Okay, so either tomorrow or monday I'm picking up a MINT Conquest. So I decided I should check out what the heck I can do to this thing.
First thing I checked was the wiki on the car. Took a gander and noticed that the car came with the 4G63 in Japan. I'd like to say have a very ignorant understanding on the motor other than it came in the EVOs and Eclipse(i?es?lol) and can generate some serious reliable hp.
So, I've been reading and reading and reading and here's what I'm trying to figure out. Perhaps my lack of sleep and too much excitement has made me blind to the obvious.
One, I want to use the EVO IX motor (A lot of sailors wreck 8s and 9s here, Welcome to the Pacific NW!lol). I think it's a narrow block, am I right? And in order to have it fit in, I need a D50/MightyMax trans then swap the rear nose cone for the shifter.... Am I following this correctly so far? Next motor mounts....
Okay, so I read some posts saying if I can get an EVO motor, good route. All I need is wiring harness, ecu, and plumbing modifications.... I realize I can make 1k+ hp, but don't need that much. What is the most bullet proof tranny I can mount up to this motor, let's say 700hp is the goal. Or can someone link me to a thread of someone who has done what I want to do.
Thanks, sorry for being a NOOB.
Okay, information overload, I'm becoming confused.
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The first thing is this: http://www.projectzerog.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1348
The Evo 4-9 motors seem to have different patterns compared to the DSM or Evo 1-3 motors. You would have to find a separate solution than what's already been figured out. On top of that, Evo motors are going to be a pinch higher in price than DSM motors (or equivalents).
As far as bullet proof transmissions, the R154's been quite proven. I can't say for sure on the RX7 TII transmissions, as I find nothing but mixed reviews from every angle. If you could figure out how to get a V160 to cooperate, you'd be gold in terms of handling power.
I'm sure my post won't help too much, but if you really wish to stick with an Evo 4+ motor, there's always a way to make it work in the application you wish for it to work with.
I'm still new to this, so take my post with a grain of salt. I'm offering advice on things I haven't done yet.
The Evo 4-9 motors seem to have different patterns compared to the DSM or Evo 1-3 motors. You would have to find a separate solution than what's already been figured out. On top of that, Evo motors are going to be a pinch higher in price than DSM motors (or equivalents).
As far as bullet proof transmissions, the R154's been quite proven. I can't say for sure on the RX7 TII transmissions, as I find nothing but mixed reviews from every angle. If you could figure out how to get a V160 to cooperate, you'd be gold in terms of handling power.
I'm sure my post won't help too much, but if you really wish to stick with an Evo 4+ motor, there's always a way to make it work in the application you wish for it to work with.
I'm still new to this, so take my post with a grain of salt. I'm offering advice on things I haven't done yet.
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A good reliable 400hp would be good. Don't go too crazy. I can spin up the tires in 4th gear with 340hp... trust me, you'll be okay with 400hp.
But really. Don't go overboard. Just aim to do it as if it were a factory job and keep it simple, modular, clean and easy to work on.
But really. Don't go overboard. Just aim to do it as if it were a factory job and keep it simple, modular, clean and easy to work on.
Getting the engine bolted in is about 10% of the way there.
The next 80% can go quickly with help and skill.
That last 10% takes about as long as the 90% that came before it.