Baby G ~ 2000 Galant ES I4

[4g63lover]

When I got it in all her stock 4x4 glory!
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03345.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03344.jpg

December 30, 2005, Timing belt snaps at 113k and bends all the valves, and shoots one of them into the piston creating a quarter sized hole.

January, 2006 swapped a 02 4G64 with 35k miles
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC02891.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03092.jpg

Summer, 2006 mods are as follows, Pioneer HU, clear corners, AEM intake, A'pexi axle-back,misc. interior lighting, RRE stb, and Tein SS-P coilovers
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03467.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03530.jpg
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http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03696.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03684.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03682.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03683.jpg

Winter, 2006-2007 AEM bypass valve, grille mod, JDM 3rd gen tails, and GF COTM February
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC00052.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC00016.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC00074.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC00329.jpg

March 2007, accident with wheel damages front left fender. (infamous dent) lol
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC00424.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC00413.jpg

May, 2007. 17" Rota Battle
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC00210.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC00217-1.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC00214.jpg

June, 2007. Painted Rotas with graphite wheel paint. later taken off 'til new tires are mounted.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC00023.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC00032.jpg

02-03 heads, flat black grille later replaced with graphite grille
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC00048.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC00094.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC00004.jpg

4300K H.I.D., tinted tails, and 2300K foglight bulbs
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSCF0059.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSCF0060-1.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSCF0061-1.jpg

235/45/17 Yokohama Advan A046 mounted and installed on the car.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/Galant3.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/SCF0028.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/SCF0029.jpg

Winter 2007-2008
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSCF0001-1.jpg

GTZ grille
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSCF0033.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/rollingshot.jpg

Spring 2008. De-winged
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/galantrear.jpg

Summer 2008. M3 lip spoiler later taken off
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSCF0006-3.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSCF0083.jpg

color matched garnish and 99-01 heads
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSCF00042.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSCF0004-4.jpg

painted 15's sold Rotas to local for 250 picked up. De-tinted tails (still needs polishing or clear)
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC02137.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC02132.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSCF0033-1.jpg

At the moment, more new pics in the "keeping the dream alive" thread
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSCF0008-5.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSCF0003-3.jpg

Plans for summer 2009. 5-speed swap completed by March
first acquired part. 2G FWD GS-T ACT streetlite flywheel with 3k miles for 80 bucks. guy took it off cuz he switched to an AWD trans
needs resurfacing
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSCF0001-5.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSCF0002-6.jpg

Centerforce 2G clutch, rest of trans swap parts (cables, pedals, shifter, etc.), rear disc swap, rear sway bar, two-pot front calipers, 16" GS-T chrome wheels, Falken Azenis RT-615, turbo maybe

BTW, all of the work done to my car was done by me except for the water pump and timing belt replacement. Which was done by One6 motorsports in Elk Grove Village in Illinois, only due to I didnt have time to do it myself. Everything else, was my own sweat, blood, and tears.

[greddy]

Nice, I feel like right after Ivory8G posted his project, then I posted mine, now everyone's posting theirs, it's awesome, now we get to see the buildup of each car.

[9G]

keep it up.

[Ivory8g]

Nice, I feel like right after Ivory8G posted his project, then I posted mine, now everyone's posting theirs, it's awesome, now we get to see the buildup of each car.

Haha I was thinking that too the other day lol!

But yeah Jigz you are on your way homie! Who cares if the 15"s are back on....you are on your way to 5 spd GLORY!!! I look forward to the build!

[WhiteGalant]

Are your struts still like that VVV

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03684.jpg


They are supposed to be like this VVV

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/t158/vancottt/car/100_0586.jpg

[polishmafia]

Awesome progress thread. Can't wait to see your 5 speed swap!

[RAZ_76]

Are your struts still like that VVV

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03684.jpg


They are supposed to be like this VVV

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/t158/vancottt/car/100_0586.jpg


Yes they are supposed to be that way to be able to adjust camber. Also you know that you can go with 3G parts all the way for your 5spd swap and use the starter you have now, right?

[4g63lover]

Yes they are supposed to be that way to be able to adjust camber. Also you know that you can go with 3G parts all the way for your 5spd swap and use the starter you have now, right?


yes, I am aware that if I use all 3G parts I will be able to use my current starter. But my current starter is about 90k old and the act flywheel was 80 and the centerforce clutch is 160 so using and spacing a 2g starter dont seem bad considering how cheap I can get 2G DSM parts.

[4g63lover]

Are your struts still like that VVV

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03684.jpg


They are supposed to be like this VVV

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/t158/vancottt/car/100_0586.jpg

that pic was when I first put them on so theyre not like that anymore.

[EATsleepJDM]

damn jigz....looks real good..

[4g63lover]

The grille Chicago_one made me was bowing at the bottom a little bit so I took the mesh off of it to straighten it out but as soon as the mesh was off the bottom straightened out pretty evenly.

Before
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSCF0018-3.jpg
This afternoon, stripped the paint, no mesh
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSCF0004-8.jpg
notice how much starighter the grille itself is and how it lines up tih the heads.
At the moment. re-painted and cleared
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSCF0006-8.jpg
My first attempt at bondo.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSCF0007-8.jpg
As she sits, and how it will sit for a while. Since I work at home now, I can elongate projects instead of rushing to get them done at once. Going to prime, paint, clear, wetsand, polish, and buff it tomorrow while the kid is sleeping
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSCF0009-3.jpg

all that, without breaking the bank on the 5-speed swap fund

[CHICAGO_ONE]

nice touch-up work on that grille man

[greddy]

How much of the car are you planning on painting?

[4g63lover]

nice touch-up work on that grille man

thanks bro. Couldn't have done it without you making the grille for me. thanks again man.

I am only painting the ding that I filled. If that is successful I will try a couple other dents.

was wondering do any of you know if I can use bondo to hold plastic mesh onto a plastic grille?

[greddy]

You could, I'd just use glue or staples.

[SkylineG1]

It's like looking at a mirror Jigz. Good Work.

[4g63lover]

cleared the tails, theyre kinda textured, and I kinda like 'em.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSCF0006-9.jpg

One thing I found out about myself today, I'm not cut-out to be a body shop guy. I'm a mechanic and I'm sticking to that. I filled one of the dings in with bondo, it looked good unpainted but in reality after I laid the color down it needed another layer of bondo. there is still a little bit of an indent, but its better than before. Although, you can see some of the scratches from sanding, looks good from far, but its an ugly bitch up close. eh, whatever it will do 'til I can hand her to a pro to get painted.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSCF0002-8.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSCF0004-9.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSCF0005-7.jpg

I got the grille situated I used screws to hold the mesh. Trying to figure out how I am going to mount the emblem
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSCF0003-6.jpg

[greddy]

Glue the emblem, it'll hold really well, and that's a pretty good bondo/paint job.

[dwjp90]

awsome

[SkylineG1]

awsome

awEsome

[EATsleepJDM]

nice.i didnt notice the grill was sagging until you showed to pic.but it came out good.and with the bondo and painting,it came out pretty good considering its the first time you ever did it.

