First Mighty Max, Long time Mitsu Guy

[RWD4G63]

I just purchased my first Mighty Max! Its an 89 2.0 5sp 2wd. I've been looking for one for a while, but was waiting for the right one to come along.
I also own a 1981 Dodge Challenger (Mitsubishi Sapporo) with a 4G63 swap. The plan is to drive the MM as is for the next 6 months or so, and after the Diamond Star Shootout, I am going to swap the Challengers 4G63 set-up into the MM. I have owned the Challenger since 2002, and unfortunately the rust has taken over... Here's a few pics of the MM and the Challenger. Plus a little vid of the Challenger at the DSM Shootout. Tell me what you think...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQSUV2Bz_64

[pennyman1]

since you have the motor worked out for the challenger, the truck swap should be a piece of cake. Nice work and welcome to the forum - we want pics when you do the swap. How much power is that putting out - I see a lot of high end parts there.

[RWD4G63]

Thanks, I've never Dynoed it but I am assuming somewhere between 500-600hp, It runs pretty consistant 11.0's @ 129. Its currently running a GM Auto trans, but when I do the swap I am going bacl to 5spd... I want the MM to be more of a daily driver...

[pennyman1]

love to see the build sheet on that motor - that is sweet

[Natedog]

I've seen your car many times at the shootout. Welcome to the site!

[RWD4G63]

The Challenger has been at the shootout ey year since 2003. It's definitely going to be difficult to give up on it. I'm still convinced it's the only swapped Challenger/Sapporo in the U.S.
As for the engine, it's a G4CS 2.4l Hyundai Block, Ross/Crower @9.0 compression, some head work and crower 272 cams. It used to have a 2.0 but it always had a hard time getting the boost up while staging on the trans brake. Once I did the 2.4l it will make 30 lbs of boost standing still... RWD 4G's are by far the most entertaining engine/drivetrain layouts I've ever driven. Can't wait to do the Max!