Mirage transformation... need some help.
mirage_cyborg
05-29-2004, 06:34 PM
Ok, so i have a 2001 Mirage LS Coupe.(simple stuff.. full race suspension, intake/exhaust.. AUTOMATIC! ACK!) I am seeking a MIVEC 6A12, or even a Non-MIVEC 6a12T. This engine should fit, VERY SNUGGLY, into my mirage. I have seen this mod a couple times on the web, I know there's one in Puerto Rico with this mod. The engine is used in the JDM Galant and FTO.
I HAVE thought about finding an older Galant VR4 and stripping it of it's AWD set-up for use on my Mirage.
My first step however, is to find this engine. From there I'll have it blueprinted and mod'd out; take my stock 1.8L and replace the SOHC with a MIVEC DOHC from the 1.6L MIVEC, take that mod'd engine and place it in a stripped down MIRAGE DE;
I'm aware of the money involved, i estimate this project will take me 4 years to complete without breaking the bank too much; baby steps!
SO, what i need your help with... ??? A JDM ENGINE DEALER.. NEED ONE.. A GOOD JDM SPEED SHOP... WHICH TRANNY? this engine stock is 200... that's N/A and with stock air/exhaust/tune/etc... it's a twin-cam 2.0l V6.. the goal? ... A twin-turbo 2.3/2.4L V6.. possibly AWD.. Mirage... which will keep a somewhat stock appearance... and you can ponder at what the almighty dyno will say to that beast come judgement day.
also.. if you have a 5spd tranny... can you make it 6spd?
I HAVE thought about finding an older Galant VR4 and stripping it of it's AWD set-up for use on my Mirage.
My first step however, is to find this engine. From there I'll have it blueprinted and mod'd out; take my stock 1.8L and replace the SOHC with a MIVEC DOHC from the 1.6L MIVEC, take that mod'd engine and place it in a stripped down MIRAGE DE;
I'm aware of the money involved, i estimate this project will take me 4 years to complete without breaking the bank too much; baby steps!
SO, what i need your help with... ??? A JDM ENGINE DEALER.. NEED ONE.. A GOOD JDM SPEED SHOP... WHICH TRANNY? this engine stock is 200... that's N/A and with stock air/exhaust/tune/etc... it's a twin-cam 2.0l V6.. the goal? ... A twin-turbo 2.3/2.4L V6.. possibly AWD.. Mirage... which will keep a somewhat stock appearance... and you can ponder at what the almighty dyno will say to that beast come judgement day.
also.. if you have a 5spd tranny... can you make it 6spd?
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