[4g63lover]

nice.i didnt notice the grill was sagging until you showed to pic.but it came out good.and with the bondo and painting,it came out pretty good considering its the first time you ever did it.

thanks bro.

[greddy]

Did you have any rubbing issues with your advans in the rear?

[4g63lover]

Did you have any rubbing issues with your advans in the rear?


nope, But I had rims with +48, you have rims with an offset of +38.

anyways, I forgot to update you guys on five-speed news. I got the clutch sitting in my room next to the flywheel a couple or more paychecks and Im going to make a 2hour trip to Peoria to grab a trans from a stratus. hopefully, it will be there when i'm ready for it. I will call that yard tomorrow and see if I can work out a deal.

well for now, I got 2G ACT Streetlite flywheel/centerforce clutch combo.

hoping to receive some misc stuff. soon. =)

going to pick up fenders this weekend hopefully.

[greddy]

Very nice!

[Ivory8g]

nice dude!!

[4g63lover]

picking the trans up monday!

[greddy]

picking the trans up monday!

Very nice!

[4g63lover]

I was supposed to pck up my trans today but I got word from family in the Philippines and theres a family emergency that will force me to postpone the swap for a little bit. It's ok, I will still do the swap, I just have to wait a little bit. still hoping it will be done by March.

[4g63lover]

Got the fenders completely done sunday after church. Still need to completely wash and wax the rest of the car before it starts snowing.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSCF0005-8.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSCF0006-11.jpg

[EATsleepJDM]

NICE,dent free.

o yea what brand of wax do you use?spray?cause i need to wax my car also.

[4g63lover]

NICE,dent free.

o yea what brand of wax do you use?spray?cause i need to wax my car also.

I use Meguiars gold class wax.

[Ivory8g]

nice dude! the swap is well worth the wait! and Mmmm dent free :)

[Serstylz2]

i dont understand why ur not Mugen lipped for now, such a great mod under 100 bucks

[pcriso2]

looks real good man. hope everything works out in the p.i.

[4g63lover]

I havent gone Mugen lip yet cuz I cant make my mind up if I want CF or ABS plastic.

thanks guys!

[greddy]

I havent gone Mugen lip yet cuz I cant make my mind up if I want CF or ABS plastic.

thanks guys!

IMHO, in your case, get ABS plastic, you're @ such a low ride height, that you'll destroy a CF lip in no time.

[Ivory8g]

and plus cf would be a pain in the ass to extend

[greddy]

Don't get me wrong though, CF would look dope, but just wouldn't be practical on a daily.

[4g63lover]

yeah. We'll see when I get another beater.

[greddy]

yeah. We'll see when I get another beater.

It would look dope, I'm just curious, because I know CF is not nearly as flexible as ABS, how would you bend it to fit our bumpers? I was planning on making a CF lip of my own at one point, but then realized the amount of damage I would receive driving on Oregon's roads.

[4g63lover]

Honestly, if I went CF I would have a professional body shop put it on and modify it to fit. Bodywork and paint ain't my thing. I'll do everything under the hood and under the car but I dont trust myself with bodywork.

[4g63lover]

A little update.

I'm back to hunting for a trans. Too bad I missed out on the 375 deal, but I had to help my parents send money to the P.I. for my grandmas funeral. I'll get my money back once the wire transfer that fell through is reverted back to my dads account. But once again I will start making phone calls and looking for the right trans to get my swap done by march.

I was looking at some pics, and I saw Denvers clutch line set-up and thought it was pretty baller. But we'll see, Denver is sending me an OEM line so we'll see. I also found quite the deal on clutch pedal, master, slave, shifter, cabels, etc. for 325 on club3G but still gotta see if the guy still has it.

Well, figured I'd fill you guys in but its been pretty hard on everyone around here this past week and the car was pretty much the last thing on my mind.

Also, I'm pretty sure the auto just lost overdrive cuz its fucking loud when cruising on the highway and the trans is hesitating to shift once passed 65 mph on the higway. and the check engine light is on... woot.

[Blackstare]

Nice project man! Hope you finish it soon!

[4g63lover]

ok, so still trying to hunt a trans dwon, this shit is getting old. lol. I'm taking my time just because I'm looking for a deal. if anybody knows of a trans being sold for less than 400 bucks please let me know!

[4g63lover]

a little update

this is how she sat a week ago. Black fenders, etc.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC02774.jpg

this is how she sat yesterday
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC02783.jpg
needs a wetsand, some clear, polish, and possibly a buff.

5-speed news: I should get the clutch/brake pedal and the shifter by the end of this coming week or beginning of the next. I also have a bag of bolts for the shifter.

so the parts list right now:

2G ACT flywheel
2G Centerforce clutch
3G brake pedal (in transit)
3G clutch pedal (in transit)
3G shifter (in transit)
bag o' bolts lol

so if I understand correctly I need
trans, TOB, shifter cables, master cylinder, slave cylinder, misc. wiring, washers, u-clip, and starter.

if I'm missing anything please chime in.

[CHICAGO_ONE]

wanna paint my bumper?

hahaha work looks good man

[4g63lover]

wanna paint my bumper?

hahaha work looks good man

thanks bro. lol I'll paint your bumper. But it'll have to be in the summer.

[Proto]

I want some close ups of the fenders Jigz ;) Also don't forget the master to slave line.

[4g63lover]

I want some close ups of the fenders Jigz ;) Also don't forget the master to slave line.

got that covered. I will get close-ups when I get her cleared and polished bro!!! trust me I want to do a photoshoot so bad. lol

[4g63lover]

UPDATE UPDATE!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03004.jpg

So I have in my possession:

Centerforce Clutch (2G)
ACT Streetlite Flywheel (2G)
shifter assembly
pedals
bag o' bolts
clutch master
slave

in transit:

TOB
axle seals
shifter cables

still needed:

Trans. LOL
master to slave line
misc. fittings
2G starter
2G flywheel bolts
2G clutch bolts
washers
misc. wiring
misc. fluids
shift boot
shift knob

I've spent $490 so far. Still shopping for a trans and trying to stay within budget. $1000.
I'm pretty sure that's all I need. So wish me luck.

[00galantguy]

good luck bro. good luck.

[01galant01]

Getting closer bro. GL

[4g63lover]

Thanks guys!!

I actually got a little excited and bored today. lol. So the clutch/brake pedals and the clutch master are already on the car.

so I have an automatic Galant with a clutch pedal. It's ok though since I barely drive it anyway.

anyone know of a cheap trans let me know!!!!

[01galant01]

I actually got a little excited and bored today. lol. So the clutch/brake pedals and the clutch master are already on the car.

so I have an automatic Galant with a clutch pedal. It's ok though since I barely drive it anyway.

Lol its ok. I road around like that for 2 months lol.

