Hi

I am thinking of swapping a 4g93 GDI-Turbo into my 2005 Lancer CS3A m/t

I understand mechanically this will be a relatively easy swap because it will bolt up to my gearbox which is a F5M41. My current engine is a 4g18

The 4g93 GDI-Turbo appears to be a easy enough engine to find in my location (Thailand) and I have seen a few shops that have JDM engines in stock from halfcuts imported from Japan and done swaps on this engine, but my Thai is limited so I want to do my homework first.

My questions are, I have seen comments on various forums that the GDI-Turbo is not a good engine and I would like to know why?

Is it just that because it is hard to mod this engine to produce more power or are there underlying reliability issues?

I not looking to get much more power than stock out of the engine, it is about 160BHP and also has good torque, a little more power would be nice but it is a good increase over my stock 4g18, and I am not looking to make a drag car or racing car, just more fun for every day driving so keeping it standard would be fine, but I do need to keep it reliable as it is my only car.

The best petrol I can get here is 95, would this run OK on 95 octane fuel?

any other feedback on things to be aware about on a 4g93 GDI turbo, both for the swap and general use would be very welcome.

My other option is to boost my existing 4g18.

Many thanks for any feedback

cheers

 

(we are 2009+ with 4B11T engines... Try posting in "04 to -06 Lancer" forum for better response. Good luck with your project!)

 

thanks, will do