Not So Common... Highly Modified Mitsubishi 3000GT

[eraser4g63]

Its still over weight

[okra1981]

Wikipedia says 3800lbs., that just seems like way too much for ~300hp, AWD will only help you make up so much. Some cars are worth the hassle, ask any RX-7 guy, others have a good place in history.

[JITB]

i remember when everyone used to call 240's junk..lol

[boostedb16]

Just FYI, the term DSM only applies to the 90-99 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eagle Talon, and Plymouth Laser. Not to a 3000GT.

just like EK hatch refer's to a real japan civic hatch but everybody calls them EK, or like JDM is the most over used word in the world.

[2turbo4u]

I like it, wheels look great on it.

[eraser4g63]

Wikipedia says 3800lbs., that just seems like way too much for ~300hp, AWD will only help you make up so much. Some cars are worth the hassle, ask any RX-7 guy, others have a good place in history.

Hey, Owning an RX-7 is like having a Handy capped Cat sure your gonna put a lot of money into it and sure its gonna always be broken in one sense or another but you grow attached. On that note I had the first problem with mine in almost a 1.5 years.

[Drummerboy]

There is a reason they are not commonly modded....because they pretty much suck! Nice paint, that's all I got

oh come on Tracy, you know Armonds VR4 is pretty sick. Although they do break alot.

VR4=not a DD
VR4=BIG power maker!

[Drummerboy]

Just FYI, the term DSM only applies to the 90-99 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eagle Talon, and Plymouth Laser. Not to a 3000GT.

Not true. DSM was an actual plant. the old avengers were DSM's. They said it under the hood. also, pre-95 3000gt/stealths are DSM's. Starions and Conquest are as well. The list goes on...

[greasemunkey]

I like it. Its about time I saw one that was decked out. looks like a track car to me. stealths can look amazing as well.

[MongolPup]

the 3kgt is a bad ass car and can surpass the supra, 300zx and rx-7 with ease

So....why hasn't it? If you are talking about that era, you need to have the R33 weight as comparison, not the R34 you put in there.

[leobond001]

So....why hasn't it? If you are talking about that era, you need to have the R33 weight as comparison, not the R34 you put in there.

For the us 90's japan super cars it lasted the longest, ending in 99. And it caught the mistsubishi break down flack. Like I said, the weight doesn't matter with those cars. 12.8 in the 1/4 mile is really nice.

It has just been over looked. I blame those "racing" movies

[Logan]

I love it.

Always had a soft car for these.

This chassis was just too fat and ahead of it's time...

[MongolPup]

For the us 90's japan super cars it lasted the longest, ending in 99. And it caught the mistsubishi break down flack. Like I said, the weight doesn't matter with those cars. 12.8 in the 1/4 mile is really nice.

It has just been over looked. I blame those "racing" movies

It isn't the Supra's fault it didn't sell well in America to the point of the Japanese updating the emissions hardware 1998-2001.

And if we are talking the American versions, that's like saying it did decent in the Special Olympics. No Evo competition, no Silvia, no Skyline, no Aristo, no Soarer, no Altezza, the list goes on and on.

I do, however, appreciate your calm response. Reps to you.

[leobond001]

It isn't the Supra's fault it didn't sell well in America to the point of the Japanese updating the emissions hardware 1998-2001.

And if we are talking the American versions, that's like saying it did decent in the Special Olympics. No Evo competition, no Silvia, no Skyline, no Aristo, no Soarer, no Altezza, the list goes on and on.

I do, however, appreciate your calm response. Reps to you.

For sure. I'm still hopeing to get on soon and do what I need to to it. You know anyone on here that has good experience with one?

[MongolPup]

For sure. I'm still hopeing to get on soon and do what I need to to it. You know anyone on here that has good experience with one?

Tyler at Killswitch Performance has had a VR4 forever, I think it was his first baby. Aside from that, any shop that has experience with Mitsus should have it down, try other site sponsors like TopSpeed or Batlground.

TOPSPEED INC
2130 Brandon Trail Alpharetta, GA 30004 - 678-297-7770

BATLGROUND ENGINEERING
1770 Atlanta Rd Smyrna, GA 30080 - 770-319-9605

KILLSWITCH PERFORMANCE
1316 Lakewood Avenue SE Atlanta, GA 30315 - 678-628-2965

[Maki]

nice find,,,,, + reps

[leobond001]

Tyler at Killswitch Performance has had a VR4 forever, I think it was his first baby. Aside from that, any shop that has experience with Mitsus should have it down, try other site sponsors like TopSpeed or Batlground.

TOPSPEED INC
2130 Brandon Trail Alpharetta, GA 30004 - 678-297-7770

BATLGROUND ENGINEERING
1770 Atlanta Rd Smyrna, GA 30080 - 770-319-9605

KILLSWITCH PERFORMANCE
1316 Lakewood Avenue SE Atlanta, GA 30315 - 678-628-2965

thank you good sir

[1439/2000]

Yea yea. The Normal Illinois crap. I know all about it. Let me clarify. To me, DSM means junk Mitsubishi.

I like to get involved in these discussions only because I used to have an Evo and to piss folks off, I would call it a DSM (clearly it works) I don't care where they are made, they are all DSM to me. They have the 3 star dealy-o, it's a DSM.

She's right.

[FasTech]

Eh, I like it and all but the color sucks. Wheels fit perfect with the body styling though.

[Dville nismo]

I don't really care for the body, but i still like it.

[Killswitch Performance]

Reminds me of the Pitroad M GTO.

