HOW TO: EVO SWAP YOUR ECLIPSE (FWD VERSION!)

Here is a quick tutorial on how to Evo swap a 1995 to 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse/DSM! For any technical questions, feel free to ask me on instagram! @Miguel_Dsm
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PARTS LIST:
MOTOR:
-Evo 8 engine
-Front,rear and passenger side 420a mounts
-Evo HKS 272 cams
-Arp head studs
-Powder coated valve cover
-Oil drain line gasket
-Cam Seals
-Oem Water pump pulley
-Oem timing tensioner pulley
-Oem timing belt pulley
-Oem timing belt
-Oem balance shaft belt
-Oem belt tensioner
-Oem water pump
-Oem idler pulley
-Ac delete belt
-Valve Cover gasket
-Cam gear bolts
-Ngk bpr7es Spark plugs
-Mobil 1 Oil Synthetic 10W-30
-OEM Oil filter
-Manifold Spacer
- Rack and Pinon/Oil cooler bolts
- Auto relay fuel pump rewire
- SS fuel feed line
- Evo 8 rear main seal
DRIVETRAIN:
-3g Eclipse trans (2.4L)
-3G axles
-3G transmission plate
-3G lower transmission plate
-3G trans bolts
-3G motor mount bolts
-Evo 8 flywheel bolts
-420a mount inserts
-3G trans mount
-3G slave cylinder
-3G shifter cables bracket
-Pennzoil trans fluid
-Shifter cables 2g and 3000gt
- 3G starter
- 3G Clutchmasters Fx400 clutch
- 3G Clutchmasters flywheel
GENERAL:
-ETS FMIC piping
-Turbo gasket
-O2 gasket
-Down pipe
-Egr delete plate
-Evo 8 alternator
-Tubular manifold
-Heat wrap
-Maf/adapter
-AEM intake
-Punishment Racing FMIC
-Greddy type s Bov
-Evo 9 turbo
-Evo 8 mishimoto half radiator
-Mishimoto Slim Fans
-Fuel lines
-Hallman boost controller
-AEM Boost gauge
-AEM Air fuel gauge
-Fuel lab FPR
ELECTRICAL:
- Evo 8 Ecu
- Evo 8 harness
-420a Harness
FUEL:
-Walboro 255 fuel pump
-FIC 1000cc injectors
-Base Map/Tune
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[@jdxnc04]

Here's to all the people who say "oh it's a direct swap" ... yeah, not so much. All the little details are the hard part that break some people who don't have the patience or will to figure stuff out.

[@evo6swap]

I am trying to get my done I did the awd swap do you still have fb

[@daleweber2579]

2ga-2gb isn't a direct swap but the 3g eclipse is though. Which evo8 4g63 engine swap has been done before I have a photo of a blue 3g with evo7 engine.

[@Yautja_Shadow]

Dude you have no idea how happy I am that this video solved majority of my problems. I have a 98 RS Eclipse and ive been wanting to do a motor swap. Everytime I looked to get answers from people all i hear is its not worth it an blah blah blah. But this video helped big time. Likes and subscribe for you man!

[@willybman3723]

Because it isn't worth it...look where his house is lol

[@mpsSalvadorian]

Willy bman but you could potentially have a awd 700hp coupe for less than 20k.

[@Operator929.]

Your car is my dream build 👍🏻

[@MiguelDsm]

Cbr_nick thanks dude 🤘🏼

[@summerrock8357]

Me to i like 420a but like u said that is of the past

[@dill5500]

@@summerrock8357 you most be the only person ever to say you like the 420a

[@josephmontoya4160]

When you do the awd conversion pls show us how to do it, I would really appreciate it. Also i"m enjoying the videos, keep it up.

[@MiguelDsm]

Im not 100% sure on how to do it just yet. I’m currently researching that. Once I do it I’ll be sure to make videos on how to do that as well!

