Can You uprate the clutch on a Mitsubishi GTO?
Uprating the clutch to a power clutch will avoid the transmission losses associated with a slipping clutch. As with most sports car suspension mods you should ideally avoid dropping the car more than 35mm unless you are prepared for a major suspension geometry overhaul.
How much does a used Mitsubishi GTO cost?
As Mitsubishi stopped manufacturing the Mitsubishi GTO from 1999 so nowadays if you want to buy one, you will have to pick a used Mitsubishi GTO for sale. On used car market, the price of a Mitsubishi GTO for sale is ranging from $7,500 to $40,000 depending on the mileage, model year and condition of the car.
What’s the chassis number on a Mitsubishi GTO?
The UK version of the GTO was badged the 3000GT the chassis number is the best way to determine which model you have. The car has been described as Japans answer to the Ferrari and with those vents near the rear wheels, pop up headlights and long bonnet it is not difficult to see why.
What kind of exhaust does a Mitsubishi GTO have?
GTO Modifications. Most owners uprate the breathing of their car with a good quality induction kit and sports exhaust. The standard car came with twin exit exhaust but many owners opt for a large bore single exhaust.
Uprating the clutch to a power clutch will avoid the transmission losses associated with a slipping clutch. As with most sports car suspension mods you should ideally avoid dropping the car more than 35mm unless you are prepared for a major suspension geometry overhaul.
What kind of car is the Mitsubishi GTO?
The car has been described as Japans answer to the Ferrari and with those vents near the rear wheels, pop up headlights and long bonnet it is not difficult to see why. The car is not all show and no go either with a 3 Litre twin turbo things start to get interesting very quickly making the GTO a popular tuning project.
What do you need to tune a Mitsubishi GTO?
When tuning the GTO you must not overlook the importance of uprating the fuelling. A larger fuel pump and bigger injectors are essential for high power mods. An uuprated intercooler will also make a big difference to even the standard cars performance.
How big should the suspension be on a Mitsubishi GTO?
As with most sports car suspension mods you should ideally avoid dropping the car more than 35mm unless you are prepared for a major suspension geometry overhaul. A special thanks goes to the guys at Sumiyaka, especially Mark for their help and excellent input in this article.