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    DSM vs. Evo for RWD Swaps - All the info you need to know

    I have noticed there has been a lot of confusion with the engines commonly used with swapping in and out of the MM. There are MANY to chose from, and there are decent write-ups for each. However, the combo engines, or “hybrids/variants” are the ones people seem to struggle with.


    There is very little information out there regarding RWD Mitsubishi engines, and what info is available is either outdated, missing info, flat out wrong, or perceived as “the only way” to do the job. This article is intended to clear it up and answer some of those questions.


    As my build nears swap time, I have been sharing many pics and some info. Just about everyone has been sending messages and info inquiries my way as to “how” I am dropping an Evo variant into my truck. I don’t mind answering questions, but the inquiries are becoming too frequent for me to keep writing the same responses over and over again.


    To kick this off - Yes. I am swapping what people would label an “Evo engine” into my truck. It is absolutely NOT the very popular DSM engine. To be more mechanically correct - my engine is an Evo “Variant” meaning the casting and orientation of the parts I am using is similar to the Evo. Virtually everything from the Evo fits the variant I am building. As such, swapping the actual Evo engine into the truck is completely possible. My variant, other variants, the engines themselves (without variation), and other common hybrid type swaps will be explained here.

    Instructions

    Yes, this is a very long read. I know. You should start reading from the beginning and finish at the end. Read all of it, and do not skip around, even if you think you know all about it.

    The reason why is the order in which I explain everything. If you skip over sections, you will miss the info related to the previous section and post section. Its all written in a particular order to make the most sense and give the most understanding.


    The Lingo

    Simply put, there are 2 types of casting: DSM & Evo

    There are also 3 main types of blocks to discuss here:

    • Wide block
    • Narrow Block
    • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)

    FWD/RWD is technically 2 types, but wide blocks, as they pertain to this article, are only RWD.


    Blocks

    DSM blocks are very similar to the Evo styles in that they have the same general dimensions, many bolt holes line up the same, and they are both part of the 4G6X family. There is one huge difference between the two - the deck casting.

    DSM Deck Casting.jpg

    Evo blocks are also very similar to the DSM styles in the same way as above. However, there are 2 differences. The first one is obviously the deck casting.

    Evo Deck Casting.jpg


    The second is the bellhousing casting. That will be explained below.


    Wide Blocks vs. Narrow Blocks
    There is a lot of confusion here for many people. The difference is 1 inch - thats it. A wide block measures one inch wider than a narrow block at the lower bellhousing bolts. Simple as that. If you don’t know which block is wide or narrow, measure it. If you have not memorized which blocks are wide or narrow, check the chart.


    FWD vs. RWD
    Again, more confusion. The differences are these:

    • Wide or Narrow bellhousing casting
    • Orientation bellhousing casting



    The most important thing to remember is the Orientation. There are 3 orientations of Mitsu engines with many different variations:

    • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
      • These were BOTH wide and narrow. There are TWO deck castings (DSM and EVO) available in both wide/narrow bellhousing castings in the 4G6X family.

    • Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
      • These are ALL narrow. There are TWO deck castings (DSM and EVO), and TWO bellhousing castings in the 4G6X family.



    In the FWD chassis, there are 2 orientations:

    • Drivers side orientation (left side in the US)
    • Passenger side orientation (right side in the US)



    A General rule for mounting FWD narrow blocks to RWD chassis is:

    “You CAN mount a Drivers side orientation 4G6X narrow block to a RWD transmission.”

    “You can NOT mount a Passenger side orientation 4G6X narrow block to a RWD transmission without a mounting solution.”


    What is a mounting solution and why do you need one?
    Simple. FWD blocks with passenger side orientation have and axle located directly in line with the right side of the blocks lower trans mounting bolt. Mitsubishi’s solution was to move the lower mounting bolt hole up about 2 inches to clear the axle while maintaining the same amount of bolts to the transmission. The Drivers side oriented engines have their axles located on the left side of the engine where they do not interfere with mounting.


    DSM Bellhousing Casting.jpgEvo Bellhousing Casting.jpg

    With that in mind, the general rule above applies. The FWD narrow bellhousing patterns differ by one bolt. When mated to a RWD narrow transmission, one bolt will have to be left out. This is NOT recommended because of the higher output potential and general weakness of the RWD transmissions in general. There are solutions to this problem, and we will get to them later - do not lose hope just yet. Keep reading.


