I think the fact that parts and service would be hard to find in the US would be the main reasons I'd say not to do it. I'd love to have a MIVEC engine though. I also read something on this forum about MIVEC engines and sulphur content in fuel that would make them difficult to maintain/run properly in the US, but I don't remember what it was all about unforunately.

 

That's the GDI engine issue, Hobie

 

The Mivec kit from RPW should be a rebuilt engine from the Aussie Mirage cup series.

The 1.6L should be a dog to drive in the states. It has approx in the low 120 TQ, and it's HP is highly inflated by Mitsu via flywheel. You can't normally drive it at 6K doing corner on a regular streets to begin feeling real power.

Yes, the gen 2 MIVEC will fit the lancer. Size-wise, it's between the 1.5L4g15 and the 1.8L 4g93.

Best bet - stroker it w/ the crank, conrods (sturdy aftermarket ones), and pistons off the 1.8L. You will gain a lot more REAL HP/TQ across the powerband, sacrificing upper teir rpm.

Who needs to hit fuel cut-off at 8K rpm. That's not effective.

 

I saw some "new" mivecs in Tallahasse or something for 1,500. Selling them on eBay... they looked in HORRIBLE shape, though.

 

The one off ebay is from Miami area/ft lauderdale. It's a gen 1 MIVEC . . . T-belt faces the wrong way for the 5g mirage and lancer. For the 3 and 4g . . . it's a go.

 

Should have known you'd know that one... I noticed that it was alligned the wrong way, but, just thought I'd throw it out there. That and I thought it was kind of humorous in a way. Like I said, those engines look kind of... shady. But, you might know the guys, and know if I'm wrong on that or not.

 

one of my friends was offering me parts from the 2.0l 4G63-T... At first, he was thinking 2.0l = 2.0l, no prob, stroker kit..
Any thoughts?

 

Don't go judging engine same via displacement.

The 4g63T (2g eclipse), the 4g94 (Lancer), and the 420a (neon) are all different motor family.

It's like a neon owner saying their engine is the exact same as the 4g63T . . . see how many and fast DSM'ers rips that person head off.

 

Im still thinking about taking the 4G64 out of the 3rd gen eclipse / with replaced heads from a 4G63, and take an NA approach then turbo it as the last thing to do. Still doing some research though. If its possible then I be getting my parts from Road Race. They own

 

OK

 

All this talk about getting the 4G64 off the 3G Eclipses make me ask the question, has anyone seen the dynos on that thing? Freakin' pathetic. I believe it was at 105-110WHP...that's a lot of cash for only around a 5WHP gain.

 

isnt the engine from the non turbo'd eclipses a mopar pos??? so ive been told by sources

 

Your sources obviously can't distinguish the 2G RS NA motor from the 4 cyl 3G motor.

2G RS = 420A, same engine from a Neon
3G RS and GS = 4G64

Edit: a 9 does not translate to an "upside down 6"

 

Is it 4G64?
I think 4G94 is only on Lancer...

 

Yep. And Pajero Pinins...whatever the hell they are they don't exist in the states.