Sold Lancer bought SRT-4
The 4g63 IS a bulletproof motor, its been around since the evo 1, and all mitsu has been doing it building it up and improving it all the way to the engine you see under the evo8s hood. The 4g63 is an amazing engine with an insane power potential for its size. Add a large turbo, stroker kit and upgrade the internals you can push around 1000hp out of it for sure.
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It's been around longer than the Evo I. I remember you saying the "little" engine would crap out if modded. It has more displacement than the Evo and makes pretty reliable horsepower. It's a cheap *** car, that's for sure, but it doesn't mean it's a POS.
i had a ride on an SRT-4 this weekend on a local meet here in chicago.. from wut i hear from peeps..the car was pretty quick and powerful.. uhmm to be honest..it was aite..lol i respect the car alot..coz it quick for wut it is... then after that ride.. i hopped in Omarboy's 308 hp turbo lancer.. and some other dudes evo.. and i was like.. hmm.. turbo lancer owned the SRT-4 for some reason..it was faster.. and the SRT-4 was modded too..im not biased coz i own a lancer.. but im just not feeling neons.. it was fast..but not evo fast..lol and i dont like how it looks and the fact that it is a domestic.. congrats though..have fun with it.. to each is own.. but for me..i think il never consider getting a neon..
^--agree!!!!!!!!! That motor is like kryponite roffle.. But the 4g63 is pretty bulletproof too. I have a superstreet article with one putting over 900hp to the wheels.. weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.!!!!
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Originally Posted by RED DEMON
keep it STOCK, and you will be fine. When people try to push a lot out of them they have problems, the lil engine cant take it unlike the bulletproof 4g63 mitsu has. 100% of the people listen had problems after around 20 or 30k miles, the engine/platform seems to not be able to withstand "high" mileage although it it no high at all. Just treat it NICELY, all the people i listed were arrogant stupid young guys who thought they had the baddest car around, stomping on it all the time. Its like the evo, and most all cars for that point, u treat it right you most likely wont have problems.
I have had many bad experiences with dodge and domestics in general, the build quality is lacking, and they make a LOT of money on repairs and extended warranties.. so i might be biased. For what it is the srt is nice and powerful, but dont abuse it or modify it greatly without expecting MANY problems.
I have had many bad experiences with dodge and domestics in general, the build quality is lacking, and they make a LOT of money on repairs and extended warranties.. so i might be biased. For what it is the srt is nice and powerful, but dont abuse it or modify it greatly without expecting MANY problems.
Actually the SRT-4 motor is significantly beefed up and takes to mods very well. Mod it and have fun. Below is an article from Sport Compact Car where they went throught the complete motor (with pics) to show how beefed up everything is. If you go over to the SRT-4 forums you'll find countless guys with mods putting lot so of HP to the ground with no problems. Like anything you can overdo it so just be careful what you do and when you do upgrades like turbo or air/fuel management make sure it's tuned right by someone who knows what he is doing. If you do that you'll have no problems.....the SRT-4 engine is a rock.
http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/pr...eon/index.html
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Originally Posted by loj68
Actually the SRT-4 motor is significantly beefed up and takes to mods very well. Mod it and have fun. Below is an article from Sport Compact Car where they went throught the complete motor (with pics) to show how beefed up everything is. If you go over to the SRT-4 forums you'll find countless guys with mods putting lot so of HP to the ground with no problems. Like anything you can overdo it so just be careful what you do and when you do upgrades like turbo or air/fuel management make sure it's tuned right by someone who knows what he is doing. If you do that you'll have no problems.....the SRT-4 engine is a rock.
http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/pr...eon/index.html
http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/pr...eon/index.html
For my first mods I think I'm going to get the K&N intake, Mopar exhaust, and Mopar BOV. I think that will be a good and safe start.
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Originally Posted by Scotty2Hottie
Thanks for the link to the article. That makes me feel a lot better For my first mods I think I'm going to get the K&N intake, Mopar exhaust, and Mopar BOV. I think that will be a good and safe start.
For my first mods I think I'm going to get the K&N intake, Mopar exhaust, and Mopar BOV. I think that will be a good and safe start.
Originally Posted by umiami80
If teh 4G63 isn't Bulletproof, tell me what is?
there is no production engine that is bulletproof add 35psi to any motor and you will see the magic smoke
there is no production engine that is bulletproof add 35psi to any motor and you will see the magic smoke
Not really, tuning is key, I have seen people run 40PSI, i'ts all in the tune.
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Originally Posted by Scotty2Hottie
Sorry guys, I sold out. A couple of days ago I got an offer on my Lancer that I couldn't refuse, so I sold it 
. It was tough to see it go, I loved that car.
Yesterday I picked up my brand spanking new SRT-4 I love this car! For the price, I don't think you could beat it. And the Evo isn't comming to Canada until 2007(maybe?) so I picked the next best thing imo (for the price). This car is damn fast and has a pretty nice interior
Well it was nice to be a part of this forum filled with tons of great and helpfull people. Best of luck to all of you lancer guys in the future.
Here is a picture of what my car looks like
Take care
Scotty J.
. It was tough to see it go, I loved that car.Yesterday I picked up my brand spanking new SRT-4
I love this car! For the price, I don't think you could beat it. And the Evo isn't comming to Canada until 2007(maybe?) so I picked the next best thing imo (for the price). This car is damn fast and has a pretty nice interior Well it was nice to be a part of this forum filled with tons of great and helpfull people. Best of luck to all of you lancer guys in the future.
Here is a picture of what my car looks like
Take care
Scotty J.
LOL
Congrats on the SRT-4. I owned one before my Evo. It had a ton of mods...Mopar stage 2, Mopar short throw shifter, DC Sports exhaust, Eibach springs, etc.
Like Low J said, first thing you need to do is pay $100 for the Mopar short throw shifter and some Booger bushings. It's literally a 30 minute install but it makes a world of difference. After that start with the suspension and then work your way to the engine. Have fun and keep it on the road.
Like Low J said, first thing you need to do is pay $100 for the Mopar short throw shifter and some Booger bushings. It's literally a 30 minute install but it makes a world of difference. After that start with the suspension and then work your way to the engine. Have fun and keep it on the road.
