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So I have a 2009 lancer gts and my crank bearings spun out on me last week,started out as a slight knock at around 3000 rpm and within 5 miles engine with to complete ****.... so I'm wanting to put a "newer" engine in instead of rebuilding this one. I did find two engines close to my area, a 2015' 4b12 with 15k miles on it and a 2016' 4b12 with 16k miles on it but I had someone tell me that any 2011 and newer 4b12 with not work as a direct replacement for my ride??? Any insight here from you pro's. Is that just completed bull or actually something legit. Thanks for any input.
Last edited by jongingerich; Sep 16, 2017 at 10:28 PM.
Ok,so after not hearing any feedback from you guys��.... I bought a 4b12 out of a 2015 Lancer Se with 15k on it for $600. I'm picking it up on Tuesday this next week. I'll post the results if it's a successful engine replacement or not.
This worked out perfect. I did need to swap over a few external items but the actual engine block/head are the same. I ended up selling my car a few years back now. Good luck!
You don't know how many hours I've spent searching the internet, and how many mechanics at dealerships have gave me bull**** answers when I figured it would work the whole time.
The following evening I buttoned everything up, gave her a bath, and took the first test drive. I remember the engine/trans ran so smooth. 16k on the new engine plus a new clutch for the 5mt made it drive like new. The car itself had around 160k on it. The entire job cost me around $1150 for all the parts "engine, clutch, fluids, and random bits" and a weekend with a about 2 hrs. of help from a buddy.