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...a%3DN%26um%3D1

Nice car though, you don't see many VR4's, and even less modified.

And to those who think they aren't capable, well thats a joke. They are in the 8's now.. The stock longblock can hold over 500HP, and they can make 350ish completely stock.

The reason that they aren't farther along is because of the lack of following they have. There are only 3-4 shops who REALLY tune them, and they make great power and have great results. I think the highest current HP is 9XX. That was through an auto though, so crank HP was way over 1000. I could be wrong though, its been a while since I ventured out of the 240 world.. Haha.

Leobond001, I'll PM you.

Oh, and here ya go.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqRpJ...eature=related

Tyler

[imbatman]

lol at the posts

looks ayt

[Bus Driver J]

Yeah, TopSpeed tuned one in the low-mid 500's with the stock bottom end. They CAN make power its just that they are prone to issues and are weight challenged.

I personally am not a fan of the car but that one looks alright. I wouldnt stop and take pics of it at a show though.....

[speedminded]

Not true. DSM was an actual plant. the old avengers were DSM's. They said it under the hood. also, pre-95 3000gt/stealths are DSM's. Starions and Conquest are as well. The list goes on...

There ya go! Diamond Star Motors was 1985-1994...which would include the first 4 years of the 3000GT and the Dodge Stealth was made until the split while the 3000GT production continued.

[Drummerboy]

Reminds me of the Pitroad M GTO.

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...a%3DN%26um%3D1

Nice car though, you don't see many VR4's, and even less modified.

And to those who think they aren't capable, well thats a joke. They are in the 8's now.. The stock longblock can hold over 500HP, and they can make 350ish completely stock.

The reason that they aren't farther along is because of the lack of following they have. There are only 3-4 shops who REALLY tune them, and they make great power and have great results. I think the highest current HP is 9XX. That was through an auto though, so crank HP was way over 1000. I could be wrong though, its been a while since I ventured out of the 240 world.. Haha.

Leobond001, I'll PM you.

Oh, and here ya go.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqRpJ...eature=related

Tyler

Last i heard, Nelson (the guy on the "other" site") Made 1xxxhp, and then i know a russian shop made 1430+ hp.

Are you EVER going to get your vr4 tuned? if not sell it to me

[blueteg vr08]

looks good

[IMPORTchic]

It looks good...until it has to go in the shop 5mins later! lol

[PURP]

I miss my Stealth with the vr4 swap now... sigh...

[thinkskater]

lol styling is something else obviously but i have a sore spot for fast mitsu's

[Killswitch Performance]

There ya go! Diamond Star Motors was 1985-1994...which would include the first 4 years of the 3000GT and the Dodge Stealth was made until the split while the 3000GT production continued.

All 3000GT's and Stealth's were assembeled in Mitsubishi's plant in Nagoya, Japan.

Last i heard, Nelson (the guy on the "other" site") Made 1xxxhp, and then i know a russian shop made 1430+ hp.

Are you EVER going to get your vr4 tuned? if not sell it to me

But wasn't that crank HP? Your talking when he brought it to Ray's correct? I though he made like 938AWHP, which if you do the math, its over 1000 Crank HP.

Also, link the to the Russian shop?

And.. No, I pulled the motor out of my VR4, a while back. When I have the time, I'll put it all back together, but I wasn't happy with the setup.

Tyler

[NovaScotia]

shits weak on the one pictured. too much going on. and as for them being bad cars i disagree. any car has its slew of problems, this one for instance having rubber and plastic IC pipes. gimmicky but pioneering things like active aero and AWS notwithstanding. its a matter of what one driver is willing to put up with compared to the next guy. weight wise early vr4's came in around 3200lbs, it was the later verts that were heavy. guys that keep them stock traditionally have low mileage vehicles and maintain them religiously. they just drive them and have few major issues. the shitboxes are high miles, abused, not maintained, and have ignorant drivers in many cases. the third side being the cars that are bought to be built. condition doesn't come into play as much mechanically seeing as its all getting replaced.... hopefully.

you know, i had more to say but ive lost interest. moral is guys that build them love it. people that hate them have never owned one or felt put out when their 180k car shit its rear main bla bla bla. in the end im the asshole typing a response to someone being wrong on the internet.

Reis

[browningboy7]

Just FYI, the term DSM only applies to the 90-99 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eagle Talon, and Plymouth Laser. Not to a 3000GT.

If you are going to correct someone atleast use correct information. The Gallant VR4 was also a DSM.

[carton30643]

Who changes your spark plugs? lol

[YoshiFD3S]

It's definitely been show and drift specced out, if you will.

I like it though.

And I haven't seen a decent 3000GT, let alone a VR-4 in FOREVER....so hoo-yah to that.

:]

[lokciv02]

Looks good...

[Drummerboy]

All 3000GT's and Stealth's were assembeled in Mitsubishi's plant in Nagoya, Japan.



But wasn't that crank HP? Your talking when he brought it to Ray's correct? I though he made like 938AWHP, which if you do the math, its over 1000 Crank HP.

Also, link the to the Russian shop?

And.. No, I pulled the motor out of my VR4, a while back. When I have the time, I'll put it all back together, but I wasn't happy with the setup.

Tyler

I had my numbers a bit off, but 1000+ none the less.

Nelson making 1348AWHP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWuKJX01v5s

Russians making 1103.3AWHP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygpITbU5lA0

[Drummerboy]

Tyler- ever think of swapping the VR4 into an s13?

[Arm&hammer]

I like the rims.
that's it.