89_Colt_GT
06-02-2013, 08:56 PM
So, a few people might remember my '89 Colt GT. I sold it in January 2011 for $2600, Because money was tight. Well, 2.5 years later I happened to stumble on it on craigslist for ALOT cheaper than I sold it for. Apparently, the kid who bought it took the engine out in plans of doing a 4g63 swap, just weeks after buying it from me. Luckily it sat in the garage, unfortunately he broke alot of things in those few weeks. And drilled a hole in the dash for a 2nd boost gauge :confused:
Anyways, He claims the 4g61t that he pulled was in running condition, I however am gonna go through it and do gaskets, water pump, oil pump, t-belt, new oil pan and check it over.
My goals/Plan:
-Clean engine bay, wire tuck, paint engine bay
-Do basic engine bolt ons. (EVOIII16g, FP exhaust mani, already have 450cc inj's and 2.5" exhaust)
-electric exhaust cutout with side exit out of lower fender
-Get engine back in
-Bend up a patch panel to fix rust by wheel well (I'm a sheet metal worker, should be easy)
-Shave antenna hole on fender
-Buy brand new glass headlights (he cracked the drivers side glass)
-New windshield
-Tinted windows
-I ordered an OEM dash, apparently they still exist from mitsu..
-Paint car red. Like a Porsche/Ducati red.
-Some nice racing seats that are comfy (sparco, recaro, corbeau) Hopefully with an 80's looking fabric that will somewhat match my seats.
He gave me a new aluminum intercooler, ebay-ish but welds look good. Also a new OEM radiator. I really regretted selling this the first time, so as long as money flows like it is now, I won't have a reason to sell it.
Here's a few pics and mods from when I sold it. Most are still intact.
Heres the specs:
1989 Dodge Colt GT (only 1500 GT models rumored to have been made)
127,000 Miles
5-speed Manual (KM210 Transmission)
FWD
1.6 Liter Turbocharged Mitsubishi Engine (4g61) **Came stock**
Still has cruise system, EGR, A/C, Really It's Mostly Unmolested!! Missing :(
Mods List:
Go:
-EvoIII 16g (2k miles) Stock WG @ 12lbs Steady!!
-Boost Gauge in car
-MAP Oil Feed Line (2k miles)
-2.5" Turbo Back Exhaust
-Ebay FMIC
-Dejon Upper I/C Piping
-Walbro 255lph Pump
-450cc Injectors
-NEW OEM Clutch Installed* (installed at 126,514 miles)
-NEW Passenger Side drive shaft* ( installed at 126,514)
*Installed by an ASE Certified, Mitsubishi Dealership Technician!!
Stop:
-3000GT VR-4 2-piston Front Calipers w/ Cobra Rotors
-Brembo Drilled Rotors on Rear
Look Good:
-Lancer OZ Rally Wheels, Front tires have less than 200 miles, rears have about 4,000 miles, but have decent tread left.
-Hyundai Valve Cover and plug cover. Valve Cover and upper timing cover have been painted wrinkle red.
-Custom Diamond plate heat shield, painted wrinkle black (mostly aesthetic)
-Painted Calipers Red
-Eagle Summit Grille (have original rare colt grille)Missing :(
-Clear Front Turn Signals
-Sony CD Player with aux in and IIRC sub out
Here's what it looked like in it's prime..
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h149/Erikwbl1011/CIMG0028.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h149/Erikwbl1011/CIMG0006.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h149/Erikwbl1011/035-3.jpg
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http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h149/Erikwbl1011/44887_445991736798_543871798_5388362_3417886_n.jpg
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http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h149/Erikwbl1011/67381_445992351798_543871798_5388378_812034_n.jpg
...And now...
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h149/Erikwbl1011/toolbox/stuffs/971878_10151498988661799_2085496374_n_zps9304ffdf. jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/Erikwbl1011/media/toolbox/stuffs/971878_10151498988661799_2085496374_n_zps9304ffdf. jpg.html)
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Anyways, He claims the 4g61t that he pulled was in running condition, I however am gonna go through it and do gaskets, water pump, oil pump, t-belt, new oil pan and check it over.