    Cylinder Heads

    Cylinder heads carry a similar manufacturing variation as the blocks. There are obvious variations between single cam (SOHC), dual cam (DOHC), 8 valve, 16 valve, orientation, casting, etc. are all variations of the same 4G6X cylinder head family. This article is aimed at 16v DOHC specific cylinder heads of the 4G63 DSM and Evo variants.


    DSM
    DSM heads have a specific casting that matches the appropriate deck on the DSM block. The intake ports are the LEFT side of the engine while the exhaust ports are on the RIGHT. The bolt pattern for the head bolts are the same as any other 4G6X engine. There are 2 different intake port sizes to chose from (large or small port), and everyone likes to provide an opinion on which one is better.
    DSM Head Casting.jpg


    Evo
    Evo heads have a specific casting that matches the appropriate deck on the Evo block as well. The casting is NOT the same as the Evo head and is NOT compatible. The reason why will be explained later. The Evo intake ports are on the RIGHT side of the engine while the exhaust ports are on the LEFT. This is opposite of the DSM. The head bolt pattern is also the same for the 4G6X family.

    Evo Head Casting.jpg

    Hopefully you can see the differences between the two castings. Now we move to the fun stuff where we put all of this together!


    Head and Block Interchange

    This is perhaps the most confusing and often given the most incorrect information when asked about. I will explain each version and “why” each version can or can not be done. It is actually very easy if you can remember it.


    DSM Cast Block with DSM Head
    YES! All day and night - these blocks are completely compatible. This is why you can slap a DSM 4G63 DOHC head on to a RWD DSM casted 4G64 block without any block/deck mods. They are compatible because they are the same type of block.

    There are different variations of the bellhousing casting which are wide or narrow casting. Generally speaking - a WIDE block 4G64 comes out of the RWD truck or van. A Narrow 4G64 comes out of a car with transverse drivers side orientation. A 4G63/G63B is in both cars and trucks, and are all narrow blocks.


    Evo Cast Block with DSM Head
    Yes. This has been done, and can be repeated a dozen times. Oil drain blocking is REQUIRED when adding a DSM head to the Evo block because the DSM block and head do not have as many drain holes as the Evo types. There are many write-ups regarding the swap and port mods to block the off the unused oil ports.

    The most popular swap instance is the 4G64 Eclipse with a DSM head. The 4G64 Eclipse has a narrow block with a DSM casted bellhousing and an Evo casted deck. Since the DSM head is different, some mods need to be made to block off the oil drain ports.


    DSM Cast Block with Evo Head
    NO!! Simply put - there are not enough drain holes for the DSM block to properly drain the oil from the EVO head. When you switch to this combo, you end up with only 5 holes to drain oil instead of 10. The oil will go up to the head and may stay there for a long time. This may eventually lead to oil starvation and a blown engine.

    It HAS been done before by a few people with some extra time and a “why not give it a go” type of attitude. However, many have had to make extensive mods, and others have failed to report back years later for a status update. This is NOT recommended.


    Evo Cast Block with Evo Head
    YES! All day and night - these blocks are completely compatible. There are actually MORE options with compatibility when using EVO casted engines.


    Just remember - You can slap a DSM head on any 4G6X family block with mild mods. You can ONLY slap an Evo head to an Evo block.


    More Specific Head Mentions
    We left a few heads out of here such as the SOHC 16 valve valve heads, SOHC 8 valve heads, and a few other little mentions. This is mostly because there are not a lot of “powerhouse chasers” looking for compatible single cam heads. However, the SOHC 16 valve heads are Evo casted while the SOHC 8 valve heads are DSM casted. The primary difference is which side of the engine the ports are located. One example is using the 7G Galant or Eclipse Spider 4G64 blocks with the 8G Galant or 3G Eclipse 4G64 head. Both can be transplanted to the MM with a narrow block transmission, but the intake and exhaust ports would be opposite. The manifold casting is also slightly different on the 8G Galant or 3G Eclipse 4G64 head.


    The Unicorns
    There are a few blocks and heads that make RWD compatibility less of an issue. These are blocks and heads that have dissimilar castings to make mating them the perfect pieces to solve the puzzle.