[4g63lover]

Lol its ok. I road around like that for 2 months lol.

haha. I bet having to pull the shift lock by hand everytime you drove got annoying. lol

[01galant01]

haha. I bet having to pull the shift lock by hand everytime you drove got annoying. lol

Nope. Just bend the cable back and call it a day lol. Seriously just pull it and bend it.

[4g63lover]

installed the clutch and brake pedals.

the brake pedal took me about 10 minutes once I got the seat out of the way, and the clutch pedal took about an hour. Woulda taken less than 30 mins if I could find the right bolts for the master.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03116.jpg

Master cylinder installed but still plugged.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03117.jpg

haha I got excited. Shifter cables should come in this week. Havent shopped for anything else cuz of the accident with the Lancer. 5-speed shopping progress will continue next week.

I got the master from Rockauto.com and got the pedals from mko.

[00galantguy]

Im kidnapping you when i do mine lol

[mko]

Did someone look into the 98-02 Mirage and 03 Lancer transmissions. They have the same engine orientation, but just smaller engines 1.8L and 2.0L. Some Lancers are O.Z edition and they came with the 2.4L, I think

[4g63lover]

I believe the Mirage transmissions have different bellhousings than the 4G64/63 bellhousings.

cuz on the Mirage forums when they swap the 4G93 for the 4G64 they always have to replace the trans with either a 8G/3G automatic or a 3G manual.

[4g63lover]

wtf. I keep double posting!!!!!

[4g63lover]

I got the shifter cables today.

So all I have left to get besides the actual trans lol is flywheel bolts, clutch fluid reservoir, lines and fittings, and 2G starter.

[4g63lover]

I'm going to go hunt for a trans at the local pick-n-pull on the 13th.

If the flywheel is not too bad and can still be resurfaced, I might ditch the 2G flywheel and go with the 3G one. that way I wont need a new starter or flywheel bolts.

[Ivory8g]

I'm going to go hunt for a trans at the local pick-n-pull on the 13th.

If the flywheel is not too bad and can still be resurfaced, I might ditch the 2G flywheel and go with the 3G one. that way I wont need a new starter or flywheel bolts.

its totally easier the 3 g way but the 2 g has cheaper clutch kits. a lame as trade off. glad to see you still are going 5 spd ^.^

[4g63lover]

its totally easier the 3 g way but the 2 g has cheaper clutch kits. a lame as trade off. glad to see you still are going 5 spd ^.^

yup its 5-speed or bust for me this season. lol

the 2G clutch still work with the 3G flywheel, so I'm still going to be using the 2G Centerforce clutch.

[Ivory8g]

Yeah but you will have to get a new starter. Like $35 tho not too bad.

[4g63lover]

nah, you only have to replace the starter if you use a 2G flywheel, but if you retain the 3G flywheel and use the 2G clutch you wont have to.

Denver had that set-up on his black I4.

[wright06jhs]

Good looking car, first time ive looked at thise thread. Keep up the good work.

[4g63lover]

Good looking car, first time ive looked at thise thread. Keep up the good work.

thanks dude. I fucking love this car!

[4g63lover]

fucking A!

just called pick-n-pull and it looks like I wont be doing the swap anytime soon.

this is getting frustrating

turns out they dont have any Eclipse newer than 1994. and no Stratus' newer than 98.

Son of a Fucking bitch!

[4g63lover]

well, trying to get the car aesthetically ready for Normal atleast.

got the door filled, so no more dings, came out pretty good.

wetsanded.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03351-1.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03352.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03353.jpg

tomorrow, wetsand both fenders and throw on another coat of paint, hopefully I can clear it.

how the car sits as of right now
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03356.jpg

[jimmy_o2]

pretty good work their cant wait for u to do the swap

[4g63lover]

pretty good work their cant wait for u to do the swap

thanks man. I can't wait for the swap either. I'm putting it off for a little bit still deciding if I should get an LSD and I got an idea I got from a friend that would make this swap epic.

[Galante]

Looking good so far! Nice progress.

[4g63lover]

Painted. Color and clear. Going to wetsand and polish tomorrow if I get to it.
came out decent. considering it's rattlecan I think it looks spectacular. spent less than $100

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03361.jpg

going to wetsand the orange peel for a smooth gloss.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03360.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03362.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03364.jpg

question, once I wetsand the clear with 2000 grit, should I lay another layer of clear or just go straight to polishing it?

[4g63lover]

slight setback:

I wetsanded the orange peel and as I was laying the next coat of clear, I didn't relize the temperature was under 60*.

its now back to a smooth wetsanded surface. we're supposed to have 60+ weather tomorrow so I will lay another couple coats of color and a couple coats of clear depending on humidity.

[4g63lover]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03379.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03380.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03382.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03384.jpg

What I got done today.

I'm kind of disappointed in how it came out. As I was laying the clear down, a gust of wind blew into the 12" gap between my garage door and the ground and blew dust onto the surface. Didn't realize it until it was all dry.

Another thing, the bondo looked and felt smooth before laying the paint down. The same when it came to the flat color coat and while wetsanding but once the clear dried there is some mildly noticeable imperfections.

Last but not least, there is slight color mismatch. Once again, was not apparent until the clear was dry.

Tomorrow's agenda is another crack at clear wetsanding and polishing/buffing.

I guess it'll do until I get her painted for a color change.

Although, I will put it out there that this is the first time I've ever done any major body work. So I guess its not bad, I'll take it as a learning experience and keep practicing on smaller things. Also thinking about taking a body shop course during this coming fall.

[CHICAGO_ONE]

Jiggz, I gotta give you mad props. Body work is a PITA and although it may not be 100% perfect, remember you are a novice, using basic materials. I think the shit looks HOTT and would definitely come to you for help on any DIY paint/body work

[4g63lover]

Jiggz, I gotta give you mad props. Body work is a PITA and although it may not be 100% perfect, remember you are a novice, using basic materials. I think the shit looks HOTT and would definitely come to you for help on any DIY paint/body work

thanks Jon!

Well, hopefully after I wetsand it and poilish it it evens the color out a little better.

[4g63lover]

done.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03467-1.jpg

[CHICAGO_ONE]

HOT shit brother

[4g63lover]

HOT shit brother

means a lot coming from you bro!

[GmoEm2]

dude i jus read ur whole build lol it brought me back

[Galant306m]

Edit: wrong thread lol sorry.

[remarque]

I believe the Mirage transmissions have different bellhousings than the 4G64/63 bellhousings.

cuz on the Mirage forums when they swap the 4G93 for the 4G64 they always have to replace the trans with either a 8G/3G automatic or a 3G manual.

You can use the Mirage transmission, the 7 bolt non turbo 4G63 from a 1G DSM is the same size as the Mirage Flywheel. That flywheel is hard as hell to find, took me 2 months to find one. Came from the 92.5-94 4G63 Eclispe/Talon.

[4g63lover]

but the orientation of the 7-bolt non turbo 4G63 is totally different from the 7-bolt 4G64 for the 8G's. Might fit the 7G's though if I understand correctly.

[remarque]

Orientation does not matter, I thought that to but the swap has been done in a Mirage. Using the Mirage transmission will put the starter behind the engine like the 7G, but thats a good thing in my opinion.

