TejasRunner01
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Hey guys, do any of you think the 3rd gen has potential as a rally truck? I figured probably not due to the lack of power, but perhaps a 5 speed and supercharged would give it a fighting chance? Thanks for your input!
Do 3rd Gen's have any rally potential?
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scottydoo79
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Scramble
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You'd have to cut it up to make it lighter. 4 tube doors to start. S/C it or put in a 4.0 or 4.7. But an 8cyl would add weight. I'd race the 4cyl 3RZ motor. It loves boost & can handle high rpm's. LCE has them putting out over 800hp.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3mj6jxcfa0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3mj6jxcfa0
phattyduck
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The 'build goal' for my 4Runner is a rally sweep vehicle, does that count?
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Yepezdispenser
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Pics of dsm or it didn't happen.
reelamin
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LOL...My ignorance is shining today....what is a DSM?
phattyduck
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Diamond Star Motors - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond-Star_Motors
edit, in this case referring to an Eclipse/Talon/Laser - AWD, turbocharged coupe.
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sdwaltz
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Diamond star motors - a collaboration between Chrysler and Mitsubishi from the late 80s though late 90s. First and second gen Eclipse/Talon, 3000GT/Stealth, and a few others were products from DSM. Probably why my first car (1999 Eclipse, non-turbo) was such a flaming pile of s*** despite the fact that it looked great...Dodge blood. Used the same block as a Neon, unbeknownst to me at the time. Bought it thinking it was pure Japanese, but the quality ended up being unapologetically American.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond-Star_Motors
JayRolla
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Like stated above it was a performance company for Mitsu that worked with Chrysler. Originally developed to compete in Rally. The first was a Turbocharged 4g63 block, DOHC in a Galant body with AWD and 5 speed. All Wheel Steering. It made 240hp/240tq in a galant. Not bad for 1989.
The long block 4g63t is a monster. Mine is making 400+whp on a stock motor with over 300k miles. Still has good compression. All it had done was a new headgasket and head studs so they dont stretch under high boost. Ohh and added some cams.
sdwaltz
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The Mitsubishi 4G63 in the GST/GSX Turbo is great, it's the Chrysler 420a in the non-Turbo that's terrible.
JayRolla
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Yes 420a motor is the trash one. But I have seen people boost them to 400+hp also. Not smart people. HAHA.
Its the same motor that was in the Fast and Furious Eclipse that they said was turboed. LMAO. Was so funny. I remember yelling in theater. "Thats a Neon non turbo motor!!!!!" Most of the ricer kids didnt know what I was talking about.
Unner
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Wrong! I learned everything I know about cars from Fast and Furious. There is nothing false about those movies!
JayRolla
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My favorite line.
"Granny shifting, not double-clutching like you should."
I was like, "what is he a damn trucker?!!" I was laughing so hard. But again I still loved it. Best street racing night of all time!
TejasRunner01
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Haha, I love where this thread has gone. How did you guys know I love the fast and furious? I had a friend with a 99 gst eclipse that during a drive on the highway, the transmission bell housing literally separated from the motor and was hanging on by the drive shift and. *Attention, paging Mitsubishi quality control*
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