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JDMFTW

04-27-2009, 10:47 AM

Same thread that's on GF.

I haven't really posted allot on here or at all, even though the car I am building is not a G it does carry a huge part of a G so I figured you guys would appreciate the build.

anyways here we go.

looks like we will have to weld up to the floor pan now as the firewall and floor pan extension are rusted through

Removing misc things like seat and the carpet
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00544.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00545.jpg

this explains my mold smell
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00546.jpg

What lies beneath
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00548.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00549.jpg

Driverside floor pan rusted at the seam
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00550.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00551.jpg

Underneath in same spot
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00552.jpg

Here little disappointing

Got the clip i was told just the engine harness was removed to find out that i guess that means so is the cooling,

luckly I know some one with the same trim level evo 4 so i can get wiring info.

Anyways pics

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00565.jpg
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http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00578.jpg

Crosses fingers that the engine will fit in the RHD model

JDMFTW

04-27-2009, 10:48 AM

You bet guys, I my self wont be doing the welding. and no actually it will end up being the strongest part of the car.

this Is against the law In Michigan and a few other states so be carefull.

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Shits slammed LOL
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00627.jpg

You know who I rep
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JDMFTW

04-27-2009, 10:50 AM

Got the rad out and a few other things, its been dragging this week becuase of the freak snow storm we got on Tuesday.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00712.jpg
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http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00713.jpg

Switched the Gas and trunk to the Right side. :D

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00820.jpg
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http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00822.jpg

So Got the cherry picker today And go the engine out. Also test fitted it in the clip to see what we would need to bend remove or move.

Just the basic beat in the firewall and move the brake lines up, but we encountered another problem. On my mirage the dump pipe was sitting up against the steering rack figured it would be okay sine the racks are just mirrored WRONG. The Evo rack is totally different from the mirage rack it only mounts the same in 1 o the 2 spots, so in other words im going to have to have custom Dumps made and a new downpipe so it will clear the steering rack.

Other wise its good

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00824.jpg
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http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00830.jpg

Best Oil filter you can get......
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00833.jpg

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the test fit.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00849.jpg
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Oh snap :dancingnaughty:

It fits LOL Kinda.

So put a block of wood over the front of the proportioning valve and hit it with a sledge few times and BAM
Also bent the PS lines a little back, the only problem now is the Dump pipe it sits on top of the Steering rack were the steering column meets the rack. so i have to take the dump and have it cut and moved alittle then make a custom down pipe. no big deal.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00861.jpg
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what a little wax will do....
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00865.jpg

4g63lover

04-27-2009, 11:49 AM

awesome car dude! I follow your thread on MPF too!!!

going to use those ralliart pedal covers?? lol :p

JDMFTW

04-27-2009, 12:15 PM

yep using everything.

Cool I figured I would post this here figured you guys would get a kick out of it. once its done i want to hit up allot of meets too.

GOOSEY2099

04-27-2009, 01:03 PM

Good Start man!! Keep it up. Definatly something new and original!

wright06jhs

04-27-2009, 02:55 PM

Cool, Good luck with it.

fuel

04-28-2009, 05:38 PM

whoa definitely an interesting swap! There is a factory V6 Lancer of that shape, the CK6A MX Saloon with 6A11 SOHC 1800cc - I've been waiting for someone to plonk a 6A13TT into one of these!

4g63lover

04-28-2009, 05:42 PM

yep using everything.

Cool I figured I would post this here figured you guys would get a kick out of it. once its done i want to hit up allot of meets too.

hell yeah, you could come to our Foster beach meets in the summer since you're from MIchigan.

Would be a drive but it would probably be a good one.

johnygezony

04-28-2009, 08:50 PM

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sweet !!!!!!!!!!!!!! good luck, hope it turns out great.

JDMFTW

04-28-2009, 09:37 PM

whoa definitely an interesting swap! There is a factory V6 Lancer of that shape, the CK6A MX Saloon with 6A11 SOHC 1800cc - I've been waiting for someone to plonk a 6A13TT into one of these!

You are correct, it took me 17Months to track down a CK6A Insterment cluster with tach so i could have a OEM tach and have it function properly

therev

04-28-2009, 10:11 PM

im excited to see the finish! looks sick already bro, good luck with the build...literally...

~Gabe

JDMFTW

04-28-2009, 11:40 PM

Oh noes.....

drilled out the seat floor braces (Keep note as later I will explain why)

Pass side soon to be Driver side
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00873.jpg

The drill of all drills........
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00874.jpg

Whats left of the driverside Seat brace
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00875.jpg

and the driverside floor soon to be pass side.
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00876.jpg

The bottom tape line is where we are cutting
the top is where were cutting off the shell portion
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00877.jpg

Same here left tape line cutting all the way through and right tap line cutting of the shell...
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00878.jpg

RedGalant2k1

04-29-2009, 07:33 PM

Ic so you got another mirage huh?

JDMFTW

04-29-2009, 09:20 PM

Nope its the Same one, I had no motivation to fix it becuase of my harness shorts that I couldn't find.

