I've been wanting to do a series of buyer's guides on GBXM for a while. What better car to start things off than the 6th generation GVR4?If these cars are ever going to be worth the premium we'd all like to get for them, we need to educate potential buyers as to what makes for a good...

Sale is pending on 195/2000. Not going to need these after all. Just collecting dust. All prices shipped CONUS. [NOTE: I didn't really spend much time researching prices, so I'm open to wiggle a bit on prices, but let's not waste each other's time.]Cyclone intake manifold - PENDING. Solvent...

Not sure where it came from in our stash of 4G63 bits, but I've had this super clean WRX/Fozzie blower sitting on a shelf, wrapped in socks, for something like a year. It's the cleanest turbo we've got, actually, and we're not going to use it. I've done a little research, and these are retailing...

EDIT: That's all folks. Officially out of the game. Sold to a rally buddy. We'll be swapping the rave bits from his munched GVR4 rally car to this chassis.HEADS UP: Once 195 is prepped, we'll have a clean title rolling shell with from end damage (and a cage & logbook) available pretty...

NOTE: These start out newbie level, but the discussion I'm after is on the advanced side. Methinks this the right place.1. Is it generally possible to "correctly" time an engine with a balance shaft out of phase? 2. If so, would said engine run right? 3. If so, how would the increased...

Weekly bump: Prices reduced a bit more. Any takers?Trying to fund some gaskets so I can make some progress on the rally/race car. All prices include shipping CONUS. Willing to ship international if necessary.Blake once said, "A guy don't walk on the lot lest he wants to buy." If you're...

Let me just say that putting this much effort into a car you listed for sale because you were sick of working on it and wanted to get into something different is really hard. Still, it's going to a good guy, and I want to make sure he has a solid, reliable platform to work with. In 2 weeks, I'm...

BUMP: Pretty sure I've found my Montero. Can't buy it until I sell 464. I'm about to step outside and start preparing to pull the engine. Maybe I'll wash it today and snap some pics. <b>I would really appreciate feedback on pricing.</b>EDIT: Car is in Arizona, officially for sale now. Adding...

464 is my spares package. It's supposed to give up parts to keep the race car running. No such luck, it seems. First it was the TPS, then it was the tcase, then it was the right front hub. Tonight, it looks like the turbo. (sigh)I've caught it acting up before. Cold starts, before it's up to...

I know I can walk onto a salvage yard lot in south Phoenix and have all of this in an afternoon, but I'd like to see if I can't keep the cash in the community. Looking to pick up the following on the cheap if you've got it and want it gone. I don't spend a lot of time in this sub-forum, so I'd...

I'm posting this here because modifying cams for use in a vehicle other than the factory intended isn't something you do every day. Additionally, my research into this project suggests it's fairly simple to do, although there are all manner of opinions on the subject and minimal imagery to help...

I'm toying with the idea of gutting the gauge cluster because race car. I'd like to replace the tach, add a gear indicator and digital speedo, as well as boost, oil temp/press, coolant temp, and an hour meter.I want to keep the odo to avoid DMV, insurance hassles. Looking at some old posts...

So I'm sitting here in a rally service park next to a friend's Blazer service vehicle. Just a 2WD Chevy V6 S-Blazer dragging a 2G Neon + tow dolly all over the southwest.I'm seeing all kinds of sweet tow rigs this weekend, but wondering, could I install a hitch on 464/1000 and one of those...

Figured this could use its own thread. Just read through an EPIC seven page thread from one of the DSG guys (Alex, I think), who came up in a search for keywords similar to these, but otherwise had no luck.Here's the situation: You've got the engine bay harness - all of it - and you want to...

Probably not your typical lighting accessory question.The rule book says I must be able to dim ALL supplemental, forward-facing lights with the high beam switch. I'm planning on running a pair of pencil beams and a pair of euro, or wide, beams on the light bar/pod PLUS the factory fogs...

