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Originally Posted by Trogdor
2) I've also been looking at alternative HP/Torque boosting ideas. From what I gather, new plugs, a cold air in-take (and filter) and a cat-back exhaust system might give me and small boost I'm looking for in the price range I'm at. A) I read this post http://www.mitsustyle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21250 but again, it's all info specifically for the Evo. Are air intakes and exhaust systems universal (aside from single or double)? B) Are these "bolt ons" things a guy whose knowledge about cars is fairly limited could do on his own? When I say limited, I can change my own oil and that's about it. |
Plugs will do nothing, keep the stock ones, they're probably good for 60-100k miles (iridium).
Intake and exhaust will maybe give you a little power, 5 WHP at the absolute most; more than anything they'd be for sound.
That modding thread doesn't pertain to a non-turbo Lancer, everything in there is Evo-specific.
Intakes and exhausts are not universal, you'd have to buy ones specific to your year, model, and trim.
Simple bolt-ons like these are generally easy enough for anyone with a basic set of handtools to accomplish either alone or with a friend.
Worrying about your rods and pistons is a definitely possibility if you turbo/supercharge your car. Not to mention it will immediately void your warranty if you ever have any sort of issue with the car and bring it in for repair.
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