A friend found the clip online and said i should buy it and fix the shorts. so I bought it.

JDMFTW

04-30-2009, 05:33 PM

LOL

When I Bought this car I never saw myself doing such a thing.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00887.jpg

First cut didn't need to be exact..... as you can tell it wasn't

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00888.jpg

tapeline for the floor where to cut

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00889.jpg

And then OMG WTF BBQ

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lol now its a coupe.
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00894.jpg

JDMFTW

05-06-2009, 10:55 PM

Picked up a JDM Evo 4 Centerconsole with Intercooler sprayer switch and shifter console

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/600x450-2009050400007.jpg

Also got a HKS Super Dragger 3" catback.... used but hay clean it up paint it and re polish the muffler and good to go..
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/32890_0.jpg

Also got a RHD driver side seat rail so i can use this.....
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/n1630646105_174831_1746418.jpg

JDMFTW

05-10-2009, 08:06 PM

Cut the caps off on the A-pillars. started on the outer rockers.

the caps will be reused.

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JDMFTW

05-14-2009, 09:15 PM

Some grinding
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00911.jpg

some more grinding
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00912.jpg

inner rocker grinded clean for some welding
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00913.jpg

Carpet and rear ac vent removed and sound deadening removed for welding on pass side clip
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00914.jpg

Drivers side same as above vent removed wire harness moved out of the way and sound deadening removed for welding.
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00916.jpg

Old front and random metal ready for the scrap yard
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC00918.jpg

JDMFTW

05-15-2009, 10:21 PM

found and bought this.

http://f15batchimg.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/0/3/0/6/fujimi_326-imgbatch_1242112365/600x450-2008112600125.jpg

Stewi

05-15-2009, 10:45 PM

Nice work man, im definetly gonna be following this build

05-15-2009, 11:04 PM

wow!

blue8g

05-16-2009, 09:59 AM

cool build man!

bronxbombr

05-16-2009, 03:41 PM

very nice.

JDMFTW

05-20-2009, 09:13 PM

Got the super drager in.

auction photo and before and after...

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JDMFTW

06-20-2009, 08:34 PM

Bumpin this

Cleaned up the trans found out the speed sensor connector is broken :( unsure where to get one.

Before
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01001.jpg

2X with engine degreaser and sitting 10 min each time
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Then disassembled and aircraft stripped 2 times. the best i can do without media blasting. :roll:
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JDMFTW

06-20-2009, 08:35 PM

man I guess it looks allittle better :P

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01050.jpg
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Dad cutting away some of the inner panel for clearance

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The start of the mating process.
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All done
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fitting of the doors and lineup (This proves if the car is ready yet by lineing up all the areas of the door)
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My friend Chris adding some holes to the 4 layers of steel we want to weld together.
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01084.jpg

Fender on for more lines to check
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01085.jpg

Rockers lol SEVEN layers of steel here
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01086.jpg

And one more
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01090.jpg

=-) =-) :-))

evil-G-nius

06-20-2009, 10:53 PM

if the rest of the car comes out like the shit you cleaned....its gonna be sick! Great job

4g63lover

06-21-2009, 01:10 AM

going to be insanely sick dude!

is that a 3G trans?

JDMFTW

06-21-2009, 10:10 AM

Trans is from a 4G93

4g63lover

06-21-2009, 11:37 AM

it looks like a 3G trans. But I just noticed the starter location is different.

JDMFTW

06-21-2009, 09:37 PM

did some painting only got to 1 apron and the core support the also rubber coated the front of the core support.

and mounted the intercooler.

unsure how to get the intercooler clean or polished or something....

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01096.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01099.jpg

I4betterthanUR4

06-22-2009, 12:14 AM

Damn, that's some shit right there. When you're done I'll pay you to drive up here so I can take a look at it lol. Subscribed.

eclipsh

06-22-2009, 07:46 AM

Nice build. Sure looks like a lot of hard work. Nice that the frame rail holes were in the same spots and could be used to align the body.

JDMFTW

07-08-2009, 07:40 PM

Test fit, jeez the oem bumper is harder to put on then the damn FG ver.

Im going to be replacing the Amber corners becuase im not happy with the condition there in.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01163.jpg
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im sending the bumper off Friday to have the cracks and lip fixed aswell as the pass side fender becuase it had a small dent in it, the other body work will be done here (hood is perfect).

galant305

07-08-2009, 07:58 PM

wow , nice job, i cant wait to see the finish product. if i buy a front clip from 8G vr4 you can do the same project with my car , lol j/k

02redgalant

07-08-2009, 08:53 PM

that looks amazing i want one!naooo

Stewi

07-08-2009, 09:10 PM

great work man, keep it up

menace

07-08-2009, 09:24 PM

Man that is one sick build. I am impressed

blue8g

07-10-2009, 10:14 PM

nice! if this is up and running in time take it to MOD! in normal!

JDMFTW

07-11-2009, 01:15 AM

nice! if this is up and running in time take it to MOD! in normal!

when is it?

blue8g

07-11-2009, 10:56 AM

September 26th

peanotation

07-11-2009, 12:17 PM

epic thread. epic build. epic car. epic.

