engine swap out?

1999 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
120,000 MILES
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DCNOCSTAR420
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I have a 99 eclipse with a 2.0L non turbo. I threw a rod the other day and put a hole in my block. im trying to find out if i can swap it out for a 2.4L from a galant. can i swap it out?
Nov 26, 2011 at 11:19 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Yes, you can replace it, but we only recommend direct fit parts. Make sure to get the same year and make engine.
Nov 26, 2011 at 11:36 AM
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DCNOCSTAR420
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Okay also i was goona use that header from that 2.0l. im gonna get it bored, ported and polished. will that work? aslo any recomedations on a clutch under $100? Also awhat rebuild kit would you recomend?
Nov 26, 2011 at 12:43 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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That will work. As far as the clutch, a clutch kit is around 300. Replace it all since the engine will already be out.
Nov 26, 2011 at 4:58 PM
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