The OFFICIAL Sharkmouth Galant Thread

Mike93 · Postby **Mike93** » March 2nd, 2015, 8:37 am

speedist wrote:Quick question: parts hard to find for it? Also why some buy and drive goin so cheap these days? Always liked the look of the shark mouth. Lookin for second car and can't make up my mind as to which manufacturer.

As yvan said, parts not hard to find, and imo prices of parts are pretty reasonable too. As for the price, most people have a stigma against sharkmouths because of the whole "GDI is pressure" issue. But once u get one that's been properly maintained and you upkeep your maintenance, you should be good. GDI is actually fantastic once you have a mechanic that's knowledgeable enough to advise you properly.

Although if you fraid the GDI thing too much, try looking around for one of the NON-GDI models. Those usually have a single cam 4g63 engine, I could be wrong but I think it's mostly the Super Saloon models have these. IMO these are the best models, runs great and only ever had one issue with it in as much as 4 years.

kerwin1968 · Postby **kerwin1968** » March 7th, 2015, 12:07 pm

Tuners where can i get or order valves for a 2.5 v6 twin turbo engine aka the 6a13tt

de_dougla_smurf · Postby **de_dougla_smurf** » March 21st, 2015, 8:33 am

706-7209. Send me a WhatsApp.

Mike93 · Postby **Mike93** » March 21st, 2015, 10:20 am

Fellas, anyone could help me find this part?? Not sure what part it is exactly cuz I wasn't there when the mechanic took it out....I didn't even get to tlk to him......all ik it's a part that bolts on to the block with 2 water lines, an in and an out. The connection for the hose dry rotted so I need to get a new one. The engine is a 4g63 fuel injected. Checked everywhere in the bamboo and no luck....any ideas??

NR8 · Postby **NR8** » April 4th, 2015, 10:38 am

Guys what size is the drain bolt on the VRG transmission?

Ted_v2 · Postby **Ted_v2** » April 4th, 2015, 5:03 pm

19. 21 or 17.

yvan300 · Postby **yvan300** » April 4th, 2015, 7:53 pm

Hey anyone know the voltage that's supposed to be read from the tps at idle? Mechanic adjusted it, but its been adjusted too much. So wanna give him the correct voltage to use.

deivid · Postby **deivid** » April 4th, 2015, 9:28 pm

tps voltage is around .o4-.06......better to keep it at .05

KingKawal · Postby **KingKawal** » April 5th, 2015, 1:55 am

Hello all....i'm a new member to trinituner and would like some advice on what I can do to upgrade my fwd 1.8 gdi...I am currently looking to make my galant a bit sporty ...I was pursuing an engine swap but currently lost....wanted to go turbo but the fwd is my problem...I dont know where to start...is it worth getting a conversion done? I like the vr4...but ppl opinion tell me to do the evo swap....any advice would be greatly appreciated...and is there any fwd turbo engine besides sr20 that I can swap? Want to keep my mitsubushi a mitsubishi... I have two 4g93 1.8L GDI engine an tranny also for sale....you can call 770-7265 (Carl)or whatsapp 308-1314 (kevin)....

xtech · Postby **xtech** » April 5th, 2015, 7:47 am

U can upgrade to a GSR 4G93T, VR4 6A13TT or the EVO4-9 engine and stay FWD immediately...they will all bolt to your current tranny but the 6A13TT V6 is the easiest swap can be done in a day. As all you need to do is take out GDI and drop in the V6 an plug in the engine harness. The other engines you will need to hire a electrician to figure out the harnessing.

You can enjoy all of these setups as is an save up cash for the proper AWD conversion later if u want.

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Ted_v2 · Postby **Ted_v2** » April 5th, 2015, 2:39 pm

Them v6 selling for small money now not so?

yvan300 · Postby **yvan300** » April 6th, 2015, 4:28 pm

xtech wrote:U can upgrade to a GSR 4G93T, VR4 6A13TT or the EVO4-9 engine and stay FWD immediately...they will all bolt to your current tranny but the 6A13TT V6 is the easiest swap can be done in a day. As all you need to do is take out GDI and drop in the V6 an plug in the engine harness. The other engines you will need to hire a electrician to figure out the harnessing.

You can enjoy all of these setups as is an save up cash for the proper AWD conversion later if u want.

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Never knew the V6 swap was so straightforward. :shock:

So xtech, the stock tranny does be able to handle the power? My urge to convert coming back. Thought I'd hadda throw out real money and convert to AWD and cut axles and all kinda thing.

xtech · Postby **xtech** » April 6th, 2015, 9:59 pm

Yes stock tranny handles the load.... There is no internal difference besides the VR4 tranny having a 5th gear. Externally it's 2WD an has a slightly smaller torque converter. Also the transmission oil cooling capacity needs to be upgraded.