JDMFTW

07-13-2009, 12:25 PM

September 26th

Ill be There.

blue8g

07-13-2009, 12:30 PM

Nice i can't wait to see this beast!

Ivory8g

07-13-2009, 01:11 PM

i just read this whole thread an popped a nut on each page.....omg.....

2002BlackDragon

07-13-2009, 01:48 PM

This is one of the best.... no, the best build thead i have ever seen! this is mind blowing!

JDMFTW

07-16-2009, 12:31 PM

Got my engine cover in

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01140.jpg

Got my mirrors in should look familiar to you J-hot window shoppers LOL

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01192.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01193.jpg

Also picked up this stereo from my friend i visit in Texas.

JVC KD-HDR1
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01196.jpg

And let the wiring begin LOL at LHD to RHD conversion SOOOOO never doing this again.
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01190.jpg

I also starting making measurements for mounting my MA Audio 6X9's

blue8g

07-16-2009, 12:51 PM

can't wait to see this!

Goku

07-16-2009, 04:56 PM

Umm .... I have a question for you.
Why did you chop the front off the mirage ?

All the parts from the evo bolt on to that car from stock. The guards and bumper support just need to be modified thats all.

QnzMostWanted

07-16-2009, 05:06 PM

went from LHD to RHD

Goku

07-16-2009, 05:14 PM

JDMFTW

07-16-2009, 08:18 PM

Yes but you can still do that without cutting the front off :)
They do that conversion here with a few american cars easily enough.

To be honest with you I would have figured there was a much easier way to do it, you could have just swapped out everything from the evo4 cut and put it into the mirage (lancer) with much less stress and hassle. Plus the structual integrity of the car would be much better.

Even swapping the drive from LHD to RHD would have been a snap, all you need to do is cut a hole on the other side, take the evo 4 parts off, put them into the mirage, weld up the hole for the original parts and bam you're done.... well for the most part.

If you would of read some of my posts instead of just looking at the posts you would know why.

My aprons were rusted all the way through in the front as well as a few structure points, Considering i needed to go RHD to fix my AC/Heat and wire harness issue i figured replacing the whole front becuase of the rust would be more sufficient.

I actually just strengthened to weakest part of the Evo/Mirage.

Goku

07-16-2009, 09:32 PM

I did read that, but cutting and welding the front end is a far bigger job than repairing the rust. Plus it does make the front end weaker in the long run.

You could have still gone RHD and fixed your other issues quite easily, just by swapping the evo parts over.
However, I do see where you are coming from, to me there would have been a different way to go, but everyone has differnt ideas.

In the end it will be what you want it to be, so as long as you're happy with it :D

JDMFTW

07-16-2009, 11:10 PM

not really The pictures don't do it justice that and the prev owner spay canned it to cover the rust.

It was just to much work, this was allot faster 2 give you any idea ive only put about 8 hours of work into this car to get it to where you see it.

JDMFTW

07-18-2009, 11:12 PM

some pics, wiring in the interior is done besides fitting the ecu for ac stuff.

During the extensions,

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01201.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01202.jpg

All Done

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01211.jpg

Closer up

I used the factory ground adapter that was in the dash harness on the old clip becuase the evo has more grounds and it looks cleaner

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01213.jpg

LOL don't mind this.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01214.jpg

My stereo harness after heat shrinking I decided to just cover the whole thing in Elec tape to make it more neat (Since there is so many wires back there)

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01212.jpg

JDMFTW

07-28-2009, 01:03 PM

some more for you guys.

Bottom of Driverside Rocker
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01272.jpg

Drive shaft tunnel welded together.
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01277.jpg

Driver side A pillar cap
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01279.jpg

Shaved Pillar antena came out great dont have a pic grinded tho which is even better.
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01280.jpg

Pass side Rocker cover.
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01284.jpg

Got the dash in and wired, sadly my step moms dog chewed the f'ing wires to the Gauges :evil: :birdman:
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01287.jpg

Chris grinding down some welds
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01298.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01299.jpg

Chris doing some welding
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01302.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01304.jpg

Me finishing up some welding on the opposite side
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01305.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01308.jpg

BTW No welding gloves + Shorts = XTREME

Quick pic
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01310.jpg

Chris finishing up the screws on the Shifter console
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01311.jpg

My feet lol Look at them JDM TYTE Shoes ROFL
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01316.jpg

And last one before we called it a Night

Had Me My Dad, Friend's, Chris, Daryl and Nick. Nick did about 95% of the welding the remaining were shared between my Dad, Chris, Daryl, and I. Started at 6AM to 11PM :lol:

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01317.jpg

ENJOI

Galantfan88

07-28-2009, 01:11 PM

Looking good man, keep it up i cant wait to see it when its done.

littlerick

07-28-2009, 01:14 PM

only one word comes to mind....amazing

blue8g

07-28-2009, 01:47 PM

Dang!!!!!!!!!!

