rx c0lt Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 hey guys im planing on putting a 13 turbo into my lancer colt 78 an i was wondering if any of you guys could give me any suggestions on the easyist and most effective brwaking system, also does anyone know if ex lancer breaks-suspension etc will bolt on, anyhelp appreatied thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblegoose Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 use starion ones see the tec section for a guide to mitsi swapability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx c0lt Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 how hard is it to change the hole strut much work involved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R100 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Ive fitted a rotary to a 1978 lancer. Whats your main reason for upgrading the brakes ? I know the factory brakes work more than adequitly. Just need to upgrade your pads in the front and use new brake fluid. Unless your thinking of doing circuit racing then id definatly replace them ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx c0lt Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 i just thought replacing the whole strut would be more effective, any problems you ran into while puting the rotary in? and do you rekon the brakes should be sweet? not runing it for circuits but want to be runing around 300hp out of it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin' joe Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 how hard is it to change the hole strut much work involved? if you need to ask, then fitting a rotor in the hole is gonna be a f$%## mission for you. for what it's worth, about 6 bolts each side and a brake bleed, to find out our brake balance may be out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblegoose Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 how hard is it to change the hole strut much work involved? -swap the top hats for colt ones/camber plates -the lca's will foul on the discs you need to modify of use sigma/similar (bolt on ball joints) -depending on the spring diameter of your colt vs starion you may have issues with the strut towers being too narrow (weld on adjustable platforms for win/fix) - brake balance will be slightly off/more frontal -the steering will be slightly different/easier/less responsive ive done it on my car if you want to check out my project thread then maybe start your own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx c0lt Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 alright thanks alot, why do you think a rotor will be hard to fit into the hole? did you have much trouble fitting it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Mk1 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 He means that If you have to ask, your probably not mechanically minded enough to carry out the conversion. I hope you can get it finished, power to weight would be quite swell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx c0lt Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 alright,worth a shot though.just thoughts atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Mates brother did this conversion I'm pretty sure then pulled engine to paint car and it's been in a shed ever since haha. Could possible get more info if you wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R100 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Fitting the engine is very straighforward. You will need to enlarge the gearbox tunnel even if your just using a series 1 or 2 box. Just leave the standard brakes, there more than adequit if your just using the car for the street regardless of how much power you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblegoose Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 agree bigger brakes are only needed for higher speeds/heavy and hard breaking, and on the street you not going to exceed 100kmh right or be leaving your breaking till the last minute right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truenotch Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 If it was me I'd do brakes.... Seems a wasted exercise to have 300hp and no stopping power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx c0lt Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 yer you guys all have a point but yeh id rather stop in time so just looking for some starion strutys and brakes,any more info about the conversion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R100 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Doesnt matter if you have standard good working brakes or 10 inch slotted discs all round with 6 pot calipers the car will stop in the same distance regardless of whether you have 100 or 1000hp. As for the rest of the conversion, its very straight forward. Hardest part is enlarging the tunnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 He means that If you have to ask, your probably not mechanically minded enough to carry out the conversion.I hope you can get it finished, power to weight would be quite swell. i disagree with that staement, some people just want to know if theres a shit load of work to do it, or if its a walk in the park.. sure you do need to be mechanically minded so you dont cut something thats super important like the flux capacitor cables etc. i would atleast get the brakes recoed.. factory brakes should be adequate enough to pull you up from any legal speed within the given distances.. if not then they should never have been made. i agree that its a good idea to fit some new vented discs atleast and quality pads. put some quality shoes in the rear..done. maybe look at upping the power of the system too...booster/master etc good luck.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx c0lt Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 thanks alot mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx c0lt Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 anymore information helping with the conversion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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