8g GTS from NZ

[Vestige]

Hay, Im Cam

I currently have a 8th Gen GTS with a 4G63 from 2006 (In NZ we had 8g's until 06) This is my second Galant i used to have a GL station wagon, which was awesome back when i needed to carry around a lot of gear. But when i got offered the GTS i couldn't resist because of its great condition.

Will Put some Pics up.
And maybe write a full car stereo/speaker change tutorial for the 8g as i plan to finish that up soon on my car.

[wetamup2k3g]

Welcome to TGC, can't wait for pics of a 2006 8G.
<-----Is so jealous.

[Skyforger]

Until 06? Now it's official...Mitsubishi just doesn't like the North American market. lol

Welcome to TGC! Can't wait for pics.

[BassinG]

Welcome to the site bro.

[oakrdrs187]

Welcome to TGC.

[Samman]

Until 06? Now it's official...Mitsubishi just doesn't like the North American market. lol

Welcome to TGC! Can't wait for pics.

Also here, 8G was available in 1997-2006

[mrjaydeeone]

Welcome to TGC|

[Rach3T8G]

Welcome 2 TGC!!

[XxGiRLaNT06xX]

Welcome!

[Vestige]

I took these pics in my drive way just before it completely rained down on me. Also I've noticed quite a difference in performance this 06 Galant from other early 2000's Galants I've driven, does anyone know if the revised the engine or something?

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s219/Meinherzbren/Galant%20GTS/IMG_0711.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s219/Meinherzbren/Galant%20GTS/IMG_0716.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s219/Meinherzbren/Galant%20GTS/IMG_0715.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s219/Meinherzbren/Galant%20GTS/IMG_0713.jpg

[Blue8g]

Do you have any pics of the engine bay?

[wetamup2k3g]

Love it! Love the tails too, they are cleaner than the ones we see, the clear portion doesn't have the red trim lines in it.

[99galantES]

Looks nice has anyone noticed the fogs are single and not double

[Skyforger]

Whoa, I really like it.

You might have started a new craze with us 'Muricans...

[Vestige]

Love it! Love the tails too, they are cleaner than the ones we see, the clear portion doesn't have the red trim lines in it.

We don't get many of the red ringed ones around here, i seen them once on a imported Galant. I prefer them without the red rings myself. Also they are quite dark colored, like the front lights as well, even the plastic on the inside lights are surprisingly dark.

And Blue8g here is the engine pics:

Engine Bay Full
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s219/Meinherzbren/Galant%20GTS/IMG_0717.jpg

Engine Close Up
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s219/Meinherzbren/Galant%20GTS/IMG_0718.jpg

Model info
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s219/Meinherzbren/Galant%20GTS/IMG_0720.jpg

[Skyforger]

It looks very similar to our 4G64, minus the crappy intake manifold...

Correct me if I'm wrong, isn't the 4G63 engine usually a DOHC, though?

[Vestige]

Looks nice has anyone noticed the fogs are single and not double

Double fogs aren't as common over here i wouldn't call them rare, but I've noticed a lot more single fogs.

[Vestige]

It looks very similar to our 4G64, minus the crappy intake manifold...

Correct me if I'm wrong, isn't the 4G63 engine usually a DOHC, though?

Overseas they are, but often over here, its not the case, its a SOHC. I've been looking around for 4g63 DOHC engines but all i can find is EVO 4g63T versions. (Which may be a good option but certs here are annoying)

[Skyforger]

Actually, you don't need the whole engine. Many members on here have done the DOHC top swap using the Evo 4G63T head, and even the 2.4L DOHC head from the Hyundai Sonatas here in the states. That may be a better option to you, if you want DOHC power.

[Blue8g]

Whoa, that is an interesting bay.

[Vestige]

Actually, you don't need the whole engine. Many members on here have done the DOHC top swap using the Evo 4G63T head, and even the 2.4L DOHC head from the Hyundai Sonatas here in the states. That may be a better option to you, if you want DOHC power.

Thats actually a really good idea, DOHC 4G63 motors are pretty rare maybe i could get the top section imported from japan to do that. And a DOHC conversion wouldn't require a certification over here :)


Whoa, that is an interesting bay.