4g63lover

07-28-2009, 01:57 PM

looks awesome!

beam514

07-28-2009, 02:16 PM

holy shit. those words are all that are required.

JDMFTW

08-05-2009, 10:48 AM

little more done.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01350.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01351.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01352.jpg

First time using a MBC we will see how it goes now that i fixed my vacume line issue
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01353.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01358.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01366.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01368.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01370.jpg

got the ignighter mounted aswell as the ABS pump looks factory

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01375.jpg

got the harness in little more cleanin up to do

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01376.jpg

blue8g

08-05-2009, 02:02 PM

starting to come together!

beam514

08-05-2009, 02:04 PM

nice work. Are you going to do anything about it sitting crooked though?

Goku

08-05-2009, 04:05 PM

galant305

08-05-2009, 06:41 PM

wow nice job, i cant wait to see the finished product.

JDMFTW

08-05-2009, 09:52 PM

Looks like it still needs the cross member to hold the other 2 engine mounts put in, that should straighten it up a little.

Also remove that black pipe on the right in the last pic and use a full sized either 2.5" or 3", that's a huge power loss right there.

Yea I will eventually do a full custom intake but i don't have the money right now. every cent is going into the finishing of this build performance stuff will be later down the road.

Goku

08-05-2009, 10:15 PM

Was it out of an auto originally ?

JDMFTW

08-05-2009, 11:16 PM

no it was from a 5spd, my mirage on the other hand was a auto.

kondypl

08-06-2009, 12:01 AM

Just AMAZING!!! Epic thread , im looking forward to see you on MOD in Normal IL at september! Gratz on Ride!

wright06jhs

08-06-2009, 12:21 AM

Cant wait to see it finished!

Goku

08-06-2009, 01:28 AM

no it was from a 5spd, my mirage on the other hand was a auto.

Hmmm... usually the manuals don't have the pipe shaped like that, as that's so you can get to the autobox oil filter.

However, the build looks like it's coming along very nicely :)

JDMFTW

08-07-2009, 04:22 PM

^ Ill have to look into it i have the AWD trans still that came with it so it may have been swapped from auto to manual in japan before it was exported.

Anyways
Little more done.

I can has charge piping?
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01397.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01398.jpg

the gap i need to fill
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01399.jpg

Done
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01400.jpg

Hood clearance keep in mind the hood is latched on the safety catch (First click)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01402.jpg

Engine lowered, and All done
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01408.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01409.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01407.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01405.jpg

Money shot*
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01404.jpg

*hood was closed all the way in this pics fully latched and plenty of clearance i just now have to get used to the engine sitting crooked

4g63lover

08-07-2009, 04:42 PM

what were you exactly rubbing on before you had to adjust the engine for the hood to close?

JDMFTW

08-07-2009, 05:08 PM

^ Upper Turbo Y Pipe

we originally raised the engine so it was level and this cause the hood to not close, the evo hood is really different from the mirage.

4g63lover

08-07-2009, 05:22 PM

cant you fabricate piping for the intercooler so it doesnt sit on top of the engine cover? so atleast that way the motor is level. Wont you have oil pick up issues if the engine was crooked?

4g63lover

08-07-2009, 05:25 PM

maybe run the piping like this
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/4g63lover/autos/DSC01405.jpg

JDMFTW

08-07-2009, 05:26 PM

no not really its only off by about 2 degrees but yea i can make custom piping but im unemployed :P

4g63lover

08-07-2009, 05:26 PM

ah. yeah that definitely makes it more difficult. lol

Well, you are doing phenomenal with the car and cant wait til you start her up.

Goku

08-07-2009, 06:11 PM

I must say I am very impressed with how much you have progressed with the build in such a short amount of time.

I really should get my lazy butt around to posting up my build lol

blue8g

08-07-2009, 08:28 PM

wow gets better every time i look! i can't wait to see this beast!

JDMFTW

08-12-2009, 11:31 PM

We had a power outage so i decided to do something that didn't involve electricity.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01413.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01416.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01418.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01419.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01420.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01421.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01422.jpg

beam514

08-13-2009, 02:25 AM

I think I would have gone with a brighter color to give some contrast, but the color you chose is verrrry clean *thumbs up*

Goku

08-13-2009, 02:53 AM

I like it, it's nice and subtle

JDMFTW

08-13-2009, 12:26 PM

I think I would have gone with a brighter color to give some contrast, but the color you chose is verrrry clean *thumbs up*

The camera doesn't do this color justice, Its very high metallic based so it shines lol

SPD_FRK

08-13-2009, 12:59 PM

Oh hell yea! This is great to see getting done, hope you can get it to a dyno/track and get some baseline numbers from the build so far.

blue8g

08-13-2009, 01:15 PM

i want a ride in this at mod!

JDMFTW

08-20-2009, 11:11 PM

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01468.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01469.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01470.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01474.jpg

RedGalant2k1

08-20-2009, 11:18 PM

Ohhh...is it running and all?

blue8g

08-20-2009, 11:22 PM

looking good, do you know what wheels/tires, brakes, suspension will be on the car?

