What would you change?
May 24, 2008, 08:26 PM
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What would you change?
Hey all, just put together my new setup on my 03 Evo 8, headed off to the dyno, and got it tuned. Power feels great, smooth, safe, etc. Only thing is, it seems numbers are a little low....Dont get me wrong, car feels awesome, but Im tryin to squeeze as much power as I can outa this 9 turbo without havin to go BIG. Its a streetcar, and i love the spool. So plz, no: "Get a 30R" remarks. Just want LOTS of opinions of what u guys would swap out, and what youd replace it with. ANYTHING......Please make suggestions before I start parting it out and having to do this numerous times
Thanks all, and here are my mods:
-Cometic headgasket
-ARP headstuds
-Cosworth M3 280/ 272 cams
-BC valve springs/ Ti retainers
-NGK BPR7ES plugs
-Mynes tubular mani (ported)
-IX turbo (ported)
-Megan o2 (ported)
-Forge 18psi wga
-Injen UICP/LICP/INTAKE kit
-xs engineering 3" FMIC
-AMS TBE w/ testpipe
-Agency Power fuel rail
-PTE 880's
-Agency Power solid front mount
-IX DV
-Hallman pro MBC
-Greddy TT, and other misc. non hp gaining parts. Tuned at 23.5 psi, and tapering down to 18.2. Come on guys, I know u gotta be iffy on some of these parts...... Biased opinions are also welcome
Thanks in advance
Thanks all, and here are my mods:-Cometic headgasket
-ARP headstuds
-Cosworth M3 280/ 272 cams
-BC valve springs/ Ti retainers
-NGK BPR7ES plugs
-Mynes tubular mani (ported)
-IX turbo (ported)
-Megan o2 (ported)
-Forge 18psi wga
-Injen UICP/LICP/INTAKE kit
-xs engineering 3" FMIC
-AMS TBE w/ testpipe
-Agency Power fuel rail
-PTE 880's
-Agency Power solid front mount
-IX DV
-Hallman pro MBC
-Greddy TT, and other misc. non hp gaining parts. Tuned at 23.5 psi, and tapering down to 18.2. Come on guys, I know u gotta be iffy on some of these parts...... Biased opinions are also welcome
Thanks in advance
May 24, 2008, 09:08 PM
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FMIC = Front Mount Intercooler
Front mount = what many people abbrieviate the same thing with.
I'm guessing the confusion is which of the two did you mean was the intercooler?
... also, as far as your post is concerned, you could have some head work done, or maybe even get a Cosworth head if you want to spend the money. Gains will become more and more expensive as you get near the limits of the turbo.
Front mount = what many people abbrieviate the same thing with.
I'm guessing the confusion is which of the two did you mean was the intercooler?
... also, as far as your post is concerned, you could have some head work done, or maybe even get a Cosworth head if you want to spend the money. Gains will become more and more expensive as you get near the limits of the turbo.
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May 24, 2008, 09:37 PM
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i think your next step would be some head wor, ported intake manifold and 65mm throttle body... i would go with Buschur but I am biased. also, you are reaching the limit on the stock turbo have you thought about going 20g... technically its still considered stock turbo.
May 25, 2008, 12:56 AM
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Get a better boost control system. You should be able to hold 21-22 psi easily up top with your mods. Also on 93 octane, I would try to run a bit more boost if possible.