[4g63lover]

Orientation does not matter, I thought that to but the swap has been done in a Mirage. Using the Mirage transmission will put the starter behind the engine like the 7G, but thats a good thing in my opinion.

you're right. but I guess we'll need to see it to make sure.

Someone try it!!!! lol.

[remarque]

I'll be trying it soon, but the swap has been done. I got lucky today at the pull a part. I found a 5 speed GTS, the front was cut off but shifter/w cables and pedals where still there. Sadly the clutch line had been cut, but I only paid $37.84 for the shifter, clutch pedal, master and black e-brake. I'm going back tuesday for the rear disk.

[4g63lover]

GTS?? Galant? or Lancer??

[remarque]

Eclipse

[4g63lover]

ah. I see.


well, some pics of my car to freshen up this project thread.
you can see the difference in color. I think its from the clear but not sure. Will do for now.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03498.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03499.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03500.jpg

This is the color I would like to get her painted.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/77332.jpg

[raceme207]

i see you got some work done by mark at one6 i live like 5 minutes from there

[4g63lover]

yup. Mark's the only shop I trust. I make the 40 min trek out to Elk Grove everytime I need parts.

Although, I work on my car myself. I just buy parts there, and sometimes I'll have him work on it when i don't have time to do it myself.

[4g63lover]

the way the car sits at the moment. She's a very confused car. Grille color is once again gunmetal, She is still waiting on a M/T swap (I need to stop being lazy and get off my ass and find a trans), tails are again tinted, but much much lighter this time, and I got the stickers I had Seth make today along with the "No fat chicks/will rub sticker". I know no one here likes stickers but to each his own and I am not taking them off. =P lol
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03512.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03510.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03511.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03515.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03516.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03513.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03509-1.jpg

[GmoEm2]

omfg dude shit looks sick!!!!!!

[00galantguy]

dude the tail tints go great with the visor. looks great bro.

[4g63lover]

thanks brotha!

[4g63lover]

BEFORE:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03519.jpg
AFTER:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03550.jpg

tutorial on valve cover removal here.
https://www.thegalantcenter.org/showthread.php?t=37183

[IVORY_G]

Looks good, IMO I think lightly tinting the windows would compliment your theme, and a set of some 3G/4G Eclipse wheels would look even better. I like your tails too but how come you didnt mask off the clear part? That wouldve looked sick too.

[4g63lover]

Thanks man. I'm still contemplating tints cuz of IL's bullshit $250 fines for having front tints. I don't want to have incomplete tints. Maybe I'll say fuck it when I get my license back. About the clear part on the tails, I just like the fact that people wont notice right away that they are JDM's until I turn them on that's all. Most people think the signals will blink like stock tails until I turn the signals on. The same with the brake lights. Just something I think personally is cool.

As for the wheels, I'm going to attempt a low offset set-up.

16x8 MB competition with a +25 offset in gunmetal.

http://www.wheelsbymbmotoring.com/images/med_Competition.jpg

[IVORY_G]

Thanks man. I'm still contemplating tints cuz of IL's bullshit $250 fines for having front tints. I don't want to have incomplete tints. Maybe I'll say fuck it when I get my license back. About the clear part on the tails, I just like the fact that people wont notice right away that they are JDM's until I turn them on that's all. Most people think the signals will blink like stock tails until I turn the signals on. The same with the brake lights. Just something I think personally is cool.

As for the wheels, I'm going to attempt a low offset set-up.

16x8 MB competition with a +25 offset in gunmetal.

http://www.wheelsbymbmotoring.com/images/med_Competition.jpg

Yeah they have the same issue out here in Cali, but *knock on wood* I havent had any issues. As long as its light tint, you should be ok. Thats cool, I see what u mean about the tails. Those wheels look nice, not too flashy but smooth and simple.

[4g63lover]

yup. I can't wait to finally get them with some meaty tires. Maybe I'll get featured on hella flush if I pull it off properly.

[IVORY_G]

Lol! Thats wzup.

[4g63lover]

So I know you all are wondering, "wait, I thought Jigz would be swapped by now?" Well, here's my parts list.
Clutch/brake pedals - installed
Clutch Master Cylinder - installed
Shifter Cables - Check
Shifter - Check
Clutch - 2G Centerforce/ACT 2100 - Check
Flywheel - 2G ACT Streetlite
Clutch Slave Cylinder - Check
OEM Mitsu Throw out bearing - Check

All I have left are lines/fittings, flywheel/clutch bolts, 2G starter, trans mount and the trans itself. Two things are stopping me from it, Money (All my friends are home from school I'm having trouble keeping my money in my pocket. I'm going out too much. I also have a girlfriend that I spoil very much. lol ), and the motivation to go transmission hunting. I'll end up having it shipped from somewhere when I can finally afford it. Also, still contemplating on an LSD.

Here are some pics of parts chillin' in my room
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03572.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03573.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03574.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03575.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03576.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03577.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03578.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03579.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03580.jpg

[4g63lover]

This is how the Galant is going to be for a while. I got some vacations I gotta pay for. But I'm not gonna lie, I am very satisfied on how she is running and how she looks at the moment.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03693.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03684-1.jpg

[polishmafia]

Me likey.

[IVORY_G]

nice

[4g63lover]

I want!!!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUTHENTIC-BBS-RS-268-16-5x114-3-SSR-VOLK-HRE-HONDA-30_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a12Q7c66Q3a2Q7c 39Q3a1Q7c72Q3a1205Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a 1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem3 353889b96QQitemZ220444793750QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTr uckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/280238744_tp.jpg

but can't afford it. =(

too bad it only comes in +30 and 16x7 for 5x114.3

[IVORY_G]

U might be able t o make those fit tho...

[Ivory8g]

allow be to be the first to say DO NOT PRESS THE CLUTCH PEDAL when it doesnt have fluids in there and fully hooked up to the tranny. the seals are dry and will crack and leak and when you fill it up your pedal wont have that pedal feel and wont actuate the fork. i was tempted and pressed the shit out of it and I had to get a new one when I completed the swap.

[4g63lover]

U might be able t o make those fit tho...

they'll fit but won't have the stance I want.

and yeah Marc, thanks for the heads up. I'll prolly need a new one too. =/

[4g63lover]

Gah!!!! WTF?? How the hell did my A'pexi N1 possibly rust? Seriously, Rust is my worst enemy. I hate it!!!!

I'm going to see if the left muffler of the G35X will fit. Make it a little quieter too.

[wright06jhs]

That sucks, that's the exhaust system i have on my Eclipse and ive not had any problems with rust. It even has some scrapes/dent in th bottom because of how low it sits near the back and its not got a rust spot on it. I actually just cleaned it up the other day to get all the dirt off of it.
Sorry to hear this. Im getting ready to go back to stock until i can afford borla. The apexi is just too loud inside the car for me. I have the cat back Apexi N1 for the 2G system on my eclipse

[IVORY_G]

You have to routinely clean off the dirt & crap even more so then I would since you deal with snow & salt. Thats what did u in...