    There is ONE block in existence that will allow you to make a RWD 4g63 2.0L Evo possible WITHOUT any mating mods. It is the closest you will ever get to a factory RWD Evo platform. That block was available in the 1993 Galant. This engine was a 2.0 narrow block with a DSM bell housing, 7 bolt crank, and Evo cast deck. It doesn't get any closer than that.

    As mentioned before, the 7G Galant and 2G Eclipse Spyder 4G64 blocks are narrow blocks with Evo deck castings, not DSM. That makes turning your Mighty Max into an Evo driven beast very possible with a narrow block transmission.


    Another prime candidate for Evo consideration is the 97+ Montero Sport 4G64 block. This is the only WIDE block cast bellhousing with an Evo cast deck. This makes mating an Evo variant to a wide block transmission possible.


    Wide or Narrow? The choice is yours. They are nearly the same. However, you do get a better choice of clutches and flywheels when you use a narrow block. You can also upgrade to a Hydraulic factory clutch provided that you source a factory Hydraulic clutch equipped transmission in either wide or narrow block form.


    Using an Actual 4G63 Evo IV through IX
    You have 2 options for this if you are determined to use an actual Evo 4G63 instead of a variant. One option is purchase a bellhousing adapter that mates the Evo cast bellhousing to a different transmission. It is offered by Bills Auto Fabrication http://www.billsautofab.com/recent_mit.asp.


    Option two is to build one yourself and adapt it to whatever you would like.


    This also applies to the FWD 8G Galant, 3G Eclipse, Outlander 4G64, 4G69, and the engines Chrysler/Dodge used made by Mitsubishi.


    Speaking of transmission options….


    Transmissions
    Let’s make this really simple. There are basically 4 factory RWD transmission castings for you to chose from:

    • Narrow DSM cast with cable clutch transmission
    • Narrow DSM cast with Hydraulic clutch transmission
    • Wide DSM cast with cable clutch transmission
    • Wide DSM cast with Hydraulic clutch transmission



    Those are the basic options for using a factory manual transmission. None of them are cast to match the Evo cast bellhousing found on the later FWD/AWD 4G6X narrow blocks. You need an adapter for a different transmission. There are many to chose from in many different combinations.


    Accessories for Rear Wheel Drive Conversions

    We’ve read many of the problems associated with swapping a FWD block into a RWD regarding the cooling. Why is this a difficult decision to make? Well, it usually has to do with being the decision to cut the firewall or hammer mod it.

    How about the accessories? Do I use a 3 belt system? Perhaps a 2 belt system? Can I use a single serpentine belt from the Evo? How about AC and power steering….? Which ones do I use?

    Good news! There are factory solutions and answers.

    Engine Mounts
    Montero Sport 2.4 engine mounts (the lower/rubber portion that bolts to the chassis) are identical to the MM.
    The actual bracket that bolts to the block is different. The difference is great, though. Montero sport block mounts move the engine forward to provide clearance which eliminates the need to jackass the install with hammer mods or cutting. This is a bolt-on solution for the swappers. You no longer need to make custom mounts - just find the MS block mounts/plates and have a good day.

    In addition, the tail shaft of the Montero Sport 5 speed sits about an inch rearward compared to the stock MM. This means the shifter will stay in the exact same place as stock if you use the MS tail shaft and shifter after moving the engine forward.

    Here are the part numbers for the Montero Sport engine mount plates:


    (Ref. #1) Right side mount - MD308249
    (Ref. #2) Left side mount - MD322806


    These are found on the '97-'99 Montero Sport 2.4 2wd. The rubber mou ts are exactly the same as the MM.


    I can't find a breakdown or part number for the tail housing but that is also a part you might want to source. It will allow you to keep the shifter in the exact same location as your MM after moving everything forward. You could get away without using it, but this is an option for you. You will need to source the tail housing, shifter housing and shifter.


    The driveshaft can either be lengthened - or - you can have a spacer machined that bolts on between the yoke flanges of the drive shaft and differential. It's up to you which one you want to go with.


    Cooling system
    What if you don’t want to play Whack a Mole with your firewall? What if you can’t justify slicing up perfectly good sheet metal just to shoehorn an engine in? Why do you have to worry about this to begin with? - because on the back of every FWD head you will find the thermostat housing or coolant port. This is usually located in the center of the engine bay of a FWD car.

    DSM Coolant Neck.jpgEvo Coolant Neck.jpg

    For future reference, those of you who want to use the Hyundai/Kia head for your Evo variant build, the neck is in the same location.

