000, 91 TSi AWD iTrader: (16)	Looks crazy. What are you going to be tuning with? __________________ -Taylor DenOfDebauchery

05-03-2009, 11:41 PM	#8
bl@ckvr4 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Member #4236 My Ride: 1992 mitsubishi VR4 iTrader: (1)	That thing is going to be a beast! __________________ 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 =:The ecstasy lasts as long as the gasoline:= 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 =:Yes. Another one.:= 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS =:Danger to manifold!:= 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 =:No, it's not for sale.:=

05-05-2009, 04:25 PM	#12
xchelsearose Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bensalem, PA Member #13605 My Ride: 2006 s/c scion tc iTrader: (0)	i hoppppe i see this around when you get done.. __________________ ------- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. =sex

05-24-2009, 02:20 PM	#16
Mike94TT Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ephrata, PA Member #2286 My Ride: 94 Dodge Stealth TT iTrader: (0)	I'll have to get a ride in that thing some time. Mine is still down until I can get a new engine. __________________ 3SXecutioner turbos \| PTE 680cc injectors \| Denso Supra Fuel Pump w/ hotwire kit \| EK2 Fuel Rail Loop \| AEM EMS \| AEM UEGO Controller \| AEM MAP Sensor \| AEM IAT Sensor \| Blitz SBC i-D \| Dejon Powerhouse Dual Intakes \| TurboXS RFL BOV \| 3SX Poly Motor Mounts \| 3SX Aluminum Crank Pulley \| 3SX Downpipe \| Gutted Precats \| Single Catback Exhaust /w test pipe \| RPS Max Series Street Clutch \| Fidanza Flywheel \| Front & Rear Drilled/Slotted Rotors \| Stillen Metal Matrix Brake Pads

05-03-2009, 08:12 PM	#3
DocWalt Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Royersford, PA Member #10805 My Ride: '92 GTI, '19 MX-5 iTrader: (0)	Wow, that's going to be insane.

05-03-2009, 09:23 PM	#4
Mitsu3kgt Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2007 Member #3723 My Ride: 1992 Mitsubishi 3000gt iTrader: (0)	I'm using a Emanage Ulitmate, but Im thinking of going to AEM EMS.

05-03-2009, 10:29 PM	#5
DocWalt Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Royersford, PA Member #10805 My Ride: '92 GTI, '19 MX-5 iTrader: (0)	AEM seems to be the better "supported" system, and more "up to date." That's just the jist I get of it, I don't know a lot about going past a MAF-T or SAFC though. What's your goal with this set up?

05-03-2009, 11:37 PM	#7
tranceporter Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NY \| NJ Member #8224 My Ride: 2007 Honda S2000 iTrader: (0)	damn my buddy has a 91 vr4 with the evoIII's and that blew my mind

05-04-2009, 12:21 PM	#9
Vr-4-Life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philly PA Member #1961 My Ride: BMW E60 M5 V10 6 Speed --- Ducati Monster 696 iTrader: (4)	finally a single turbo vr4 in the area...

05-04-2009, 01:15 PM	#10
Mitsu3kgt Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2007 Member #3723 My Ride: 1992 Mitsubishi 3000gt iTrader: (0)	When all done I'm looking for about 850 AWHP, but for this summer I should be around 700. My friend who used to have the setup was pushing 850 AWHP with smaller displacement, and less supporting mods. I have a SPECIAL mod that should help me get to my goal a little easier.

05-05-2009, 12:02 PM	#11
Vr-4-Life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philly PA Member #1961 My Ride: BMW E60 M5 V10 6 Speed --- Ducati Monster 696 iTrader: (4)	What machine shop did the block and heads?

05-05-2009, 08:25 PM	#14
Mitsu3kgt Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2007 Member #3723 My Ride: 1992 Mitsubishi 3000gt iTrader: (0)	I used BMS racing in Conshohocken,PA. Its where my job sends all of its engines to get machined. They build alot of drag car/boat engines. It was ther first 6g72, and they machined everything perfectly to spec.

05-24-2009, 02:09 PM	#15
Mitsu3kgt Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2007 Member #3723 My Ride: 1992 Mitsubishi 3000gt iTrader: (0)	Its been a few weeks since I updated so I'll tell you whats been going on. I got the engine in and almost everything on. All I have to do now is wait for my custom oil pan, finish the cold side IC piping, and shell be ready to go. I aslo upgraded the IC piping form 2.5 to 3" Heres some new pics: http://photobucket.com/vr4_photos

05-24-2009, 02:51 PM	#17
lawdogg Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Member #5674 My Ride: seat of my pants iTrader: (0)	Nice build man. Damn. __________________ 2001 Audi allroad 2.7T 6mt: DD - 1991 Mazda Miata: track rat - 1992 Dodge Stealth RT/TT: now with VR-4's drivetrain - 1994 Mistubishi 3000GT VR-4: 11.8 @ 116: RIP

06-27-2009, 07:55 PM	#18
Mitsu3kgt Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2007 Member #3723 My Ride: 1992 Mitsubishi 3000gt iTrader: (0)	Its been a little over a month since my last update. Everything is installed and hooked up. The car is on the ground and looking good. I haven't started it yet, cuz I'm waiting for my AEM standalone to come in the mail. IT should be here any day. When I start it I'll post up vids. But heres some new pics of it all completed. http://photobucket.com/vr4_photos

08-23-2009, 12:02 AM	#19
Mitsu3kgt Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2007 Member #3723 My Ride: 1992 Mitsubishi 3000gt iTrader: (0)	Got the car running and driveing over a month ago. Been breaking in the new motor and setup. Got about 500 miles on it and finally decided to get on it a little. THIS CAR SCARES ME. I'm running wastegate pressure which is 21psi and 10:1 afr and it pulls way harder that my twin 16g setup. I already split 2 silicone couplers in half while getting on it. Its going to be a monster once tuned. Boost starts to come on at around 3300 rpm and I hit full boost at around 4500. I'm getting it tuned Sept. 26 so look out for dyno numbers in the next month.

08-23-2009, 12:45 AM	#20
Vr-4-Life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philly PA Member #1961 My Ride: BMW E60 M5 V10 6 Speed --- Ducati Monster 696 iTrader: (4)	Very cool man.... I need to head out to your area and check this thing out.... who is tuning your car?

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