Requesting advice on engine replacment

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I just bought 1995 RS with a siezed engine (cheap) and I was hoping I could get some advice on what I can or should replace it with. I have an avenue for purchasing wrecked cars, so based on what I learn, I may have a nice working car for not too much money, but a good bit of work (hey, at least the labor is free!). How new an engine could I put in here? Or should I get an older one to build it up right? I plan on doing a fair number of mods, but Mitsubishi engines are my weak point at the moment. My primary experience has been on Ford and GM.

[JoeWagon]

Well here's the skinny:

There is no cost effective way to put a turbo engine (4G63) in an RS. It is ruled out as an option. You can either get another stock 420A or build up your own for use with a turbo kit. To my knowledge, you can get 95 all the way up to 99 RS/GS motors in there no problem (i dont think there were any changes over the years to prevent 99 in a 95)

[Overtime]

Originally Posted by JoeWagon

Well here's the skinny:

There is no cost effective way to put a turbo engine (4G63) in an RS. It is ruled out as an option. You can either get another stock 420A or build up your own for use with a turbo kit. To my knowledge, you can get 95 all the way up to 99 RS/GS motors in there no problem (i dont think there were any changes over the years to prevent 99 in a 95)

Thanks for the info JoeWagon. I take it then, people prefer a 4G63 engine, or is it just that it is already turbo? Is the problem height, motor mount placement or is it just size? If I could unbolt parts from a wrecked one, would I be able to work around it? Sorry, All I have is what is in front of me right now (420A?).

[Overtime]

After all....

Originally Posted by JoeWagon

With the right tools, everything is a direct bolt-on.

[JoeWagon]

People prefer the 4G63 because it comes ALMOST ready to bolt on most turbos for enormous power gain. With the non turbo motor, 420A, you have to buy a kit, which isn't cheap.

Also, 4G63 is built for turbo pretty much, which means it can handle more power on stock internals (400ish)whp compared to less on the 420A.

To put a 4G63 into a non turbo 2g, you need to swap the entire front clip, axles, transmission, wiring harness, etc.. it's been done but I wouldn't recommend trying. Costs too much if nothing else.

[kjewer1]

When thinking of putting a 4g63 in a NT, to sayings come to mind

Reinventing the wheel.
Shovelling shit against the tide.

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OK, so if I want to build an Eclipse, I should just swap out the motor on the one I have and sell it. Then I should buy what? What cars come with this motor?

[Import2nr99]

Get a gs-t or GSX. If you're gonna "build" it, for racing or whatever. I would suggest the GSX. Since it's awd. But both come with the same engine (4g63)

[Overtime]

My plans are for a quick, hot looking car. I don't really have plans for racing, but I do want it to be fast