Driving Mitsubishi Tuner Legends: Evo-Swapped Eclipse and 917hp Lancer Evo IX Wagon | American Tuned

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[@MiguelDsm]

Thank you guys for having us and showcasing the DSM platform 👏🏻

[@cj41079]

Miguel you made it! Let's go!

[@Shaws_Garage]

🔥🔥🔥 Way to represent!

[@TechnoNut96]

So cool to see what you’ve built for yourself dude. Truly deserve the recognition!

[@ec17pse]

DSM's forever!!!

[@buronwillaims9108]

Love Love Love your Eclipse Miguel😍🥰😍🥰, keep yours for your kid 1 day. Dont be like daddy plse.

[@Weidjeep]

That GSX is absolutely stunning. They look like crap when all riced out by a 12 yr old, but when done right by someone who understands the GSX rarity its a work of art.

[@robbalinski1606]

Try 98 talon TSI AWD rarity! DSM's are definitely getting harder to track down up here in Canada but I still find them.....I even find them all over the states right off the intertates often.

[@jonathoncook8367]

The F&F car was a river out piece of shit 😂 but i bet you idolize thst

[@omega1575]

I really like Rob as a host, not only is he good on camera and knows a shitload on cars, but he knows the feeling of having a really unique and custom build that are like urban legends

[@TxcGren]

he doesn’t know a lot about piston engines, watch the indy car tear down he admits to that lol

[@shelbyied]

Funny, I really really wholly and truly dislike Rob Dahm as a personality. He's so annoying. But I do love Mistu's

[@VS666]

that wagon is soooooooo next level, every nut and bolt has been touched on it, so beautiful

[@rawpowermotorworks9706]

🥹

[@briangriffith3985]

they are very rare. we have a grand total of 1here in Barbados

[@MrBluePoochyena]

That Wagon is something that is my goal for my CM1 Accord Tourer. Plan in the long run is upgraded JDM CM3 Accord Tourer rear diff, Manual 6-Speed K-series trans with the transfercase, built K24A3 w Holset HX35 or HX40 making around 450-500Hp (not as nuts as the EVO Wagon)

[@rudymwaurah]

The downfall of Mitsubishi has to be one of the saddest car tragedies of our generation.

[@josephstalin9481]

I second that

[@filippo4425]

Lancia too

[@Rethgore]

Toyota turned it around, hope isnt lost!

[@carwynthomas5836]

@@filippo4425 I was going to say this. Lancia is even sadder imo

[@YourUserNameSucksx10]

But wait, there's more. Mitsu will be releasing the evo hybrid looking like a suv lol

[@lucasblanchard47]

One of my uncles used to have a Mitsubishi 3000GT. I was too young to remember if it was a VR4, but I’m fairly certain it was. He very rarely took it out of the garage, but he did let me sit in the driver’s seat while it was parked once haha. Mitsubishis are so cool, especially when they’re well built.

[@VaLULrant]

Girlfriend has one of these 2G Eclipses in the same color, and we have been following Miguel for a while. Miguel has given us hope that we can finish our project and have it turn out half as good as his. We are trying to keep these cars alive just like most of y'all who still have one. I'm going to post updates soon on this channel.

[@kiryu-chan1590]

Coolest gf ever!

[@spyvsspyrax]

I see Eclipse, I hit like. And I noticed that is Miguel DSM's Eclipse

[@AnotherMotorist]

Usually if a Eclipse is seen at all they be looking just straight *ugly* The Miguel Eclipse right here is *correctomundo*

[@snapyo1472]

When I was in middle school. My dream car was a 97 Eclipse GSX. I owned a 92 Eclipse, but it was the 92 hp base model. I learned to drive a manual in an Eclipse. Always had a soft spot for DSMs in my heart.

[@jordansmobiledetailing5097]

The DSM platform is not unreliable it’s the people who have dogged them out and not taken care of them. Miguel, Me and so many others who love the 4g63 DSM know how loved these cars are and do everything we can to keep them going. If everyone who owned the platform did their maintenance and spent money on the right performance parts these cars would be worth a lot more. 🙏🏽

[@YourUserNameSucksx10]

Yep, had my 2g 4g63 dsm for 16 years. Beside a blown head gasket, no problem ever.

