even though the 4B11T is only semi-closed aluminum, it can still handle 500+ whp. the biggest problems I face when I ask if i want to swap for a 4B11T is:

will all the accessories (PS, AC, alternator, etc.) bolt right up in the same location on the stock block, and,
will a lancer head fit the T block?

if the head doesnt fit, thats another 2k for a full head, maybe more.

sleeving my block would cost about $1200 and I wouldnt have to worry about those problems^^

 

I was thinkin the same thing but I havent heard about the heads being different, i'll look into that for u.

 

If the EVO was to expensive at the time, then your next best option would have been the Lancer Ralliart Edition which also carries the 4B11T.

 

I wanted to say the same thing but i think he wanted a stick shift not the SST.

 

Did some research on the head and the only difference i can see is that the camshafts and fuel injectors. Maybe little things here and there but yours should bolt up.

 

hey thanks man! mind identifying your source?

on a side note, i see you are from pembroke pines. do you by any chance know of a white 1999 M3 that lives there too? I go to school with him up in daytona, just wondering!

 

Is that referring to the 4B12 block

 

So is that intel referring to the 4B12 block??

 

NP. Wikipedia FTW

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_4B1_engine

Nope, the 4B11 block.

 

Can someone explain the process of sleeving the block and how u can benefit from it. Also if there is any gain.

 

No gain, just will allow you to run higher boost.

Sleeved block is a block that has a layer of steel (stronger than aluminum which the rest of the block is composed of) to better handle high amounts of boost in the block.

Google is your friend!!

 

im pretty sure sleeves are usually made of iron lol

and here is how its done basically:

http://www.cdpautomachine.com/ecatal...s_sleeves.html

 

I've never really seen the process b4. Thanx for the link.

 

Get a Ralliart, base dyno numbers are really not far off the evo. Get a custom tune and some small mods and your there. I drove an evo x before I bought my ralliart, evos are badass, but not so much a daily driver. The suspension is super stiff and it just seemed more practical to get a RA. Good luck

 

I would like to replace the 4B11 engine for a 4B12..what major technical and physical difference will i likely encounter? how will the performance in terms of power and speed be affected