Galant VR4 (2009-2010 Events)
Returning fans will recognize the 1992 Galant VR4 that ran in 2009 which now belongs to Tim Harper. This Galant VR4 is a limited edition 4-wheel drive turbocharged 4-door sedan brought to the States in very limited numbers (only 3000 imported) in 1991 and 1992. The car was the start of Mitsubishi’s domination of WRC rally racing and the inspiration for the legendary Evolution series of cars. Although potent in its original form there isn’t a nut or bolt on this car that hasn’t been tweaked, welded, or just replaced in an all out effort to raise the performance level and make us competitive with the newer Evo’s and Sti’s that dominate our mid priced sedan class. Here is a list of some of the major modifications we’ve done.
Current 2010 Performance:
- 1/4 Mile: est Low 11′s @ 123-124 mph (~3250 lbs)
- STM Mustang Dyno: 408 WHP (~530 crank HP)
Summer 2009 Performance:
- 1/4 Mile: est Mid 11′s @ 118-119 mph (~3250 lbs)
- STM Mustang Dyno: 355 WHP (~460 crank HP)
Turbo, Intake & Exhaust:
- “Art Hoffman” sourced FP3052 turbo
- FP race exhaust manifold
- Harper built intake manifold
- Harper built O2 housing w/dump
- Tial 38mm waste gate
- Harper built 3” v-band exhaust (dual resonators and Thermal muffler)
- Spearco 2-216 FMIC
- Harper built 2.5” IC piping
- Tial BOV
- Harper built turbo intake pipe
Engine & Drivetrain:
- JE 9.0:1 Pistons
- Crower Rods
- Polished Mitsu Crank (un-cut)
- Balance Shafts removed
- HKS 264/272 Cams
- SI 1mm oversized valves
- Crower Springs/Ti retainers
- Lightly ported head
- 93 AWD tranny w/ double 1-2 syncro
- 4-spyder center diff
- ACT 2600 clutch
- Adjustable cam gears (sponsored by Tom “autobahntom” on GalantVR4.org)
- Harper built crankcase catch can
- ACT Street Flywheel
- Custom short shifter
Fuel & Tuning:
- ECMlink …like we would use anything else! (www.ecmlink.com)
- 6 AN fuel line from the tank
- TunersNation 83lb fuel injectors
- Harper built water/meth injection
- Bosch 044 fuel pump
Suspension & Brakes:
- DSS coil overs 400F/350R
- RRE castor/camber plates
- Koni yellow shocks/struts
- Urethane F/R bushings
- Whiteline adjustable rear sway bar
- F/R strut bars
- Curtis built sub-frame connectors
- Mustang Cobra 17×9.0 wheels
- 255/40-17 Dunlop Star Spec tires
- Pina Motorsports rear upper control arms (sponsored by the fine folks at GalantVR4.org)
- Curtis built rear upper control arms
- TunersNation 3000GT VR4 Big Brake kit
- DBA 4000 series rotors
- Project Mu HC+ pads
- TunersNation calliper brackets
- TunersNation CF style SS brake lines
- Pagid semi-metallic rear pads
Interior & Exterior:
- Curtis built upper and lower gauge panels
- AEM UEGO wideband
- Nordskog digital water temp
- Nordskog digital oil pressure
- Nordskog digital intake air temp
- VDO boost gauge
- 1000W AC power inverter
- EVO fully functioning hood vents (sponsored by www.tunersnation.com)
- Works Rally paint scheme
- “The WoRks” custom rear wing
- Harper built front splitter
Future 2010 Modifications:
- Corbeau race seats
- Some sort of harness bar
