Strengths of the Platform...
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From: Visalia
Strengths of the Platform...
I've been ghosting here for awhile, I thought I'd take the plunge and ask some questions I've been wondering about. Mainly, what are the strengths of the NA Lancer platform? I've seen alot of negatives, but what do you guys believe make this a good place to start a project? I'm coming from the Focus community, and the aftermarket has really embraced the first gen Focus. Seems that hasn't really happened with the Lancer. But, the guys at RRM seem to be doing some good stuff. I'm not looking to build a quarter mile monster, or a dyno queen. Just a nice streetable GT type ride that handles good, and pulls decent in 2nd. I am pretty sure this will be my next project (time and funds willing), so what makes this car good in your opinion? All insights are greatly appreciated. Thanks!
The Lancer is a great car for suspension mods. The biggest improvments I have seen in this car have been through my suspension upgrades. This car can be made to carve corners and handle very well.
I also think that it has been proven that the 4g94, while not the most robust engine block still has much potential, both N/A and FI. With bigger pistons, or forged ones, cams, and a piggy back we see a very good response. What is inhibitive is the money that needs to be dropped into the car. On our side though is the relitive ease with which a dedicated, and moderately knowledgable person can do work on our engine. In other words the 4g94 isn't the hardest engine block to jump into... if only for the fact that it shares much of the same setup as the 4g93 (mirage) engine that has been in existance going on 10+ years now I believe. So the knowledge base is there.
Also you can always go FI with this car. With kits being produced by RRM, RPM, and Ripp Mods the choices are good for quality kits are there. And lets not forget the TSI kit and the ability to build your own. Again the knowledge base is there.
In recent weeks we have seen an Evo VI engine drop into a Lancer. It can be done. You could do a swap if you had the money. An AWD Lancer, I would think is also possible.
As a platform our cars present you something new, in that not everything has been done. If you can dream it, have the resources, and the know how you can take the Lancer to new levels, regardless if that is a show car, or a track car. You can even get a Lancer down to a 12.XXs 1/4 mile. (Straight lines are for guys that can't handle the twistys, IMHO)
What the car lacks in "off the floor room" power it more than makes up for in a small dedicated community, here at Evom, and some small clubs. If you do choose this car then my advice to you is have fun.
Fox
I also think that it has been proven that the 4g94, while not the most robust engine block still has much potential, both N/A and FI. With bigger pistons, or forged ones, cams, and a piggy back we see a very good response. What is inhibitive is the money that needs to be dropped into the car. On our side though is the relitive ease with which a dedicated, and moderately knowledgable person can do work on our engine. In other words the 4g94 isn't the hardest engine block to jump into... if only for the fact that it shares much of the same setup as the 4g93 (mirage) engine that has been in existance going on 10+ years now I believe. So the knowledge base is there.
Also you can always go FI with this car. With kits being produced by RRM, RPM, and Ripp Mods the choices are good for quality kits are there. And lets not forget the TSI kit and the ability to build your own. Again the knowledge base is there.
In recent weeks we have seen an Evo VI engine drop into a Lancer. It can be done. You could do a swap if you had the money. An AWD Lancer, I would think is also possible.
As a platform our cars present you something new, in that not everything has been done. If you can dream it, have the resources, and the know how you can take the Lancer to new levels, regardless if that is a show car, or a track car. You can even get a Lancer down to a 12.XXs 1/4 mile. (Straight lines are for guys that can't handle the twistys, IMHO)
What the car lacks in "off the floor room" power it more than makes up for in a small dedicated community, here at Evom, and some small clubs. If you do choose this car then my advice to you is have fun.
Fox
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From: Visalia
thanks for the information. Like I mentioned in my post, I am pretty much committed to doing a Lancer as my next big project (either sell the svt or the truck to generate money/space). I am not interested in boost at this time. Although RRM's non IC unit is very tempting, it isn't CARB approved, and I just don't want to deal with that hassle. I've read alot of people saying just go for the coilovers in regards to suspension. That is pretty expensive (I know going fast cost money, I'm just looking for options), does H&R make a cup kit for the NA Lancer?
our cars handling is the ****..
tein coils
rrm front kbar
rear sway with ac perches
= happy me!
our engine is half way decent, slow yet the potential to be fairly quik. for an econo box its torquey...fun to drive, and really GREAT community and exclusive lancer community.
also if ur in socal (sclc.net) great group of guys, we kick it and chill shoot the **** so on and so forth.
tein coils
rrm front kbar
rear sway with ac perches
= happy me!
our engine is half way decent, slow yet the potential to be fairly quik. for an econo box its torquey...fun to drive, and really GREAT community and exclusive lancer community.
also if ur in socal (sclc.net) great group of guys, we kick it and chill shoot the **** so on and so forth.