Everyone's thoughts on tuning the IX?
Feb 21, 2005, 05:33 PM
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Guys, let's think here. It's the same 4G63 engine, with a new Mivec head. Most parts will probably still fit as long as the rest of the engine bay doesn't change too much. The main thing that will be different is the tuning since it will Mivec. I don't expect it to be much different. Remember, it's not an entire new engine, just a new head.
Feb 21, 2005, 06:02 PM
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I'm pretty confident that with ALL the tuners out there working on Evos, someone will work their magic on the IX pretty quickly, and get it right. Especially since its not that big of a change. Remember, this car is the Evolution, not the Revolution.
Feb 21, 2005, 06:04 PM
#19
Originally Posted by gunzo
Kansai has a working version now in a Limited edition run Evo IX TME (toshiyuki Mukai Edition) .. running a TD05-20G compressor making 420hp at 'only' 1.3 bar (19psi)
interesting point is it makes more power than standard turbo ALL ACROSS the rpm range ..
interesting point is it makes more power than standard turbo ALL ACROSS the rpm range ..
Feb 21, 2005, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by gunzo
Kansai has a working version now in a Limited edition run Evo IX TME (toshiyuki Mukai Edition) .. running a TD05-20G compressor making 420hp at 'only' 1.3 bar (19psi)
Mar 2, 2005, 10:31 PM
#21
Originally Posted by Kayaalp
If you plan to mod the car, I'd go with an MR (or even regular Evo) rather than take your chances with a new and unproven engine. It's always risky to buy a car with a brand new drivetrain.
Remember the E46 M3 connecting rod bearing fiasco a few years back? And what about all these 2003 Evos that go through transfer cases every 5000 miles. The USDM 2003 Evos were the first to get the viscous center diff with open front diff. Hmmm...I wonder why Mitsu switched to the tried-and-true ACD transfer case with LSD front diff on all 2005's? Unlike BMW, Mitsu has NOT been taking responsibility for their manufacturing defects.
I wonder how many warranty claims there will be for the Evo 9 when people start modding them. I bet this board will be full of people screaming about fried valvetrains in a couple of years.
Emre
Remember the E46 M3 connecting rod bearing fiasco a few years back? And what about all these 2003 Evos that go through transfer cases every 5000 miles. The USDM 2003 Evos were the first to get the viscous center diff with open front diff. Hmmm...I wonder why Mitsu switched to the tried-and-true ACD transfer case with LSD front diff on all 2005's? Unlike BMW, Mitsu has NOT been taking responsibility for their manufacturing defects.
I wonder how many warranty claims there will be for the Evo 9 when people start modding them. I bet this board will be full of people screaming about fried valvetrains in a couple of years.
Emre
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