Evolution IX Swap
 

I hope this is the right spot for this. I've got a buddy that was wondering if a evil IX 4g63 would fit into a 2g eclipse convertible gs. Make the convertible awd with the evil xi 4g63. He knows a friend that is selling the whole engine with trans, etc. Thinking about putting it in. I know that there is people that have put in the older eclipse 4g63 into a gs convertible and run awd but never seen a evil IX 4g63 into a eclipse gs converitble and run awd.
Can the process be done?
Thanks

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How much $ you got?

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can it be done? yes.... will it be hard?? yes... can you have just as fun of a car with the built 4G64 thats in there??? of course. I would say if you looking at spending that much, pull the 4G64 out of that car, build up the block and get a 63 head, and then a gt35r :D probally would cost about the same after everything is said and done imo

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to get it to work will will need the engine mounts that are welded to a rs or gs hard top. then just put them into the your shell and take out the spyder mounts.
you will have to run the evo engine harness and ecu and splice in to the main eclipse harness to get all the gauges to work,ect. In the end you will have way to much money into the swap. just build the 2.4 bottom end and slap a 4g63 head on it and call it a day.
Just do it the easy way and that is coming from they guy that does crazy swaps

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Anything can be done, but that motor/tranny setup is backwards from DSMs. You would also have to make sure there is room for that big Evo transfercase.

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I think he wants to know if it will just bolt it. The answer is no. It can be fabricated to fit in there. Anything is possible with enough time/money/skill

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its an EVO not an EVIL

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I know that it can be done. My cousin will be willing to use up 10,000 for the swap to be possible. He has a cousin that will be selling the engine and everything that comes along with the engine for 3,500. How long will it take to get everything put in? He can't do it himself but will be willing to throw it at a shop to get it done.

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10k huh. Bring the car, engine, and the money to my house and i'll have it done in a month

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I could find a thousand other things I'd do with that much money then what you are talking about.

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A little bird told me that there was a hot evo for sale last week...

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He is willing to use 10 grand for the swap to be possible. Anyone done the swap before? Remember this is his words. Any shop or anyone done that kind of swap before?

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Get the swap and everything done and the 10k is yours. Money is after everything is finish.

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I could do it as long as you have all the parts to start with. 1/2 up front

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I'll talk to him and get back to those that are willing to help put it in and all the other crap. Money will be up to him. Not sure who he needs it to be done by. How much would it be for labor total (est.)? He got all the parts that will be needed from the evo but the mounting kit.

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Does the 10k have to include the cost of the motor, tranny, transfer case, rear diff, drivesshaft, axles, fuel system, ecu, wiring harness, turbo, intercooler, piping, etc?

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Well Actually, the 3500 is alone itself. And the 10,000 is for whatever needs install everything and tune the car to its correct stage.

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I have heard its easier to do an evo swap in a NA eclipse because the mounts are backwards.

With 10K you could have a built 2.4l, giant turbo, fuel system, fmic, awd and probably more. WAY better then just a stock evo engine! Money could be better spent

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TKR is the king of swaps, he is your man!

Why is the Evo IX evil?

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^he did one evo build, lets not get too crazy.
Also for the 10k, i think this guy would want some quality work done it sounds like.
Good luck.

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That's not the only swap Mark's ever done.

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true that, sorry i was gonna come back and change that.
He did that sweet n/t to turbo swap, that car is bomb, i think its a daily driver for his wife now.

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And an AWD spyder or 2.

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Wow, I take it someone doesn't much like Mark or his EvoIII.

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Yeah my cousin plan to make it the best that's why he has that 10k for just that. I'll talk to him for further information on what he wants to be done. Now really sure to throw it at what shop yet or who to do it.

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I think it's better to just buy an evo and call it a day. I know the swap is unique but maintence and other shit that might happen after couple of years isn't worth it in my opinion.

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No way, mark is an awesome guy, i don't think you have ever heard any complaints about that guy from anyone.
His evo is sweet, i really want to drive it, its a huge sleeper if you ask me.

I apologize, my original statement seems to be mistaken from what i meant.

Good luck to the guy trying to do this swap.

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Just for kicks here's someones project, evo motor in a 420a shell:

http://repo.jackmoves.com/v/shawn/Ec...swap/progress/

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=739086

The motor is in the car but how long do you think it will be held up by the terrible fab work on the motor mounts? Some people have money to waste and thats their own prerogative i guess.

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It's a headache but its been done before. The reason its not done on 2G are the motor mounts. There are ways but it will not hold on as how the Evolutions are. The motor alone plus ECU + wirings costs as much as a 2G NA. Converting it to an AWD also costs another 5,000. Pretty much its $10,000+ in parts/accessories. If he wants power, build NA motor turbo charge it bottom up, $10,000 easily done creating a monster. But tell your cousin to buy an Evolution.

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I think it would be easier (and possibly cheaper now) to swap the evo engine and AWD into a 3g eclipse. This has been done before and they do make convertable 3g out there. I think they used a 2g rear end.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBQBI...eature=related

puts the 3g eclipse to use

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Yeah he was thinking about get the IX Mr but says that he still have the eclipse gs automatic and would like to modify the car. I dont know what is thinking right now but I've got to wait and see what he has in plans.