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ambystom01 · Jan 20, 2008, 02:29 PM

-----Compatibility with other cars-----

The lancer shares some aspects with other cars. This means you can source parts from them or use parts made for them. I’ve already mentioned a few in their respective sections but I’ll just make a list of other ones you might want to know.
The 4G94 head is the same as the 4G93 head. This means a cam made for the 4G93 will fit the 4G94. Cam gear is in the same boat.

The clutch from a 4G93 also fits a 4G94 but you’ll need a 4G94 throw-out bearing.
The suspension from the lancer is the same as the ralliart, if you want to swap them go ahead but make sure you get the top mounts with it.
The evo front struts work on the lancer but the rears are completely different so don’t even bother.

As far as the exterior is concerned, the 2004-2006 lancer is the same as the ralliart. Only the front doors, roof, glass, spoiler and trunk from the evo will fit the 2002-2003 lancer. You cannot swap bumpers without buying a lot more parts so don’t ask.

All the lancers (base, ralliart and evo) share the same interior for the most part. This means you can put the seats and steering wheel from the evo in a lancer among other parts like the gauges, dash, door cards, etc. The rear seats from the evo are slightly different and require modification to fit.

-----Useless modifications-----

Here we have a list of mods that are a waste of time and should be banished to hell. Do not under any circumstances buy these or accept them as gifts.

Power chips/resistors
Tornados and variants on the same theme
Magnetic fuel lines

-----Suggested Upgrade paths-----

With all this in mind, we can create some templates to follow when modifying a lancer. For those people that are just skimming this FAQ, this is the part to read.

-----Small budget tuner (maximum of 2000$)-----

For someone who just wants to do a few mods to their lancer, performance is basically a waste of time. You’ll need at least double the above budget to make any difference in that regard so this path is oriented more towards making the car more fun to drive, better looking, and better handling.

Kartboy shifter bushings
Short shifter
RRM SRI
Catback exhaust of your choice
Aftermarket rims
Tires
Light exterior mods of your choice
Light interior mods of your choice

All of the above should come in well under 2000$ if you buy smart (ie. don’t spend 800$ on a catback exhaust).

-----Moderate budget tuner (maximum of 5000$)-----

With a budget of 5000$, you have to ask whether you want speed, handling, looks or a combination of all three.

-----Speed-----

RRM 16G Turbo kit
Catback exhaust of your choice
Tires
Clutch

With this setup the car will be very fast in a straight line (relative to stock) but it won’t be the best handling car and it’ll look stock.

-----Handling-----

Coilovers
High performance tires
Lightweight aftermarket rims
Front and rear strut bars
Rear sway bar
Lightweight battery
Professional alignment
While it may seem strange that this system costs the same as the Speed setup outlined above, keep in mind it makes various assumptions. The big one is that you buy everything new. Secondly it assumes you’ll buy the best or nearly the best available products. Tires and rims alone will cost 2000$ because of this.

-----Looks-----

Whatever you want. Body kits with a quality paint job can cost well over 2000$.

-----A combination of all three-----

It’s possible to combine all three setups if you buy used. A used turbo kit can be obtained for 2000$ leaving 3000$ for the suspension and any body modifications you want to make.

-----High budget tuner (5000$+)-----

If you’re in this group, I’m not gonna help your rich ass.

-----Lancer Vendors-----

Here is a list of vendors that sell products that fit the lancer.

Road Race Motorsports (RRM)- Sells almost everything you could want for your car
Works - Sells a variety of parts
Racing Performance Works (RPW)- Essentially the Australian version of RRM, makes some things RRM doesn’t have but costs an arm and a leg
Speed Corps- Sells a lot of good products, offers custom services for engine work, often cheaper than other vendors
Accolade– Manufacturers body kits, recently became a distributor of RPW products
RallySportDirect.com- Useful for getting things like bushings, shift knobs and other interior pieces, does not sell parts directly made for the lancer but certain evo parts fit
3n1motorsports.com
Pro Street Online
The Tire Rack
Subydude.com- Sells Rota rims at great prices