JDMFTW

08-20-2009, 11:52 PM

Ohhh...is it running and all?

No, don't have the front main harness yet.

looking good, do you know what wheels/tires, brakes, suspension will be on the car?

right now its on 14" streelies in back and 13" steelies in front with tokico blues on stuck springs with DE front disks and rear drum brakes.

I plan on finding some 17" wheels and some nice rubber with spacers and some lowering springs to hold me over till spring of next year.

Then its.
Evo 4 front knuckles
Evo 4 LCA's
Evo 5 brembos and DBA rotors
Eclipse GSX rear calipers and disks
Mirage GT Brake adapter
Evo 4 Rear hub
Tien Evo 4 coilovers
MB Competition in 17X8 +28 with some nice tires.

Goku

08-21-2009, 01:10 AM

If you're going to run evo 4 rear hubs, why not use brembo's all round ?

Also that rim offset will not clear the brembo calipers on the front, they need to have a 35 offset or a spacer.

Gly

08-21-2009, 01:21 AM

+28 is more out from the car than +35
http://www.usacomp.com/terms.htm

and its not all about offset, its more spoke design/clearance

anyway nice build, alot of hard work gone into it, keep it up!

JDMFTW

08-21-2009, 10:39 AM

If you're going to run evo 4 rear hubs, why not use brembo's all round ?

Also that rim offset will not clear the brembo calipers on the front, they need to have a 35 offset or a spacer.

I will be running just the bearing aka hub in the rear meaning i'm still running the Mirage rear LCA i have to run a Mirage GT caliper bracket and i can only run eclipse or 6G galant rear disks.

Same rims and offset and clearing Brembo's just fine

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/evo5fbdbf.jpg

JDMFTW

08-21-2009, 05:20 PM

Before:

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01475.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01477.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01476.jpg

After:
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01479.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01485.jpg

wright06jhs

08-21-2009, 06:38 PM

Looks great, the purple oil cap looks out of place tho.

Goku

08-21-2009, 06:57 PM

+28 is more out from the car than +35
http://www.usacomp.com/terms.htm

and its not all about offset, its more spoke design/clearance

anyway nice build, alot of hard work gone into it, keep it up!

Yes, I know that it's just about more than offset, but I had the impression that a +35 offset was the minimum and the numbering went up not down for more clearance. Then again wheels are not my forte :P
Plus I know that you have a hell of a lot more knowledge about the wheel/tyre/brembo combinations than most people.

T-double

08-21-2009, 11:53 PM

just beautiful

Gly

08-23-2009, 01:13 AM

Yes, I know that it's just about more than offset, but I had the impression that a +35 offset was the minimum and the numbering went up not down for more clearance. Then again wheels are not my forte :P
Plus I know that you have a hell of a lot more knowledge about the wheel/tyre/brembo combinations than most people.

in regards to positive off set, the higher the number the closer the wheel in moved in,
the smaller/lower the number the further it move out

so if offset was the only issue with brembos the the smaller the +offset the better
and +38 would the most positive off set you could run (i assume) as this is what factory evo wheels are....

so if you added a 5mm spacer to a +40 offset wheel,
you effectively end you with a +35 offset wheel,

if that makes sence to you?

Goku

08-23-2009, 03:15 AM

Yes, thanks Gly :D

T-double

08-23-2009, 07:56 AM

Such a nice build

Jules

08-23-2009, 08:41 AM

wow...respect!

JDMFTW

08-23-2009, 01:28 PM

Some more pics

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01496.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01497.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01499.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01504.jpg

KaziKai

08-23-2009, 01:39 PM

Nice! Good Work!

I wish I can do that....

blue8g

08-23-2009, 02:15 PM

De ftw!!!!!!

beam514

08-23-2009, 02:17 PM

nice work! I'm still confused on what the hell this is though.. a Mirage with an Evo IV front clip with a JDM Galant 6A13TT?

blue8g

08-23-2009, 02:18 PM

yes haha

4g63lover

08-23-2009, 07:07 PM

all it needs is the trunk, skirts, and rear flares. Keep it wingless tho. wingless is the sekks.

JDMFTW

08-23-2009, 09:09 PM

De ftw!!!!!!

The state of Michigan thinks this is a 1.5L Automatic :081:

T-double

08-23-2009, 09:20 PM

nice

greddy

08-23-2009, 11:11 PM

This car is such a bastard child, and I'm loving every bit of it, amazing work!!!!

blue8g

08-23-2009, 11:51 PM

The state of Michigan thinks this is a 1.5L Automatic :081:

haha yes!!!!!!:hhg:

JDMFTW

08-25-2009, 10:03 PM

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01513.jpg

T-double

08-26-2009, 10:57 PM

nice

4g63lover

08-26-2009, 11:00 PM

the engine bay is CLEAN.

JDMFTW

09-17-2009, 10:45 PM

Little Video for you guys so you can see it in its earlier stages LMAO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXWrjSTWEcE

Flipininja-GTZ

09-17-2009, 11:50 PM

Dude full respect!!! Really nice car man!!!