[4g63lover]

yeah I'm just going to weld on a temporary muffler for now, 'til I can afford The A'pexi WS with custom piping.

[RedGalant2k1]

You should get those BBS's anyways dude, I can get you a set of 225/50R16 Direzza's for DIRT cheap right now if you like.

[4g63lover]

I would, but have no money for them at the moment. I gotta pay for two vacations in the next month.

[4g63lover]

replaced the now garbage A'pexi N1 with a Ractive and got it installed today. It's kinda raspy up top but I don't mind. It sounds better in person and its much quieter than before at cruising speeds. it doesnt get loud til about 4k.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BNClbOUilU

[4g63lover]

Got uber bored today so I painted my calipers. Going to do the same once I get some two pots.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/PIC-0014-1.jpg

[4g63lover]

Chillin'. I went to a buddy's house today about trading wheels but it fell through. I didn't want to deal with repairing the lip on one of them.

But still practicing with the DSLR. Took this today.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/IMG_1233.jpg

I loveee this camera!!!

[4g63lover]

quick chop
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03697-1.jpg

[jimmy_o2]

i think it looks better with the black or dark wheels

Have u taken a look at the new Advans RZ i think it will look good on ur ride

http://www.gruppe-s.com/Advan/advanrz.htm

[4g63lover]

those Advans will cost me an arm and a leg. They are nice though. Maybe after I graduate and I can afford it.

[00galantguy]

i like those wheels they would look fuckin sick if you painted them gunmetal

[4g63lover]

i like those wheels they would look fuckin sick if you painted them gunmetal

they come in gunmetal so its either I get the polished ones or the gumental ones. I personally like the polished ones. I'm getting kinda sick of gunmetal.

[stvn_mj]

Darker wheels do look better on your car. Sets it off better IMO.

[IVORY_G]

Like those wheels on your car, looks good.

[4g63lover]

I love the fact that I've owned this car for five years and never knew that my 15's were a 15x7 with a 38mm offset. Once the Sumitomos are done, I'm putting Azenis on them.

[sponcar]

quick chop
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/DSC03697-1.jpg

quick shop???
thats looks awesome to be a quick shop.... perfect...lol... looks like u already got those wheels on ure 8G???

[4g63lover]

No more woodgrain!! Once again, I got uber bored and I found spray paint so... lol

They look OEM no joke. Pics do them no justice. lawl
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/IMG_2354.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/IMG_2356.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/IMG_2365.jpg
This pic kinda shows the color in full effect.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/IMG_2362.jpg

[es_fact]

looks damn good lmao..

[IVORY_G]

Nice :)

[greddy]

looks like shit bro.....




























NOT!!!!!!!!! :)

[4g63lover]

Thanks fellas!

[RedGalant2k1]

Looks ok I guess...lol

[4g63lover]

So I put all my 5-speed stuff in storage for now. I simply cant afford to finish it right now and I honestly am too lazy to shop around for a trans right now. All I need is a trans, lines, and 3G flywheel.

Anyway, recent pictures.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/IMG_2470.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/IMG_2467.jpg

I really need to move that muffler towards the rear more....

[sponcar]

^^still looking sexy..

[4g63lover]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/IMG_3617.jpg
mmmmm

[stvn_mj]

I like it better hoodless than light weight CF. lol It looks good bro. What are you doing with it?

[blue8g]

how's it feel with the new TB?

[4g63lover]

how's it feel with the new TB?

my butt dyno says its a little quicker but I doubt it actually is faster. lol It's more responsive than before though for sure. she also got a little louder. lol

[polishmafia]

Awesome shot!

[4g63lover]

Heres a comparison of exhaust note before and after the V6 TB swap

before:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BNClbOUilU

After:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eDoQ9cU2S8

[stvn_mj]

Sounds a lot better.

[Flipininja-GTZ]

Cars looking good man!!

[showtime]

damn! I need a new job so I can get to modding the G...i am jealous

[Ivory8g]

sounds so much better Jigz! I think im going to be doing this. more air for the turbo = so sick! :)

[4g63lover]

do it dude!! That'll definitely make a difference on your set-up.

[Exhaust power]

is it bigger then the outlanders TB?

[4g63lover]

I wouldn't know. but good question.

[4g63lover]

did the coolant bypass today. along with a fresh oil change. that is all.

[polishmafia]

What do you mean coolant bypass?

[4g63lover]

What do you mean coolant bypass?

bypassed the coolant that goes into the TB and ran it straight from the block to the EGR.

[Ivory8g]

dude i think you should keep the coolant going through the throttle body it prevents icing and shiz during cold weather no?

[4g63lover]

yeah it does but I wont be using the car in the winter any longer.

[Ivory8g]

ooooh got a new dd? or just a winter beater?

[4g63lover]

yezzir
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/cars%20worthy%20of%20naming/IMG_1338.jpg

[sponcar]

hey 4g63lover.... since the TB from the 6g72 fit on our 4g64... is possible that can we use the TB 6g74 from the diamante to swap it on our 4g64 ..????
just wondering cuz yestarday I was in the local junk yard and I found many diamantes.....
no galants 8G and no eclipse 3G....='(

[4g63lover]

it should be bolt-on but the Intake manifold will probably have to be ported.

[IVORY_G]

is it bigger then the outlanders TB?


I wouldn't know. but good question.

It is the same size, V6 and Outlanders TB are both the same.

[4g63lover]

How she sits. dropping the auto out tonight. Braving the cold. lol

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/IMG_4011.jpg

I took the dash out thinkin I could lift up on the heater core. I saw it, and said, FUCK THAT! lol.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/IMG_4013.jpg

[SPD_FRK]

Well atleast you are getting the swap done man, your car will feel like a totally different machine when it's done.

[jonry]

where'd u get that grill?

[Ivory8g]

reppin hard! it will be worth the blood sweat and tears!

[4g63lover]

where'd u get that grill?

My boy Jon (CHICAGO_ONE) made it for me.


reppin hard! it will be worth the blood sweat and tears!

OH YEAH!! Im really effin excited. lol

Tear down officially ended today.
-I got the auto cables out and got the manual cables in (What a bitch that was).
-Got the whole trans out of the car. Went pretty smoothly. My buddy Tim thought I died under the car when it dropped. That auto did NOT want to part with the motor.
-Put the dash and console back together. no way I'm keeping it taken apart longer than I need to.
-Got the flexplate out
-Transferred all of the roller brackets on the manual as well as the studs for the mount.