Out of curiosity what parts is really interesting? And what is different from galants over there? (as i have no idea what your guys engine bays are like)

[Skyforger]

Battery placement, which makes for a different intake box setup mainly. Notice the lousy intake manifold too. When the 8G still had the stock intake:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/Xaus59/JesssGalant36.jpg

[Blue8g]

I never realized world spec 8G's were such a combo of 7 and 8g:

7g *USA*
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/393/1001/38480500005_large.jpg

8g USA
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/TahitianGreen/DSC05010.jpg

[Vestige]

That is quite weird as out battery are more protected tucked up next to the wheel well, quite far away from anything. Do you guys get limited airflow from the stock scoop?

[Skyforger]

Stock isn't very good due to all the bends, restricts airflow way too much. Plus, all those intake resonators...

You're much better off with a CAI.

[wetamup2k3g]

Brake booster's on the wrong side of the bay lol! I wonder what a RHD car is like, it's probably as weird to me as a LHD would be to New Zealanders.

You airbox looks a lot like the Diamante's airbox:
http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k525/wetamup2011/8a7a4d76.jpg

[Skyforger]

Trust me, it is odd. lol

I've had the pleasure of doing a safety inspection on a 66 Mini Cooper Clubman, imported from Britian and RHD. The gearbox shifts like it does with LHD, but doing it from the other side throws you for a loop. The pedals are in the same position too, but it's a trip sitting in the "passenger" side with the steering wheel in front of you.

[Samman]

Ur G is very nice, and its the first time I c single fog lights

[Vestige]

That 7g photo that was posted before looks exactly opposite, I was looking for image flipping!

Also with LHD to RHD, my mate i work with has a LHD drive Audi A3 1.9 TDI (we have a weird law if you owned a LHD in another contry more than 2 years it can be load legal here) and i have had the experience of driving it to work a few times, road positioning feels insane as your on the wrong side for the road, but in terms of driving i found little trouble adapting to the gear stick on the other side.
Its more scary being the passenger, as you feel like you should be driving.
Plus the awkward moments when you get pulled over driving it, and the cop goes to the wrong side...


Ur G is very nice, and its the first time I c single fog lights

Thanks, Samman. Also im amazed at the conversion you did to yours. Looks brilliant!

[qcustoms]

Hmmm welcome dude but let's get this right lol

I've been dealing in anything to do with 8G from per facelift to post as well and I think you'll notice that the double fogs are not a rarety like your saying they're plenty full . I can send you 4 sets right now to prove. Plus all the ones in my family's galants and legnums and the ones in the cars for sale..

The motor your talking bout in your car is readily available ex NZ yes NZ for round $450 as there's tons of them..

And then the tails as well plenty full
I don't mean to be harsh but I don't want you leading the Yankees astray on false knowledge..

The fogs are merly Nz new as well as your headlight being 2 piece and ur tails too,that's also for your motor..

When you talk of something nice and rare factory this is where it matters
Now these fogs are rare. Sorry if someone can post pic please iPad is restrictive.
http://www.autosghana.com/carpics/Mitsubishi_Galant_GDi_silver_vr-4e62e4cecd9bd.jpg

This is a galant worthy of drewling over
2.5 v6 6A13 SOHC fwd,singl fogs,electric leather city seats in black for a galant that is rare but this is stock for this model VR and the tails,badge,and the 260 km/h dash too that is get this ALSO high viz too. This is sexy

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/mitsubishi/auction-416395344.htm
If anyone can load the images for me I'll kiss you but wifey will get jelous lol

[Samman]

I salute qcustoms for his rich info in 8G.


If anyone can load the images for me I'll kiss you but wifey will get jelous lol



Now these fogs are rare.


http://i44.tinypic.com/aup1z.jpg


This is a galant worthy of drewling over
2.5 v6 6A13 SOHC fwd,singl fogs,electric leather city seats in black for a galant that is rare but this is stock for this model VR and the tails,badge,and the 260 km/h dash too that is get this ALSO high viz too. This is sexy



http://i42.tinypic.com/10zbolf.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/2u6jtc0.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/9r21km.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/23m4tpz.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/9gyo2v.jpg

[qcustoms]

Thanx for that bud.. Um firstly I wish to let it be known I do not in anyway intend or mean any demeaning behavior toward vestige and apologies if I come across wrong. Simply just correcting information

[Vestige]

Your knowledge is amazing, hopefully i can learn some more off you about the galant scene in NZ

[Skyforger]

From what I've seen, and from chatting with him, you'll learn A LOT.

[qcustoms]

Lol come on there's ALWAYS someone else out there bigger better and wiser than us lol