Cordia Engine Conversions
Cordia 1800 Turbo (Read About Cordia's in Japan)
In Japan you could get Cordia's factory fitted with 2litre 4G63BT powerplants and there were also All wheel drive versions. You could also get Cordia's factory fitted with bodykits and up-spec interiors like the XG and GT models.
Released in the U.S.A, Europe and elsewhere Mitsubishi dealers sold a four door sedan called the Tredia. These makes are all pretty rare in Australia, But Cordia engine conversions are definately not. One of the most popular being the 2 litre 4G63BT 12 valve Sirius Dash engine that produces 150kw in Standard trim. Arguably the most desirable Cordia engine conversion is the 2 litre 4G63BT DOHC Intercooled Turbo. Available in a variety of specs from around 148kW@6000rpm and 279Nm@3500rpm (in the Galant), up to 209kW at 6500rpm, and 373Nm at 3000. (in the Lancer Evolution 6).

A look at some of the most popular Cordia Engine Conversions
Mitsubishi 4G63BT DASH 2.0L 12 valve SOHC ECI Turbo
This was Mitsubishi's Big Gun 4cylinder Power Engine of the 1980's.  It came standard eqipment in Performance spec FWD Galants and RWD Starion's. The DASH was available in a variety of power outputs ranging from 150kw @6000rpm to 155kw in intercooled guise. 
-Certain models feature a Mitsubishi CYCLONE intake manifold which results in a higher torque output and can be identified by a CYCLONE badge on  the DASH 12valve rocker cover
-Intercooled versions are often refered to as DASH 2.
-A very limited number of Factory Race Spec Dash engine's were built and are rated at 250kw.
Mitsubishi 4G63BT 2.0L 16 valve DOHC EFI Turbo
The most popular Cordia Conversion is definately the 2L Twin cam Turbo mill from the Galant VR4. The 4G63BT twin cam is standard equipment in numerous vehicles including Evolution Lancers, Eclipses and Galant VR4's. 
This engine comes in a huge variety of different performance specs from 130kw to 208kw. 
-In automatic guise the Japanese spec 4G63BT VR4 puts out a lacklustre 130kw on 100ron fuel. A sure way to tell if you are being sold a lower spec engine is to get the injectors flow tested as the lower spec VR4 engines had much smaller flowing injectors.
-In manual guise the Japanese spec VR4 engine starts at 151kW @6000rpm and 162kW in the Evo Galant VR4 up to 176kW in the Galant Evo RS .
-The most powerful 4G63BT DOHC turbo engines are fitted to the Evolution spec MItsubishi Lancers/Charisma's. The more recent models factory rated at 208kw.
Mitsubishi 4G63BT SIRIUS 2.0L 8 valve SOHC ECI Turbo
This is one of the easiest and most cost effective engine conversion, as you can use all of your 4G62BT running gear(ECU, injectors, sensors etc..)
The 2.0L Sirius 8 valve looks identical to the 1.8L engine. These 2.0L engines came factory fitted to Japanese Spec Cordia Turbo's, Galants and also in RWD Sigma's and Starions.
-The 2.0L is a very tough unit, Factory Power ratings range from 131kw to 149kw and it comes in a variety of different variataions with TC06 & TC05 turbo's.
-Some models were intercooled but the majority of these engines were not intercooled. 
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AWD Galant VR4, Eclipse and Lancer GSR & Evolution(s).
(Japan Spec's)
4G63BT DASH 4cyl. 2 litre 16 valve DOHC EFI TD05 turbo 
factory front mount  air/air intercooler
NA= 104kw@6000rpm
Early Turbo= 148kw@6000rpm
Later Turbo= 209kw@6500rpm
Early T= 279Nm@3500rpm
Later T= 373Nm@3000rpm
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RWD Starion and FWD Galant Turbo
(Japan Spec's)
4G63BT DASH 4cyl. 2 litre 12 valve SOHC ECI turbo non-intercooled
150kw@6000rpm
Intercooled DASH2= 155kw
AWD RS Version: 250kw
No-IC= 275Nm@3600rpm
Intercooled= 280Nm@3500rpm
*The 250kw DASH version was exclusive to Race/Rally Galants/Starions and the ultra rare AWD Concept RS Cordia Supercar.