My goals/Plan:
-Clean engine bay, wire tuck, paint engine bay
-Do basic engine bolt ons. (EVOIII16g, FP exhaust mani, already have 450cc inj's and 2.5" exhaust)
-electric exhaust cutout with side exit out of lower fender
-Get engine back in
-Bend up a patch panel to fix rust by wheel well (I'm a sheet metal worker, should be easy)
-Shave antenna hole on fender
-Buy brand new glass headlights (he cracked the drivers side glass)
-New windshield
-Tinted windows
-I ordered an OEM dash, apparently they still exist from mitsu..
-Paint car red. Like a Porsche/Ducati red.
-Some nice racing seats that are comfy (sparco, recaro, corbeau) Hopefully with an 80's looking fabric that will somewhat match my seats.
He gave me a new aluminum intercooler, ebay-ish but welds look good. Also a new OEM radiator. I really regretted selling this the first time, so as long as money flows like it is now, I won't have a reason to sell it.
Here's a few pics and mods from when I sold it. Most are still intact.
Heres the specs:
1989 Dodge Colt GT (only 1500 GT models rumored to have been made)
127,000 Miles
5-speed Manual (KM210 Transmission)
FWD
1.6 Liter Turbocharged Mitsubishi Engine (4g61) **Came stock**
Still has cruise system, EGR, A/C, Really It's Mostly Unmolested!! Missing :(
Mods List:
Go:
-EvoIII 16g (2k miles) Stock WG @ 12lbs Steady!!
-Boost Gauge in car
-MAP Oil Feed Line (2k miles)
-2.5" Turbo Back Exhaust
-Ebay FMIC
-Dejon Upper I/C Piping
-Walbro 255lph Pump
-450cc Injectors
-NEW OEM Clutch Installed* (installed at 126,514 miles)
-NEW Passenger Side drive shaft* ( installed at 126,514)
*Installed by an ASE Certified, Mitsubishi Dealership Technician!!
Stop:
-3000GT VR-4 2-piston Front Calipers w/ Cobra Rotors
-Brembo Drilled Rotors on Rear
Look Good:
-Lancer OZ Rally Wheels, Front tires have less than 200 miles, rears have about 4,000 miles, but have decent tread left.
-Hyundai Valve Cover and plug cover. Valve Cover and upper timing cover have been painted wrinkle red.
-Custom Diamond plate heat shield, painted wrinkle black (mostly aesthetic)
-Painted Calipers Red
-Eagle Summit Grille (have original rare colt grille)Missing :(
-Clear Front Turn Signals
-Sony CD Player with aux in and IIRC sub out
Here's what it looked like in it's prime..
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h149/Erikwbl1011/CIMG0028.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h149/Erikwbl1011/CIMG0006.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h149/Erikwbl1011/035-3.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h149/Erikwbl1011/034-4.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h149/Erikwbl1011/026-7.jpghttp://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h149/Erikwbl1011/022-6.jpghttp://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h149/Erikwbl1011/44282_427175606798_543871798_5013621_7317002_n.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h149/Erikwbl1011/44887_445991736798_543871798_5388362_3417886_n.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h149/Erikwbl1011/58481_432866946798_543871798_5137254_3064406_n.jpg http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h149/Erikwbl1011/69394_445991856798_543871798_5388367_2276977_n.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h149/Erikwbl1011/71956_445993346798_543871798_5388400_3196613_n.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h149/Erikwbl1011/67381_445992351798_543871798_5388378_812034_n.jpg
...And now...
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h149/Erikwbl1011/toolbox/stuffs/971878_10151498988661799_2085496374_n_zps9304ffdf. jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/Erikwbl1011/media/toolbox/stuffs/971878_10151498988661799_2085496374_n_zps9304ffdf. jpg.html)
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h149/Erikwbl1011/toolbox/stuffs/602452_10151498987066799_1159824497_n_zps5db24f54. jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/Erikwbl1011/media/toolbox/stuffs/602452_10151498987066799_1159824497_n_zps5db24f54. jpg.html)
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