Some issues I ran into

-The shifter cable plate bolts were a bitch to remove. Just take your time and be patient. I ended up using the swivel ratcheting wrench. Once I got my hands in the little space and got the wrench on the bolt just take your time and it'll come off. My hands hurt after but I got it out.
-Installing them is also almost as big of a PITA if you are doing it alone. I had my buddy line the cable out from the engine bay (once the trans was out) so I can put the right side bolt in. I put the left side bolt in from the opposite side just so the plate isnt sitting floppy
-The bellhousing bolts are 14mm. I used a 15mm the whole time until I got to one of the bolts in the bay and the 14mm worked better since I couldnt get the 3/8" ratchet in there and had to use the 1/4"
-With the flexplate and flywheel, when I was doing my research, 4G63mighty max said he re-used his flexplate botls for the flywheel but when I took the flexplate off, the bolts were in no way being able to be used on the flywheel. Maybe it's cuz I have an 02 motor but I now need the flywheel bolts for the 5-speed. I'll order it at the dealer since thats my only option. I also need bolts for the pressure plate.

Here is the issue with the bolts

Front of flywheel
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/IMG_0423.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/IMG_0422.jpg
back of flywheel.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/IMG_0424.jpg
Now, you can see once the two adapters are installed, there is no way those bolts are
going to work for the flywheel

So I need the flywheel bolts and (dont hate) but I managed to forget I needed the mount for the manual. lol. So I should get paid tomorrow and order the mount from rockauto and order the bolts from the dealer. I am now just waiting on the select lever from Stewi and I should be able to put the manual in, hook up the lines and cables, put the axles and the suspension back together, and fill her up with gearlube, some DOT3 brake fluid, bleed the clutch system and adjust the pedal.

Some pics from tonight
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/IMG_0415.jpg
Heavy as shit, removing that cow should give me atleast 10 whp. lmao.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/IMG_0416.jpg
The manual after I stole parts off of the automatic.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/IMG_0417.jpg
torque converter and the auto shifter. The converter was one of the culprits for the shitty drivetrain loss the galant have that thing is fucking heavy as hell.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/IMG_0418.jpg
Looks like it was 5-speed from the factory in the interior now. :)

[GmoEm2]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/guccipimp06/wrenchin.jpg

jigz gettin down that trans lol

dude put that boot on and im gettin you that purple dildo shift knob for christmas and you better use it lol

[4g63lover]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/guccipimp06/wrenchin.jpg

jigz gettin down that trans lol

dude put that boot on and im gettin you that purple dildo shift knob for christmas and you better use it lol

the boot dont fit right and FUCK YOU lol I am not using that dildo knob you crackhead!!! lol. I'm just going to pick up the gunmetal Type R knob and boot from One6. Or maybe I should grab the leather Razo? hmmm.

BTW, I put the airbag back in, you can sit shotgun again. lol

[GmoEm2]

dude im tellin you crown royal bag and purple dildo shift knob shits gonna be baller lol

[4g63lover]

how about no? You can use it on Coco if you like it so much. lol

[GmoEm2]

naw dude its your christmas gift lol side note i can only post every 45 seconds lol thats funny

[4g63lover]

No.

[GmoEm2]

you have no say in your christmas gift you get it pretend you like it and appease me lol

[4g63lover]

No.

[GmoEm2]

SI!!!!! lol

[SPD_FRK]

Dude....I totally spaced the flywheel bolt issue! Marc and I ha the same fn problem when we put his on too. We had to find some bolts about 3/8"-1/2" longer just to get it to thread on and be secured

You made good progress though man

[4g63lover]

Did you guys just go to a parts store and got longer bolts or did you go to the dealer? Cuz, it will probably be cheaper at a parts store if I could do that you know?

edit: and you wouldn't happen to know the size and thread pitch would ya?

[SPD_FRK]

Did you guys just go to a parts store and got longer bolts or did you go to the dealer? Cuz, it will probably be cheaper at a parts store if I could do that you know?

edit: and you wouldn't happen to know the size and thread pitch would ya?
We went to a hardware store I believe, otherwise pulled them from the bolts bin here at the shop. I had to use a grinder on the end of the bolt because they were about 1/8" too long. I dont know off my head what the size/pitch was. We just took on of the stock bolts to the store and had them matched up with just a difference in length.

[4g63lover]

thanks Matt!

[WhiteGalant]

Any specific grade hardness?

[Ivory8g]

Good looking out matt. I forgot you ground them down a little. Hmm jigz your flywheel is aftermarket if the flexplate bolts don't fit. Looks just like how my lightened flywheel looked with the stock bolts

[4g63lover]

yeah I nguess its aftermarket. hmmm... I guess I'll just get some bolts.

[M-Rod]

Did you guys just go to a parts store and got longer bolts or did you go to the dealer? Cuz, it will probably be cheaper at a parts store if I could do that you know?

edit: and you wouldn't happen to know the size and thread pitch would ya?

If they are the same as the V6 flywheel bolts, I believe they are M12x1.5
Though, I would go to a hardware store to be 100% sure.

[4g63lover]

I ordered the flywheel bolts from the dealer along with the pressure plate bolts. Unfortunately i wont be able to pick them up 'til Thursday so I wont be able to work on the galant 'til then. =/

[SPD_FRK]

I ordered the flywheel bolts from the dealer along with the pressure plate bolts. Unfortunately i wont be able to pick them up 'til Thursday so I wont be able to work on the galant 'til then. =/

Did you order OEM bolts from the dealer?? We were going to do that with Marc's clutch install but the OEM bolts we took off were still too short and even OEM replacements would have been the same length...maybe you found another OEM application to use then???

[4g63lover]

well, the dealer told me that the flywheel bolts are longer than the flexplate bolts. I haven't paid for them yet so If they are indeed shorter still, i wont buy them.

I also ordered the flywheel bolts for the 02 Eclipse instead of the Galant.

[SPD_FRK]

well, the dealer told me that the flywheel bolts are longer than the flexplate bolts. I haven't paid for them yet so If they are indeed shorter still, i wont buy them.

I also ordered the flywheel bolts for the 02 Eclipse instead of the Galant.
Ahhh, you are good to go with those then I would think. Marc and I were hung up in his install on a saturday with crap all tore apart lol. Pretty much just the sit and wait game now...it blows.

[4g63lover]

I fucking hate this waiting for parts thing. I've been looking at my Galant helpless and unmoveable in the garage for two days now and it is driving me CRAZY! poor Baby G...

[SPD_FRK]

Hey two days isn't bad...I havent even driven mine and its been about 8 months lol

[4g63lover]

Hey two days isn't bad...I havent even driven mine and its been about 8 months lol

lol. I guess I should stop bitching then. lol

[Ivory8g]

lol poor matt

[4g63lover]

Just so that this is noted, the dealers listing for "Flywheel bolts" for the 3G is the same size and length as the flexplate bolts. Good thing I didnt pay for them.

Anyways, was ATTEMPTING to put the trans in today but no dice. I ended up getting some M12 x 1.25 bolts from NAPA for the flywheel and one of the threads on one of the bolts stripped so I need to get another new bolt but NAPA was closed by te time I started to work on the car. So I'm going tomorrow morning to get more bolts.

I do have one concern though, with the longer bolts, once the two flywheel washers and the flywheel is on, the bolt only protrudes about a little over an 1/8th of an inch out the back, will this work or do I DEFINITELY need new bolts?

