US New owner of a leggy in the States

[Hakeemington]

What’s up gents, I just recently picked up a 1997 leggy vr4 5 spd recently imported to the states. It has about 133k miles or 250ish KM I believe.

Loving it so far it seems to have been very well taken care of I have been driving daily for about 2 weeks not and cannot spot a single issue.

I thought the idle was a little low at 650rpm with the AC off but after a bit of reading here I see that’s normal.

I plan on starting with a fuel pump upgrade, then upgrading of the entire exhaust(I have no emission restrictions so going crazy)
And a tune/re flash I have seen some interesting options from Havok engineering. Lastly larger wheels still working on the perfect specs

I’m open to any suggestions on where to order anything

 

[mezje]

For parts use Amayama, megazip or Partsouq. Also refer to the parts guide here

Mitsubishis's After Sales Program (ASA) is still readily available and the easiest place to get OEM part numbers.

I would be doing the timing belt ASAP.

 

[kc427]

For parts use Amayama, megazip or Partsouq. Also refer to the parts guide here

Mitsubishis's After Sales Program (ASA) is still readily available and the easiest place to get OEM part numbers.

I would be doing the timing belt ASAP.

Is Partsouq trustable? I only used Amayama and megazip before.

 

[mezje]

Is Partsouq trustable? I only used Amayama and megazip before.

Yeah, I am confident they operate out of the same supplier(s) though. Every time I have tried partsouq for an item that Amayama doesn't have Partsouq later confirm nil stock.

 

[kc427]

Yeah, I am confident they operate out of the same supplier(s) though. Every time I have tried partsouq for an item that Amayama doesn't have Partsouq later confirm nil stock.

So probably they get the parts from the same source.

 

[jdmftwyo]

Welcome! as mezje said i would put timing belt service (Unless you have proof it was done recently via date not milage) to the top of the list.

I would avoid Havok for a tune and grab a 7202 ecu. Any tuner that deals with stock ecu evos can tune the legnum (You will also want a Intercooler and a intake before bothering with a tune)

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[mezje]

Welcome! as mezje said i would put timing belt service (Unless you have proof it was done recently via date not milage) to the top of the list.

I would avoid Havok for a tune and grab a 7202 ecu. Any tuner that deals with stock ecu evos can tune the legnum (You will also want a Intercooler and a intake before bothering with a tune)

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Agreed, anywhere that can tune and Evo should be confident doing these. Avoid anything else unless it's a full ECU.

 

[tsai1]

Welcome nice example But being a bit selfish I'm glad you guys in the US can import them now so more demand and better after market support for everyone. Hopefully

 

[Baba Galant]

As Mezje said, timing belt, new tensioner, water pump and probably cam seals.
If you're confident, check your front lower control arms and ensure they're in good condition, there is write up on what can go wrong when they fail.
Also check out Viamoto in the UK, fair prices with lightning fast delivery worldwide.