JDMFTW

09-18-2009, 12:12 AM

Thanks I really need a Good DD tho not sure how well this will be for it or not.

If not Im going to try and import a Evolution 1

SPD_FRK

09-18-2009, 10:12 AM

The state of Michigan thinks this is a 1.5L Automatic :081:
The best part is that your insurance won't know the difference either...just add some extra "accesories" coverage and you are golden. When my buddy built up his Neon and boosted it his insurance didn't have a clue, and so he just added the additional coverage so he is good to go if something happened...boosted cars with insurance = bent over the counter lol

DOHCstunr

09-18-2009, 02:04 PM

How did I miss this build lol. Love it. Cant wait to see it running.

only beef is the purple engine mount and oil cap. Sheer boredom am I right?

ShiZnitH

09-18-2009, 03:03 PM

How did i miss that project :lol:
Great build :D

JDMFTW

09-18-2009, 04:34 PM

The best part is that your insurance won't know the difference either...just add some extra "accesories" coverage and you are golden. When my buddy built up his Neon and boosted it his insurance didn't have a clue, and so he just added the additional coverage so he is good to go if something happened...boosted cars with insurance = bent over the counter lol

Cant do that If i get into a collision and they do an inspection I will get counter sued and go to prison for 15+ years + fines

Cutting a car in half is against federal Law.

How did I miss this build lol. Love it. Cant wait to see it running.

only beef is the purple engine mount and oil cap. Sheer boredom am I right?

Its gunmetal the same as the Valve cover and strut tower bar now

SPD_FRK

09-18-2009, 06:13 PM

Cant do that If i get into a collision and they do an inspection I will get counter sued and go to prison for 15+ years + fines

So they won't be "totally clueless" really...

Actually they cant come back on you for any of it. Because the VIN is what they use for appraising the vehicle for resale/damages, they also use that for insuring the vehicle, as well as state DMV registration. They will ask what the dollar amount is for the needed extra parts coverage, but beyond that they cannot "redo" your rates as a turbo vehicle because the vehicle is still registered to the state DMV as it was when it came off the production line and has to be insured as such as the per the specific state's requirements of insurance coverage (liability and so on). All you have to do is specifiy the parts, and the cost and they basically insure them...no change on the actual rate of the vehicle from N/a to forced induction, only change in the rate is from the dollar amount of added coverage.

The only reason you would be counter sued would be for fraud on the insurance claim, but as long as the items are on the policy and covered by your monthly premiums they can't do a damn thing. Its essentially the same type of coverage for a stereo system inside your vehicle if it were stolen, your insurance covers it if you have that listed on the polic, you pay your deductable and they reimburse you the remaining amount.

I should also note that I did the same thing with a Grand Prix that was totalled a few years back. The engine was completely swapped out for a newer one that was supercharged. Added the coverage on my policy and when they came out to do the estimate they basically paid off my loan, and had money from the coverage to actually go out and buy an Eclipse with cash in had for around $3500.

Also just settled a claim within the last few months on my Harley accident and the added coverage I had covered all of the aftermarket work done to the bike.

JDMFTW

09-18-2009, 08:13 PM

Im in no position to afford extra insurance, been unemployed for over a year, and insurance is already 209 a month for PLPD.

I understand ya tho thanks

RedGalant2k1

09-18-2009, 09:20 PM

You should look to Hagerty Insurance. They will insure your car (whatever it maybe) for whatever amount you'd like. They are based in Grand Rapids no less, and insure the vast majority of classic and kit cars in the Midwest, and that are sold at auctions like Barrett Jackson.

SPD_FRK

09-18-2009, 10:44 PM

Im in no position to afford extra insurance, been unemployed for over a year, and insurance is already 209 a month for PLPD.

I understand ya tho thanks
I totally get you man...Im battling with insurance companies now myself even. My accident last year went on my record and has caused my rates to jump substantially and it wasn't even my fault, nor was I cited...

Just be sure when you can, financially, protect the time and money you have invested into the project.

JDMFTW

09-19-2009, 03:08 PM

IVORY_G

09-20-2009, 12:04 AM

Nice, wish I had the money to do this swap into my 8G. :(

Ivory8g

09-20-2009, 12:25 AM

holy sleeper! cant wait to see this thing moving!

JDMFTW

09-20-2009, 07:45 PM

Nice, wish I had the money to do this swap into my 8G. :(

Not as expensive as you think ;D

IVORY_G

09-20-2009, 09:03 PM

Not as expensive as you think ;D

How much if you dont mind me asking? Also you're saving alot on labor by doing things yourself. I dont have the extensive skill & knowledge, nor the time or facilities for this kind of work. But if I did, boy would I have done it by now! :D

Bring380GT

10-01-2009, 07:00 PM

Love everything about this project! great Job! I really want a 6A13TT motor in my car, but wiring is what I would not be looking forward too.

charris

10-24-2009, 09:59 PM

Just saw your first drive vid. Mad props on getting it running, I can't wait to see the finished product.

