I was wondering if this could be done... swap my 3.0

ChrisD71212 · 09/04/2008, 03:00 PM

I have been thinking about swapping out my engine on my gts since its got almost 150k it still runs strong no problems, i just dont like waiting for something to happen. also the work i have done on it im sure everyone is with me the V6 is a pain, even a simple spark plug job takes hours. So with that being said i was wondering if swaping out the 3.0 into the 2.4 4cyl was possible, i've looked if anyone has done it, didnt find anyone. also swap the tranny for a manual, i hate the sporty. id just like to know if its possible and what it takes, besides money of course

HIJACKER · 09/04/2008, 03:07 PM

Why? You can buy a used Eclipse for less than the cost to swap a motor.

ChrisD71212 · 09/04/2008, 03:13 PM

i am just wondering if it can be done is all, look at it like a project

cszink · 09/04/2008, 03:13 PM

Also, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."

MitsEclipseGS · 09/04/2008, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HIJACKER

Why? You can buy a used Eclipse for less than the cost to swap a motor.

Especially if ur looking to do a manual swap too.

Mitsubishi engines if taken care of properly last a long time. I knew someone with 300,000 miles. Also spark plugs last for a good while and dont need changed often.

eclipsegtracer · 09/08/2008, 07:15 PM

I am actually curious about the same thing as ChrisD.... I have a nitroused GT running a 100 shot, and want to built a motor on the side, preferable a 4G64 bottom end with a 4G63 top end, turboed. I would just be curious what is involved as far as engine wiring, ECU, Motor Mounts, and other subtleties are concerned

GSXROFDFW · 09/09/2008, 08:54 AM

The engine in our cars has been used in everything from sports cars to mini vans and suvs. 150,xxx is not going to hurt a thing. Change the plugs with good plugs that will last 100,000 miles, put a water pump and timing belt on it when it is due and just drive it.

If it were boosted for several of those miles or highly moddified then yes 150,000 would be up there. But stock I say it is just fine.

WanderingPinoy · 09/09/2008, 02:28 PM

FWIW, I own a 5th generation 1988 Galant with a 6G72 and over 340,000 miles. It just stopped running now as it has a bad oil leak (think it may be the main bearing seal), but I'm sure when I fix that leak, it will still go on for many more miles.

09/04/2008, 03:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
ChrisD71212 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Andover, MA Vehicle: 2003 Eclipse GTS Posts: 13	I was wondering if this could be done... swap my 3.0 I have been thinking about swapping out my engine on my gts since its got almost 150k it still runs strong no problems, i just dont like waiting for something to happen. also the work i have done on it im sure everyone is with me the V6 is a pain, even a simple spark plug job takes hours. So with that being said i was wondering if swaping out the 3.0 into the 2.4 4cyl was possible, i've looked if anyone has done it, didnt find anyone. also swap the tranny for a manual, i hate the sporty. id just like to know if its possible and what it takes, besides money of course

09/04/2008, 03:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
HIJACKER SC-CUSTOMS.com Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairfax, Virginia Vehicle: 04Armada-08Altima-03GTS Posts: 10,712	Why? You can buy a used Eclipse for less than the cost to swap a motor. __________________ Member Ride Photos, CLICK - http://www.club3g.com/forum/members-...s-eclipse.html Officially Sponsored by Meguiar's, Nitrous Express, and Sport Compact Customs

09/08/2008, 07:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
eclipsegtracer Sprayin Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Vehicle: 2000 Eclipse GT Posts: 611	I am actually curious about the same thing as ChrisD.... I have a nitroused GT running a 100 shot, and want to built a motor on the side, preferable a 4G64 bottom end with a 4G63 top end, turboed. I would just be curious what is involved as far as engine wiring, ECU, Motor Mounts, and other subtleties are concerned __________________ If its fast and reliable, its not cheap; if its fast and cheap, its not reliable; if its cheap and reliable, its not fast. The Burgundy Beast

09/04/2008, 03:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
ChrisD71212 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Andover, MA Vehicle: 2003 Eclipse GTS Posts: 13	i am just wondering if it can be done is all, look at it like a project

09/04/2008, 03:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
cszink Suby Slider Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indianapolis Vehicle: '02 WRX Posts: 3,482	Also, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."

09/09/2008, 08:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
GSXROFDFW Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Frisco, Tx Vehicle: 03 Eclipse GTS Posts: 343	The engine in our cars has been used in everything from sports cars to mini vans and suvs. 150,xxx is not going to hurt a thing. Change the plugs with good plugs that will last 100,000 miles, put a water pump and timing belt on it when it is due and just drive it. If it were boosted for several of those miles or highly moddified then yes 150,000 would be up there. But stock I say it is just fine.

09/09/2008, 02:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
WanderingPinoy Faster piggy,FASTER! Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California Vehicle: '03 Galant ES V6 Turbo Posts: 1,203	FWIW, I own a 5th generation 1988 Galant with a 6G72 and over 340,000 miles. It just stopped running now as it has a bad oil leak (think it may be the main bearing seal), but I'm sure when I fix that leak, it will still go on for many more miles.