USDM 7G V6 Possibilities?
I just want to bring up an idea that has been lingering in my head for quite some time now. As far as I know, it hasn't been done and I don't think I've even heard it being considered.
Although it's not the most simple solution, it could be a new progression and another option 7G owners may someday be able to accomplish.
Before bashing the idea saying it's not possible, or the typical huge price tag ideas everybody gets, let's think realistically.
The 7G Galant as we know, of course shares the same platform with the 2G Eclipse and using 2G parts has become a very typical and sensible solution. But what about the 1G Dodge Avenger and 1G Chrysler Sebring? (which also share the same platform) Both the Avenger and Sebring were available with the 2.5L 6G73. The same way that few 8G owners have went with a larger displacement 6G7x engine, some Avenger owners have ditched the 6G73 for the 6G72 from the 8G/3G. Just make sure to use the V6 subframe.
As far as the ECU and wiring are concerned, I could see this being somewhat of a challenge. The V6 Avenger ECU being used, would probably need to be hard-wired into the car depending if the harnesses and pinout are the same as the 4G64, and the V6 engine wiring harness would obviously be necessary.
Transmission? If the Avenger's automatic transmission doesn't sound good, possibly use the F5M51.
The biggest challenge holding this idea back quite honestly would be engine/transaxle orientation. Depending on your welding skills, I imagine it would be possible to weld the mounts to the opposite frame rails from stock to accommodate for the 6G7x. Then again, maybe this would be solved by doing this swap to a 2G Eclipse RS/GS instead of a Galant. (Keeping in mind the orientation of 420A-equipped Eclipses.
With that being said, I'm not expecting this to go anywhere. I just wanted stir the pot and bring a few semi-valid ideas to the table for discussion, and maybe someday see results from this.
Feel free to discuss.