VR4 conversion on a FTO
Posted: July 29th, 2015, 10:21 pm
I am currently contemplating doing this conversion on my V6 MIVEC FTO but been wondering what will I have to change on the car to accommodate this extra power.
xtech wrote:RUNNING THIS BEAST ON 2WD
(Formula for a VR2)
HMMMM.....Running this monster on 2 wheels?
2WD is not recommended since you will get so much "torque steer" (without front helical LSD)
that this car will be dangerous on the street. But yuh done know that is wat we like to see.
For successfully dropping a Galant/Legnum Vr4 6a13tt into a GDI/ Local Galant which did not leave factory as 4WD this is what you will need.
Required Parts:
1. 6A13tt motor from a Vr4 full harness and brain. Airflow.
2. FTO Front Wheel Drive transmission (if the 4WD conversion seems to be to much work) Yes the Mitsubishi MIVEC FTO (auto or manual box) with Axles. If your going manual you will need to get the required parts i.e linkage, shifter, clutch pedal?etc
3. 4G9x owners will need to purchase the V6 sub-frame from a junkyard if you can find one and have 2? spacers added to the undercarriage with longer bolts.
4. Take the accessory belts and timing belts to a local parts store and match them up. Its so much easier to do while the motor is on the ground.
Misconceptions:
This section is based on rumors from person?s that have no clue, have never seen a 6a13tt.
1. This motor will drop directly into any 8th gen Galant with no alignment worries.
2. There is no clearance issues with the firewall and the rear turbo (TD03-7T) upgrading to TD04-9bs is something to think about one time. I have not found out if the TD05 will fit.
3. Modifying the AWD transmission by removing the front transfer case will destroy the transmission. But if you must go ahead, when you hear a ?whurring? sound you know the transmission is dead.
Installation:
1. Remove the following: Engine/transmission, axles, sub-frame front bumper, both fenders. I4 owners will now want to replace the wiring harness at this junction too.
2. A 2.5? hole will have to be cut into the car to allow the inter-cooler piping to route down on the passenger side.
3. Install the 6a13TT with the FTO transmission, plug in all existing components of the wiring harness.
4. Lastly custom exhaust work, 3" is enough for most if 4" is needed..wow I'll be speechless.