Almost forgot. Upgrade your brakes if u wanna live long.

I will recommend you get the bigger VR4 calipers and rotors on the complete spindles front and rear will bolt up even if u stay FWD.

fylfotseeker · Postby **fylfotseeker** » April 7th, 2015, 8:57 am

hey guys, tt noob here, have a 1.8gdi galant thats burns alot more fuel when heated up to normal temp (just below half mark). but burns normal before engine gets hot..any thoughts?

changed coil packs already, problem still there

xtech · Postby **xtech** » April 7th, 2015, 8:59 am

How u know it burns more fuel when hot?

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fylfotseeker · Postby **fylfotseeker** » April 7th, 2015, 9:21 am

from the fuel gauge, its pretty much steady once the engine is cold for short runs, from the time the temp goes up the fuel gauge plummets..im thinking o2 sensor, its pbby in loop at first n when it heats ecu reads from the sensor..altering the mixture?

NR8 · Postby **NR8** » April 7th, 2015, 10:20 am

Lol that sounds like a sticking or faulty fuel float assembly man.

nemisis · Postby **nemisis** » April 7th, 2015, 10:41 am

Fellas do you all get genuine Mitsubishi belts for the car 4g93gdi engine....I find that the belts I'm getting cracking up pretty fast :/

fylfotseeker · Postby **fylfotseeker** » April 7th, 2015, 11:43 am

NR8 wrote:Lol that sounds like a sticking or faulty fuel float assembly man.

nah dude its definitely running rich, smell of gas n black soot on exhaust n all plugs..

yvan300 · Postby **yvan300** » April 7th, 2015, 6:45 pm

Xtech if you upgrade to the vr4 spindles you'd be upgrading to a 5 hole set up as well right?. My galant is 4 hole.

NR8 · Postby **NR8** » April 7th, 2015, 7:01 pm

^^^ Correct

yvan300 · Postby **yvan300** » April 7th, 2015, 8:49 pm

Damn I'd have to buy a new set of rims.

Mike93 · Postby **Mike93** » April 8th, 2015, 12:07 pm

nemisis wrote:Fellas do you all get genuine Mitsubishi belts for the car 4g93gdi engine....I find that the belts I'm getting cracking up pretty fast :/

U tried using gates belts?? I find these hold up very well, never had issues with them. I usually buy my gates belts by Automotive Supplies(think that's the name) on Charles Street in POS

nemisis · Postby **nemisis** » April 8th, 2015, 6:41 pm

Mike93 wrote:
nemisis wrote:Fellas do you all get genuine Mitsubishi belts for the car 4g93gdi engine....I find that the belts I'm getting cracking up pretty fast :/

U tried using gates belts?? I find these hold up very well, never had issues with them. I usually buy my gates belts by Automotive Supplies(think that's the name) on Charles Street in POS

Most of the places only had bando i tink is the brand.....will give the gates a try out

Mike93 · Postby **Mike93** » April 9th, 2015, 8:01 am

nemisis wrote:
Mike93 wrote:
nemisis wrote:Fellas do you all get genuine Mitsubishi belts for the car 4g93gdi engine....I find that the belts I'm getting cracking up pretty fast :/

U tried using gates belts?? I find these hold up very well, never had issues with them. I usually buy my gates belts by Automotive Supplies(think that's the name) on Charles Street in POS

Most of the places only had bando i tink is the brand.....will give the gates a try out

I've heard decent reviews about Bando too....... The issue could be the places u buying from, I've come across places where the belts like it used to stay too long and dry rot before selling, so within a month of putting on a "new" belt, it shred out

NR8 · Postby **NR8** » April 9th, 2015, 8:09 am

That could be possible because Bando is supposed to be a good brand. I've always had good results with them.

nemisis · Postby **nemisis** » May 3rd, 2015, 5:12 pm

aye fellas this will work with our vehicle?? this radiator looking to get one nah and saw this on ebay..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181591673523

NR8 · Postby **NR8** » May 3rd, 2015, 6:26 pm

Guys I'm putting my Galant up for sale. Take a look and tell me what you think viewtopic.php?f=55&t=626273

nemisis · Postby **nemisis** » May 11th, 2015, 9:26 am

Fellas yall know where sells the tappet cover gasket seals for the 4g93 gdi engine???

Mike93 · Postby **Mike93** » May 12th, 2015, 8:58 am

NR8 wrote:Guys I'm putting my Galant up for sale. Take a look and tell me what you think viewtopic.php?f=55&t=626273

That's a sweet sharkmouth bro, looks well taken care of.

Think u cud tell me where u got the shockmounts and ball joints??
And how dpes the tokico shocks ride??