typert

No, not configuration wise. The head is reversed(exhaust in the front for the Eclipse,Talon,Avenger Blocks are swappable. but the pistons have to go in backwards because of the valve relief. The head is a different casting because of the way the waterneck from the radiator still has to go in the front. There seems to be a problem with the water and oil passages too but the same manifolds fit. made in the same plant.

On the other hand i know almost nothing about Honda engines. Except what i have learned here! Half of my family works for Honda in Marysville, OH.

EdgeminSH

thanks for the replies, i see that the neon and WRX both have the same ratings in reliability, but im wondering what will hold its value longer. (incase i ever need to sell it) I know neons are known for depreciating in value and subaru's aren't. but The neon has a reputation of being very easy to mod and make great power gains but... ITS A ------ NEON!
But thanks for the replies! im gonna go drive them tommarow and see.

HMT-Admin

I already know all of this infomation, the point was you said "Even the motor in the NA eclipse from 95-99 is a dodge motor not Mitsu" It is in the aspect of it not being a mitsu 4g63 DSM setup like we are all use to. The 420a engine was designed by mitsu for Chrysler with all mainly Chrylser parts.

We always use to call the 2g DSM's with the 420's Dodgibishis, because it shared both parts. The 420a was built in america, and yes just like all DSM's were assembled in Chrysler plants. Keep in mind Chrylser and Mitsu use to be very close and shared tons of parts during the Diamond Star partnership.

As far as mitsubishi and how they stand now, I wouldnt be suprised if they went out of business in the next few years. DaimlerChrysler refused to give mitsu anymore money and they are already 1.2 billion in debt. Mitsu tokyo is their only hope.

I use to work at a mitsu dealership =)


Jeff

SkunT

so back to the subject, I would love to have a neon SRT-4. I test drove one and was throughly impressed. from what i am understanding with motor trend, the 2005 version will have LSD, and a few factory performance options such as cams, and a water sprayer for the intercooler, and a better exhaust system.

now about the mitsu's. the new evo will be priced at a base of 26,700- so for about 7K more, you can have an evo. if I cant afford a evo, i will sersiouly consider a SRT-4. although by the time I will be able to afford a new car, will probably be another 2 years so by then I will probably be able to pick up an evo for like 15 grand or smoething.

also there is an EVO MR comming out. a 100% factory race car, equipped with an aluminum roof, and the MR stands for "mistu racing" you can read for yourself. I am speachless...I want one. bad.
http://www.edmunds.com/news/autoshow...3/page006.html and for people who said mitsu is going bankrupt, i dont think so.....

dragon

this is just one of the many topics i see coming back from the dead that just won't die. we can argue all day about srt-4. the same goes for politics and imports vs domestics

PinoyB18A

Well, enough arguments please.

Quote by Rodney King, 1992:
"Couldn't we all just get along?"

BTW, Honda loyalist here...

dragon

I thought it was "Can't we all just get along?"

tekno9998

We will not get the evo mr its japanese only and the 2004 srt4 had a lsd and also available was the water sprayer and switch for boost levels it was called the stage2 turbo toys you can buy them at any dodge dealer

SkunT

Accually from what I'm being told, with approved credit, you can put your name on a list to get one when they come in at the Mitsu dealer out here.

also, there are a ---- load of options you can get from any dealer, that also would be included with any sticker price of almost any car. sway bars, stiffer suspensions,even a sun roof in considered a performance option on some cars because of the extra top weight it adds, etc....
so what is really your point...