[@arturoalejandrogonzalez5156]

I have 92 eclipse gs fwd, pain in the ass to make awd. Different gas tank, and body style plus you have to swap the rear end to hold the differential. Gs is only for turbo builds

[@Ryan_1997]

@@MiguelDsm better to buy 1 thats already awd. isnt worth the time and money being invested to a fwd. trust me i wouldnt leave this comment

[@samunthinkablekreations9461]

Its all about the experience u gt when its done saying I BUILT THAT IT WAS ALL ME keep it up Vato this is a working progress man and u did it

[@samunthinkablekreations9461]

#SAVETHEECLIPSE

[@nicholas5139]

This is how they should have came from factory; I have always wanted the first and second gen, but you are definitely doing this right. Jawn is also mad clean!!!

[@JB-sv5pr]

That’s a str8 tuner Man gives me early 2000 vibes looks mean

[@Lifesavblog]

I didn't even know you could do all that with the stock parts. Thanks for the info.

[@AutoBodyEverything]

Evo love over here lol.. beautiful cars man I hope having these beautiful cars makes you a humble person. I have a project build near 600 hp @ 18-20 lbs and it’s been over two years and I’ve finally got the car ready to go straight into the booth but it’s never over.... it’s so hard to get something 100% done with nothing left to do. It’s very nice to see these goals accomplished buddy thanks for this awesome vid.

[@jcarrepair]

In Puerto Rico people do this swap with the talon trans and it works great, I know like 10 people that already doit like this

[@jmccarsnmore1025]

It’s very humble from you to provide all this information. That’s very nice from you. Thanks in the name of all those who are looking for this swap.

[@pFbSpecV]

Dam that's dedication to do that swap!! But huge upgrade from a 420a, when you make it awd this is gonna be one dope ride!! Its already sick but dang you should rock evos.

[@xnivektonx]

Liked before I watched it

[@mitsubishikid1187]

I think there are a lot of 2g 420a owners that took good care of their cars I think this is a nice option for base 2g owners that want to add more power or go awd, I was planing to do this myself on a 2g dsm but I decided to swap my mirage hatch instead, I would be interested in a video on some of the details of the wiring thats where I think most people might get lost on these builds maybe a video just on that subject would be a good idea.

[@jewannadiim8751]

I have a mirage too year 2013 and want to evo swap the engine but keep it fwd, have you been able to ?

[@temperalthunder6794]

This swap used to be very popular in Japan during the mid to late 90's and even a bit in the early 2000's. You'll need a 2GNT (2'nd gen 1995-1999 RS or GS only) so the front clip matches the engine mount locations. Evo 4-9 engines -w- tranny, Diff, axles and hubs for AWD or 4G64 Tranny, axles and hubs for FWD. Don't forget ECU, engine Harness, dash harness and or dash dial pin ups too. It takes some work but so does dropping an RB25 in a 240SX. Or an LS1 in a Mazda RX7 ( sacralige) etc.. The result Is you will have a 2 door EVO if you opt for AWD. As the 1st and second gen Eclipse shares the same body platform with the EVO. Just lighter. (thus potentially quicker) ;)

[@giorgitskvitaia1189]

bullshit,i needed help and i asked u on instagram but untill today i got no answer....it's been more than 6 month,i already got evo swap! thank u

[@lkgshadowmass2673]

Bro you gave me the inspiration to sup up my GS, got an evo engine just waiting to swap

[@MiguelDsm]

Nice! You got the most expensive part there

[@martincastano3487]

@@MiguelDsm would you do a swap for me I’m serious

[@Starh]

was originally thinking about getting a c6 or evo 9in a few months when i start my new job but now idk maybe i feel like evo swapping my rs this is just too beautiful

[@MiguelDsm]

Next video will be an evo video with my buddy’s C6 vette! Youlle have more fun with an evo or evo swapped eclipse

[@evo6swap]

Yes it this I did the awd swap on my rs eclipse and I still need help to get her done it's been fun

[@joaquinmateo4142]

Video?

