Galant VR-4
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ArthurRitus
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i had an 88 galant, it was pretty fun to drive, (probably because it was the car i learned to drive stick in) but it was cool as hell untill the engine got screwed up outta no where.
-They are expensive due to their rarity so the few that are left have been beat to shit.
-They deal with the same basic problems that dsm's deal with, boost creep, balance shaft issues, and the basic 4g63 gremlins.
-They have resistors in the ecu circuit board that will "go bad" and spill acid all over the circuit board ruining it completely if you dont change them out.
-Being a 4g63 you HAVE TO CHECK THE TIMING BELT. I worked on these engines for a long time and one after another i kept hearing/ seeing some sick horror stories about belts jumping timing and decimating everything in the combustion chamber.
unless it is in pristine condition and maintained like a uptight bitch then dont look to be driving this as a daily driver, you will be working on it more than your supra.
~Luis
-They deal with the same basic problems that dsm's deal with, boost creep, balance shaft issues, and the basic 4g63 gremlins.
-They have resistors in the ecu circuit board that will "go bad" and spill acid all over the circuit board ruining it completely if you dont change them out.
-Being a 4g63 you HAVE TO CHECK THE TIMING BELT. I worked on these engines for a long time and one after another i kept hearing/ seeing some sick horror stories about belts jumping timing and decimating everything in the combustion chamber.
unless it is in pristine condition and maintained like a uptight bitch then dont look to be driving this as a daily driver, you will be working on it more than your supra.
~Luis
DSM = DON'T START MODIFYING
they go to pieces if you do, unlike our toyotas that are overbuilt beasts, they made everything just "strong enough"
they go to pieces if you do, unlike our toyotas that are overbuilt beasts, they made everything just "strong enough"
Um - VR-4's use the 6A12/6A13 engine - only the 80's models used the 4G63.
From what reviews of them we've had over here (they're special import only), people have been very pleased with them - and very stealthy cars. You dont expect a sedan that looks that boring to be able to waste you at the lights
From what reviews of them we've had over here (they're special import only), people have been very pleased with them - and very stealthy cars. You dont expect a sedan that looks that boring to be able to waste you at the lights
americanjebus said:
this just happened to my friends evo. the motor is toast, it even broke the second piston.
Kai said:Um - VR-4's use the 6A12/6A13 engine - only the 80's models used the 4G63.
From what reviews of them we've had over here (they're special import only), people have been very pleased with them - and very stealthy cars. You dont expect a sedan that looks that boring to be able to waste you at the lights
this must only be in the UK. they're 4G's over here.
and search through these sites!
http://www.galantvr4.org/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php
http://www.vfaq.com/
the 4G thing must be US only then - seeing as both here, mainland europe and Japan, they were only ever 2.0 V6 TT (6A12TT) or 2.5 V6 TT (6A13TT). Then again - what years are you talking about? Cause we had them til '02...
there were only 3000 that were imported to the us, between 91 and 92.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_Galant_VR-4
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_Galant_VR-4
Kai said:Haha - you were DENIED the 6A's
i know, it's sad. the last generation looks mean! i want to import one now.
Kai said:Been in a Legnum estate - estate cars should NOT be allowed to go that fast with AWD
you should try riding in a stegia. :naughty:
its a DSM, so shit can go wrong pretty fast, but its like a 7m in the fact that if you build it right and take care of it, it will treat you right.
thanks. i really have no experience with DSM so i appericate the input. are they really that bad??
well my friend had one. It seemed slow. So after inspecting found that the exhaust manifold, turbo, exhaust downpipe were all cracked and leaking. It was too expensive to replace and he got rid of it. don't know which gen it was
i just think it would make a killer sleeper, plus living in the colorado mountains i need something awd and for the price its the fastest awd i can afford.
^ if you are willing to take the time to invest lots of money and attention to detail than it will treat you right. these engines have TONS of potential, look at Shep w/ his talon http://www.shepracing.com/
You can make AMAZING power with this platform because lots of people have laid down the ground work you just have allot to look out for. The transfer case in these cars is something else i forgot to mention.
Just make sure its in good condition but look forward to taking the engine out and overhauling it completely and changing all your fluids immediatley.
The last 4g63 i worked on was my friends, it snapped the balance shaft belt, so we installed the eliminator kit, replaced the bearings and oil pump, then the head gasket blew. So we changed it. New timing belt, metal HG prepped to perfection and ARP's. New turbo, new ex. manifold the works. Next thing... Timing belt skipped a tooth on hard shift.... i pulled the turbo off and peices of metal started pouring out of the headers... i pulled the head off and i could see through 3 of the pistons. the head.... oh god, valve stems got pushed through the head and up to the cams..... That was the end of that engine.
Its up to you.
You can make AMAZING power with this platform because lots of people have laid down the ground work you just have allot to look out for. The transfer case in these cars is something else i forgot to mention.
Just make sure its in good condition but look forward to taking the engine out and overhauling it completely and changing all your fluids immediatley.
The last 4g63 i worked on was my friends, it snapped the balance shaft belt, so we installed the eliminator kit, replaced the bearings and oil pump, then the head gasket blew. So we changed it. New timing belt, metal HG prepped to perfection and ARP's. New turbo, new ex. manifold the works. Next thing... Timing belt skipped a tooth on hard shift.... i pulled the turbo off and peices of metal started pouring out of the headers... i pulled the head off and i could see through 3 of the pistons. the head.... oh god, valve stems got pushed through the head and up to the cams..... That was the end of that engine.
Its up to you.