Mitsubishi eclipsei 1989 — 1995 coupe

Проблемы двигателей серии 4G63 (2л)

В первую очередь наблюдаются проблемы с балансировочными валами. Из-за недостатка смазки происходит заклинивание подшипников валов, их заклинивание с последующих обрывом ремня балансировочных валов. Подобная поломка неизбежно ведет к обрыву ремня ГРМ и последующему серьезному ремонту. Решением проблемы является использование высококачественного масла, своевременная замена и постоянный контроль за состоянием ремней. Необычный вариант решения проблемы – демонтаж балансировочных валов.

Излишняя вибрация двигателя относится к еще одной болезни мотора. Чаще всего причиной являются изношенные подушки двигателя. Причем интересно, что быстрее стирается левая подушка двигателя. Проверка и замена комплектующих решает проблему.

С увеличением пробега могут появиться нестабильные обороты холостого хода. Причиной традиционно является неисправность регулятора холостого хода. Также плавающие обороты ХХ говорят о предположительном загрязнении дроссельной заслонки, сломанном датчике температуры или о неисправных форсунках.

Быстро прийти в непригодность могут гидрокомпенсаторы. Причина поломки – это использование низкокачественного масла. В среднем гидрокомпенсаторы работают примерно 50 тысяч километров. В остальном существенных проблем не наблюдается.

При правильном обслуживании двс серии 4G63 ходят 300-400 тысяч километров. Естественно в случае турбированной версии при постоянной динамичной езде мото ресурс сокращается. Не менее неожиданно максимальный пробег без капитального ремонта уменьшается при тюнинге мотора.

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Not the Fastest, But The 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse Is No Snail

via consumer guide

The 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse had a manual transmission with 195 horsepower and all-wheel drive. The GS Turbo and GSX were also equipped with turbocharged engines. The Eclipse GSX regularly won magazine comparison tests and landed on best-of lists. The model also accelerates rest to 60 mph in 9.3 seconds and a quarter-mile in a time of 17 seconds. Dimension-wise, the model is 172.4 inches long, 66.9 inches wide and 52 inches high.

According to Mitsubishi Motors, the Eclipse was named after an unbeaten 18th-century English racehorse that had won 26 races. Notably, the 2014 model of the car held the record for the world’s fastest four-cylinder. Also, while the 1990 design was not a convertible, but was still a sports car, a convertible body style was added during the 1996 model year.

Origins[]

Mitsubishi’s experience with sports cars starts in the early 1980s with the development and sale of the Mitsubishi Starion. Up until this point, Mitsubishi Motors had sold cars to the American market rebadged as Chryslers, Dodges and Plymouths. The Starion, similarly sold as the Chrysler Conquest, offered performance and features on-par with sports cars offered by Japanese makers with more experience in performance motoring. The Starion’s main competitors were among the largest of the Japanese sports cars: the Toyota Supra and the Nissan 300ZX.

During the Starion’s production run (1982-1990), Mitsubishi had no other true sports car offerings for the American market. At the same time (specifically in 1986), Chrysler was discontinuing their Laser sports coupe, which was a rebadged Dodge Daytona.

Mitsubishi Motors and Chrysler founded a new production division, Diamond Star Motors (DSM) in October 1985. The DSM plant was situated in Normal, Illinois and eventually produced cars bound primarily for the American market. The first cars to roll off the lines at this facility were the Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eagle Talon, and the Plymouth Laser.

