I'd also like to know how easy/good it'd be to put a 2G DSM turbo in the Lancer and how much that would cost, less the price of the actual turbo which I should be able to pick up quite cheaply.

 

Putting a turbo on is not an easy task.
You need new exhaust manifold, turbo, downpipe, intake piping and intercooler, blow off valve, and at least some sort of fuel computer or remapped ECU. There is manual work too, like tapping for the turbo oil lines etc. On a non-turbo car you should add EGT and A/F gauges as well, plus you'll need a boost control and gauge.
You'll also want a better fuel pump and regulator.

 

All that, even for a small stock DSM turbo, though? What kind of price are we looking at?

 

Do you mean 4G93 (1.8 engine in Mirage) or 4G94 (2.0 engine in Lancer)?

I just assume you means Lancer's engine, like TearItUpSports said, you need more than just a turbo to make this works. A lot of custom works have to be done in order to build a kit. The priority is the custom exhaust manifold for this engine, everything else comes second and is relatively "easier" to do/find....

 

Yeah, what turbo you use is irrelevant. You still need all those components (though some are to make sure you stay safe).
Indeed the exhaust manifold is the hardest to get someone to fabricate. The other piping is fairly straight forward and for the intake you don't even need flanges.

Now I guess there is a chance that a 2nd gen exhaust manifold can be bolted on, but I am betting that chance is slim.

Whether you buy a kit, or try and assemble your own, I would talk to Road Race Engineering/Motorsports and tap their brains.

If it were me I would buy it from them to make sure it is done right, and I have their full support if I have questions.
I would go with Road Race over Rhys, just purely that RRE has more experience, and are likely to give better service (from what I hear here, and the fact that Rhys is racing full time).

 

Plus Road/Race has worked on 100s of turbo cars period! They know Mitsubishis, RMR just became Mitsubishi experts overnight. Think about it. I have dealt with RRM, so far they have been very helpful and knowledgable. No B.S. just service!

 

I will second that RRE opinion, Mike is very helpful

Good luck on your project

 

J Rooster. Umm I posted this elsewhere. I asked Rob Tallini this same question only I wanted to run 12 PSI Here's a link to the post.
http://www.lancerforums.com/forums/t2108.html

 

If they will provide a kit where you get a discount for using your own T-25 I say go for it. That will get you more power for less dollars but it wont be overwhelming. If you want more, you can always get a bigger turbo, though for 10 psi a T-25 should be great as long as you have an intercooler and maybe water injection.
You could also get a thicker head gasket to lower compression to be safer if you want to crank up to 12 psi.

Just one thing though...you will need to upgrade the wheels and tires or else you are going to be spinning all over the place. If you want speed buy a nice set of lightweight 15" wheels like the Kosei K1 and put 225 tires on it. 17" are nice for handling but not so nice for speed in the straights. 16" is the best for all around IMO.

I have had great service from RRE for my 2000 Eclipse and my Galant VR-4. Make sure you call them though. You'll be waiting if you try e-mail.