On the firewall, under the wiper motor, there is a larger, rubberized grommet-type deal around the main harness as it passes through the firewall on the passenger side. It has arrows and the word "PUSH" written on it in multiple places, as well as the word "UP." I've tried turning pushing...

I'd really like to figure out what's causing this shiz...Symptoms: - car pulls to the left at all times - at 65-75mph, serious shaking from RF corner, felt in steering wheel, can see it in the hood through the windshield. (!)I tried re-torquing the lug nuts on both front wheels, but nothing...

Okay. Just searched. Didn't really see what I was looking for.<b>AC button</b> First detent, amber illumination, "normal" compressor cycle Second detent, green illumination, "high demand" compressor cycle Three clicks to cycle back through to "OFF."<b>The proposal</b> Any thoughts on...

I feel like I'm missing something. Before I bring the snark...- [464] was pulling to the left (not torque steer, alignment issue) - Took it in for an alignment, told outer tie rod was bad, quoted $100+ for replacement - Spent $50 and replaced both outer tie rod ends myself - Took it back for...

What's the best way to clean a working, OEM alternator?A quick search returned bupkis, and I'm thinking this is not the sort of thing you hit with the pressure washer or a solvent bath.Anyone ever disassemble an alty and put it back together again with good results? Any tips, tricks, or...

[Sorry, gents. It's been mentioned I ought to keep this one under me hat for a spell. I'll bring it back with more details once it's been hashed out a bit.]

Symptoms occur mostly when good and warmed up - proper operating temperature. Engine will randomly buck, drop cylinders. In the rare times it's happened while parked, idle will hunt very erratically, 500-1500rpm, before stalling. Applying ~30% throttle overcomes the issue, sometimes even...

Brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) is a function of pounds of fuel used per hour relative to power output (lbsFuel/HP) and is used to calculate target injector size, but I wasn't able to find anything regarding BSFC figures for the Galant here with the search. General consensus seems to be...

FlivverRally is coming!4 guys sharing 1 2wd rally car. If I could get 3 guys to chip in, we could be a rally team and run 195/2000 in multiple events. Think: LeMons for rally.Catch is, cars must be NA and 2wd. Would the stock rear diff be able to handle a non-turbo 4G63 up front if I capped...

I'm getting feedback from Galant rallyistas that tying the roll cage into the front strut towers through the firewall is a must for longevity. Yes, this improves structural rigidity, but it's critical when the vehicle is expected to be airborne on a regular basis. In the broad strokes, this...

Peeling the roof off 195/2000 to make life easier for Kent when he installs the cage here pretty soon. (Almost there, Kent. Promise!)1. Snap roof trim out of drip rails. 2. Use two slotted screwdrivers to remove trim retainer clips. 3. Mark, center punch, cut spot welds along both sides of...

I spent some time this afternoon ripping out the carpet and picking up all the loose change and filth that had collected over the years. Don't know if the carpet is supposed to stick to the floor pan under the front seats, but it sure was on 195/2000. Pretty gross. Hoping to have the car to...

I spent every weekend for a month draining coolant and replacing this or that cooling system component. I've finally got all the hoses, gaskets, thermostat, radiator cap, and water pump replaced. 464/1000 is running like a champ. Temp gauge points to about 11 o'clock 90% of the time.Still...

3. I believe that people who shop for the absolute cheapest parts on Ebay get exactly what they pay for. 2. I'm leaving this car stock until such time as ALL interior and exterior restorations have been completed.And the number one reason you're reading another radiator replacement thread on...

464/1000 has been running like ass lately. I don't know if it's got anything to do with the accident last week, but she caught a Jetta with the rear clip and I'm not ruling out the impact might have knocked something loose/off. Looking for a little input regarding my theories if you wouldn't...

In typical Phoenix rush hour fashion, I'm stopped in the fast lane. Car ahead starts moving, I ease off the clutch, and BAM! I'm looking at the headliner.Sunglasses on the passenger floorboard next to the ashtrtay, whichj has exploded, showering the interior with loose change. Pen in shirt...

