Advice for 300whp daily driver?
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Well after years of debating what to do I've decided to mod my EVO IX now that there are tons of options for aftermarket mods like cams, tbe, etc......
This is my daily driver so my goal with it is to have a safe and reliable 300whp on pump 91, I'm only going to run on pump fuel. I'm not looking for peak numbers either, I want a fat and useable powerband. Over 90% of my driving is on city streets so a fat powerband is very important. Also I live in Southern California so I have to and also want to keep the noise down.
I have two setups in mind, both with stock turbo and stock cat-back exhaust:
#1 Open source tune, DC downpipe, Invidia 02, ETS 3'' FMIC, ETS LICP & UICP, ETS intake, Walbro FP, Hallman MBC
#2 Open source tune, GSC s1 cams, DC downpipe, ETS LICP, walbro FP, Denso 720cc, Hallman MBC, ARP head studs & rod bolts
I'm leaning towards #2 but I want some advice from you guys. Is there anything you would change or add to reach my goals? I'm sure doing the cams will net me gains under the curve which matter most to me.
This is my daily driver so my goal with it is to have a safe and reliable 300whp on pump 91, I'm only going to run on pump fuel. I'm not looking for peak numbers either, I want a fat and useable powerband. Over 90% of my driving is on city streets so a fat powerband is very important. Also I live in Southern California so I have to and also want to keep the noise down.
I have two setups in mind, both with stock turbo and stock cat-back exhaust:
#1 Open source tune, DC downpipe, Invidia 02, ETS 3'' FMIC, ETS LICP & UICP, ETS intake, Walbro FP, Hallman MBC
#2 Open source tune, GSC s1 cams, DC downpipe, ETS LICP, walbro FP, Denso 720cc, Hallman MBC, ARP head studs & rod bolts
I'm leaning towards #2 but I want some advice from you guys. Is there anything you would change or add to reach my goals? I'm sure doing the cams will net me gains under the curve which matter most to me.
I have the same setup otherwise, DD with power listed below - I'd only add an ETS I/C to that setup to increase efficiency and lower chance of knock as you start pushing more warm air (with higher boost). . .
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Also I didn't say he would just hit 300whp with cams exhaust intake and a tune. So please don't just post comments that point out what other people say based on rhetoric and contribute nothing of use to the actual question or thread.
In any case I agree with the last 2 posts. it doesn't take much for you to make 300whp. but if you've got the budget go for your second setup it'll make more power.
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A TBE, mbc, and tune will get you to around 300whp on 91oct if your tuner is any good.
You dont need injectors with the stock turbo unless your going to try and run e85 or something. Not to mention the IX cams are pretty decent and are well suited to the stock turbo. Before I put cams in I would save for a decent FP red setup.
You dont need injectors with the stock turbo unless your going to try and run e85 or something. Not to mention the IX cams are pretty decent and are well suited to the stock turbo. Before I put cams in I would save for a decent FP red setup.
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y r u guys telling this fellow evo owner to go spend money if all he wants is 300whp?
a tuned evo9 with a MBC and a good tuner will get him 300whp. An updated intake will do it. If you want to make sure, just get an exhaust or downpipe.
a tuned evo9 with a MBC and a good tuner will get him 300whp. An updated intake will do it. If you want to make sure, just get an exhaust or downpipe.
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300whp is pretty cake on the IX. This is what I'd do:
76mm Works DP
Drop-in air filter
Tune
That's it.... and it'll be just as quiet as stock so you don't attract any attention. If you want a bit more power, get a high flow cat, and it'll still be stock-like quiet. If you want a bit more power than that, get the Works Stealth muffler and you'll still look completely stock, and only be a hair louder than stock.
76mm Works DP
Drop-in air filter
Tune
That's it.... and it'll be just as quiet as stock so you don't attract any attention. If you want a bit more power, get a high flow cat, and it'll still be stock-like quiet. If you want a bit more power than that, get the Works Stealth muffler and you'll still look completely stock, and only be a hair louder than stock.
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on my 9....
downpipe, exhaust both 3 inch, intake, licp, ets 3 inch IC, EBC and fuel pump.
I netted 318whp and 305wtq.
keep in mind....
stock cams, stock cat and stock 02 housing.
you'll reach 300 no problem...its all in the tuning.
downpipe, exhaust both 3 inch, intake, licp, ets 3 inch IC, EBC and fuel pump.
I netted 318whp and 305wtq.
keep in mind....
stock cams, stock cat and stock 02 housing.
you'll reach 300 no problem...its all in the tuning.
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+1 I agree about doing mods in moderation
Thats what I learned when I had my wrx, I started off small and went through all the stages and eventually ended up with a big turbo set up.
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