US Legnum VR4 in the USA

Lesac

Stateside
Location
United States
First Name
Kevin
Drive
1996 Legnum VR4
1991 MR2
1991 Sambar
Hello everyone!
After owning 2 first gen galant VR4's an Evo VIII and an Evo X, I'm in the process of bringing a 96 Legnum VR4 stateside. Ive only ever seen one other VR4 posted in the US, so there is a somewhat real possibility that I have one of only a small handful in the states. What this also means is that I may be a good source to anyone who is looking at comparing USDM parts for their cars as they are cheap and plentiful here.

Thanks to everyone here for posting all of the worthwhile content, I have enjoyed reading up on everything here.
Pics to come
 

mookers

puri puri
Location
Frankston, Melbourne, VIC
First Name
Derek
Drive
CL9 Accord Euro Lux, GE Jazz VTi, Evil Supervillain Chair, Homemade Portable Square Drumkit
Hi Kevin, welcome to the forum.


Unclepaulie's infamous welcome template, version 17.3b

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SVD115

Hesitantly Boosting
Premium Member
Location
Vic
First Name
Jason
Drive
It's a really long list... but added a Legnum to that list...
Isn't there a few residing in Canada?
 

Lesac

Stateside
Location
United States
First Name
Kevin
Drive
1996 Legnum VR4
1991 MR2
1991 Sambar
There are a handful in Canada as their import laws are a hair different than ours. My car is actually coming from Canada.
 

Tempast

Hesitantly Boosting
Location
Canada
First Name
Kyle
Drive
1986 300ZX Turbo
Welcome, there's a ton of these up in Canada, I know of probably 20-30 and there's lots that aren't on the forums or Facebook.
 

Accumulation

Idling at the Lights
Location
Chandler, Az.
First Name
Jason
Drive
1997 Legnum VR4
2013 BMW 535i m-sport
2011 BMW 135i m-sport
2014 Audi Q7 TDI Prestige
2016 BMW 435i Grand Coupe
Well, there's another one in the USA now. Got mine about 2 weeks ago. 1997 Legnum VR4 auto. Has 72k miles. And is white. I'm in the Phoenix area so the next thing i'm doing to it is a transmission cooler, lol. Cause it's 112 out right now as i'm doing my oil/filter change. Side note: my 95 Pajero's OEM oil filters are the same for the Legnum... MD352626.
 

Mr Smurfington

Idling at the Lights
Location
Denver
First Name
Sean
Drive
Legnum VR4
USA VR4 driver here in Denver. 97 Meister blue auto. Been through a few E39A VR4's also along with an Evo 3. 2 other EC5W's other than mine are in Denver also but one is off the road due to major rust issues... Mine leaks, and thanks to the crack research I've been able to find on this forum, it appears to be probable that its the TQ converter seal
 

Legnum in America

Leaving Skid Marks
Location
Chicago
First Name
Mike
Drive
1997 Mitsubishi Legnum VR4 COTY
2022 Subaru Outback Onyx XT
1999 Honda Civic EX
I'm in Chicago. I own a 97 COTY Edition VR4. Currently the only one in Illinois that I am aware of. Only 32,000km when I got her, now she as 40,000km;)

Exhaust, Upgraded ECU, Mishimoto Intercooler, K&N Filter, Upgraded Fuel pump, Timing Belt/Water pump, brakes, every fluid have been done. She is fun to drive and a pleasure to look at.
 

Legnum in America

Leaving Skid Marks
Location
Chicago
First Name
Mike
Drive
1997 Mitsubishi Legnum VR4 COTY
2022 Subaru Outback Onyx XT
1999 Honda Civic EX
What are the specific ecu upgrades? Same ecu or upgraded?
Same ECU tuned to:

Performance tuned fuel and ignition maps.
Adjusted wastegate and boost targeted to 15 psi.
The 180 km/h speed cut has been removed.
The rev limiter has been raised to 7420 rpm.😉
The boost cut has been removed.
 

Accumulation

Idling at the Lights
Location
Chandler, Az.
First Name
Jason
Drive
1997 Legnum VR4
2013 BMW 535i m-sport
2011 BMW 135i m-sport
2014 Audi Q7 TDI Prestige
2016 BMW 435i Grand Coupe
Sounds like the Havok Engineering ECU. Been thinking of buying one.
 

Accumulation

Idling at the Lights
Location
Chandler, Az.
First Name
Jason
Drive
1997 Legnum VR4
2013 BMW 535i m-sport
2011 BMW 135i m-sport
2014 Audi Q7 TDI Prestige
2016 BMW 435i Grand Coupe
Well, i just bought it... $121 usd (free shipping).... Why not, lol.
 

Legnum in America

Leaving Skid Marks
Location
Chicago
First Name
Mike
Drive
1997 Mitsubishi Legnum VR4 COTY
2022 Subaru Outback Onyx XT
1999 Honda Civic EX

Accumulation

Idling at the Lights
Location
Chandler, Az.
First Name
Jason
Drive
1997 Legnum VR4
2013 BMW 535i m-sport
2011 BMW 135i m-sport
2014 Audi Q7 TDI Prestige
2016 BMW 435i Grand Coupe
Fuel pump sounds easy... Finding an intercooler for this car has not. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks!
 

Legnum in America

Leaving Skid Marks
Location
Chicago
First Name
Mike
Drive
1997 Mitsubishi Legnum VR4 COTY
2022 Subaru Outback Onyx XT
1999 Honda Civic EX
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