1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4, #275/2000
Turbocharged, All wheel drive sport sedan

Why did I go with an odd car like this? It has the same exact drivetrain as the 1990-94 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX. Most power modifications can fit on this car, making 400hp+ to all 4 wheels with the right components.

What's nice about this car:

Powerful stock engine at 195hp with 5 speed manual and potential for lots of horsepower

Novelty of a limited production vehicle; only 2000 made in 91

Comfortable roomy interior, leather, power everything, power sunroof

No one knows it's a VR-4 unless one looks closely

Less annoying kiddies trying to race me at every light

Current performance modifications:

95 pistons, 8.5:1 compression

3" turbo-back exhaust

ACT 2600 clutch

ACT chromoly flywheel

Trans rebuilt with double-synchro 2nd gear

1G T/E/L shifter with symborski bushings for shorter, precise throws

GReddy Profec-B Spec2 boost controller

Keydiver modified ECU with goodies, like: 2 step rev limiter, knock display on dash cluster, speed limiter delete, A/C cutoff at WOT, and some other things I can't remember

Instrumentation:

GReddy 60mm Boost and EGT on A-pillar

MMCd datalogger using color Palm IIIc

Performance metrics:
The project has only begun. 1/4 mile and dyno figures will be made when the time comes. In its present state, it barely makes what feels like 20hp over stock.

Next step?

Considering a Garrett 50-trim turbo, such as the PTE SCM50, or a Forced Performance Green or FP3052, depending on budget or phase of the moon.

Unsure of internal or external wastegate; will need a custom tubular O2 housing for external

EVO 3 exhaust manifold

Spearco intercooler with custom 2.5" pipes; considering something that'll fill the entire front fascia opening

MAFT with blow-thru 3" MAF for performance and fuel control

720cc or similar injectors

Supra fuel pump

Aeromotive adjustible FPR