You know, I read this thread and think about another thread in this same section. So, my advice to all people looking to beef up their 420a, I will direct them to this thread!
I bet that thing runs like a DEMON! Plus, swap in the Evo Drivetrain? Holy SHIT. That's all I got to say.
Also we have seen a evo 8 AWD eclipse running around pensylvania.
Prety much what he did was took a GSX chasis and welded a RS frontend on it with the Evo 8 Swap and used the AWD setup. Looked just like a regular GSX untill you poped the hood but it was a RS front clip.
Thats fuggin wacky. Cool as hell but wacky. Have you guys seen teh Galant in Modified mag with a stroked EVO 8 swap. Pretty cool for anyone who wants to google it it was in the Reader's Rides issue of Modified.
Oh in Taiwan they figured it out the 2nd week of the Evo 8 being released due to a cpl of them being wrecked. It just takes a long time to reach us . And alot of GST owners hate the RS and GS model and wouldnt support it anyway for a clean swap. Would be nice if some shops would support this swap and bring the 2g's back to life on the streets. There are so many nt's running around that need a engine bay makeover.
I have herd it all from the GSX and GST owners that you cannot swap a 4g63 into a RS or GS 2nd gen without spending alot of money.
Answer: WRONG
Truth: The 4g63 Evo 8 motor will boltup to the RS and GS motormounts with little to no modifications. You need a 420a transmission with a swapped out bellhousing. Aftermarket motor mounts to handle the torque and abuse that the 4g63 evo motor will throw at it. You are going to need a Stand alone ecu or GST ecu with a piggy back. Here are some pictures if you need any more information email me at John_Maygard@admworld.com I will talk to my friend in Taiwan that has been doing this swap for 2 years now and has done over 40 RS and GS 2nd gen to evo 8 swaps. The RS and GS is the only model eclipse you can drop the Evo 8 engine into without major modifications, Iam talking Long block not just the block or head. The Evo 8 Motor also sits on the left side of the engine bay in which the 420a also shares the same position for IC and pipings also. ENJOY!!!
All I have to say is FU*K YOU, man props to you or who ever did the swap, that thing is absolutely beautiful. I don't care if its FWD, its an evo in an NT eclipse. Absolutely impressive, good job I wish I can do the same but its way too much money and way too much work.
All I have to say is you should probably calm down before you have a mod riding you.
That wasn't a serious FU*K YOU that was like a type of thing you say when you are shocked and you’re like dude shut up no way that happened wow...in that sense.
Is your buddy named Ming? Hes bad@$$ with swapping cars. This swap has inspired me for a long time and I got ahold of a Evo 8 front clip last month. So my project will be underway 15k mile evo 8 MR
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. And alot of GST owners hate the RS and GS model and wouldnt support it anyway for a clean swap. Would be nice if some shops would support this swap and bring the 2g's back to life on the streets. There are so many nt's running around that need a engine bay makeover.
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