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I recently got an old Lancer EX2000 turbo -81. I believe it's one of the last ones still on the road here in Finland. Originally only about 10 or so was imported according to my knowledge. Obviously the condition is far from great but at least it ran the 300 km trip home. Now I have removed all the interior and welding the car back together is the next thing to do. I'm not going to make a showstopper but more likely a powerfull toy for couple of years.
However I already have some technical questions
I'm planning to install at least an intercooler and run with higher boost. I belive that the original ECU is not good for higher boost without chipping. Of course getting a chip novadays is virtually impossible at a reasonable price. So I'm propably going to need some programmable ecu. The actual question is about the original throttle body which seems to be quite small. What kind of power figures can I expect with that? I heard that 2.4l L-300 intake manifold and other systems could be bolted on, but are those multipoint or single point?
At the moment the turbo is air cooled stock unit. Turbo bearings are bad but it still works. I'm thinking of changing the bearings myself and just hoping that it's balanced well enough to last for some time or upgrading the whole unit to something better. Is there a bolt on alternative? Garrett? Does anybody know any good shops in Germany or Sweden that sell Turbos and repair kits? Everything related to cars tends to be expensive in Finland (100|PLS|% car taxing...)
If I would like to go all the way up to 300 hp what else is needed? The fuel pump is already upgraded to Bosch unit that should be good up to 300 hp. I have a spare engine from a rusty Galant that, according to the old owner, was pushing over 300 hp with 45mm carbs, intercooler and large turbo.
Then a question about the suspension. Does anybody still make lowering springs for EX2000? The dampers seem to be quite new and they are incredibly stiff for an old japanese car
The springs look new too but the car is extremely high, almost like a truck. I read from somewhere that Sierra Cosworth spring could be used at front and Escort MK2 front springs at back? Any info about that? The front spring actually looks quite much like regular Sierra front spring. Is there anything that can be done to reduce bodyroll besides changing stiffer springs?
I noticed that when braking with the engine there was a lot of vibration and noise. There was also a clatter from the rear when driving to a large hole and getting moving with 1 st gear. Otherwise the drivetrain was quiet and worked well. Any idea what could be causing this?
Thank's in advance!
-Antti
I recently got an old Lancer EX2000 turbo -81. I believe it's one of the last ones still on the road here in Finland. Originally only about 10 or so was imported according to my knowledge. Obviously the condition is far from great but at least it ran the 300 km trip home. Now I have removed all the interior and welding the car back together is the next thing to do. I'm not going to make a showstopper but more likely a powerfull toy for couple of years.
However I already have some technical questions
I'm planning to install at least an intercooler and run with higher boost. I belive that the original ECU is not good for higher boost without chipping. Of course getting a chip novadays is virtually impossible at a reasonable price. So I'm propably going to need some programmable ecu. The actual question is about the original throttle body which seems to be quite small. What kind of power figures can I expect with that? I heard that 2.4l L-300 intake manifold and other systems could be bolted on, but are those multipoint or single point?
At the moment the turbo is air cooled stock unit. Turbo bearings are bad but it still works. I'm thinking of changing the bearings myself and just hoping that it's balanced well enough to last for some time or upgrading the whole unit to something better. Is there a bolt on alternative? Garrett? Does anybody know any good shops in Germany or Sweden that sell Turbos and repair kits? Everything related to cars tends to be expensive in Finland (100|PLS|% car taxing...)
If I would like to go all the way up to 300 hp what else is needed? The fuel pump is already upgraded to Bosch unit that should be good up to 300 hp. I have a spare engine from a rusty Galant that, according to the old owner, was pushing over 300 hp with 45mm carbs, intercooler and large turbo.
Then a question about the suspension. Does anybody still make lowering springs for EX2000? The dampers seem to be quite new and they are incredibly stiff for an old japanese car
I noticed that when braking with the engine there was a lot of vibration and noise. There was also a clatter from the rear when driving to a large hole and getting moving with 1 st gear. Otherwise the drivetrain was quiet and worked well. Any idea what could be causing this?
Thank's in advance!
-Antti