Evo X upgrades

[Kracka]

Somewhere in my Mitsubishi information vault I remember something about the location of the stock knock sensor being important, and the stock knock sensor itself being a good device. I guess I don't understand the point of having an aftermarket knock sensor when the stock one is perfectly fine already, especially when the stock knock sensor is threaded into the block and there are no guarantees that an aftermarket one will perform as good as the stock one.
The X knock sensor is different from what the DSM's and VIII/IX's have. I'm sure Shane will respond and give more details since he is the one who explained it to me.

[Kracka]

I love all the chassis bracing! I know the X is already quite a bit stiffer than the VIII/IX, but I installed a 6-point lower brace and it made a noticeable difference on my car.

[mlomker]

^this. Unless it's some sort of add-on knock sensor or something and you're having it just for show/shit's and grins I wouldn't replace the stock unit.

No, this doesn't replace the stock one. This is just a knock indicator light for monitoring purposes. Your options are to wire it into the stock unit or add a secondary for it. Since they are only $50-80 I don't see a reason not to add a second one.

The X's are known for having questionable fuel pump relays and now that I'm upgrading to a double-pump, that's just more things to fail. Beefing up my monitoring capability seemed prudent.

The X knock sensor is different from what the DSM's and VIII/IX's have.

He has commented that the knock detection on the X sucks but I don't know if that's due to the stock sensor's quality or its placement.

I love that rear strut tower bar! Leaves room for other stuff.

That's the big advantage that the Cusco has. The price is higher than the competition but no modifications to carpeting or trunk plastic is required.

[mlomker]

I finally got a tracking number for the valve springs and they will arrive on Monday. I spoke to BlaqOPs on the phone and he thinks I'll have it next Friday. Everything is on schedule for an install in the second half of the month, then.

[mlomker]

Crap, I didn't read the directions.

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[Kracka]

LOL what product did those come with? Looks like the directions that come with all the Beatrush products.

[mlomker]

LOL what product did those come with? Looks like the directions that come with all the Beatrush products.

I just threw on the Cusco brace.

[mlomker]

I've had some crazy vibration under the hood ever since I installed that Cusco tower brace. I'm going to pull it off tonight and try removing the heat shield for the exhaust manifold. Logically you'd think it was the strut brace since that is the only thing that changed but man is it solid the way that it is mounted. The only way it could be making that noise is if that lightweight aluminum is working like a tuning fork!

I received the TurboXS Knocklite and Boomba 75mm throttle body and catch can. I had previously purchased a Perrin catch can but the Boomba is aluminum and looks better.

I received a few inquiries and photos from BlaqOPs regarding my fueling system. That should be shipping out at some point this week. I'm thinking about ditching my AMS fuel rail and buying a Boomba instead. The Boomba uses stock quick disconnect fittings that will mate up with the BlaqOPs filter better. The Ultimate Racing filter that I'm using is noisy so getting rid of it wouldn't break my heart.

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[slowbubblecar]

Damn, you have a lot of stuff. Looks like you should have just bought a chassis :). Regarding the brake ducts, I will probably try to work something myself on the car I will be building.

[mlomker]

Looks like you should have just bought a chassis

As scheides would say, it's mostly stock. ;)