    A solution exists from Mitsubishi. It is a solution they used to mount and does not require you to smash the hell out of your firewall or slice it up. The 97+ Montero Sport 4G64 engine uses a thermostat housing located on the right side of the block. This also has the return port for from the heater lines and back of the head for flow.

    Montero Sport Thermostat Housing.jpg

    Utilizing the Montero Sport coolant housing does require a couple mods to pass coolant back to the radiator. For starters, you need to add a port to the front of the head. DSM, Evo, Hyundai and Kia have a freeze plug located on the front of the head. You can pop the plug out and attach a pipe or hose adapter which will lead straight to the upper radiator.

    Upper Coolant Port Modification.jpg

    The back of the head needs a modification as well. The port for the factory thermostat housing needs to be blocked off, but a hose barb/nipple needs to be added to feed the heater and a flow port needs to be added.

    The Evo, Hyundai and Kia heads have a coolant port already built into the right rear of the head. This port gets routed back to the Montero Sport thermostat housing via the water pipe on the assembly. You will need to either add a port to the block off plate to feed the heater, or tee the port off of the right rear port on the head.

    Evo Water Return Port.jpg
    The DSM does NOT have this port built in. The solution is to tap a branch tee (or two separate fittings) into the block off plate. This will feed the heater and return coolant to the water pump.

    These mods will eliminate the need to smash up the firewall. These mods will also delete the need to run a water pipe to the back of the engine.


    Water Pumps
    Believe it or not, there are quite a few variations of water pumps for the 4G6X family. The general rule of thumb is to use the water pump that matches the accessories you are using (alternator, power steering, AC, etc.).

    If you chose to use the Montero Sport thermostat housing, you may need to fabricate a custom water pipe depending on which water pump you use. The reason why is the clocking of the water pump might change the position thus moving the water pump inlet higher, lower, or offset (closer/farther from the block).

    The Evo water pump is the oddball. For starters, it rotated in the opposite direction of the other 4G6X water pumps (except 4G69). It is also clocked much higher with an inward offset. It is completely possible to use it with the Montero Sport thermostat housing if you fabricate a water pipe to adapt it.

    Again, the simplest solution is to use the matching water pump to the accessories from each specific engine you are running.


    Oil Pumps
    This is another interesting find. The oil pumps have differences throughout the family. The same rule of thumb also applies - use the matching oil pump to the accessories.


    Alternator, Power Steering, Air Conditioning
    There are a few combinations here as well. Again - match them to the other accessories from each series you intend you use. It would take another dozen pages to list each one, so keep the rule of thumb in mind.

    Yes, there are solutions to deleting unneeded accessories (like AC/PS). This is not limited to any engine. You can use or delete whichever accessories you don’t need accordingly. The only tough solution would be the water pump pipe to the Montero Sport thermostat housing if you intend to use it. Also keep in mind that if you run the Montero Sport accessories, you will have 3 belts to deal with instead of 2 or less. The brackets are also different. This can be challenging for some to adapt.


    The Fan
    The fan bolt pattern is the same throughout. The only issue you may encounter (if you chose to use the mechanical fan)is the difference in snout lengths of the different water pumps. Mitsubishi used different snout lengths and pulley offsets throughout the 4G6x family. While it may be possible to mount the mechanical fan to any 4G6X water pump, it may interfere with other components. Replacing the mechanical fan with a quality electric fan is highly recommended.

    Cam Position Sensor Vs. Heater Core

    Evo Swapped Powered Mitsubishi Mighty Max (10).jpgEvo Swapped Powered Mitsubishi Mighty Max (11).jpg
    The cam sensor directly interferes with the heater core tubes. This can be solved by phasing the sensor and reluctor, or finding another routing solution... I'll figure it out later and provide the solution.

    Master Cylinder
    This really only applies to the RHD community. Mitsubishi makes 2 versions of many master cylinders - Ones with ports on the right, and ones with ports on the left. I do have a giant custom intake manifold (as pictured up top), but either way, find a master cylinder with its ports located on the right side. It makes for a much tidier installation and will not create an interference problem.


    For the LHD community, use the LHD port master cylinder. This will give more space for your header.


