Evo X upgrades - Page 3

Forced Fed · 12-07-2009

Nice power band, 280awhp at just 4,050 rpms! Picked up ~40hp/60tq, not bad.

**mlomker** · 12-07-2009

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Originally Posted by goodhart

This is just from switching to E-85?

Yeah, no other changes. It'd be more dramatic if BP93 wasn't so good. The guys from Cali and other states with lousy premium usually have their eyes pop out of their head...

**scheides** · 12-08-2009

yay torque! Stock turbo on high boost/octane is AWESOME fun! 29psi is a good peak for a stock turbo; even with an uprated clutch there's not a ton of reason to go any higher than that. Now go have fun with it!

Super Bleeder!! · 12-08-2009

Wow thats really good. I'm impressed

**Murlo26** · 12-14-2009

That curve looks familiar

brando · 12-14-2009

good numbers man. that must be one fun car

**mlomker** · 12-14-2009

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Originally Posted by brando

good numbers man. that must be one fun car

The clutch has slipped a couple times when the car is cold. It seems to be fine after it's moved a block or two. Not sure how that's going to pan out. Kinda sux considering how much I've babied the car.

I got a Perrin rear anti-swaybar and the TWM short shifter/base bushings installed on Saturday. I like both of them so far.

Coilover install and gauges are next.

**mlomker** · 12-26-2009

I decided to pre-order the BBK for the X. I'm going to put it on a Grimmspeed ported & coated stock manifold. I thought about going tubular but I just can't justify the cost.

I'm going to make a call on Monday to make an appointment--time to get the coilovers & Whiteline roll center kit installed. I want that done before the turbo arrives. CBRD isn't due to start shipping for two weeks so it could be a while before I see it.

**goodhart** · 12-26-2009

Wow, this thing is gonna be a monster!!

**mlomker** · 12-26-2009

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Originally Posted by goodhart

Wow, this thing is gonna be a monster!!

At MAP's dyno day some guys were bad-mouthing the Xs. Between murlo and I, we should be able to fix that.

The Dom 2 is doing 450 on E85 (GST's Mustang dyno). I guess I'd be happy with low 400's at DB.

**scheides** · 12-26-2009

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Originally Posted by mlomker

I decided to pre-order the BBK for the X.

Yay! I can't wait to see it!

turbotalon1g · 12-26-2009

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Originally Posted by mlomker

At MAP's dyno day some guys were bad-mouthing the Xs. Between murlo and I, we should be able to fix that.

The Dom 2 is doing 450 on E85 (GST's Mustang dyno). I guess I'd be happy with low 400's at DB.

Just keep throwing money at it, then they will eat their words.

**mlomker** · 12-26-2009

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Originally Posted by turbotalon1g

Just keep throwing money at it, then they will eat their words.

I'm trying not to keep track but AmEx does. lol.

turbotalon1g · 12-27-2009

Keeping track is the best part for me. Thats awesome power though.

**mlomker** · 12-31-2009

RS Motors got the coilovers & Whiteline roll center kit installed on Tuesday. I'm honestly not sure if I like the coilovers or not. These Street coils are noticeably better with some road conditions and worse with others. I am going to pull the guts out of my trunk tomorrow to adjust the rebound on the rears.

The 3/4" minimum drop on the front has been interesting. My jack just barely slides under the car. I think I'll probably keep it at this ride height year-round...dropping it any more sounds like asking for trouble.

I have a fuel leak near the fuel rail. I think the fuel hose is a little short for reaching the fuel filter on the firewall and is getting tugged on. I'll have to get the pieces together to fix that...not sure if I should get a longer hose or a different filter. The UR filter is noisy so replacing that might not be a terrible idea.

Can't wait until one of these arrives:

**scheides** · 12-31-2009

its glorious!

The BBX sounds like an awesome turbo. Jealous!

**Kracka** · 12-31-2009

What coilovers did you get? Fix your fuel leak before your car burns to the ground!

**mlomker** · 01-01-2010

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Originally Posted by Kracka

What coilovers did you get? Fix your fuel leak before your car burns to the ground!

Robispec Streets (KW v3). AMS is sending me a new fitting & hose since I bought the fuel rail from them. I have no idea who'd stock -6AN hoses and fittings locally--the last few times I've gone to general auto parts stores they only stock OEM parts...worthless.

**scheides** · 01-01-2010

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Originally Posted by mlomker

Robispec Streets (KW v3). AMS is sending me a new fitting & hose since I bought the fuel rail from them. I have no idea who'd stock -6AN hoses and fittings locally--the last few times I've gone to general auto parts stores they only stock OEM parts...worthless.

Check MAS Racing off of University in St. Paul

**mlomker** · 01-01-2010

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Originally Posted by scheides

Check MAS Racing off of University in St. Paul

Thanks! Was thinking about doing an fpr and replacing the return line as a future project. It'd be very nice to find the proper parts locally.