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My secret passion? Japanese cars... before moving on to Porsches and Corvettes, I was building Supra's, RX7's and GTR's! While casually browsing cars for sale in Vegas during SEMA, I came across this gem, a blown up (but clean) Mitsubishi 3000gt VR4 aka the original JDM Supercar!
This 3000gt has been sitting at a storage facility 30 miles outside Vegas for quite some time but has help up pretty well! JDM quality, right!? In this video we get this JDM legend shipped back across the country to the shop and hunt down a new VR4 engine, which proves more difficult than anticipated..
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As a trucker I love when I get a cool customer. This guy was a good sport!
He was great, we deal with a ton of drivers, some are awesome, some less so, but he was top notch.
That noise is the 'hydraulic lash adjusters' for the valves.
Pretty normal for Mitsubishi V6's and it is not a problem that you need to be concerned about it.
By all reports they are easy to replace and there is a procedure detailing how to run the engine upon first start after lash adjuster replacement, to prime the adjusters and get oil into them.
Glad to know it’s not abnormal, maybe I’ll throw lifters in it while the engine is out!
What people do is upgrade the lash adjusters to the 3rd Gens (97-99) which have larger ports for better oiling, which alleviates the ‘tick’ which is common amongst all TT cars 91-99.. Also the 99 is extremely rare with 871 produced from what I recall, nice find and you def want to keep this one alive!
Also forgot to add, if you change the trans fluid make SURE it’s syncromesh.. Mitsubishi specified the wrong trans fluid which ruined a lot of synchros in these cars, especially 1st-2nd.. A trans rebuild is around 5 grand from what I recall..
@@scraplifegarage The show Wheeler Dealers did one of these and resolved the lifter tick that way
@@01ttstang No syncromesh is too thin! Redline MT-85 is what he needs.
This channel is amazing! No wasting time just getting projects done!!
*laughs nervously as I view the 5 unfinished projects in the shop*
@@scraplifegarage🤣
Hey mate, I wouldn't be surprised if the reason the subframe is hitting the gearbox is probably something to do with that side impact. It's probably twisted the chassis a bit and maybe done something to the engine mounts as well.
That car has a very rare color! It also looks incredible!
That’s the reason I own it! If it was black, red, white etc I wouldn’t have really through twice about it
@@scraplifegarage meh, it’s a fake 99 it’s really not that rare. If it was a 1 of 287 99 then you can talk it up all you want
@@scraplifegarage it’s kind of like the fiji blue cars. Rare color, but no different from any other year
@@Mitsu3kGT by my calculation 1 of 19 is slightly more rare than 1 of 287 😉
@@scraplifegarage it literally doesn’t matter, you are talking about a single color on a car that’s not original lol. It’s a 1996 that never came from the desert and is a fake 99. The real value would be if it was a 1 of 287 99 vr4, the last year of them made. Doesn’t really matter if it’s a rare color. Pro tip, yellow is even more rare on some of them, and literally no one cares because it’s “Martinique yellow pearl”
The lifter is super easy to put in. ITS A signature 6g72 sticky hydraulic lifter tick. Just put the lobe in the upright position use a flathead to lift the rocker and pull out the lifter and put new one in the hole. JUST PRIME THE LIFTER WITH OIL FIRST and make sure it compresses and decompresses if it didn't come ready from factory. there is 24 of them on it so do same thing for each. Put rocker back on and VUALLA no more noise.
I just rebuilt a DOHC stealth and this car is actually amazing and easy to work on. Mine had 101k when I got it seller never changed the oil and it spun a bearing he just parked it back in 06 in his field. I bought it for 900 couple months ago and the engine got all new bearings and the first rod and whole crank. You can see the process on my short. This car is AMAZING!!!
Aah! The 3000gt VR4 my first car buying experience. When ebay motors first started I bid on a 91 VR4, I had my 5k in hand and the high bid of $3700. It was mine until the last 5min then the price jumped to 5k then 10k and sold at near 12k. I was crushed lol
Age old story!
VR-4 too?! I thought my MR2 Spyder was a steal at $3200. I gotta hang out with you guys and get some cheap cool ass cars. Oh...you're in MD too? How'd I miss that.