2.0L Cordia Turbo
(Japan Spec)
4G63BT 4cyl. 2 litre 8 valve SOHC ECI turbo non-intercooled
TC05= 131kW at 5500 rpm
TC06= 149kW at 6000 rpm
TC05= 216Nm @ 3500rpm
TC06= 255Nm @ 3500 rpm.
*Some Later models used a front mount air/air intercooler and were available in many different trim and power  specs.. 
2.0L Cordia L
(US Spec)
4cyl 2.0L 8valve SOHC Dual throat carburated 
70kw@5600rpm
90hp@5600rpm
152Nm@2400rpm.
112ft-lb@2400rpm.
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2.0L Cordia SR-S
(Euro Spec)
4cyl 2.0L 8valve SOHC Dual throat carburated 
70kw@5600rpm
152Nm@2400rpm.
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1.8L Tredia Turbo
(South African Spec)
4G62BT. 4cyl. 1.85 litre 8 valve SOHC  ECI TC05 turbo non-intercooled
96kw@5500rpm
177Nm@3500rpm
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1.8L Cordia Turbo and Tredia Turbo
(Japan Spec)
4G62BT. 4cyl. 1.85 litre 8 valve SOHC  ECI turbo non-intercooled
TC05= 119kW@5800 rpm
TC06= 125kw@6000rpm
216Nm@3500 rpm
245Nm@4000rpm
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1.8L Cordia Turbo
(US Spec)
4G62BT. 4cyl. 1.85 litre 8 valve SOHC  ECI TC05 turbo non-intercooled
90kw@5500rpm
121HP@5500rpm
172Nm@3000rpm
127ft-lb@3000rpm
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1.8L Cordia GSR Turbo
(Australian Spec)
4G62BT. 4cyl. 1.85 litre 8 valve SOHC  ECI 
TC06 turbo(Super AA, AB)
TC05(Unleaded AC)
non-intercooled
Super= 110kw@6000rpm
Unleaded= 90kw@5500rpm
Super= 210Nm@4000rpm
Unleaded= 172Nm@3000rpm
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1.8L Cordia and Tredia
(Euro Spec)
4G37 1.8L 8valve SOHC Dual throat carburated 
66kw@5500rpm
137Nm@3500rpm
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1.6L Colt Cordia Turbo and Tredia Turbo
(UK Spec)
4G32BT 4cyl. 1.6L 8valve SOHC Dual throat carburated  TC04 turbo
non-intercooled
84kw@5000rpm
112HP@5000rpm
169Nm@3500rpm
125lb-ft@3500rpm
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1.6L Cordia Turbo, Tredia Turbo and Colt Turbo
(Japan Spec)
4cyl 1.6litre 8valve SOHC ECI TC04 turbo
non-intercooled
90kw at 5500 rpm
177Nm at 3000 rpm
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1.6L Cordia Turbo, Tredia -Turbo and Colt Turbo
(Japan Spec)
4cyl 1.6litre 8valve SOHC Dual throat carburated  TC04 turbo
non-intercooled
78kw at 5500 rpm
177Nm at 3000 rpm
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1.8L Cordia GSL
(Australian Spec)
4cyl 1.8L 8valve SOHC Dual throat carburated
Leaded= 70kw@5000rpm
Unleaded= 62kw@5000rpm
Leaded= 140Nm@4000rpm
Unleaded= 130Nm@3500rpm
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1.6L AA Cordia GSL
(Australian Spec)
4cyl 1.6L 8valve SOHC Dual throat carburated
58kw@6000rpm
117Nm@4000rpm
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