I took 464/1000 to Long Beach, CA and back this weekend. Had to visit some new friends for an interview.I managed to get right around 24-25+ MPG cruising on the highway with the AC on. Current mods include: - MBC @ 12psi, stock 14b - hacked airbox, fresh K&N - "Robots WILL kill you...

Ross might only have 5 posts (at the time I'm posting this) and live on the other side of the world (Brisbane, Qld, Australia), but he's a helluva guy.Not only has he participated in the Rally Gearbox Magazine project with a solid, solid interview, he dug around his rally car spares and found...

Mike's a good guy for sure. Helped me and my rally friend Mustafa out back in October of 09 (and ended up helping out other Mitsubishi rallyistas that weekend as well). Showed up this morning at my place, an hour across town, to help pull the engine/trans out of 195/2000. Brought me a free...

I was inspired by my friend, azdave, who has something like 1000 LEDs installed in his 2G Eclipse.This isn't going to be the most detailed write up in the world. I don't have time tonight to post all the pictures, but believe me when I tell you, if you've got a Dremel and just a little bit of...

I pulled the dash out of 195 the other weekend. I'm probably gonna flock it before it goes back in. In the meantime, I've got the instrument cluster out and apart with the intention of refurbing the needles a la the awesome write up here in the How-To section. In my travels on Search Utility...

This will probably come across as a random, stupid idea, but I like exploring random ideas.I love my Galants. Love 'em. I love driving a stick shift. It's the only real way to drive a performance vehicle.That said, these jaggoff retards on the road with me during my 2 hours of...

After swapping in the other tcase Monday, I noticed there might be a leak on my oil pump. The larger, set-screw looking deal with the hex key end on it. It's the biggest bolt-like thing on the pump and I suspect it's on the high pressure side.Service manual has nothing on it. All oil...

Now that the Galant on a flatbed on a tow truck saga is over and I'm back home, I'm ripping out the trans. Need some input, please.Symptoms: Groaning noise, similar to being low on power steering fluid, when the car is moving. It's tied to vehicle speed, not engine speed. Sounds like a...

Curious thought. Any thermodynamics geniuses in the house to tell me why this isn't worth exploring? (I'm sure there's math involved and math, especially on this level, scares me.)Joule-Thompson effect basically says that, "At room temperature, all gases except hydrogen, helium and neon cool...

Passenger front window is painfully slow.I've cleaned the tracks thoroughly and lubed everything up with silicone, but it's still stupid slow. It doesn't bind and everything looks to be in order, otherwise. I tried searching, but met with disappointment.- Could this be a case of dirty...

After 195/2000 was in that accident, we took great care in keeping the AC system in place. In the end, it turns out the condenser core had a leak in it anyway and the AC didn't work. Bummer.When I bought 464/1000, it had also been in an accident. Despite solid repair work, the previous...

Did some searching, but was hoping someone might be able to shed some light on my question while I'm burying my nose in service manuals tonight.TIA.Got a code back in May for the EGR. They can't put 464/1000 on the rollers here in AZ because they don't have AWD dynos at the emissions...

CAR IS SOLD - 05.30.09First thing's first...This is not a beat ass DSM. This is not a 4-door DSM that gets your sorry ass around the expensive insurance premiums you deserve for driving like a sh*t heel teenager. This is a solid, thoroughly gone over Galant VR4. It's a limited...

Specifically, the core support. This Saturday morning I am headed about 100 miles north of Phoenix to a salvage yard that has an 89 Galant with zero front end damage about to go to the crusher. I'm snagging the hood, fenders, and core support off it. $250, maybe less if they like the set of...

We're still waiting on the official police report to show up so that my insurance can tell the other driver's insurance to kindly RTFM and cut me a check. I wanted to start the Friday evening I was supposed to be getting into Ridgecrest, CA for rally school with an update and my continued...