Which one is better and why?

me and a few of my buddies got this crazy idea and we're starting to make aparts list. We want to use a 96 eclipse, but it has to be 4wd. so our first thought would be a GSX shell, but then we got to thinkin that maybe the EVO had "better" parts. Not being really into Mitsubishi, we didn't know. This project is gonna require alot of custom stuff, so we didn't know if it would be better to just use the GSX shell, or if we should custom install a 4wd setup into a GS shell.
and and all help is appreciated
thanks


p.s. we're looking for around 350 HP, Its gonna be a high revving engine, so the launches are gonna be right around the 6 grand mark. don't know if that makes a difference or not with these parts
thanks

 

dont try to make a non AWD car AWD.......your looking at lots of time and money into the fabrication......it will be best to buy a AWD car

 

I would start with the gsx, even if it's the shell and go from there. A gs-t shell would work as well. Then start the awd (not 4wd) conversion and go from there. If you do start this project, post pic and keep us updated.

 

my car was fwd but now its awd...

 

first thing you gotta understand is that the rs/gs model eclipses are totally different than the gst/gsx eclipses.. they both use totally different motors and the way the mounts are setup in each of these cars are made speific for the engine it comes with. the rs/gs eclipses/talon come with the 420a chyrsler motor(aka a dodge neon motor for the most part with a few differences). gst/gsx uses the 4g63t mitsu motor. ok now here goes. trying to swap in a 4g63t motor in a rs/gs will be one big headache and cost you alot of money. thats just the motor swapping part. then you have to find a wrecked gsx and then buy the parts off that. like the tranny w/ transfer case, driveshaft, rear axle w/ diff, gas tank, and few other odds and ends.to save yourself this headache and throwing away all this money, get yourself a gsx shell... and or, i have heard rumors and seen pics


the evo 4g63 engine sits the same way the 420a does. it would be alot simpler to swap(from what ive seen) to swap one of those in their than 1g/2g eclipse/talon 4g63(which is basically the evo 1-3 motor except for the 6 bolt)

 

so whats so crazy about this idea? a 350hp awd dsm? thats never been done before. i dont see why it requires all this crazy custom work.

 

If you are interested, I have a 95 eagle talon awd shell I am selling.

 

awd swap only cost me 800 bucks

 

i was about to say the same thing, awd converions are not expensive and dont use that much custom anything... and as for 350hp thats not alot at all on a dsm!! and as for evo's vs dsm's... just look at it as 06 vs 90-99... evo's are more advanced but are alot more to mod then is a dsm

 

all this talk and no real help.

Fernando is talking about doing a AWD conversion on a gs/rs and everyone else is talking about doing a 4g63 conversion.

I think what you really need to do is buy a rs 2000+ shell and drop a evo 4g63 then add a 95-99 gsx rear sub frame which I have been told bolts right up then all you really need is a custom drive shaft.
The EVO engine and tranny are much MUCH stronger than a dsm.

I want to see this done soooooo........


GO!!!!