Quoting NickDromez:
hi guys, first post, first car, first vr4. iv looked at tons of sites and since this galant vr4 is limited edition i cant seem to find quality aftermarket parts anywhere. i hear the vr4 is similar to the evo, but how similar is it? what sites or or stores do you go to to get parts for it? and what year and model of evo is compatible with the vr4? any help will be appreciated. thanks.
First off, welcome!!!
The Galant VR-4 shares the same engine and drivetrain with the 1st generation Eclipse, Talon, and Laser. There are some differences but you can interchange many parts with the two. As you learn more, you will see what parts are good upgrades for the Galant.
Aftermarket parts - ExtremePSI.com (best prices and quickest shipping IMO), roadraceengineering.com (old site but good stuff), Street Tuned Motorsports (Very nice pieces and not too much money), Tunersnation (JDM Galant and GVR-4 specific items...owned by Garfield Wright on the board), Summit racing (do it yourself parts and other misc bits).
OEM Parts - JNZTuning.net (only place you need to know for OEM...they sell aftermarket too but I prefer to look elsewhere).
The FS section here is great too along with some people on the board who build one-off pieces like Boostx (poly bushings for rear subframe and mustache brace, Sigmaspeed knock off lip, etc.) and Curtis (Subframe connectors, Radio DIN gauge/whatever you need to fill that void with panels, etc...he's our handyman /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif)
As for parts being compatible with the Evo, there are a few TRUE bolt in items (Injectors are 560cc Denso's and their fuel pumps flow somewhere around 190 LPH). You *can* use their MAF which flows a ton more air than OEM and the 2G MAF sensors but this usually requires a battery relocation and a 1G Style intake pipe (use the search function to learn more). Also, Evo suspension (speaking about US sold Evo 8 and 9's) can be used with some modifications (search function again).
There is a GREAT flow of information to be had on this site...look at VFAQ.com and the How to and Info Archive on this site for some good info and pointers into the direction you may want to go with the vehicle.
Good luck with the vehicle and I hope God has granted you patience!
Remember too...BUSINESS (maintenance, making sure the car is mechanically sound) BEFORE PLEASURE (Upgrades, etc.)! These cars can handle a lot of abuse but remember these cars were built almost 20 years ago so they will need to be looked over first.
don't scare him away! Nick, they are similar to the Evo in the fact that they are 4G63 powered and AWD, and have the same drivetrain as an evo 1-3, but the USDM evos (the 8s and 9s), while they do have 4G63s as well, is a totally different setup. you can retrofit the intercooler, and the MAS, and injectors, but actual engine parts, nothing really swaps over. first "mod" i would do to it is a FULL tune-up and inspection, make sure it's in tip top shape before any kind of modding (i've learned this the hard way). pics? mileage?