Just out of curiosity, what kind of steering wheel is that?

JDMFTW

12-16-2009, 08:57 PM

Just saw your first drive vid. Mad props on getting it running, I can't wait to see the finished product.

Just out of curiosity, what kind of steering wheel is that?

Haven't been on in awhile don't know on the wheel part ill be selling it soon if you want it lol.

Haven't really done much to the car since that vid just go over some things and finished the exhaust.

03-Galant-ES

12-17-2009, 07:17 AM

Haven't been on in awhile don't know on the wheel part ill be selling it soon if you want it lol.

Haven't really done much to the car since that vid just go over some things and finished the exhaust.

Finish this!!! This thread is teasing me soo much!

JDMFTW

12-23-2009, 07:25 PM

http://vimeo.com/8358587

IVORY_G

12-24-2009, 02:55 AM

ThAts RiDicUloUs!!!

empyrean

12-24-2009, 07:12 AM

This build is insane and watching your drive video and some of the build shots is making me fucking laugh, dude. I love it, can't wait to see it finished.

JDMFTW

12-24-2009, 11:39 AM

it will be on the road in less then a week and a half

JDMFTW

12-24-2009, 02:51 PM

Oh wow I never posted these here anyways after i got it all together i decided to scrap my extended harness i made earlier and swapped the whole car over to Evolution 6 harness all the electrical in the car now is Evo 6

Basically the only thing left thats mirage on this car is the trimwork suspension and misc interior parts.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01675.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01684.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01685.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01687.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01699.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01700.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01703.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/idntlikedomestic/DSC01705.jpg

And this is a video after I retrofitted the tacho motor from the VR4 cluster (Really sad i couldn't use the whole unit especially since i paid close to 180$ for it.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ILI0yUyJy8

The car is actually mostly together now all the interior is in just waiting for a windshield to be put in and a few other parts.

mysticj

12-24-2009, 03:06 PM

Sweeeeet!

johnygezony

12-24-2009, 09:25 PM

your my hero !

Goku

12-26-2009, 06:08 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ILI0yUyJy8

Hmmm.... I wouldn't be revving up to 4-5k rpm when it's not up to running temp yet, you'll probably find that was the cause of the misfire. The ECU retards the timing when it's cold so you don't damage the engine.

JDMFTW

12-26-2009, 11:29 PM

Hmmm.... I wouldn't be revving up to 4-5k rpm when it's not up to running temp yet, you'll probably find that was the cause of the misfire. The ECU retards the timing when it's cold so you don't damage the engine.

It was at optimal temp I had it running for over 2 hours strait only 10 minutes before that video was made.

Goku

12-27-2009, 01:37 AM

Sillyasianz

12-27-2009, 08:27 AM

Amazing. Simply Amazing. I dont post much here, but you sir, get my *thumbs up*

JDMFTW

12-27-2009, 12:38 PM

Really ?

The temp gauge was showing it was cold, then about a quarter. They are ment to run at about half the temp gauge when warmed up.

Just seemed a lil' odd was all, must be due to the conversion and the evo temp sensor being different.

yea the motor in the cluster seems to be abnormally slow.

it was slowly rising to opt temp the whole time but it was more then optimal lol

I would never rev a cold engine.

Goku

12-27-2009, 12:46 PM

Yea, it seems really weird, I had another look at the vid, and it is moving very slowly, but you can tell by the idle that it is warm.

Have you had anymore issues with the misfire at all ?

JDMFTW

12-27-2009, 11:00 PM

Yea, it seems really weird, I had another look at the vid, and it is moving very slowly, but you can tell by the idle that it is warm.

Have you had anymore issues with the misfire at all ?

Nope not since ive changed out my plugs.

beam514

12-28-2009, 04:00 AM

this is simply amazing

get that damn windshield! haha

ICEMAN99TURBO

12-28-2009, 08:35 PM

Awesome read, just got done. You and I sir are going to have to meet up sometime, I would love to shake your hand and see her in person.

JDMFTW

12-29-2009, 12:39 PM

^ Oh nice you still have a G?

ICEMAN99TURBO

12-29-2009, 05:34 PM

^ Oh nice you still have a G?

Yep, haven't made the switch yet.

JDMFTW

12-30-2009, 08:24 PM

Yep, haven't made the switch yet.

Ill be In Clio and Saginaw a few times during spring/ Summer and fall for some Saginaw meets and Clio for the Project A spec drift events.

takes a bit out of your drive.:spin:

ICEMAN99TURBO

12-30-2009, 10:08 PM

Ill be In Clio and Saginaw a few times during spring/ Summer and fall for some Saginaw meets and Clio for the Project A spec drift events.

takes a bit out of your drive.:spin:

Yea, could do that, but I believe I get down to the Detroit area just as much as Saginaw. :)