[@bryankoehler1374]

Some of the electric items you mention not working are very simple to fix. When you go to fix the items just focus on understanding how you will make the two wiring harness match and that your dealing with simple switches. Ie backup lights. Just a switch off your trans. I would use the evo pig tail and cut n splice/solder heat shrink the harness.same with blinkers easy switch. If you need easy wiring schematics go to any shop and ask for a print out off of their shop key program or their mitchell all data. They will not charge you for that stuff. Its kinda like the least they can do for you. Hope this helps someone. Sometimes its hard to find wiring schematics on the net.

[@twinturbotaj]

With that much gauge and body electronics not working still, I'd opt to gut the stock body harness and build the entire car electronics from scratch with a Haltech or other aftermarket system..

[@andys3275]

The gagues he mentioned shouldn't be a big problem, he can purchase wiring diagram online and put them using the original harness and gagues from his eclipse. If he were close I woulda went n did the wiring for him.

[@JrCastroVlogs]

eclipses are going to be on high demand now! for evo swaps! dope dope!

[@temperalthunder6794]

BTW, the GST and GSX models are basically 2 door EVO 1-3's as they share the same frame platform, engine and front clip. As do the GS and RS's minus the front clip. Personally I'd rather have an EVO 9 MIVEC 4G63-T engine for quicker spooling during daily driving. So the RS/GS EVO 9 Eng swap is definitely worth it for me.

[@TravisG001]

Nice work on the swap. Keep up with the good work. There needs to be more 420a chassis like this!

[@ivanmiranda426]

Want an Eclipse SO bad but it's literally impossible to find one!!!! Especially in Illinois. Your car is sick man !!!!

[@DareToBeDeviant]

Check every auto yard within 50 miles of your location. I'd call first. Mine was bought from a dishonest Mexican 5 years ago who parted it out without telling me so it was essentially a scrap, too. Spent 2 months no-lifing the rebuild complete with modern electronics to also fill what was missing. The only thing original is carpeting. If I can do it, anyone can. Go for it!

[@FMFx23]

Not really man I found my gst easy and for cheap owned by an old man

[@jeffreysturino8226]

Brother I have spent much Respect for you. Really true engineering

[@Sero12245]

Save the eclipses all of them, let's keep them on the road as a community

[@gamingrebelion7705]

Crazy build, i got a 95 gs and man. Your car is exactly what im trying to build mine too be😅

[@freedomland6464]

what would you recommend when it comes to looking for an Evo engine ? I’m on the East Coast Jdm Depot don’t carry them and they’re pretty hard to find on my side

[@stg2lgcy00]

Nice work man. I'm a subaru guy but I'd def love to have a evo swapped eclipse in AWD

[@HermitEntertainment]

I literally have a 2011 blue genesis coupe and a 1998 eclipse GS :) saw the genny on the background lol think we have the exact same cars XD LMAO just missing that Evo Though haha, awesome build man ! looks very clean.

[@nefpk5777]

I have a 2010 white genesis coupe and working on getting a gst

[@meowtrox1234]

90'S car but with 2010 music wtf man save the culture. Fuck man im envious

[@jm71681]

Your car is a dream. Absolutely beautifully done. So clean.

[@ninjabuilt]

Nice to see another evo swap out there.

[@Chagalf]

i've got a 91 galant, wont be able to get the original 4g63 motor for it in my country so gonna use a 4g64 block which is really common here and use a blown 4g63 block's head. my friend's got 3 rods and pistons which he'll give me since he blew his motor and swapped to a stroker kit. Thanks for this video though couldn't find any tutorials on these swaps on evo 3's or galants, i might be the first to do it on a galant

[@Faceplanttt]

My favourite clipsy on the internet

[@rocabilly927]

Salute brother. I’ve been considering this swap for awhile but like you it was hard to find a guide to follow.

[@NYHeeb]

Always loved these gen eclipses. For me I would have to AWD and better cooling setup. Love the ride though bro.

