1996 Mitsubishi Legnum VR4. Owners DIY Build Adventure. From Dead to Daily.

DAT Build Features. Mike's 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum VR4.
The first in a series of talking to owners who have taken a beat up, neglected, and defeated car, and brought it back to glory.
This episode showcases a brilliant, and not widely known gem from Mitsubishi. With a 2.5L Twin Turbo engine, AWD, 5 speed manual transmission and a boot to fit all the Overnight Parts from Japan in it.
Mike details the trials of bringing this beauty back to its former glory and gives us a sneak peek of its plans for the future.
#diy #build #cars #mitsubishi #legnum #mitsubishilegnum #galantvr4 #6a13tt #twinturbo

[@Tbirdtrav71]

Great work Mike. I hope you still have the Legnum.

[@datbuild]

Want the bad news? 😅

[@mikev4621]

I have a blue '96 Legnum too - currently trying to replace the alternator drive belt- 3 hours so far - grrrrr

[@datbuild]

Always fun attempting something the first time.

[@4g63_Everything]

one of the Mitsubishi's underrated car.. I really like this 8g design.

[@datbuild]

Sadly I think Mitsubishi in general was underrated. They made a lot of great cars... Up until the end of the 90's.

[@Tbirdtrav71]

@@datbuild Most underrated car ever? As much power as R32-R33 GTR Skyline, better AWD systems.

[@luller1011]

Nice review of the Legnum. Planning to get myself a Galant vr4. I would love to see a review of that too!

[@datbuild]

I do have a friend also currently rebuilding a Galant VR-4. Though he is a little ways off. Stay tuned though, as I do hope to get him on in the future. Thanks for watching.

[@Xerope_]

Just got myself a 97 galant vr4 man hope you got yours

[@luller1011]

​@@Xerope_ I did! I have now owned it for a year now. It's the last of the production from 2003 and its even a LHD converted one. :)

[@kaadesubrattee59]

love these cars, sadly i had to snag a sedan model because the manual VR4 conversions are so hard to come by. Love to see what the upgrade twins can do.

[@datbuild]

Sedans are just as great, if not arguably better for handling. Conversions can be hard to find, sometimes quite a lot of digging is needed.

[@unfknknown9678]

Tiptronic ones are still just as fun to drive if you drive them right.

[@datbuild]

Absolutely agree. I tend to prefer tip, for spirited driving personally.

[@unfknknown9678]

@@datbuild I would prefer mine to be manual but for the $1000 it owes me I'm not fussed atm. She still keeps up and gets away from alot of unsuspecting cars 👀

[@datbuild]

If you're in a city, you're better off, (In my opinion). I personally don't enjoy on and off clutch riding.

[@alexakpo9932]

I have used this car before. Would like to have it again. Where can i get one?

[@datbuild]

Depending where you live, can be common enough to find in most Car selling sites.

[@dillyflaps]

nice car, shame about the host guy being super critical of the car. He did a great job and should be very proud.

[@datbuild]

He's actually a very good friend of mine, so we were mucking around. Nothing said was with bad intent. He did an excellent job with the car indeed.

[@wavo5956]

Wow, want to help me rebuild my 2000 VR4 Galant 😂

[@datbuild]

Throw enough cash his way, I'm sure anything would be possible. 🤣

[@P3t3rPizzarelli]

Just bought one. I love it but really not keen on the east to west mounted engine, everything I have to get to is just in the worst spot. Would be interested to know how many are in Oz

[@datbuild]

Haha. Yeah, everything you need to work on is hidden, or consealed. Not sure on the numbers, but there are a few around.