[@michaelgakanga]

It’s a good thing they are still misunderstood and relatively cheap. Otherwise the collector market would ruin the experience

[@SethD15]

100%. I bought a bone stock 2g Talon TSi AWD in college that was a one owner car, barely driven at all, let alone hard, and that thing never had a single major mechanical issue on me. On the other hand, my Evo IX that turned out to have been abused to hell and back before I owned it (it was reverted to stock before it was sold, and I impatiently bought it from a dealership that knew nothing about it) has had every issue imaginable. It's all about how the cars were maintained.

[@christopherdaniel2747]

Any car that needs to cuddled every step of the way is unreliable. That's like saying Subaru motors are reliable if you keep up with rebuilds , you shouldn't have to baby a motor for it to be reliable .

[@yokai8896]

@@christopherdaniel2747 ​He didn't say baby it. he said don't put 15k in body kits, paint, stereos and nitrous and then wonder why it's fucking broken because that's what happened to 90% of them in the fast and the furious era.

[@petrolhead8851]

Miguel’s dsm is by far the most beautiful eclipse build I’ve ever seen! I promise after I finish all my projects, I will be building one as well with a 4g63 motor too! It just looks so good under the hood! The car looks so sick driving down the track!

[@mavr1ck853]

Miguel's eclipse deserves a full episode by itself. A deep dive

[@NERGYStudios]

The Eclipse is an absolute masterclass of tuned cars

[@carwynthomas5836]

I had to sell my evo 8 fq300 last year and when my man said “that one car that does it for you…” and he’s 100% right! I miss that god damn car so much

[@Zerofightervi]

Well at least you sold it when prices were on the up. I sold my Evo IV for £3500, & I've not seen one today that was in nicer condition than mine was. 3.5k was the going rate, you could pick up Evo IIIs for less than that a decade ago.

[@Spg-93]

Rare car, never seen one in the UK, I spotted one whilst on holiday in Germany once, and that was it. This dude has done a superb job.

[@eddyspaghetti90_]

I spotted one in Germany as well lol

[@retro2409]

Man they should've out the music playlist they used for this episode. It fit so well and now I have to spend hours to find it lmao.

[@TheKoukiBoy]

What an amazing episode. Great to see so much love for Mitsubishi! And Rob is such a great host too!

[@joaogustavodelimateixeira6816]

This car still kicking after 1000 years later.

[@Pirustae]

It's kicking because it's been modified.

[@joaogustavodelimateixeira6816]

whatever!

[@ChrisHiler4EG63T]

seeing Rob dahm and Miguel dsm together makes me so happy 🙆

[@brandoncraig392]

I love these tuner legend segments in the show.

[@MrJessegsx]

Thank you so much for showcasing and talking about DSMs. There’s still of a few of us out here trying to keep the name relevant in Motorsport and the tuning world. Those of us that love these cars, truly love them, stay loyal to them.

[@rawpowermotorworks9706]

Appreciate Top Gear and their team for having us! Was an honor ❤️

[@loneric550]

I ❤️ the stance on this Eclipse it’s just PERFECT!!!

[@DirtDude117]

Weird to find two KZbinrs on Top gear...

[@ApexClubRacer]

I would do many unspeakable things to build a JDM evo 9 wagon. Such a unique and sick platform

[@sudhanvasapre5171]

I see Rob Dahm and Mitsubishi. I like

[@CoachTerrenceDavis]

Mitsubishi top brass REALLY f’d up in late 99 when they decided not to continue along the same lines as the 95-99 Eclipse! They had an affordable little sports car featuring fun commercials with great music and a youthful vibe. Also, I don’t care what anyone says about the gen 1 and gen 3…they don’t compare in both sheer style combined with power in a compact. Mitsu peaked in December 1999 in my opinion and have fallen off every year since. Great feature Top Gear and Miguel!!! 🙌🏾

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

His smile is definitely genuine

[@Ed-wr3wv]

You guys should put their social media tag of the owner of the vehicles to ensure they get their credit beyond just the KZbin video.