[SPD_FRK]

When we did Marc's clutch I think we had about 1/4-3/8" actually threading into the crank. Having 1/8" only threaded in may work, but it is very risk that it could twist the bolts right out of the crank and as a result stripping the bolt threads and threading in the holes too.

Atleast we know the OEM flywheel and flexplate bolts are identical now, the aftermarket flywheels are probably much thicker than OEM.

[4g63lover]

did you use hardened steel bolts or just regular bolts?

[Galant306m]

When we did Marc's clutch I think we had about 1/4-3/8" actually threading into the crank. Having 1/8" only threaded in may work, but it is very risk that it could twist the bolts right out of the crank and as a result stripping the bolt threads and threading in the holes too.

Atleast we know the OEM flywheel and flexplate bolts are identical now, the aftermarket flywheels are probably much thicker than OEM.

Meh 1/8 of a inch is NOT GOING TO WORK DONT TRY IT. When threading a bolt that has to sustain any type of force it is a must to have at least 1 and a 1/2 times the diameter of the bolt threaded into the hole.

Jigz just have them order you a set for a dsm 7 bolt they are like 3 bux a piece and the thread and length will work for you.

[4g63lover]

Meh 1/8 of a inch is NOT GOING TO WORK DONT TRY IT. When threading a bolt that has to sustain any type of force it is a must to have at least 1 and a 1/2 times the diameter of the bolt threaded into the hole.

Jigz just have them order you a set for a dsm 7 bolt they are like 3 bux a piece and the thread and length will work for you.

Yeah, I'm just gonna order 2G GS-T flywheel bolts. my swap is going to be at a standstill for a couple more weeks... =/

[seth98esT]

I personally wouldnt get bolts from a hardware store, I would only use Mitsu bolts in this case. The guy must have ordered the wrong bolt. The 7g/2g auto bolts are shorter then the 5spd. I get 7g/2g/3g bolts are the same part number.

[4g63lover]

I personally wouldnt get bolts from a hardware store, I would only use Mitsu bolts in this case. The guy must have ordered the wrong bolt. The 7g/2g auto bolts are shorter then the 5spd. I get 7g/2g/3g bolts are the same part number.

They must've, cuz I swear those bolts were the same as the flexplate bolts.

I got my parts guy on the line trying to find some ARP flywheel bolts.

Worse comes to worse I need to find a Genuine Mitsu flywheel.

[4g63lover]

I just ordered the 7-bolt flywheel bolts from EXTREMEPSI.

They better be the right length.

[4g63lover]

got the flywheel, clutch, and trans in. Shimmed the pivot ball as well.

getting the trans in with the thicker aftermarket flywheel was a pain, if it didn't hit the PP it hit the subframe. But with a little patience GmoEm2 and I got it in. when I heard the disc go into the input shaft I was more than extatic.

Going back to work on it Monday because it's my moms birthday party tomorrow and I dont work on cars on sunday.

[WhiteGalant]

Hmm I only have a few things left to get till I start my swap. Can you point out anything im missing?

So far I have...

Trans
Clutch
Flywheel
Pressure Plate
Trans Mount
Master Cylinder
shifter assy.

All thats left is...

Slave cyl
clutch line
brake/clutch pedal
shifter cables

[4g63lover]

off the top of my head it looks like you need a TOB and the TOB return clip.

if you have an OEM 3G Eclipse flywheel (Has to be from mitsubishi) you're going to need a second flywheel washer. if you have an aftermarket flywheel (2G, aftermarket 3G, or REMAN 3g) you are going to need longer bolts. I used the 2G flywheel bolts and threw the two washers out.

[WhiteGalant]

off the top of my head it looks like you need a TOB and the TOB return clip.

if you have an OEM 3G Eclipse flywheel (Has to be from mitsubishi) you're going to need a second flywheel washer. if you have an aftermarket flywheel (2G, aftermarket 3G, or REMAN 3g) you are going to need longer bolts. I used the 2G flywheel bolts and threw the two washers out.

Yup I do have the TOB threw on the one that came with the exedy, and the return clip Im assuming is the little clip the holds the TOB onto the input shaft? I do have an OEM flywheel, where the hell can I find this washer? lol I need CAPS so I can find the part number. :p

[4g63lover]

the return clip clips onto the fork.

and you can get the washer from the dealer for 5bucks.

[WhiteGalant]

the return clip clips onto the fork.

and you can get the washer from the dealer for 5bucks.

Ok ill have to go pick one up sometime soon.

On a side note... someone banged up my pass side fender today :'(

[4g63lover]

Got most of evrything in. Just need to put the suspension back together and the axles in to put it on the ground. Then, all I need to do is bleed the clutch, pour some gear lube in it, and adjust the clutch.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/IMG_4185.jpg
OMG look at the space!!
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/IMG_4186.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/IMG_4187.jpg

[02redgalant]

mannn thats nice all that space...no more fat pos auto

[WhiteGalant]

If I were you I would pick up some grade 8 hardened steel bolts instead of those grade5 bolts. They might break :p

[Ivory8g]

jigz along the side wall there should be a clip to slip down the ss line for the clutch!

[4g63lover]

If I were you I would pick up some grade 8 hardened steel bolts instead of those grade5 bolts. They might break :p

which bolts? the one on the mount? lol. I Have all the other three studs in so it should be okay.


jigz along the side wall there should be a clip to slip down the ss line for the clutch!

Thank bro!! I can't wait to drive it!

[Ivory8g]

np! dude it will feel like a new car when you take it out for the first time! remember no beating up the clutch until it is broken in!

[4g63lover]

np! dude it will feel like a new car when you take it out for the first time! remember no beating up the clutch until it is broken in!

Actually, the clutch already has 3k on it but I'm still going to baby it for the first 100 miles or so. I really can't wait!

[Ivory8g]

I would as well every car is different letting it bed in for 100 miles should be good

[RedGalant2k1]

There would be a break in anyways because you should have resurfaced the flywheel. Unless you are using the same clutch.

[4g63lover]

I got a brand new flywheel so I will definitely break it in.

[Galant306m]

and by breaking it in you mean beating the shit out of it right?

[4g63lover]

I have to pull the trans out again early tomorrow. I might've shimmed the pivot ball a washer or two too much.

[Stewi]

jigz make sure you loctite the pivot ball threads after you put it back.

[seth98esT]

Update?

[4g63lover]

I am going to button up the rest tomorrow. Still need to get a reservoir for the hydraulic fluid. Hopefully I can put it on the ground tomorrow. =)

[SPD_FRK]

I am going to button up the rest tomorrow. Still need to get a reservoir for the hydraulic fluid. Hopefully I can put it on the ground tomorrow. =)
Eat a can of cheap soup, drill the bottom out for a fitting, run the hose and make a fancy little lid for it...


TADA!!!


hahaha j/k. You have to be anxious as hell to drive it man

[4g63lover]

Eat a can of cheap soup, drill the bottom out for a fitting, run the hose and make a fancy little lid for it...