External links[]

• Mitsubishi Motors North America web site
• Mitsubishi Eclipse car pics (CarDomain)
• Mitsubishi Eclipse Specs
• Club DSM
• Team 2G Mitsubishi
• 2GNT non-turbo 2G Eclipse and Talon
• Club 3G
• Club 4G Eclipse
• 2G non-turbo site
• Southern Virginia Club DSM
• Pics Aplenty: 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT and Eclipse Spyder
• Mitsubishi Eclipse Store — Buy Performance Parts and Accessories
• Eclipse IG
• 2G Mitsubishi Eclipse Review
• DSM Tuners forums

Criticisms[]

• «The liftover height, while not much higher than that of the average trunk, presents a fairly thick rear bulkhead, requiring a back-straining lean to heft items up, over and into the cargo area.» — New Car Test Drive
• » barely there. Even average-height riders will sit tall enough to bump the hatchback glass.» — USA Today
• «The Eclipse also burns more Exxon and Arco. After 300 miles our fuel card reported 15 mpg.» — Car and Driver
• «If you are a dyed-in-the-wool performance addict who demands the most precise handling possible accompanied by 300 horsepower under the hood, this car may not deliver on your dream.» — Kelley Blue Book
• «I’m no physics major, but all that weight — distributed 61 percent front/39 percent rear — along with front-wheel drive, soft springs, too much body roll and all-season tires (that start squealing in protest long before they should) do not a sports car make.» — Yoda

The Mitsubishi Eclipse: Witness A Four-Generation Wonder

via Japanese Nostalgic Car

Built in the United States at a factory in Illinois, designed at Mitsubishi Motors North America Design Studio, and introduced in 1990, the Mitsubishi Eclipse is a two-door front-wheel-drive sports coupe that came in four different generations from 1989 to 2011. It is noteworthy that each generation was a modification or improvement of the past.

The first-generation Mitsubishi Eclipse, of which the 1990 design is a part, ranks as one of the best values among small sports coupes. Another in the category is the 1995 BMW M3. The first generation Eclipse was marketed as an entry to mid-level four-cylinder sports coupe segment. It was available in four trim levels: Eclipse, Eclipse GS, Eclipse GS-T (Turbo), and Eclipse GSX.

The 1990 Eclipse is the first generation and was undoubtedly or most likely (depending on one’s perspective) the most loved by enthusiasts.

It underwent minor styling changes during its production; the 1992–1994 models have updated sheet metal and are easily distinguishable from earlier model years. The most notable is that the 1990-1991 models have pop-up headlights, whereas 1992-1994 models have exposed aerodynamic headlights. The Eclipse was revised for the 1995 model year as the second generation.

Тюнинг

4G63 отличается не только своей надежностью, но и наличием запаса прочности для тюнинга. Наиболее доступный способ – это увеличение мощности с помощью установки валов. Дополнительно добавляется новая прошивка и холодный впуск. Подобные манипуляции добавляют от 15 до 20 л.с.

Двигатель 4G63 при желании турбируется. Для воплощения такого тюнинга в жизнь приобретается большой набор запчастей. Покупаются опоры для двигателя, ЭБУ, выхлоп, бензонасос, форсунки, рампа, впускной коллектор. Также приобретается интеркуллер, турбина, прокладка головки, головка, поддон, вкладыши и ШПГ. В итоге получается мощность близкая к 4G63T.

Также возможен чип-тюнинг 4G63 на стандартной турбине от 4G63T. Для этого предварительно устанавливается прямоточный выпуск (76 ММ), распредвалы Kelford 272, насос Walbro 255, форсунки 750-850 сс. После чего производится перепрошивка мозгов. В итоге получается мощность в районе 400 л.с. Стоит отметить, что после такой доработки 4G63 едет быстрее 4G63T и имеет больший ресурс.

Дальнейшее увеличение мощности также возможно, и с этой целью покупается новая топливная система и устанавливается турбина Garrett GT30 или 35. Из более сложного дорабатывается головка блока цилиндров и меняется шатунно-поршневая группа. Вариантов тюнинга настолько много, что перечислять их все не имеет смысла. Стоит только подчеркнуть, что количество лошадиных сил можно увеличить вплоть до отметки в 1000 л.с. С оговоркой, что подобная модификация не годится для ежедневной эксплуатации.

