cheekychimp
Well-known member
I see a lot of engine builds in here using aftermarket parts but we all know that there are a lot of OEM upgrades you can do on these cars due to a great deal of interchangeability of parts. So let us assume that we are NOT trying to build a 600 WHP street fighter or a 10 second drag car. We want instead to put together the best car we can using essentially stock Mitsubishi parts. Assume we will be going with nothing larger than an EVO III 16G turbo (a fairly popular replacement/upgrade turbo) and that power will be under 400 so that we can be sure an essentially stock block can hold the power.
Now I'll throw this open to include more than JUST the engine so popular mods like ABS delete, 4-bolt rear ends and 5 lug swaps can be included. I also won't ban ALL aftermarket parts so if you would insist on ARP hardware, an AFPR or swear by using a Moroso Oil Pan then say so, but we are trying to move away from forged pistons and 'race car parts'.
So things I'm thinking of would be:
Stock block with balance shafts removed
New Pumps, belts and gaskets
2G pistons on 2G or aftermarket rods
Cyclone Manifold
Black Top CAS
HKS Cams in an essentially stock 2G head ported for low-midrange and torque
So what about 3G lifters, titanium retainers and springs, O-ringed head, kevlar belts? Where does extra insurance and preventive maintenance become overkill and an unnecessary expense?
Now I'll throw this open to include more than JUST the engine so popular mods like ABS delete, 4-bolt rear ends and 5 lug swaps can be included. I also won't ban ALL aftermarket parts so if you would insist on ARP hardware, an AFPR or swear by using a Moroso Oil Pan then say so, but we are trying to move away from forged pistons and 'race car parts'.
So things I'm thinking of would be:
Stock block with balance shafts removed
New Pumps, belts and gaskets
2G pistons on 2G or aftermarket rods
Cyclone Manifold
Black Top CAS
HKS Cams in an essentially stock 2G head ported for low-midrange and torque
So what about 3G lifters, titanium retainers and springs, O-ringed head, kevlar belts? Where does extra insurance and preventive maintenance become overkill and an unnecessary expense?