[@Zekenificent]

@Miguel DSM

[@Sleepy_spartan717]

I think every car guy forms that bond to their first car. Mine was a 91 civic hatch that eventually got a boosted k24/20 swap with full si-r interior and exterior. When I sold it 8 years later, it was like losing a family member after all of the time and money put into it. I also built a lot of it with my son so those memories are priceless.

[@jermainecotton4406]

Love my ef9 still sitting in the garage needs a timing belt that for some reason I can't seem to order to finish the build

[@teetersalad]

Really makes me miss my 2G.....

[@amberlenfesty9018]

In Canada we didn't have Mitsubishi so we were given the Eagle Talon TSi which was a evo3 drivetrain in an eclipse body 😊

[@matthewhoff6715]

If there is one person I would feel comfortable letting drive my car, it's definitely Rob.

[@yokai8896]

same haha

[@berniemods]

great to see Rob here, he done a great job, makes a good presenter

[@PrayItForwardAGAPE]

No way Congrats Miguel!! Love your channel!

[@iseethings4218]

Clean Eclipse Well done

[@KushestWRX]

My 96 gst was very reliable. Had a bigger turbo and tuned and that car took me from California to Texas and back and never broke down on me.

[@TopGear]

Which are you taking? The Eclipse, or the Lancer?

[@Loudest_Cricket_]

Without even thinking about it or having finished the video? The Eclipse. No. Doubt.

[@Ghostify963]

Eclipse

[@allanon93]

I love wagons, especially the Evo Wagons, but for me the Eclipse hands down. It's so clean for the year.

[@mhx6437]

I wonder, does the eclise have four wheel steering, like the original one, or just front steering?

[@razahassan6845]

@@mhx6437 just front.

[@TearothDK]

What a beautiful Eclipse. Best looking one i've ever seen.

[@ollolol7879]

I've been using Mitsubishi for 15 years. It's never broken. still good today Very durable. Yes, it's a refrigerator. Mitsubishi Prezio

[@donsummers5678]

That dented door, it's a collector item at this point.

[@pablodelgado7919]

Loved these Eclipses since i was a kid and have always been my dream car since i first laid eyes on them. By far, Miguel's Eclipse is one the most cleanest example of what these type of cars should be period. No fancy ricer crap, just the needed mods without losing the essence and looks of the car. This is the Eclipse at it's finest.

[@bjorn5018]

10yrs build respect man so long time people like us who have to work and try to save every penny i have so much respect for that and that you had the patience for so long

[@carltonleboss]

I love that tuned estate car

[@gabrielalvarado1504]

My second car was a 1998 gst midnight purple color. I LOVED and never forgot how it felt to sit in it and drive it. One of the best handling vehicles I’ve ever driven, and the ergonomics of the driver seat felt like the car was a fighter jet everything is centered towards the driver. My buddy is the guy that got me into the Mitsubishi world. He always had an eclipse or talon built around 400-500 horsepower all work done himself in his backyard. Would get bored and sell it and get a different one. He loved dsms so much he has a the 3 diamonds tatted on his body. To summarize LOVE the eclipses and talons.

[@scottzaracki6554]

Big thanks from us here on the East Coast (Roanoke Virginia) DSM community! You displayed a amazing episode for the underdog car!!!!!!!!!!

[@spex7503]

Another great episode. This could have just been another "oh look another cool car" series but Rob's knowledge and genuine passion and respect for his fellow tuners (and their cars) makes it special.

