Finally got my Evo

[Kracka]

Awesome progress. But why 5.10, out of curiosity? Are version numbers different for IXs?

NLTS is a fucking pain sometimes, but it makes WOT amazing. Well worth it.
V5.10 for the IX seems to be the most complete and bug-free, while not having do deal with the obnoxious "big maps" of V7. I've tried them all and he decided to use V5.10 on my recommendation; plus it's a lot easier to setup than V7 which is a huge plus with him being a ECUFlash beginner. The only benefits V7 seems to have is if you're running ECU-controlled boost or are making big power and need the higher resolution of the big maps.

NLTS is awesome, I bet you'll love it once you fix your switch! It does take some getting used to though so be patient with it.

[cmspaz]

V5.10 for the IX seems to be the most complete and bug-free, while not having do deal with the obnoxious "big maps" of V7. I've tried them all and he decided to use V5.10 on my recommendation; plus it's a lot easier to setup than V7 which is a huge plus with him being a ECUFlash beginner. The only benefits V7 seems to have is if you're running ECU-controlled boost or are making big power and need the higher resolution of the big maps.

NLTS is awesome, I bet you'll love it once you fix your switch! It does take some getting used to though so be patient with it.
Gotcha.

Had had some part-throttle troubles with it initially, but the car hasn't bucked on me for it for a long time now. Really trains you to keep your foot off the clutch unless you're using it.

[goodhart]

Round one of mods will start over the winter, I figured I could steal some parts off of the Talon since that is a 99% chance of getting parted out now.

Parts off Talon:
-FIC 1350cc injectors
-DB Performance MBC (I can sell this Blitz EBC for a couple hundred bucks)
-Supertech dual valve springs (kind of overkill, but they are essentially free since I already have them)
-RPF1's (need tires, but these wouldn't go in till summer anyways)
AEM analog boost and wideband gauges
Small Battery (I'll be getting a Primo battery tray for this)


Then since my Walbro 255's won't work in the Evo, I'll probably get one of those along with a Megan O2 housing and possibly a FMIC.

No hurry on any of this, I'll probably slowly accumulate the parts over the winter and see how things go, then get a Shane tune in the spring. I'll probably try out map switching and get pump & E85 tunes.

[turbotalon1g]

Nice!

[95talonracer]

Does it shift better now?

[goodhart]

Shift amazing. Thanks again for that Kerry, forgot to mention that when I picked up my t-case for the DSM Saturday, we bled the piss out of my clutch, installed the Rosey Clutch fork stopper, and I had Kerry adjust my clutch pedal because with my effed up hand, I couldn't get my hand with the wrench in the right position to adjust it.

I think engagement could maybe be a tad lower, but this is working good for now. :)

[s1ngletracker]

where do people get these 'kracka' vents?

[mlomker]

where do people get these 'kracka' vents?

http://www.maperformance.com/kracka-crankcase-vacuum-kit.html

[turbotalon1g]

I might have a set laying around

[goodhart]

Round one of mods will start over the winter, I figured I could steal some parts off of the Talon since that is a 99% chance of getting parted out now.

Parts off Talon:
-FIC 1350cc injectors
-DB Performance MBC (I can sell this Blitz EBC for a couple hundred bucks)
-Supertech dual valve springs (kind of overkill, but they are essentially free since I already have them)
-RPF1's (need tires, but these wouldn't go in till summer anyways)
-AEM analog boost and wideband gauges
-Small Battery (I'll be getting a Primo battery tray for this)


Then since my Walbro 255's won't work in the Evo, I'll probably get one of those along with a Megan O2 housing and possibly a FMIC.

No hurry on any of this, I'll probably slowly accumulate the parts over the winter and see how things go, then get a Shane tune in the spring. I'll probably try out map switching and get pump & E85 tunes.


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5125/5255911171_ff7cb12eb7_z.jpg


Got the pump last week from MAP ($80 shipped!), yanked the injectors last weekend.


Found out I need the specified seats and seals for the dual valve springs. Not sure how hard that is or if it can be done without yanking the head. I am gonna try to keep that good old "factory seal" as long as I can, it worked pretty well for Hughes and Jim :D

Also been doing research on tires quite a bit, leaning towards putting some Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec's on the RPF1's. They seem to be the best tire for a daily driver/very occasional track use and still be worth a damn in the rain. Pretty sure I'll be able to get 2 summers out of them with doing maybe 1-2 autox's a year and a handful of trips to the drag strip, which I would be happy with. I plan on waiting until closer to spring to see if anything new comes out though, and maybe jump on a clearance sale of last years tires.

As far as the E85 stuff goes, I'll be waiting till spring for that. 50 more HP wouldn't really be all that useful until then anyways, and by then I should have more money for a tune from my Talon part-out so it won't put any strain on the wallet. Until then, I'll probably start collecting the other small stuff I need/want for the car like;

-Gauge pod
-small battery tray
-Alt Map switch
-Omni 4 BAR Map sensor
-Megan o2
-Some FMIC, leaning towards an Ebay special OBX. Has cast end tanks, its the Perrin knockoff, should do decent enough for my small setup.


-I would like to get a different LICP, probably a Muse Motorsports one unless I can find a good used one for cheaper.
-Brakes. Going to go with the rotorpros blanks coated in black with probably some Girodisc magic pads.