1992 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 #521 of 1000

This is my 92 Galant VR-4, #521 of 1000 imported into the U.S. for 1992. The exterior color is "Kensington Grey" which was only available for the 92 model year in the U.S. My car is also equipped with a sunroof, making it one of the rarer VR-4's for 92.

Drag DR17's, With Stock Suspension

After The Install Of AGX's And 1G AWD Springs. Slight Drop.

In the proces Of Installing the AGX's.

Background:
Galant VR-4's came with the venerable 4G63 DOHC Turbocharged engine, also found in the U.S. market DSM (Talon/Laser/Eclipse) cars. Specially equipped with AWD, 4 wheel steering, leather interior and a unique body kit, these plain looking sedans were capable of some remarkable performance for their time. The GVR-4's enjoyed success in the WRC of the late 80's and early 90's and quickly created a following for these cars that continue to this day. Easily modified and tweaked, these are the perfect "sleeper" on the road. No one really gives it a second glance, which is a good thing sometimes. C'mon, it looks like something a retiree would drive to the grocery store on the weekend. This makes it that much more painful, when you stick it in and break it off in some cocky pouge's a** on the street. The beauty of this car is that you can have a slightly modded daily driver up to a full on race car. This car can do it all with the proper preperation. The only real limit is your budget, skill, imagination and determination.

The Heart Of The GVR-4, the 4G63.

The Fusebox Hasn't Been Opened In Awhile.

My Car:
I had to go to Colorado for my car. Sad, but true. There just wasn't anything really available in the area that was worth the time or money. If you want a detailed account of the trip up into Colorado to get the car, check out Page 2. Looking back on it now, I'd probably do it again for the right car.

Once I got the car back home, I started to do some work to it. Maintenance, along with some upgrades to replace some parts that might be suspect, due to the car's age. Why just 'replace" when you can "upgrade" for a bit more? Here's a mod list of what the car currently has on it and what's in store for the future.

I don't have a specific goal for this car. I just wanted to enhance it's performance slightly without going too overboard. The car will retain most of the factory options, such as A/C, cruise and power steering. I'm also not looking to hack the car up. I just want a reasonably quick, daily driver sleeper. If I have to monitor 6 different gauges, and use race gas every day, well it's just not fun to drive anymore. Anyway, Here's a current mod list.

Note: Need to get some updated pics up soonest. These are from the day after I got the car home.

Modifications:

Engine:
No Balance Shafts
Forced Performance FP2 Cams
2G Pistons/1G Big Rods
ARP Headstuds
Ported 2G Exhaust Manifold
Ported MHI EVOIII 16G/7cm Housing
Ported EVOIII O2 Housing

Intake:
Polished 1G Intake Manifold
2G K&N FIPK
Modified Injen Intake Pipe
ETS GVR-4 FMIC Kit/Piping

Exhaust:
RRE EVOIII Downpipe
Custom Test Pipe/3 in Cat- Fabbed by Tony @ T1
3 in Megan Racing SS 1G AWD Exhaust -Modded by Tony @ T1

Fuel:
Walbro 190 lph Fuel Pump
EVO 8 560cc Injectors
Forced Performance Fuel Pump Re-Wire Kit

Driveline/Tranny:
92 DSM Short Shifter Arm
Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel
ACT 2100 Clutch/Street Disc

Wheels/Tires:
17x7 Drag DR-17 Wheels
225/45/17 Falken Tires

Suspension:
KYB AGX Shocks Front/Rear
Ground Control Coilovers
RRE Rear Strut Tower Bar

Exterior:
93 Galant Clear Headlights

Interior:
Momo "Tuner" Steering Wheel
Mach V heavyweight Leather Shift Knob
Leather Shift Boot

Electronics/Electrical:
Odyessy Dry Cell Battery/Custom Mount Plate
Pioneer CD Player
Apex-i Turbo Timer
Apex-i S-AFC
Socketed ECU/Keydiver Chip
Greddy 52mm Electric Boost Gauge

Here's a list of things that have been bought, but not installed on the car at this time:
PLX Wideband/Gauge
Older Apex-i AVC-R Boost Controller
4 Bolt 1G AWD LSD Rear End

Once installed, these will probably be the last of the mods installed on the car. Like I said, I just wanted to make it quicker. I didn't want to turn it into a twitchy, moody, tempermental garage queen. I already have my Talon TSi for that.

Page 1: Overview/Mod List
Page 2: Roadtrip Details