[@esolo4751]

Good job bro. This is a great way to get interest for folks to buy the non turbo 2g. They are always looked passed. I love my 1g. But I love the body style of the 2g. Plus the aftermarket suspension bits are better.

[@FranciscoGarcia-rg5nj]

That shit is so clean

[@4g63spdfreak]

Just a heads up 2g gsx rear subframe and rear diff will not line up with your evo 8 transfer case. the rear subframe and diff has to come out of a different Mitsubishi product to line up without much modifications 🤫

[@andresgonzalez1236]

Did you needed to swap the ecu and harness too? Edit: 5:44 nvm thank you.

[@Garcia807]

Great car my friend i want my eclipse 420a with turbo, swap motor is complicated in mexico but turbo is more simple, saludos

[@Trials-and-Tribulations]

Just discovered something really cool. If anyone decides to this and searching for same transmission. Look at the 2.4 eclipse spider manual transmissions, this are the same engine in 3g gs. Very certain it'll be cheaper than the 3g gs manual transmission.

[@blakebelladonna7759]

Funny how you say coming from a "140"hp 420a cus if you dyno a 420a it doesn't even make that much its more like 88hp @ wheels and even worse about 20less than rated at 118hp @flywheel. However now that you mentioned your build is originally a 420a im suddenly super interested in buying a 1996 eclipse rs XD! I never though id say that I hated how slow my old 2GNT GS was but now omg. Love your amazing build! Fantastic

[@franklatin2411]

You have a winner on your hands I bet this car is going to shoot up in value

[@dieinpeacetonight]

Got myself a bodykit from FAF 1 without the spoiler tho. Cuz the spoiler just looks so riced. I'll be painting it really soon. Goin all silver and gold bbs rims. Gonna be awesome.

[@robbalinski1606]

Why would you paint the bay? Paint looks mint in the bay. I don't understand why the signals and hazards don't work

[@georgef1176]

You can absolutely use a gsx or t just gonna move mounts and change subframe they all start as same chassis in the factory

[@dsmguy2187]

Love the swap..I thought about doing the same thing to my RS once my motor blew. But turned around and bought a GST. Probably scrap the RS tho.

[@omarvlogs7928]

DSM GUY no!!!

[@omarvlogs7928]

DSM GUY did you Can turbo the 420a

[@dsmguy2187]

@@omarvlogs7928 no it was NA. Piston shot through the block. Sold the head and junked block.

[@omarvlogs7928]

DSM GUY i khow its na but you can turbo it but dont scrap it

[@willybman3723]

@@omarvlogs7928 the block is junk what don't u understand lmao

[@jj629ful]

What about the transmission is it stock and can you install a explorer irs rearend for awd?

[@noenheartz7512]

I found an evo 4 with harness and ecu for my 2g gonna pair with gst 5 spd transmission

[@odyx0]

Recently got a 00' eclipse GT v6 my engine is on the passenger side and the trans is on the driver side i know you said only till 99' you think that i could still do this with some engine bay "persuasion"

[@TripleDiamonds]

Love the swap man been following you on insta for a good while

[@hitman455ful]

I have a 3g eclipse. That’s a start !

[@chrismora3207]

Hey loving your channel and your car. Just recently got my own 98 gs Spyder. It's completely stock other than it being switched from an automatic to a 5 speed. I want to start building it so any ideas where to start with? Thx

[@SK8TERadii]

You should get wiring specialties to merge the stock harness with a evo harness

[@joebutta7539]

No room to V-wedge mount the intercooler and radiator? (similar to what builders of FDrx7s do?) Beautiful car and build, great taste with exterior mods too. Hang on to it man.

[@ozoneswiftak]

Love that it has no smiley grill/ bumper. . That year looked stupid, unless you swapp out the bumper.

[@MrBando303]

I have an eclipse Gs and my homie showed me your video, I was wondering where you ordered the EVO engine off of?

[@MiguelDsm]

Jdm importer

[@joaquinmateo4142]

Ebay any where if you google the motor. Buy it.

