Mitsubishi Colt Tuning

"Colt - a powerful weapon"

The Colt has a long production run from the 1960 and some of the newer models are just crying out for more power with their pin sharp handling. The latest ralliart version R shows the potential of the Colt chassis.

If you are not happy with the way the car handles you should look to uprate the suspension with adjustable shocks. We would go to a maximum drop of 25-30mm on most models. You risk rubbing on the arches if you go lower than this.

The Colt is already a fun car but you can follow the Ralliart lead and turn it into an economical and reliable track day car.

Smaller engines do not provide much of a return in terms of power so start with a bigger engine. Engine swaps are a good option if you have a small engine size.

Mitsubishi Colt Tuning modifications.

By raising peak power you maintain economy and reliability. A fast road cam will be one of the best power mod you can do mechanically to your engine. Don't forget to uprate the fuelling when you are increasing the power - it makes the car more thirsty. Improve your cars response to the throttle with a Fuel pressure boost valve. To get sufficient fuel you may need to uprate the injectors on your engine. Uprate the fuel pump to cope with the extra fuel requirements of your tuned Colt.

Mitsubishi Colt Intake and Exhaust.

The next area for modification is the intake and exhaust. For small Colt engine sizes go with a washable panel air filter. On larger engines and turbo vehicles an induction kit will help increase power. Do not go with the biggest exhaust you can find - the best for power gains are usually between 2 to 2.5 inches.

A good fast road power clutch will help to keep that power going where it should. Never skimp or expect a standard clutch to cope. In 2004 there was a turbo option which was based on the 4G15 block - a solid 1.5 liter engine. These generate a class leading 148 bhp and respond well to tuning.

A remapped turbo will give phenomenal power gain. Don't forget an uprated intercooler to maximise the engines power.

Mitsubishi Colt Wheel modifications.

Alloy wheels will help the brakes cool down and are usually lighter than the steel ones. Large Colt alloy wheels can decrease performance. If you get big alloy wheels you will be changing your final drive ratio. Although some people have gone larger we would stick to a 16 inch rim size as the maximum.

Please join us in our forum to discuss the Colt options in more detail with our Colt owners. It would also be worth reading our Mitsubishi tuning articles to get a full grasp of the pros and cons of each type of modification.