TADA!!!


hahaha j/k. You have to be anxious as hell to drive it man

Oh god Matt, you have no idea. or maybe you do. lol

I was actually thinking about just using one of those NOS energy shots. lol.

[SPD_FRK]

Oh god Matt, you have no idea. or maybe you do. lol

I was actually thinking about just using one of those NOS energy shots. lol.
The closest I get to driving an 8G is riding in Marc's LOL...

Honestly if you could pull one of those off it would be kind of cool

[stvn_mj]

Oh god Matt, you have no idea. or maybe you do. lol

I was actually thinking about just using one of those NOS energy shots. lol.

Ooo those will have you working fazzzzt. I can't seem to find any V6's to use as a project I might just end up doing this and start looking for parts little by little and do it sometime nxt yr. Good job on finally getting her where she needs to be. You planning on going turbo anytime soon?

[4g63lover]

The closest I get to driving an 8G is riding in Marc's LOL...

Honestly if you could pull one of those off it would be kind of cool

That's it Matt, I'm doing it. lol


Ooo those will have you working fazzzzt. I can't seem to find any V6's to use as a project I might just end up doing this and start looking for parts little by little and do it sometime nxt yr. Good job on finally getting her where she needs to be. You planning on going turbo anytime soon?

I'll turbo it after school. I owe UTi 35K. lol

[stvn_mj]

That's it Matt, I'm doing it. lol



I'll turbo it after school. I owe UTi 35K. lol

Dayum. lol But you'll afford that once you put that knowledge to good use. I plan on taking something similar to UTI at my CC since I've lost motivation in my current career choice due to the lack of opportunity. Good luck bro.

[4g63lover]

Yeah, it'll all be worth it. I'll most likely turbo the SOHC 'til it dies after school then ones it dies, swap a 2.0L 4G63 in it.

[4g63lover]

I have a question, the reverse light wiring is pins from the small black harness not the big black harness right?

if it is on the small harness, can you direct me as to which color wires I have to de-pin?

[SPD_FRK]

I have a question, the reverse light wiring is pins from the small black harness not the big black harness right?

if it is on the small harness, can you direct me as to which color wires I have to de-pin?


Took this from the GT 5sp Swap Article (http://www.galanttuners.com/kb.php?a=18) (im still editing the article lol, but it has some information and shows this photo);


SHORT OUT PIN 9+10 ON THE BLACK HARNESS TO START THE CAR.
CONNECT PIN 7+8 ON THE BLACK HARNESS TO REVERSE LIGHTS SELENOID
http://www.vertsoft.com/cars/images/2001%20MITSUBISHI%20GALANT/8G5SPDSWAP/SWAP/SWAP008_SMALL.jpg

[beam514]

hey Jigz:

totally forgot about this post:
https://www.thegalantcenter.org/showpost.php?p=480421&postcount=63

[Ivory8g]

The closest I get to driving an 8G is riding in Marc's LOL...

Honestly if you could pull one of those off it would be kind of cool

lmfao

[4g63lover]

Took this from the GT 5sp Swap Article (http://www.galanttuners.com/kb.php?a=18) (im still editing the article lol, but it has some information and shows this photo);

I've seen that, but that only shows the wiring for the ignition, it doesnt show anything for the revers solenoid.


hey Jigz:

totally forgot about this post:
https://www.thegalantcenter.org/showp...1&postcount=63

I've seen that also, but thats the thing I dont want to pay the dealer 45 bucks for a reservoir. My local dealer is a rip off.

[beam514]

go to oemmitsubishiparts.com

approximately $20 shipped for both the cap and reservoir

[4g63lover]

Guess who is all back together??

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/IMG_0520.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/IMG_0522.jpg

Gotta get/make a reservoir and wire it up then bleed and adjust the clutch then it's drive time!

[Stewi]

jigs look at the reservoir in my engine bay pics, its $5 at the dealer and it mounts on top of the master, no hoses or anything.

[SPD_FRK]

It's so good to see your car back on the ground man.

[4g63lover]

jigs look at the reservoir in my engine bay pics, its $5 at the dealer and it mounts on top of the master, no hoses or anything.

I think I got a different Master. I have the same Master as Denver's and those reservoirs dont fit on top of them. And my dealer is being a fucking rip off. I buy enough stuff from them, including the Galant and my Lancer and all the Mitsus we've had, you think they'd give us a deal...


It's so good to see your car back on the ground man.

Oh dude, I was so happy to finally put her back on her own feet. I just want her to move now.

So does anyone have an answer to the reverse light wiring? is it the small black harness or the big black harness?

[WhiteGalant]

Lol I went to the jy today and look an unmolested untouched 2g 5 spd. Tore the reservoir right off that thing.

[Stewi]

I think I got a different Master. I have the same Master as Denver's and those reservoirs dont fit on top of them. And my dealer is being a fucking rip off. I buy enough stuff from them, including the Galant and my Lancer and all the Mitsus we've had, you think they'd give us a deal...



Oh dude, I was so happy to finally put her back on her own feet. I just want her to move now.

So does anyone have an answer to the reverse light wiring? is it the small black harness or the big black harness?


the reverse light wiring on the automatic trans harness is the one that goes to the gear selector box, that triangle-ish shaped box. I cant recall specifically but I think that is the smaller of the two connectors, but I think my big connector was gray for some reason, that one went to the solenoids inside the trans.

As far as the reservoir, I dont know why it wouldnt fit, you need to knock out the retaining pin on the top of the master that holts the hose barb on there, once thats off the other reservoir thing replaces the whole thing. The dealer cant want that much, its $7 list price (which already has a 40% markup, even if they marked it up another 100% it would be $14, its well worth it.

[4g63lover]

test fit.

Need spacers, tires, and lug nuts. But I got til spring so it will just sit in my garage til then.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/baby%20g/PIC-0022.jpg

[seth98esT]

When is it going to drive?

[4g63lover]

When is it going to drive?

haha I knew someone is going to say that. I'm just waiting for the clutch fluid reservoir to come in the mail. Then she will be ready to go.

[Ivory8g]

wheel width?

[4g63lover]

wheel width?

yeah, about that. lol. It's an OEM wheel so it's 6.5" it's going to be my Daily shoes.

[Stewi]

jigz are those 2g gst wheels?

[WhiteGalant]

jigz are those 2g gst wheels?

Thats what i was thinkin they looked like.

[4g63lover]

jigz are those 2g gst wheels?

yup. my moms early xmas present.

[4g63lover]

so worked on the car for a little bit. It seems I got the clutch bled but there seems to be a leak where the banjo fitting is. The slave might need replacing. But there is good feel in the clutch. I wired her up and proceeded to satrt her and she didnt even click the starter didnt engage so i was like oh shit. So i proceeded to check the wiring and it seems like I got too big of connectors that the metal clip is not even penetrating the wire. So going to try it out once again with new connectors and see if she lives. I want to start this car so bad already!!!

And yes, I wired them properly yellow/black and red/black on the black harness.

[seth98esT]

Did you use two copper washers with the banjo bolt?