Ok guys, somehow ive managed to put a rod through my motor. I mean literally too. If you were me, what engine would you put back in the car? Same motor? Ive heard rumors of a 2.2L Stroker motor made by Howell Auto. ? Is it at all possible to put Gst engine? Please give me advice.

Yes... its true... they make such a beast

http://66.118.73.78/Howell/talon-eclipse.asp

Great deal on Eagle rods too... 350 vs 370 at the other place I found ... ARP bolts still included

just get a used block and rebuild it. or buy direct from howell the 2.0 or 2.2 swap and you should be good to go. putting the 4g63 motor in is a waste of money/time etc etc etc etc ..unless you got the time, money etc etc etc.. simple.. just keep your motor..
cool


Michael 99gs
HRC Stage 2
Stage 3 process begins anyone got a 420a block thats not spun/head for sale?

http://www.dreamwater.net/purplebeast

You have a few choices. The gst would be way to much of a hassle (check things weve seen before.) then you have the 2.2stroker from howell and the 2.4 block from the stratus or breeze or dodge caravan. Jus search around here and I'm sure you'll find info for all of em.

BTW how did you manage to do this??

I read somewhere else in this section that "we've" seen blown rods, pistons, but have yet to see a completely borked engine.. lol

if you go to thepartstrader.com they have a company with built blocks for about 1050. and they have a sale on rods and pistons.


98 esi A/t:
injen intake
n1 muffler
white gauges
17' adr sokodu's
coilovers 1.75' drop
obx front strut bar
3 stage metal headgasket
(should of rebuilt bottem when this was done but I'm stupid)

**I have a used head for sale if anybody wants it!!**

(I apologize for the shameless use of a decent post to advertise) :)



Jon

1997 Eclipse RS

14.21@101mph 10/4/02

MODS: 8.8:1 JE Pistons / Eagle rods / Stage 1 Hahn turbocharger / Melling Oil Pump / Autometer 5" tach / 4 JL 12" W0 subwoofers / Clarion 230w amp / short shifter mod / GReddy EVO exhaust / custom 2 1/2" downpipe / no cat con / CM Stage 1 / 30lb Mustang injectors / TurboXS MBC / 1G SMIC / Eibach Sportline springs / KYB GR-2 struts / GReddy 52mm EGT / A'PEXi Super AFC

jon.. is that used head still in good condition?

4 fouled valves, if worse comes to worse and this cooling system problem turns out to be a cracked head, i might be using it...grr..i hope not.



Jon

1997 Eclipse RS

14.21@101mph 10/4/02

MODS: 8.8:1 JE Pistons / Eagle rods / Stage 1 Hahn turbocharger / Melling Oil Pump / Autometer 5" tach / 4 JL 12" W0 subwoofers / Clarion 230w amp / short shifter mod / GReddy EVO exhaust / custom 2 1/2" downpipe / no cat con / CM Stage 1 / 30lb Mustang injectors / TurboXS MBC / 1G SMIC / Eibach Sportline springs / KYB GR-2 struts / GReddy 52mm EGT / A'PEXi Super AFC