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Where’s that Maryland flag emoji…
Lifter tick on the GTO is pretty common (all 3 of mine did it). You can fix it by getting different valve lifters, but its not something to be worried about. Its just something they do, and as you noted it calms down once the engine warms up.
The oil pressure sensors on the GTOs are "flakey" at best, so an after market one also isn't unexpected.
And the "after market control arm" is likely a "Rear steering delete". In case you weren't aware, the GTO/3000GT is a 4 wheel steering car, but the rear steer is often removed if it breaks, as repairing it is problematic, and it also saves weight.
Ok, I haven't even watched this, but gol dern it am I proud! This is what I'm talkin about! Enough of this 100K to get in the door elitist BS, this is the move! Excited to watch this tonight before I go to bed, but don't need to see it to know this is the way my guy! I'm telling you right now, this will get you street cred, that stupid Eurotrash dentist crap just gets you into a country club you dont want to be in anyways.
Known for spun bearings because folks crush the oil pan where the pickup is and starve the engine of oil yours looks a little pushed up remove andnock it out. Also always use factory mitsubishi oil filters give more oil pressure.
Actually 1 out of 19. 1,000% getting in over your head. This car is so beat up and modified and the true definition of a project. Fully painted and finished, you're going to be in this for at least $30k and 1,000's of hours of labor. With that being said, as an owner of a super clean vr4, I'm looking forward to watching the build.
That’s wayyyyyyy further than I’m taking this project, I’m perfectly fine with the cosmetic shape!
@@DavidLedbetter12 this car has plenty of weak points. I know the original owner. Blew a turbo and starved the engine of oil. Basically anything that oil has touched needs replaced. And it’s a fake 1999. It’s really a 1996. It’s rough
some one tag Junk yard dave or go check out his you tube
Bodies are always rust-free, they're galvanized. 6G72 comes in either 3-bolt (early) or 5-bolt (post 93) Personally I'd do something radical with it like keeping it 4WD but not using a 6G72 and making it in-line. Lifter tick when cold isn't uncommon, it should go when it warms up.
The ticking is normal it gets warm then it stops ticking if you want to get rid of the ticking replace your lifters I've had six of these cars in my life I love them
That was a steal for what they are going for now. Your going to love all that engine bay room to work with lol.
Dude you are now officially my favorite car channel if that wasn't already the case I had a 95 3000gt I bought for 800 bucks and loved that car till had to sell bc had a child but so miss that car and always wanted a 96 vr-4
hey man now that your older If ytou cna get your hands on one cheap their are conversion kits to make VR4s (well not a kit but they knoe you can get trubo stealth parts and slap them on the fwd GTs) whole thing might run you 4k but its a small price to pay for the enjoyment and memeories. plus you can give it to your kid one day and it will be worth more than you bought it for.
Finally! There’s not many videos on n these cars, especially the VR4s!
I liked the white car's front better than the purple one
Same. Not a fan of the 99 headlights but everyone seems to go crazy for them. IMO, the 99 is the "worst" looking 3000GT.
I'm glad I found this channel. No BS, straight to the point, fun, and JDM! Looking forward to the series! Subbed :)
You got a 4 bolt engine which is good. The lifter tick is normal, you can upgrade to the 99 style lifters which are a bigger bore to quiet them down. Looks like the Purple VR4 has a SAFC ll for tuning. When you do get the engine from the White VR4 pulled out I'd do the 60K maintenance, go OEM parts, the timing belt can be Gates brand. I'm not sure your horsepower goals but I'd looking into a Chrome ECU for tuning. If you have any question let me know, I'll answer them the best I can.
Chrome ECU is a standalone?
@@kiweeltyler3586 It's a ECU from a 98/99 3000gt that is flashable you can load up a tune or change any parameter.
@@ThatOneVr4 somebody with a ’92 stealth TT wouldn’t be able to use it?
@@kiweeltyler3586 You can use it in a stealth just pick the ECU year you needs.
That's a Hks SSQV V1, you can tell by the back. Have to look at it closer to see if it's real.