[@joaquinmateo4142]

Jdm land

[@pizzaman1694]

Do people not know that you can get eclipses with 4g63 motors already in them because they were made with three different types of motors from the factory and one of them was the 4g63 engine with a turbo. It’s much easier then swapping it just buy it with it in

[@ay5605]

Wondering if you can do a write up how you used the 2g harness with the Evo 8 etc what sensors you’ll need . From what harness

[@blakehorton6306]

I have the 2001 gt V6, manual model. I am looking into mods but I’m not sure what I want to do yet. If y’all have any ideas and/or know of anything I should do to increase the hp let me know please! Still very knew to this whole thing and I am excited to get into working on cars.

[@someonewhoisntme6163]

Awesome man stoked for the Ripage to come. How many miles were on block? If that was in a previous video apologize ahead of time.

[@MiguelDsm]

Evo motor came with 50k original miles! Still refreshed it with all maintenance parts to be safe

[@xxboosted_juanxx8627]

That's what I'm trying to my eclipse

[@redwickedrider1618]

I didn’t understand him in the video can you do this swap on a GS model? That’s what I have and it’s front wheel drive. Can you do this swap?

[@87golfito]

Awesome beautiful car.swap looks like it came from Mitsubishi.great job dude.will be looking at the build thread

[@daleweber2579]

10 grand for the whole Yup that sounds the right ballpark cost for it. Everyone had said that's what it'll cost including fabricating. There's a video somewhere on youtube a guy back in 2006 did the same engine swap in same color 2gb. But he actually showed the engine mount brackets he made from cardboard stencil. Nobody ever said this was a direct drop-in swap. Should've done a wire tuck

[@TheJohnnyLucasFilmHouse]

Awesome work bro look forward to the all wheel swap!

[@MiguelDsm]

Thanks man stay tuned!

[@remom4564]

it should work on the GS-Model too. It does have the 4G63 instead of the 420a

[@SILKLIVIN]

Love the video an I appreciate the time you took explaining it. I have a 3g eclipse that I’ve had for 10years. Always wanted to do the same evo swap plate form. My only issue is. Mines is an 01 auto gt. Would u say still go for it an swap. Parts for me are easy to get. Just finding someone to helps with the build. Or would u recommend finding a donor 01 stick. Really we wanted to finished the eclipse I already have. Currently daily do have other cars. 280k still running.

[@IgobyJayyy]

Question is there anything I should worry about when 4g63 swap my 3g eclipse I herd I gotta worry about the starter and the exhaust manifold but that’s it anything else I should be concerned about it ?

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

wow so clean. That’s dedication 👍

[@jdelavi]

Have you tried using a GTS or GSX Harness? I dont know how different is from the 420a but I'm running a Evo 8 ECU on my 2g GST and everything works.

[@pedrojrrosario1756]

So what you’re telling me I can actually do this swap if I had more than 10k and a week to pull it off?

[@nobodyimportant1983]

Car looks great with them rims

[@alexiscorchado2702]

Hi, What flywheel did you use? I have a evo flat flywheel but I can find a push pressure plate clutch for it.

[@michaelbrennecke5900]

Hey i need help i have a 98 eclipse 3g maf 3g evo computer 1g throttle body 450 injector the evo computer has ceddy mods i touch a clip wit my multi meter probe and now i have no advance no maf no barometer what did i knock out

[@julianjim3528]

That start up 👌🏼

[@VtecEddie]

#SaveTheEclipse sticker looks dope man! keep up the good videos👍

[@MiguelDsm]

Thanks man! Will do

[@alunakoliva9648]

Top car, I'm from Brazil

[@SpeedyTube83]

PROPS. finally a use for an NA!

[@JoseRodrigues-uq3yn]

Hi Miguel, and everyone here reading. I am from Portugal and I have a 4g63 n/a 97' eclipse gs. Do you guys know if it is easy to turbocharge it and how it is done? Or would it just be easier and cheaper to buy a 4g63t engine?

