hey mate welcome!
id say best option would be maybe upgrade to evo brakes and suspension and maybe get rid of current engine and replace with a factory turbo unit.
Hi Thanks for the reply!
Is pretty easy to source a 4G93 GDI Turbo unit here from a half cut, but mostly they come from Automatic's. I prefer to drive a manual so would like to retain my manual gearbox.
Also I have heard it is hard to get much more power out of a 4G93 GDI Turbo due to the way the GDI fueling works. That said even totally standard it gives enough extra power to make driving way more fun. it is also possible to get hold of an older non GDI 4G93, which also may fit with my gearbox but they are rarer, and the disadvantage is it is an older engine.
I understand that if I went for a 4G63 I would need a different gearbox (F5M42 ?).
I did read the 4G18 can be boosted up to 0.8 bar without changing the internals and give good reliable power on some of the Malaysian forums however. Still not sure which way to go, but leaning towards a swap to a 4G93 GDI Turbo.
My standard Thai spec Lancer actually has good brakes with disks all round but a simple setup with no ABS, was thinking of just going for a rotor and caliper upgrade for the fount brakes, and just putting some performance brake pads in the rear brakes.
Suspension I was thinking of trying to source the setup from a Lancer Ralliart because I will be sticking with FWD, or maybe an aftermarket coilovers like the 'Tein basic' setup, as well as a bonnet strut brace etc and see how the car feels from there.
I am looking to turn my car into a fun car for everyday driving rather than a drag car or a racing car.
cheers
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