    Finally, The ECU
    There are tons of options. It is up to you which ECU you want to run to power your engine. It is no secret that a DSM ECU can run an Evo engine. An Evo ECU can run a DSM engine. The Mighty Max 4G64 ECU is nothing more than a dumbed down DSM ECU. The 3G 4G64 Eclipse ECU is a dumbed down Evo ECU. The Mirage 4G9X series ECU’s are very similar to Evo ECU (and can be flashed/run on Evo ROM’s). The options are endless.

    The wiring needs to match the ECU. This can be tricky for some that are not strong with electrical work. Just remember there is a harness and ECU for just about anything you want to swap. As such, there is probably a solution or adapter on the market for it.


    Conclusion
    There is a lot of reading here. If you feel something has been missed, feel free to PM me or reply here. If you have a specific question, please PM me or post here.

    The Evo variant is not that difficult to put together. The information is here - all you have to do is make a decision and pull the trigger on the build.


    Good luck!

    Charts

    Below is a quick reference charts for your personal use. It will help you quickly decide which combination you would like to build in whichever fashion.

    Please ask permission to re-post this somewhere else, and please credit me for the information. I would like to track where and how the information is going as best as possible to provide possible updates and correct the information for new discoveries.

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    Last edited by Merrill; 06-14-2015 at 10:11 AM.

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    Fantastic breakdown on this highly debated topic! I learned a lot about this - great work Merrill!!! This needs to be a sticky for sure!
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    moved to sticky, Very Nice write up Merrill

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    Thanks!

    I'm working on a quick reference interchange chart at the moment. Ill post it up as soon as I get it done.

    As more questions roll in, or if I add something else not mentioned, Ill be sure to add them to the post to eliminate most of the need to scroll through dozens of comments searching for more answers.

    As always - if you don't see an answer, post up or PM me (if you want to be discreet/worried about getting flamed). If you ask a question that is clearly explained (meaning I know you didn't read what I wrote), I might not be very nice lol.

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    The only thing I see that was possibly missed are the years of the model engines being posted on the chart.

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    I'll probably just have to make another chart. That's a lot of info to cram into each cell.

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    I was just running through my notes and realized I completely left out the 4g63 SOHC 16 Valve. That's the unicorn for this truck if you want to build a "bolt-on Evo" swap.

    The 4G63 SOHC 16 Valve was only in a coupe vehicles for only a couple years. It is hard to find. However, it is a 7 bolt narrow block with Drivers Side orientation and an Evo cast deck. That means it is "the" block for an actual 2.0 RWD Evo build that bolts up directly to the RWD narrow trans without adaptation or modification. It also has the same casting holes and accessories as the Evo. In short - buy everything Evo, slap it on to this block, slap it in the truck. It will need the cooling system mods (like mentioned above with Montero Sport thermostat housing and front radiator hose port), but it is about as "direct swap" as it gets.

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    Great information.

    Could you clarify what you meant by the 4G64 truck ECU is a dumbed down version of the DSM ECU?

    There's also that 16V SOHC Expo 2.4 head which should fit on with the standard 4G63/G63B/4G64 head gasket, except it has DSM style intake and exhaust ports.

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    The 4G64 ECU is basically the same as the DSM minus a few wires and the tuning is a little different. If you add the missing wires, you essentially gain a plug and play ECU which can convert your engine to a DIS ignition with a better ROM, better parameters, and a few other goodies. I started talking about it some in my thread...

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    Interesting. I was going to use at MegaJolt but if there's a cleaner option for DIS...

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    You can wire just about any factory ECU you want to this engine. The later ones are even flashable. You can get a 3G Eclipse ECU and harness for a few bucks and wire it in if you want to run OBD2 with DIS and be able to flash it very easily. Its a billion times easier than a standalone for some DD action. I don't know why people spend so much time trying to figure other stuff out when its so easy to plug something factory in lol.

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    Hi mate, just wondering if i could get permission to post this to sigma-galant forums as a sticky as this info is very useful for the boys upgrading to 4g6X conversions (including myself)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Taz View Post
    Hi mate, just wondering if i could get permission to post this to sigma-galant forums as a sticky as this info is very useful for the boys upgrading to 4g6X conversions (including myself)
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    No problem. I still need to add more recent info about mounts and other new discoveries. I should have it finished in a couple hours.