[@TravisG001]

I think you could save money by going with early evo engine and trans. I consistantly see them for little over 1k.

[@alexandregrecco7988]

Please , could you please tell me what the measurements of this wheel and tires are? Did you have to make any adjustments?

[@frnzcrz]

Is it possible to convert my GST FWD to an AWD by using Evo 3 AWD system?

[@Sero12245]

By chance does this process translate over to the 4g eclipse as well or is it a whole other ball game

[@SirLoinOfHamalot]

Love that sticker man, #savetheeclipse amen!! I have been looking into getting one of these for a build, this vid helps a helluva lot. Please follow up on that AWD process

[@smokestrong1000]

Someone needs to do a detailed tutorial on this conversion. All the eclipse gsx's are hard to find and by the time you find one it's probably been abused. Plenty of eclipse gs and rs out there

[@zues2011]

That Eclipse looks fire bro

[@HermitEntertainment]

You should get a wifi OBD2 port and download the app Dash command so you can have a live feed of what's going on 100% with your engine, personally own this EMS OBD2 wifi port amzn.to/2PFfZpc and its worked heavily for me over the past 3 years and anyone who needs it to check the codes and even remove the check engine light when it comes up . this would be a quick solution on the meanwhile while you fix your cluster because the dash command app has everything from RPM, Boost, wideband, engine load, timing, intake, and coolant temps etc... its super useful over all .

[@MiguelDsm]

Thanks for the info!

[@tricky4g63]

Your build thread link is the wrong link it takes u to a spark plug thread

[@MiguelDsm]

Fixed! Huge thanks for letting me know

[@hayksahakyan5882]

dear friend,I have one question.can i swap evo 4 drivetrain,engine,rear diff.axles,hub bearings and etc. to eclipse 2g/.thank you

[@diziscurran]

There's one in Maryland also silver

[@meowtrox1234]

Can you rear diff lock to maintain fwd in stock 4g63t?

[@IRSculpts]

This is gonna be perfect for me cuz I am gonna be ripping out my 420a motor!

[@nazimelon6653]

So, i have a Euro-Spec Eclipse GS, 4g63 N/A. From what i understand, 4G63T swapping the 420A is quite a bit of work, i would IMAGINE that its a little easier for the 4G63? Reason i´m even considering that at this time is that my 4G63 most likely has rod-bearing damage, the entire Chassis is in absolute MINT condition, i just really dont want to sell it or part it out, way too nice for that, and considering the Prices for a good condition, used 4G63 N/A, swapping the engine as a whole might be worth it, fixing up the one currently in it to sell later. BUT, checking around for a bit, i found a guy in my Area that sells multiple generations of the 4G63T for a decent price sso im trying to see if that would be doable for me at this time. A swap or turbo-build was planned at some point anyway but now it might just be pushed ahead. I got decent knowledge on how to work an engine, although the only engine i completely pulled so far was a 1.4l Golf 3 but i would think that the basic work involved is roughly the same, obviously with more electronics and such. Now im trying to figure out what else would be needed to swap it over to a 4g63t. the best one i found so far is from an Evo 4, relatively low mileage and good price, from what i read so far, the Evo 3/4 engines fit the Eclipse relatively well? It´s a 5 Speed Manual, FWD. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated as i really want to keep the car and have it in a good, usable condition later on. doesnt need to make crazy power or anything like that for now, im talking about "basically" turning a Stock Eclipse GS into a "stock" GS-T.

[@matthewserrato3812]

Did you ever figure it out?

[@hectorgalvan8674]

Sweet set up

[@joseluiscajahuaringavales2909]

Hola saludos desde Perú una consulta que transmisión usasates para el.4g63 2wd

[@joaquinmateo4142]

Question. Has not been answered did you take out all the emissions did you run AC

[@donaldpeterson5051]

A srt4 swap would be cool too.

[@lorenzosaavedra8269]

Beautiful dsm bro keep it up