JDMFTW

12-31-2009, 01:15 AM

well could always drive out to a drift event :D

ICEMAN99TURBO

01-01-2010, 11:18 AM

well could always drive out to a drift event :D

Could do that, I have always wanted to go see one....This might be the year. :D

JDMFTW

01-01-2010, 01:49 PM

Plans for 2010

5 Lug conversion
twin piston Evo 4 brakes up front
single piston 2G brakes in back
Coilovers
18X9.5 Rota Grids in white
replace sunroof?
New black carpet
reupholster the door inserts with black micro suede
Evo 8 front and rear seats?
possibly some new gauges 60mm
Rear strut tower bar
ARC intake
ARC Rad cooling panel
replace rear pan with brand new pan and frame rails and mod for Exhaust clearance
Replace my mashed gas tank with a Evo tank
Find some FG or OEM E5 Skirts and bumper
Get a Evo trunk
and a E4 spoiler
Then paint the damn car

Not sure if I want to do this yet.
upgrade to 660cc injectors
emanage
Custom intake
LSD
aim for 370hp

Goku

01-01-2010, 02:09 PM

Whoa, that thing is going to be one sweet ride by the end of 2010 :D

I thought you were going for brembo calipers in the front though ?

ICEMAN99TURBO

01-01-2010, 02:33 PM

If I can say... if you are going to do E-Manage, I would just do Heltech.

JDMFTW

01-01-2010, 08:33 PM

Whoa, that thing is going to be one sweet ride by the end of 2010 :D

I thought you were going for brembo calipers in the front though ?

Was trying to save alittle cash and I already have most of the brake parts already got them in a trade.

Im not sure if My hp goal is to high or not? :102:

If I can say... if you are going to do E-Manage, I would just do Heltech.

I have allot of experience with emanage never failed me yet and its cheaper.

Goku

01-02-2010, 12:43 AM

370 ?

Nah, there are a couple here running about 400, so 370 on a fwd should be pretty realistic.

JDMFTW

01-02-2010, 12:59 AM

370 ?

Nah, there are a couple here running about 400, so 370 on a fwd should be pretty realistic.

Oh okay cool my real goal was 400 but decided to lower my hopes to 370

Goku

01-02-2010, 10:33 PM

Due to it being FWD instead of AWD, you'll be able to gain power a bit easier, due to the lower transmission loss.

Galantfan88

01-02-2010, 11:17 PM

This is some awesome project, real awesome job man keep up the good work.

JDMFTW

10-20-2010, 05:27 PM

Oh wow I haven't posted in awhile.

Did some wiring a few months ago basically got no where, sorry to say but the VR4 community is so small info is not plentiful and ontop of that all the sites are pay now.

The combination of the fact the ECU in the VR4 is MUTII gives me millions of problems ive been daily driving this car for sometime and every time its something else.

Im soon switching to a USDM 3000GT VR4 ecu and doing a repin and tune to fix Mitsubishi's screw up on using a bad and outdated protocol.

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll180/Myaltezza/DSC02215.jpg

Thats an Evo 6 Engine harness laying on the ground there
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll180/Myaltezza/DSC02213.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll180/Myaltezza/DSC02212.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll180/Myaltezza/DSC02216.jpg

how it looks as of now picture taken Sept 2010
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs092.ash2/37941_1518803823299_1630646105_1233915_8093718_n.j pg

I plan on picking up a 97+ galant for this winter and pulling this engine out and swapping in a 4G63T i picked up into the Mirage. after that's done I plan on swapping the engine into the galant.

blue8g

10-20-2010, 06:07 PM

Wait....So it runs? I demand vids

JDMFTW

10-20-2010, 06:35 PM

blue8g

10-20-2010, 09:15 PM

Just post it or pm me a link

DOHCstunr

10-20-2010, 11:39 PM

Back in october of last year 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVymQ35LCz0

I have another video but it involves "street racing" aka highway pulls, not sure what the rules are on her about posting it.

You wouldn't be the first guy to post a vid on here. Besides, I'm sure your vid was shot somewhere in south america right?

Fresh_617

10-21-2010, 12:10 AM

lol "hint hint"

mysticj

10-21-2010, 02:55 PM

MUTII protocol huh? What problems you having? You may be able to log it if you connect the OBDII to the ECU.

JDMFTW

10-21-2010, 04:49 PM

^ I have connectivity problems, same issues guys in the UK and Aussy land are having, the ECU's are pure garbage.

Only a few have managed to be lucky to have one the works and is flashable.

my problem is basically this im throwing a CEL under normal driving. but i cant read the code as it wont connect even using evo scan with the correct cable.

now here is the fun part, all my sensors test ok BUT a cold start the car takes some finagling to get it to start. and if its below 50 degrees it wont start at all you have to use ether/starting fluid to get it to fire.

Ive even replaced sensors for no reason also did a tune up running new NGK plugs etc, now after the car runs for awhile if I go to shut it off and try to start it it tries to flood itself out so i have to give it WOT to start after this happens NO CEL and the car idles at 3200 (yes 3,200) RPM's

I really have no clue whats going on nor can i read it to figure out.

luckily Mante runs a AEM ecu for a 3000gt so my attempt will be to use just the oem ecu and reflash it. this probably wont be till later as i want to just start fresh with it in the correct chassis.