Also the noise is lifter, I haven't played with these motors but I'm sure there is shims or adjustments to quiet it down.
I'd recommend doing an insane amount of maintenance before installing, just like the 300zx these are a pain to work on.
Super rare gto rep but very hard parts to find to make a gto one year only fake or not hard to find
I like your channel. I have a 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe that I would like to swap the 2.0L to a LS3. Dont know who could do that.
Check out Adam Lz, he got an LS3 from us for his mom’s solstice, it’s an easy swap!
More JDM? The diversity is too much I CANT KEEP UP but im here for it
Jdm whit left steering wheel ?? Interesting....
They come with forged crankshaft and rods. Change lifters, oil pan and pick up line and do 120k service on engine (oem).
It's a beautiful car still today
Marylander here I have a pretty rare 95 VR4 and I'm still learning the platform myself. One thing I can say when it comes to ordering parts is use 3SX as a last resort cause them prices makes me sad.
I’ve heard from what seems like half the Maryland vr4 crew!
In regards to your other comment, the 99 spec stuff definitely make the car 🤣
Ground zero performance in Easton Pa! Those guys are great.
I bought a Lamp black 95 Vr4 with 99k miles this April. She sat since 2008, and after rebuilding and touching up every little detail my wallet can afford, I'm now at 900 miles and going strong!
I would kill for an amethyst pearl original paint Vr4 😂
i hope these guys reach 1m subs these guys are entertaining and the sweet rides!
Since Mary Kay does Pink Cadillac's for their top sellers, is this Mauve 3000GT for Avon's top sellers?
IT’S AMETHYST 😤
There is a reason these weren't popular and haven't become popular. The engine is too difficult and doesn't even make that much power, even with 500hp it might run a 12.0. Plus, they weigh forty eleven hundred pounds. Since you need a motor you should swap in a badass built 4G63 instead of that cluster fuck of a 3.0 TT V6.
I thought about it, but I don’t need another PROJECT PROJECT, let’s just get this thing running!
3700 pounds aka 200 pounds more than a supra
I'm so jealous! A VR4 in that color is a unicorn find, and while not original, the 99 parts are also very rare at this point. 6G72's are notorious for lifter tick, especially cold. Just warm it up properly and keep an eye on oil pressure. The oil pick-up is vulnerable to a dented oil pan, and spinning a bearing is very common. If you can do some bulletproofing these are awesome cars. Had a '92 as my first car and am getting nostalgic enough to buy another. If you have any questions let me know!
God bless you for the advice, I just bought one myself! The mechanic that sold me it says he changed the lifters but I notice the sound when the car is cold. I noticed my car runs rich and when I turn it on it turns off immediately. It does not always do it but I am wondering why? I think this means the car is running rich and I might need a tune and/or aftermarket ecu? (My car has upgraded 15G turbos with a stock ECU)
@@din4mikz818 Do you have an AF Ratio gauge and a boost controller? Most people ran those and made their own adjustments. You might be best off taking it to a tuning shop and to take a look at all the metrics
@@kristjanveski I cannot thank you enough, I sure do have an AF Ratio guage and the boost controller is connected but not installed. If I take it to a tuning shop will I need to upgrade from the stock ECU? Thanks in advance!
@@din4mikz818 I'm not 100% on this, but I think you only have to worry about the ECU when performing major upgrades: turbos, injectors, or significant remapping. Check out the 3Si forums, there's a wealth of info there.
Junk yard Dave on RUclips is looking for parts from that same car
normal lifter tap. Just how they are especially when they've been sitting with crap oil in them. Also not hard to replace.
Music to my ears!
Amethyst Purple is my favorite 3000GT color by a long shot. I’ve got a 97 base model in white but I would love to own any trim level in purple someday
Steering wheel is on the wrong side for being a *Japanese Domestic Market* car. This specific car was not produced for their home market, so it's not "JDM." It's Japanese, that's it.
ive just suscribed because i also own a 91 3000gt vr4 .. i know nothing about the car and my car needs some serious help. im located in myrtle beach and only picked up the car 2 months ago
The car originated from NY. If you'd like to know more about it, let me know. I'm the guy that brokered the sale of the car to Matt. It's 1 of 19
That's the typical lifter tick of those cars. Check and see if it has the updated lifers on it and if not replace them along with the timing belt kit and hydraulic tensioner and you're good to go
The VR4 is twin turbo
3L D.O.H.C V6 +-300 HP, active aero, active Dumpers, 4WD, 4 wheel steering
Not a supercar…. But drop a built k24 with a 90+mm turbo and a suspension setup and that thing will be a beast on the strip.. a friggn k24 4 banger just got the world record running 5.8 second quarter…. Thats friggn unheard of..