Jan 20, 2008, 02:29 PM	#4
ambystom01 Evolved Member Personal Sales Rating: (7) 2007 Subaru Impreza Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Canuckistan Posts: 12,651 Drives: Robut bear cavalry to the bearpocalypse	-----Compatibility with other cars----- The lancer shares some aspects with other cars. This means you can source parts from them or use parts made for them. I’ve already mentioned a few in their respective sections but I’ll just make a list of other ones you might want to know. The 4G94 head is the same as the 4G93 head. This means a cam made for the 4G93 will fit the 4G94. Cam gear is in the same boat. The clutch from a 4G93 also fits a 4G94 but you’ll need a 4G94 throw-out bearing. The suspension from the lancer is the same as the ralliart, if you want to swap them go ahead but make sure you get the top mounts with it. The evo front struts work on the lancer but the rears are completely different so don’t even bother. As far as the exterior is concerned, the 2004-2006 lancer is the same as the ralliart. Only the front doors, roof, glass, spoiler and trunk from the evo will fit the 2002-2003 lancer. You cannot swap bumpers without buying a lot more parts so don’t ask. All the lancers (base, ralliart and evo) share the same interior for the most part. This means you can put the seats and steering wheel from the evo in a lancer among other parts like the gauges, dash, door cards, etc. The rear seats from the evo are slightly different and require modification to fit. -----Useless modifications----- Here we have a list of mods that are a waste of time and should be banished to hell. Do not under any circumstances buy these or accept them as gifts. Power chips/resistors Tornados and variants on the same theme Magnetic fuel lines -----Suggested Upgrade paths----- With all this in mind, we can create some templates to follow when modifying a lancer. For those people that are just skimming this FAQ, this is the part to read. -----Small budget tuner (maximum of 2000$)----- For someone who just wants to do a few mods to their lancer, performance is basically a waste of time. You’ll need at least double the above budget to make any difference in that regard so this path is oriented more towards making the car more fun to drive, better looking, and better handling. Kartboy shifter bushings Short shifter RRM SRI Catback exhaust of your choice Aftermarket rims Tires Light exterior mods of your choice Light interior mods of your choice All of the above should come in well under 2000$ if you buy smart (ie. don’t spend 800$ on a catback exhaust). -----Moderate budget tuner (maximum of 5000$)----- With a budget of 5000$, you have to ask whether you want speed, handling, looks or a combination of all three. -----Speed----- RRM 16G Turbo kit Catback exhaust of your choice Tires Clutch With this setup the car will be very fast in a straight line (relative to stock) but it won’t be the best handling car and it’ll look stock. -----Handling----- Coilovers High performance tires Lightweight aftermarket rims Front and rear strut bars Rear sway bar Lightweight battery Professional alignment While it may seem strange that this system costs the same as the Speed setup outlined above, keep in mind it makes various assumptions. The big one is that you buy everything new. Secondly it assumes you’ll buy the best or nearly the best available products. Tires and rims alone will cost 2000$ because of this. -----Looks----- Whatever you want. Body kits with a quality paint job can cost well over 2000$. -----A combination of all three----- It’s possible to combine all three setups if you buy used. A used turbo kit can be obtained for 2000$ leaving 3000$ for the suspension and any body modifications you want to make. -----High budget tuner (5000$+)----- If you’re in this group, I’m not gonna help your rich ass. -----Lancer Vendors----- Here is a list of vendors that sell products that fit the lancer. Road Race Motorsports (RRM)- Sells almost everything you could want for your car Works - Sells a variety of parts Racing Performance Works (RPW)- Essentially the Australian version of RRM, makes some things RRM doesn’t have but costs an arm and a leg Speed Corps- Sells a lot of good products, offers custom services for engine work, often cheaper than other vendors Accolade– Manufacturers body kits, recently became a distributor of RPW products RallySportDirect.com- Useful for getting things like bushings, shift knobs and other interior pieces, does not sell parts directly made for the lancer but certain evo parts fit 3n1motorsports.com Pro Street Online The Tire Rack Subydude.com- Sells Rota rims at great prices __________________ This FAQ is a great starting point for new lancer owners If you want my help, PM me, I won't post in technical forums lest I make waves. Last edited by Blacksheepdj; Jan 20, 2008 at 02:34 PM.
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