Current Generation: (4G: 2006–2012)[]

Mitsubishi Eclipse

Details of the fourth generation Eclipse were revealed during late 2003 and 2004, and the car was shown at the 2005 Detroit Auto Show. Features of the new model include a 263 hp (193.9 kW) 3.8 L MIVEC V6 and a 165 hp (123 kW) 2.4 L I4, both derived from the 2004+ Mitsubishi PS platform family, with which the Eclipse shares many mechanical components. Like the 2004 Galant, the new Eclipse is FWD only, although a concept model has been produced by Mitsubishi and Ralliart with an AWD platform, the 4G63 engine from the Lancer Evolution, and more aggressive body styling with carbon fibre. The V6 produces 263 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque.

The fourth-generation Spyder (convertible) Eclipse will be released for the 2006 model year at the North American International Auto Show.

Trim levels

The Eclipse was available in seven trim levels: GS, GS Spyder, GT, GT Spyder, and SE.

4th Gen (2006-present) cars:

Eclipse GS: Base FWD model equipped with a 162 hp 2.4 L 16-valve SOHC Mitsubishi 4G69 engine

Eclipse GS Spyder: Convertible FWD model equipped with a 162 hp 2.4 L 16-valve SOHC Mitsubishi 4G69 engine

• Eclipse GT: Hardtop FWD model equipped with a 263 hp 3.8 L 24-valve SOHC Mitsubishi 6G75 engine
• Eclipse GT Spyder: Convertible FWD model equipped with a 260 hp 3.8 L 24-valve SOHC Mitsubishi 6G75 engine

Eclipse SE: Equipment Upgraded Hardtop FWD model equipped with a 263 hp 3.8 L 24-valve SOHC Mitsubishi 6G75 engine

The models and standard / optional equipment:

GS Standard- Choice of five-speed manual or Sportronic automatic transmission, a 140-watt (max.) Mitsubishi CD/MP3-compatible audio system with six speakers, 17-inch alloy wheels, an anti-theft immobilizer, auto-off halogen headlamps, power windows/locks/mirrors, air-conditioning, a split fold-down rear seat, two 12-volt accessory outlets, anti-lock brakes, a rear spoiler, and a six air bag safety system.

Options Include- Sun & Sound package with a power sunroof is paired with a 650-watt (max.) Rockford Fosgate audio system. Boasting nine speakers including a 10-inch trunk-mounted subwoofer, a 6-CD in-dash changer, and steering wheel-mounted audio controls, the package also includes a center display with outside temperature and compass readings and an electrochromic rear-view mirror, and a five piece body kit.

GS Spyder — available for sale for the 2007 model year.

Options Include — GS Deluxe Leather Package: Leather front seating surfaces. Heated front seats. Heated side mirrors. Outside temperature indicator and compass in center dash display.

GT Standard- Choice of six-speed manual or a five-speed Sportronic automatic transmission, a 140-watt (max.) Mitsubishi CD/MP3-compatible audio system with six speakers, 17-inch alloy wheels, an anti-theft immobilizer, auto-off halogen headlamps, power windows/locks/mirrors, air-conditioning, a split fold-down rear seat, two 12-volt accessory outlets, anti-lock brakes, a rear spoiler, six air bag safety system, traction control, a front strut tower bar, fog lights and a center display with outside temperature and compass readings.

Options Include- Premium Sport Package with 18-inch seven-spoke alloy wheels, leather front seating surfaces, a power sunroof, an eight-way-adjustable (six power) driver’s seat, alloy pedals, heated front seats, heated door mirrors, automatic dimming rear-view mirror, air-conditioning and a 650-watt (max.) Rockford Fosgate audio system with nine speakers, including a ten-inch trunk-mounted subwoofer, a 6-CD/MP3-compatible in-dash changer, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, and a five piece body kit.

GT Spyder — available for sale for the 2007 model year.

Options Include — GT Premium Sport Package: 18″ Alloy wheels. Leather front seating surfaces. 6-way power driver’s seat. Heated front seats. Heated side mirrors. Aluminum pedals. Automatic climate control. Wind Deflector

SE — The SE starts with all of the features of a fully loaded GT and adds 18-inch, Sword Silver-finish, seven-spoke alloy wheels with a five-piece aerodynamic body kit.