Save it, even though it is not a real 99 model. Just the bumper, front headlights, real OEM spoiler cost a lot of money to convert it this day. Just put 4G63 instead of 6G72, much better and more reliable.
Supercar? Uhmm, no, not even close. That is unless you're going to start calling 300Zxs supercars, which would be silly.
Big wang is not interessting in this case, it's just a big wang, but not that active aero that was on early cars, there was a small active spoiler and front skirt that activates when you moving fast, for more aerodynamic. Also, pop up lights)) Sooo.. for me, previous generation from year 1993 is jusy better.Still very pretty car, tho)) And the coloir is great))
Welcome to the money pit club. Loads owners in the part of a country where u can still buy it are ditching it. That is an ugly Puke Purple color. Is that lifter sound? Sounds like cold start lifter .... u haven't got any work done yet and u already spend loads on parts including another GTO.
Hydraulic lifters have bled down. New lifers if it keeps doing it.
My dad has thankfully been owning his Mitsubishi 3000gt 1998 since 1998 fixing the car everytime it has a slight problem and to this day its in good condition engine bay is dirty but no problems
4g63t would be awesome because the v6 in them vars are junk and it wouldn't be #matching sooo yes 4g63t plzz
Seeing what you paid for one I’m glad I bought 2 vr4s and one stealth tt for 1500 bucks off a “retired” crackhead that was sittin in his ranch
I'm on the fence throwing jdm around with this car . Being left hook it was never on the Japanese market . Usdm dsm
the gto was on japanese market which is same shit
Yeah you are correct. If it’s not right hand drive, it’s not JDM. And how is this abandoned? Clickbait ass title
@@TempoMontages then it would be the Mitsubishi GTO…
You better off working on a Nissan 300zx twin turbo. It just looks better. And if it didn't come with an engine then you really do have something to work with.
I Love this Cars 👍
They are Extremely underrated.
All you hear is about Supras And Skylines.
I'm sorry, but JDM is - Japanese Domestic Market, this car is not JDM. 😀
It's cool but not JDM.
Glad bringing cars back to life. But which one was the JDM? Japan is Right hand drive aren't they?
Transfer cases and getrag trans are trash. Good luck with it. 6G72 prone to spun bearings. my RT/TT was fun as fuq tho! Take out those 9B turbo peashooters and put in some DR650s!
they are also notorious for lifter tick. Updated lifters have an extra oil hole to help quiet them down
Hey I have a 94 vr4 I'm needing headlights and taillights for. Would you sell the ones on the white 3000gt?
I picked up a 91 vr4 a but ago with a slipped timing belt and honestly theyre not that bad to work on. The only pain is that pulling the timing cover off is a nightmare for no reason
i had a black with purple pearl.. damn it looked so good in the sun.. witch we never have here in sweden so yeah, it was black..
Great cars the VR4 has real wheel steer but the previous owner put coil overs on so it may be disconnected. Great powerful cars. Oil is dark but no sludge.
I had a 92 stealth rt twin turbo with 50k. A bearing in the transmission went out and ruined the case. I was over owning them at that point. Loved them in the 90s/2000s but not so much now lol
no drivetrain? shit ill take it. a vr-4 to go with my fully built sl> yes plz.
Dude can I just buy it from you and make it stock😭 1/16. It’s hurting my soul if you make this a track car
I always wanted a 96/99 Mit 3000 vr-4 car. looks cool.. watch for update on it..
