RE: Motor Question
 

They are the same block aparently but as different head. This guy has worked with mitsus for over 10 years so i would take his word over mine.

What im thinkin is maybe your mechanic is wrong. Due to the fact htat most Eclipses/Talons have the 4G63 motor in it and not the 420a. Maybe he has seen the 420a in a neon before and assumed that it was a neon motor.

RE: Motor Question
 

Do motors have some type of number on them so that you can find out definitely what you have?? Between the heating problem in the winter, and a cooling problem in the summer (A/C compressor went out 2 months ago!!), I'd like to know what parts to use. Just so you'll know, I'm 36 years old, and I've never fooled with Imports. I've always had a Chevy or Dodge.

Let's just say I did want to buy a motor, and rebuild it from the ground up. What would you suggest?? I'd definitely want it to scoot.

RE: Motor Question
 

I recomend a SBR shortblock

RE: Motor Question
 

Ok... Remember, I am NEWBIE to this forum, as well as the Import World. You'll have to be a little more gentle. Laymens terms please.

RE: Motor Question
 

Sorry man. www.slowboyracing.com has an awesome 420a engine that can handle some nice power. Defenatly if you want to turbo it that shortblock is the way to go.