Evo X upgrades

**mlomker** · 09-07-2009

On Sunday my cousin helped me to install the radiator, fan shroud, Perrin intercooler, UR uicp/licp, and the Specialty-X exhaust from the DP back.

I still have quite a bit to get on the car: coilovers, rear swaybar, PSRS, short-shift, o2 downpipe, and gauges.

It's nice to have some of the boxes out of the house, though.

**Kracka** · 09-07-2009

Looks really nice! I like that CF rad plate/intake air guide.

**Goat Blower** · 09-07-2009

Looks great, but isn't that valve cover cover hitting that intake pipe?

**mlomker** · 09-07-2009

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Originally Posted by Goat Blower

Looks great, but isn't that valve cover cover hitting that intake pipe?

No, I just had the camera at an angle so the Mishimoto logo could be seen.

**mlomker** · 09-07-2009

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Originally Posted by Kracka

Looks really nice! I like that CF rad plate/intake air guide.

It was a little expensive and I had to Dremel the CAI snout to make it fit, but I agree that it really is an improvement over stock.

Constant_Project21 · 09-07-2009

These engine bays are just really unappealing to me. There's not enough going on there. So many covers lol.

**mlomker** · 09-07-2009

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Originally Posted by Constant_Project21

These engine bays are just really unappealing to me. There's not enough going on there. So many covers lol.

I agree. I love the look of an Evo 8 with the COP covers on top of the motor.

Doing what I can with what I have to work with.

**mlomker** · 09-26-2009

Ended up being a 6 hour job start to finish but I managed to get my downpipe installed today. Yup, it's a bitch like most people say.

4g63tcrazy · 09-27-2009

6 hours? Dang! Any pics of it installed?

**mlomker** · 09-27-2009

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Originally Posted by 4g63tcrazy

6 hours? Dang! Any pics of it installed?

No, it was after 6 and I was in a hurry by that time. I don't have my own garage so I have to drive to my cousin's place (an hour away, in Montrose).

I went with a Specialty-X tbe and this was the last piece I needed to get on. I was surprised that the spool/power change was enough to feel on the drive home.

**v8klla** · 09-28-2009

Looking good sir! I would love the opportunity to help you source some of these parts AND save you some money

**mlomker** · 09-29-2009

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Originally Posted by v8klla

Looking good sir! I would love the opportunity to help you source some of these parts AND save you some money

I've bought half of my mods from MAP--anything that you carry, basically. Mason had to beat up Perrin for me a couple times for shipping the wrong stuff.

**mlomker** · 09-29-2009

Some more Sexay arrived in the mail today. MAP doesn't appear to carry these, so E-Bay it was!

**v8klla** · 09-30-2009

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Originally Posted by mlomker

I've bought half of my mods from MAP--anything that you carry, basically. Mason had to beat up Perrin for me a couple times for shipping the wrong stuff.

I'm glad to hear it sir

Also, we can source Okada Projects and just about anything you can think of for the Evo X platform, feel free to shoot me a PM in the future if you need something you don't see on our website

**mlomker** · 10-04-2009

Got the UR Walbro and fuel filter kits on the car. I'll be scheduling the tune tomorrow! I'll ask the tuner to install my AMS fuel rail, DW 800 injectors, and Perrin 3-port right before the tune. I didn't see a point in pulling the fuel rail today if it has to be pulled to install the injectors. I'm going to throw in a set of NGK iridium plugs the night before I bring it in.

Here's the dyno chart from MAP pre-tune...drops below 10 afr pretty quickly. Mitsu likes to drown Evo motors.

**scheides** · 10-04-2009

Man I feel like a total douche for talking to you about your car nonstop at porky's and the dyno day and I never even saw this thread! I guess I've been blinded by pre-dyno day stuff, all the parts look good! I can't wait to see how it does after the tune!

**mlomker** · 10-04-2009

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Originally Posted by scheides

I can't wait to see how it does after the tune!

This will complete round one of the power mods. Judging from the other Evo X numbers, I should see at least 340 on MAP's dyno. More would be nice but the reality is that half of the stuff I've bought are supporting mods that won't earn their keep until I go big turbo.

My plan is suspension first thing in the Spring (so that I can do auto-x and HPDEs) and by Fall I'll go with a new exhaust manifold, turbo, & maybe the Blitz surge tank. I'm leaning toward water/alky over E85 but I need to research that some more.

**mlomker** · 10-07-2009

Threw on an o2 anti-fouler (we'll see if that kills the CEL) and a new set of NGK M40XL iridium plugs tonight. Tune @DB tomorrow! I'm stoked.

**scheides** · 10-07-2009

What time? Keep us updated via the shoutbox or posts via iPhone!

**mlomker** · 10-07-2009

10a. I'm going to have them install an AMS fuel rail, DW800's, and a Perrin 3-port right before the tune.

I'm a little concerned that the fuel line that came with the fuel rail isn't long enough to reach the UR filter on the firewall but we'll see how it goes. The fuel rail is just

anyway.