Is a 3000gt even considered a supercar? I could see a R35 or maybe a nsx being called a super car but this is just a sports car imo
i have a 6g72 and it sounds very similar, it comes and goes with the temps as well. think its a pretty normal 6g7x sound
Omg i love 3000 gt so much. its my dream car and i hope i will have it one day. Great video btw. I love your chanell
OMG. Blast from the past. BubbRubb and Lil Sis! Funny stuff.
Spend money on it and do it right, do not leave 1 new shock and 3 old been in wrecks shocks. This VR4 is a unicorn def needs to be treated as such.
Lee have a laugh with the guys check out Mindseed TV on youtube Casey is your doppelganger lol
I have a 91 vr4 there cool cars but not reliable at all
they are reliable enough if you take the time to change out all the common failure points. i daily drove one for 6 years and never broke down besides once for ignition
Run the lifter suck also balancing bearing for the main your going to have to have the motor complete built to handle any kind of power you want to put to it
why make that pos unreliable again? had a perfect platform for a swap that would last so much longer then that damn v6
I am just happy you are saving a 90s car. It’s very special car at that
Cool Pink Car Bro!
The 200sx s14 from uk is mauve purple not sure you guys got that colour on 240s tho
I swear 3000gt are so unappreciated. These cars look way better than the overrated supra
hate to break it to you its not dirt cheap. ive seen pretty clean vr4s near me down in the south for close to 500$.
appreciate the content
If your oil pan is dented where the circle is at it will starve of oil because that is where the pickup tube is located...
idk if it has it or not, but if it does get rid of the rear wheel steering, you'll thank yourself later and save yourself some drivetrain issues
That lifter tick is totally normal dsm stuff. They all do it, toss some revised lifters in it and you'll be good to go
Lifter noise. Get them latest updated version of the lifters in that problem will go away
Is that a app state sticker in back glass if so it came from close to where I live luv the vids keep it up guys happy late new year
Oh, great content! I watched this video with pleasure! I already have the second such car, so I will say for sure that it is necessary to put reinforced engine mounts in front and behind, because the stock ones are very soft, and because of this, the engine hangs out a lot under the hood during starts and accelerations.
I found that the donor car has 3sx mounts so check that off the box!
I owned a 1996 vr4 identical to that those cars have the worst transmission ever made
Lol that's just hydraulic lash adjuster noise.
You may have found it in the desert but it has Iowa license plates on it. Hope that's not a bad omen. Lots of snow and salt in Iowa just like Maryland.
Came here to say this!
It came from north east, was taken to iowa after he bought it, he raced it a couple times and blew a turbo or the turbo was burning so much oil it spun the bearings. Anything that oil touched in that car needs replaced, oil cooler, turbos, lines, etc…and it was never a desert car. Came from the rust belt up north east
Not only is that NOT a Super Car, It is just Barely a Car!!
those engines suffer from bad lifters .... thats ur ticking noise
I thought you were actually in the desert... as in the UAE
I have info on a complete drivetrain for u.
How do I get a hold of you
Id assume from having 5 3000gts, still own one, non running lmao. But that ticking sound is the lifters for sure. Stock lifters just had tiny flow holes, but that may be big bore lifters since it's modified, and it's just loud from not running for awhile, may need to reprime some lifters, otherwise just grab some 99 big bore lifters and she should be good to go on the loud ticking. But yes it is quite normal, even with big bore lifters homestly lol.
And the engine and trans are just tight in the engine bay, no matter how you wanna make it. Exhaust work is a pain without a lift, but the tightness in the engine bay, is the main reason why everyone usually says they're shitty to work but, but it's honestly not that bad, and alot cheaper to buy parts for than any other street cars these days, other than maybe rusted out 240's and miata's, or clapped out Honda's lol
That's not a big WING! It's a big WANG!! LOL.
Nice, I have a 90 GSX with 90K miles on it in the garage I'm just about to get road worthy as soon as a caliper that isn't borked comes in.
The Semi truck driver is an Armenian lol
Filthy Frank would be proud. He loved his Pink 3000 GT :D
I want to buy it when it's done!
that tapping noise is normal, its called lifter tick its one of the most common things with the 3000GT its nothing to worry about. one of the solutions is putting in the bigger lifters from the 3rd gen 3000gts