i just bought a 97 eclipse rs two weeks ago and the motor just blew it had the 2.0 non turbo and i was wondering if a 2.0 turbo would bolt up or if i would have to modify it to make it work

 

the engine mounts should line up but you would need a new ecu and wiring harness i would just look for the same engine you have in there and do the direct swap that would probably be the best idea

 

Please dont put out mis-information like this. Because it takes alot of time and money to get that motor in there. Put it this way. If you wanted to drop the motor in you would need a complete 1g eclipse donor car to do it. You need all new motor mounts, tranny, head. And also there is alot of metal Fab that will be needed to do it. Its too much money and not work it. Just put another 420a in there

 

Agreed.. Just look at pictures of an engine bay on a turbo car and the N/A car.. Completely different..

 

Thanks for the help but if thats the case i just might get rid of this car and get a GST so i can get a turbo lol

 

Yea, do NOT try to convert 420a to 4g63t, its near impossible, and would cost more to do than to buy a GST. Been there before forums were around... (97 I think?) tried it on a whim, and its pointless. Get a GST if you want a turbo... or stick with a rebuilt 420a for your car and put a turbo on it.

 

well heres another question would it be cheeper to put a turbo on a rebuilt 420a or to buy a gst i dont really know that much about eclipses lol

 

Most of the DSM community, unless I am mistaken, prefers 4G63T, if you ask me... its just a much better motor. Though Ive met people that are extremely loyal to 420a and dont like the latter. Its really up to any given person. In the end, though, its likely to cost less to get a halfway decent GST.

 

go with the gst or gsx theres some good ones on ebay right now

 

IMO its better to go with a gst than try and turbo a 420a. Because on the stock bottom end you can only handle about 10psi. Then if you want more your gonna need to build it up. And there is more money and time. I thinks its better jsut to go with the 4g63t