[@wolfenher6937]

It sucks we never got the Evo Wagons in the US but my god that’s just pure badass to see in sight. It’s a family sports car combination

[@topcat8820]

It’s about time we saw some proper cars… Nice video

[@markwhyte4140]

I am a lover of Mitsubishi. A happy owner of two

[@gentlemandrivermx]

Smiles for miles 🫡 #savetheeclipse

[@orbitaljunkie]

I don't think you see Eclipses cause they were driven into the ground and ripped up and chopped up by modders. I remember it was my buddies first car in like... 2000? Definitely don't remember it being particularly reliable. Usually sat in yards lol

[@robbalinski1606]

I've had 30 DSM's, currently daily driving my 2g tsi awd. perfectly reliable when maintained, more reliable then my friends honda 10 fold........not toyota reliable tho. lol

[@jblane100]

Hands down one of the cleanest and sexiest eclipse, especially in motion 😍 kudos!

[@richard5657]

IM HERE FOR THIS SERIES WIT ROB AS THE HOST!!!!! he brings the passion and love and excitement and appreciation for the cars as someone who also has some crazy cars and i love it keep this going

[@algreentube]

It was so great to see the eclipse rollin low. The EVO wagon was a first for me. That thing is Super Clean and Super Sweet

[@ibanjimenez5900]

Felicidades Miguel por salir en el vídeo! Los coches son perfectos, que gozada poder modificar el coche sin límite y poder conducirlo sin problemas con la policía o la inspección. Saludos.

[@douglaswims5763]

I saw this I believe it was a 1997 eclipse, that was baby blue pearl with white interior, twin turbo, sweet rims, and everything and was converted into a convertible. Was the sweetest eclipse I had ever seen.

[@KushestWRX]

That's a beautiful car. I miss mine and this makes me want another one

[@MoonRammer]

This was the episode I've been waiting on

[@dlygrind]

That Evo is one of the sickest wagons I've ever seen! And that gen Eclipse will always be a legend. It's stunning. Thanks for keeping the dream alive miguel!

[@Helldorado2008]

Always had a soft spot for the Evo Wagon. Even stock they could be a lot of fun. With bolt on´s it get´s even better :D

[@ivanhiliev]

Love and respect. I wish there will more smart, nice and modest people like the believer who built carkenstein

[@R19Robbin]

This eclipse is soooo clean 🔥🔥

[@JediGillGaming]

With the exception of that hit on the driver side door.

[@AcuRobbie]

Very nice having miguel dsm on here. Rob dahm is a great host.

[@maoinc13]

I approve this video !! 🔥 What about the Mitsubishi 3000 GT !? This car was 🔥 too I still have my 2012 EVO X

[@cesarreyes7065]

Miguel currently has the eclipse, evo 8 and a 3000gt lol

[@maoinc13]

@@cesarreyes7065 awesome 😎🔥

[@h3runs]

A few days ago, Throttle House posted a vid about a Pajero Evo, now you guys are posting this. You have both successfully reignited my frustration with Mitsubishi 😣😂

[@petkokrushev3840]

Hmm, I never knew Rob Dahm joined top gear. Congratulations Rob! Correct me if I'm wrong, but GSX originally came with 4g63, but it was "mirrored" to the 4g63 of the EVO, meaning it was the same engine, just with everything on the other side

[@yokai8896]

Yes. Miguel calls his a GSX out of convenience but it started as a GS 420A engine, which is also flipped. That's why you have to use an Evo 4G63 instead of the Eclipse 4G63

[@3diamonds524]

Great job, Miguel! Keep that Mitsu love alive

[@DroneStrike1776]

Best looking compact import in the 90s. And I had a 2000 Civic Si back then, but always thought the Eclipse look way better. A 97 Eclipse was one of the cars I learned to drive a manual in.

[@yokai8896]

I feel like I just warped to another dimension watching both Miguel and Dahm's channels religiously. ""Wait, is that miguels car on top gear? ROB DAHM IS DRIVING IT???" hahaha

[@samcrk]

Best looking 2door ever, along side FD

[@HyLifeSociety]

1998 eclipse was my first car. I dumped so much money on that thing 😂

[@david100483]

This Eclipse was so great looking then, and still looks so awesome, so timeless. Great build, makes me want to find a clean one for myself. Cheers 🍻

[@mobility63]

I had a '90 Eclipse GSX, a '97 Eclipse GSX, a '00 Eclipse GT, and finally an '04 Evo VIII, which is my daily driver. Engine was rebuilt and lightly tuned. Garaged and cared for all it's life, it gets a lot of attention and I love the power and handling. I recently had it fully detailed, with paint correction and ceramic coating in my new home of Prescott, AZ. The detail company did a video and photo shoot to be featured on their website and brochures!

