I have a 2001 eclipse gt, i want to make some power. how do i do this realistically with so many parts being discontinoued. i wanted to turbo/supercharge but the amount of fabrication and downtime that would take scares me. im considering just doing a wet shot nitrous kit. also can someone please help me find catless down pipes
Xion
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From your comment im going to assume you are newer to cars in general, however correct me if I am wrong.
As far as the 3G platform goes, the montra of "money can get you anything" is really the only thing you need to consider. It is absolutely possible to put boost on the 6G72 engine, however the internals of the car are reportedly not that capable of much boost, so check with others on the forums for those limitations. You are correct, turbo manifolds will need to be fabricated by either you or a shop. But it can be done! If money is not a concern I would respectfully refer you to take interest in club 3SI, you'll definitely get more attention with a 3000GT, as well as power if you are a dedicated mitsubishi fan.
For easier avenues of power, you are going to realistically have an easier time rigging up an engine harness and swapping out the 6G72 for a 6G74 engine, a 6G75 engine, or a 6G75 MIVEC engine which is generally considered to be the most difficult swap to undertake, but will provide the most power out of the three. Be warned, it's a bit of a rabbithole. Otherwise, you can utilize some 6G74 parts on the 6G72, such as the intake manifold and throttlebody swap, which has been reported to provide a better midrange in exhange for some top-end torque. This upgrade bascially just gets you more air into the engine. TUNE TUNE TUNE! Don't make the same mistake as many who got into the eclipse platform, did some crazy mods, didn't tune their engine, and then blew it up and blamed mitsubishi. There are a few reputable tuners on here, I believe some are pinned on the homepage.
Bottom line, money can make anything possible with this car, however you ARE choosing a relatively limited opportunity for a faster car, but smiles per gallon are determined by the driver.
Good luck!
As far as the 3G platform goes, the montra of "money can get you anything" is really the only thing you need to consider. It is absolutely possible to put boost on the 6G72 engine, however the internals of the car are reportedly not that capable of much boost, so check with others on the forums for those limitations. You are correct, turbo manifolds will need to be fabricated by either you or a shop. But it can be done! If money is not a concern I would respectfully refer you to take interest in club 3SI, you'll definitely get more attention with a 3000GT, as well as power if you are a dedicated mitsubishi fan.
For easier avenues of power, you are going to realistically have an easier time rigging up an engine harness and swapping out the 6G72 for a 6G74 engine, a 6G75 engine, or a 6G75 MIVEC engine which is generally considered to be the most difficult swap to undertake, but will provide the most power out of the three. Be warned, it's a bit of a rabbithole. Otherwise, you can utilize some 6G74 parts on the 6G72, such as the intake manifold and throttlebody swap, which has been reported to provide a better midrange in exhange for some top-end torque. This upgrade bascially just gets you more air into the engine. TUNE TUNE TUNE! Don't make the same mistake as many who got into the eclipse platform, did some crazy mods, didn't tune their engine, and then blew it up and blamed mitsubishi. There are a few reputable tuners on here, I believe some are pinned on the homepage.
Bottom line, money can make anything possible with this car, however you ARE choosing a relatively limited opportunity for a faster car, but smiles per gallon are determined by the driver.
Good luck!
Putting boost to a 21-year-old motor is just asking for trouble. Having a shop rebuild your motor is the best advice... As @koen mentioned, replacing your 6G72 with a 6G74 or 6G75 will get you more power, but it will involve more than just the motor. I'm not sure if the original ECU can be retuned to handle the difference. You may have to switch ECU's and harness. Do your research first...
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