Mitsubishi Eclipse 3G Club banner
Cancel
Create thread New Garage Forums

How does a turbo GS stack up against a GTS

Jump to Latest
1 - 20 of 34 Posts
J

jscherf92

· Registered
Joined
·
8 Posts
Discussion starter · #1 ·
Hey guys, i registered on this forum because i love the eclipse, and id love to get a 2g or maybe a 3g as my next car, but I need to learn more.

So my question now, how does the turbocharged 4 cylinder GS/RS perform compared to a GTS if they both had basic bolt ons (intake, exhaust, header)

I know the GS/RS is rated just over 140hp and the GTS is just above 200, but if a properly tuned turbo adds 50% (is this somewhat accurate? ive only learned about honda turbo setups) that would put them in the same room as far as hp numbers.

Im no street racer but i would like it to be kinda quick, overall i love the looks, but ~140hp seems a bit low for such a heavy car.
 
#2 ·
:facepalm:

This has been discussed sooooo many times, threads like this aren't even funny anymore. Search.


Besides, there are literally countless figures that need to be factored in. A turbo'd RS could be fast as stink, or not even break a 0-60 time under 9 seconds. It literally depends on way to many things to give a "well, in general..." type answer.
 
Discussion starter · #4 ·
Thanks

I only know about basic turbocharging, installation and stock upgrades, so this custom stuff is totally out of my realm. I didnt see any comparisons on the RS/GS specific, GT/GTS specific, or Forced induction but i guess a search couldnt hurt. Thanks for the input.
 
#6 ·
jscherf92 said:
I only know about basic turbocharging, installation and stock upgrades, so this custom stuff is totally out of my realm. I didnt see any comparisons on the RS/GS specific, GT/GTS specific, or Forced induction but i guess a search couldnt hurt. Thanks for the input.
Click to expand...
If you didn't actually buy anything yet, try looking into a better platform.
 
#7 ·
Since your question is open-ended, GS' don't come turboed stock so you can't compare it to a GTS. Depends on the size of the turbo and tune.
 
Discussion starter · #10 · (Edited)
Steveodotcom1 said:
Just don't buy an eclipse, that's the answer to your question.

With a stock GT, I've beaten a GS-T 3G, but the GS-T had a load of problems and was just using a Evo 8 turbo.
Click to expand...

Sorry beat a third gen GS-T? im gonna assume that was a typo.

Ill keep up with my own research but to refine this thread a little i was talking about 3G GS and 3G GT/GTS (the difference between the higher trims is only in a couple parts if i remember reading right)

The plan would be bolt on mods to that GT/GTS, catback exhaust, injen intake, and a 6-2-1 header system. Like I said its not so much a race car as a quick good looking ride with a nice sound system. The GS is only appealing because id love a turbocharged 4 cylinder, and it would be cheaper initially.

You guys that are suggesting other platforms, what would you suggest? The eclipse seems like one of the best balances of price, cost to mod, insurance, speed, and appearance.
 
#11 ·
3G GS-T, not a typo.

Seriously, a turbo set-up is not worth it, it'll be cheaper initially, but you'll likely pay more in the latter end.

Get a Z32 300zx for what your looking for, you can usually find one for a decent price, and they look great when done right.
 
Discussion starter · #12 ·
im just trying to understand, it was a third generation, gs-t, so they took a third gen gs and added a turbo like im talking about?

ill take a look at that 300zx idea though, ive seen a few of those around but none of em were clean enough to envy...
 
#13 ·
If done correctly, a turbo GS will be in a completely different league than a bolt-on GTS and will eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But it won't be cheap and it won't be easy.

And yeah... 3G GS-T just means it was originally a GS and the owner added a turbo to it. Similarly with RS-T
 
Discussion starter · #14 ·
what are some thoughts if we through a 2g gs-t with bolt ons into the mix, intake, exhaust, header, downpipe, fmic. just speculating, im not expecting track times or any actual evidence, but educated guesses help point me in the right direction.
 
#15 ·
jscherf92 said:
what are some thoughts if we through a 2g gs-t with bolt ons into the mix, intake, exhaust, header, downpipe, fmic. just speculating, im not expecting track times or any actual evidence, but educated guesses help point me in the right direction.
Click to expand...

:facepalm:

I have seen many 2g and 1g gst's around here with "bolt-ons" put down times all over the place. Some might run ~12 seconds and some ~15 seconds (in case you've never been to a dragstrip that's a huge difference). You are trying to compare apples to zebras. I like the answer somebody gave earlier, "look into a better platform."
 
#17 ·
Voodoo said:
If done correctly, a turbo GS will be in a completely different league than a bolt-on GTS and will eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But it won't be cheap and it won't be easy.

And yeah... 3G GS-T just means it was originally a GS and the owner added a turbo to it. Similarly with RS-T
Click to expand...
:agreed:

jscherf92 said:
what are some thoughts if we through a 2g gs-t with bolt ons into the mix, intake, exhaust, header, downpipe, fmic. just speculating, im not expecting track times or any actual evidence, but educated guesses help point me in the right direction.
Click to expand...
If done correctly, a 2G GS-T will be in a completely different league than a bolt-on GTS and will eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
 
#18 ·
I would never buy a TT 300z, especially as old as they all are now... Ever looked under the hood of one? Biggest clusterfuck ever. Twin turbos, twin intercoolers, twin intake piping, twin throttle bodies, twin intake manifolds... you get my point. Fast cars but damn if one thing goes wrong you are looking at a repair bill that makes your blue book look cheap.

If you do it right and do as much as you can yourself, you can turbo a GS hideously cheap, and I'd bet money you'd be just fine with 250whp.
 
#19 ·
you asking what the performance of a custom built car is. you can't get an answer to that. each one is different. do it wrong, it won't even start. go CRAZY and people have been above 1000hp on a turboed 4g64.

a custom build is a good as the builder.
 
1 - 20 of 34 Posts
About this Discussion
33 Replies
15 Participants
Last post:
2000RS-Turbo
Mitsubishi Eclipse 3G Club
posts
2.8M
members
51K
Since
2004
A forum community dedicated to Mitsubishi Eclipse 3G owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, troubleshooting, turbos, engine swaps, maintenance, and more!
Full Forum Listing
Explore Our Forums
Vehicles & Parts Classifieds Members Rides Problem Reports New Member Introductions 3G Eclipse GT/GTS Specific