[@delinois2011]

Miguel, you made it my guy, salute!!

[@ronburgundy4375]

Would have loved to see a 1g dsm on here.... dsms are highly underrated, happy to see Miguel here these also aren't notoriously unreliable at all they're pretty bullet proof one of my buddy's is making 650 wheel on a stock motor... the problem is and always has been diy people that don't know what they're doing or people buying cheap parts or under building their cars for their desired power goals. You could easily have a 6-700 maybe 800hp dsm and have it be reliable.

[@ppatos]

Having Rob host TG is the best thing they've done in recent years!

[@ayanami808]

Does the eclipse have speed flashers on the brake lights? Cause that’s the 90-iest thing ever.

[@amcezm0n3y47]

man both of these rides are way clean. Well done felllas. very well done. Always loved me a clean dsm .

[@snapwithchance]

I appreciate how clean the Eclipse is.. the Eve wagon is nuts 😭🔥

[@Prodigy70]

My 1ga Eagle Talon is so rare in my area and always breaks necks from the older people who recognize it. Drove it for a long roadtrip and back, over 3 hrs, and it got home well and only took 1/4 tank of gas. DSMs can do good as long as the owner can take care if them imo.

[@violinmiata]

Had a 92 gs eclipse in high school then bought a 91 awd talon. Went through lots of transmissions and clutches, and had a lot of fun. I miss those days, thanks for bringing the DSM into the light

[@romanovmarkelyon1021]

This def fits the definition of built not bought, mad respect 💯

[@Tiggerlooker]

Me and my homie were just talking about mitsubishi yesterday!!! and were talking about buying eclipses and 3000gts for new projects! great video man!

[@EricEgot]

Miguel on Top gear👀👀👀👀👀👀👀

[@maxsouza1372]

I love Miguel's DSM. So happy you guys his eclipse 😍

[@kevintc-r7069]

As an e36 guy I feel this in my soul, slowly restomodding my base model 4 banger

[@fullweezy3553]

Top gear and the smoking tire features Miguel doing big things

[@jasonrogers8754]

I had 3 Eagle Talons and an Eclipse and I loved them all.

[@pinut187]

Miss my Galant GTi, fully tuned but had to move country and left it behind…

[@uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh8833]

Thank you for not only showcasing these beautiful cars. But most of all... thank you for bringing back Top Gear 👌 Rob Dahm, Top Gear Presenter!!! 💪💪💪

[@STAG162]

my old Mits's weren't turbo, but it does make me think what I could've done to my old Scorpion.

[@kamargee9680]

I used to tell people it's possible to put the Evo 4 to 9 motor in the eclipse and ppl would laugh at me. Glad someone actually did it. The eclipse runs the same 4G63 as the Evo 1 to 3's. As for the wagon, I used to see Evo wagons all the time when I was stationed in Japan. So hearing that they are rare really shocks me.

[@Lifesabishi]

Absolutely loved watching this. Couldn’t imagine two better cars for this selection. So happy to see Rob interact with a platform I have so much love for

[@JorgeMartinez-iq2tc]

Love to see a video giving some love too a DSM

[@delinois2011]

I had to sell my 97 3000 GT VR4 in the summer of 2021. Had to move overseas for work. I still miss her everyday. I still keep in touch with the new owner, I hope to buy it back some day.

[@HouseLightweight]

I had a 99 Eclipse GST hands down one of my top 3 tuner cars I've owned.

[@GhostDigital2k]

The best eclipse around. Great video!

[@clarenceperkins3115]

Heck yeah! I have been watching Miguel build this car for some years now, Its an awesome car!