Anyway, I've been reading your forums and it has been the best Google results so far for any FTO related resource.
I own a, not really an FTO, but a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer with all FTO GR engine, brakes and suspension inside. Bought this FTO GR from Japan through a local chop shop who had direct importations. The unit was a silver half-cut FTO GR and the package from the shop included everything that is compatible for the Lancer CK body. I can tell it was a great car before it got chopped as I see and feel it perform.
Well, here are some pics to say more about my Lancer FTO.
http://diycarpartsrepair.blogspot.com/
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2517180/1997-mazda-323/page-5
I hope I can learn more about my FTO engine on this site and as much as I can, I will contribute to this forum. Am an avid Mitsubishi fan.
If someone might ask, why not just get the full unit? Our new customs and land transportation law made it difficult and costly to for us to make roll-out importations given the fact we are a left-hand country and where Mitsubishi Motors Corporation through Diamond Motor Sales have strong Government ties as they are being protected from the import competition. I got my FTO package at 200,000.00 YEN. If I was to import it as a whole, it would be at 1Million Yen. EVO5 JDMs here sell at 3M Yen. EVO 7 - 9 doubles it. And there are some trade-offs from Right-Hand-to-Left-Hand conversions.
My personal info: Filipino, 33 years old, IT Project Manager.
So again, Dia Dhuit from Manila Philippines!