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    Updated with engine mounts, master cylinder, and Cam sensor details.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Merrill View Post
    You can wire just about any factory ECU you want to this engine. The later ones are even flashable. You can get a 3G Eclipse ECU and harness for a few bucks and wire it in if you want to run OBD2 with DIS and be able to flash it very easily. Its a billion times easier than a standalone for some DD action. I don't know why people spend so much time trying to figure other stuff out when its so easy to plug something factory in lol.
    Could you explain this in a little more detail? Like what the flashing procedure is and the advantages? I would like to be able to use my OBD2 scanner on my truck if this is a fairly straight forward swap.
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    The simplified version of flashing is this: Plug in your laptop to your factory ECU to adjust settings and parameters to gain power and performance over factory tuning settings. Advantages - go faster, increase fuel economy (if thats what you tune for), add additional gain to supporting mods, etc.
    Disadvantages - You need to know what the hell you are doing or else you are going to screw something up.

    Now, lots and LOTS of places exist to show you "how to tune" using freeware. The only problem is they are not usually places filled with pro's giving out their tuning secrets and know-how. In fact, the pros are usually far far away from places like that because there are too many people giving out this kind of info. There are a lot of "Wiki-tuners" and "You-Tuners" out there that say they know what they are doing after watching a 5 minute video and reading over a forum. That's dangerous. Being "taught" by one of those places, or one of those people would be a huge disadvantage.

    I'm not going to suggest that it is anything but very complicated for the average enthusiast to swap over the ECU. The entire harness will need to be swapped, the ignition system needs to be converted and configured for DIS (whether using dumb coils with a separate TU, or COP units with built in TU), the TB and IAC system needs to be switched over to something more compatible (or a retrofit needs to be configured), and half a dozen other patches and tweaks need to be made. There are differences, but I would suggest experience in knowing the systems and their functions would be required to pull off such a swap.

    I don't want to discourage anyone from figuring this out on their own, but there is a reason why I haven't just thrown out all the info for everyone to see and try.

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    Thank you for all the information here. Excellent job. I am new to this forum as well as the Mitsu engines. I am a Mopar guy. I acquired a 1985 Ram 50 2.0 5 speed. I believe it is a narrow block from what I have read. My question is this: Can I use a Chrysler Sebring 2.4l head and wiring to convert my truck to fuel injection? I am asking because the Sebring is a Galant based car. What I am not sure of is the engine. Is the 2.4l in the sebring a 4G64? Thank you. Steven.

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    I just found this article, since it took so much time and effort to put together this information you have now been given the status boost of a contributor. You can now switch your display color if you wish through your settings link or your profile link. I don't remember where it's location is, but it's there somewhere.
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    Right on. Thanks!

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    Awesome thread topic. Anyone planning on using an Evo engine should also check out the jafromobile youtube channel for an in-depth look at building and prepping these engines. His videos are not only detailed but he also goes into the why's and what's during the process. A lot of his knowledge is based on his own experiences and observations on the design and differences between different generations of the 4G63 engine.

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    Hey, so after searching through this forum for your write-up, I figured out it was a sticky and right in front of me the entire time. Go figure. I'm going to quote something you posted here:

    "The 4G64 ECU is basically the same as the DSM minus a few wires and the tuning is a little different. If you add the missing wires, you essentially gain a plug and play ECU which can convert your engine to a DIS ignition with a better ROM, better parameters, and a few other goodies. I started talking about it some in my thread..."

    Can you please explain the things I bolded? I "Think" I have figured out the general direction I want to go with the turbo here, but now I'm trying to figure out how to go about wiring the thing up. Thanks.

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    DSM is basically referred to as the Eclipse. You can use that ECU an harness since it is very similar to the MM 2.4 (same triggers and such).

    DIS = Distributorless Ignition System which means you can wire up just about any coil setup you want for a coil on plug (COP) or coil per cylinder (CPC) system while using the factory distributor as the trigger for the ECU. You can also wire it up to run with the distributor as well.

    A few sensors need to be added (like a knock sensor and a few others) for extended parameters of the DSM ECU. The idle control valve is also different as well as a couple other plugs. They need to be solved. Must of the wiring is in the same spot but a few pins are different between the two.

    You basically end up with a more tunable ECU that can control more pieces and pars of your engine.

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    I'm still a bit confused will my 4g64 01 eclipse 2.4 bolt to my ram 50 5speed with the g63b engine

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    How much firewall "banging"/Modification are we looking at for the 4G63T swap in to the first gen trucks?
    Does anyone have any pic or links?

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