Welcome to Tarmac & Gravel

After attending the Prescott Rally in 2005, I knew I had to build a rally car. Being a dedicated DSMer, I knew I had to build a Mitsubishi. I bought 1991 Galant VR4 195/2000. But then I thought, these cars are far too rare and way too sweet for me to build one up just to stuff it in a ditch somewhere near the border, so at the Prescott Rally in 2008, I lucked out and found 1992 Galant VR4 464/1000.

This site is dedicated to [464] Tarmac & [195] Gravel. One to stay clean. One to press on regardless.

[195]

Engine Modifications:
- Engine No. 2 = Came with siezed 4G63 traced to 92 GSX.
- Engine No. 3 = 200k donor from 90 GS-T parted out due to engine bay fire. Spectacular head gasket failure in July 2007.
- Currently running freshly rebuilt Engine No. 3 (possible designation Engine No. 3.1). Full, engine-in-the-car rebuild. Fresh stock head. Mild head and turbocharger porting.

Turbo Modifications:
- Turbo XS – HP MBC (running 12psi on stock 14b)

Transmission Modifications:
none

Fuel System Modifications:
none

Intake Modifications:
- K&N drop- in filter

Exhaust Modifications:
- 3A Racing muffler on DIY 2.5″ catback

Suspension Modifications:
none

Electronics Modifications:
- SPI boost gauge
- SPI oil pressure gauge
- SPI oil temperature gauge
- SPI coolant temperature gauge

Brake Modifications:
none

Appearance Modifications:
- Typical, early 90s Mitsubishi clearcoat peel.
- No panel on car without dent, ding or damage. Previous owners must have been crack heads.

– Restoration has begun!
-
Hood stripped and painted flat black.
- Window trim stripped and painted flat black.
- Front bumper, lower headlight trim, and grille stripped and painted flat black.
(Note: Restoration was for nothing, thanks to an asshat in a Kia who can’t drive. Repairs have begun.)

Audio System Modifications:
none

Wheel Upgrade and Modifications:
none

Tire Upgrade and Modifications:
none

Other Modifications:
- Pirate floor mats up front (“R” racing.) LOL.
- Custom skid plate

Owners Comments:
#195/2000

Anyone else would have parted this car out long ago. My best estimate has it sitting dead for more than three years. It’s beaten and bruised, but it’s running like a champ right now, despite all the half-assery in the engine bay.

Possible rally car.

Galant 2007

More pictures in the Galant VR4 section of the gallery.