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Old Aug 13, 2006, 09:39 PM
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Just got my first Evo...

I just bought a 2005 Evo 8 a few weeks ago and have been looking around for some good parts, I want to start upping the power on her but I wanted suggestions as to the the first thing recommendations...

I bought it bone stock with 17,500 miles,

Since I bought it all I had done was a cat-back TurboXS exhaust...

so for under a 1000 bux what are the next upgrades you recommend,

next on my list was an RMR Intake kit, any experiences with these?

I also liked the Apex'i S-AFC neo fuel controller but I don't want to **** up my car if it is too complicated, again, any experiences...

Thanks in advance
Old Aug 13, 2006, 09:43 PM
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A tune.....and some brake pads and a HPDE session would be what I suggest.....no use adding too much power if you can't handle the car stock
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Originally Posted by skywestseth
I just bought a 2005 Evo 8 a few weeks ago and have been looking around for some good parts, I want to start upping the power on her but I wanted suggestions as to the the first thing recommendations...

I bought it bone stock with 17,500 miles,

Since I bought it all I had done was a cat-back TurboXS exhaust...

so for under a 1000 bux what are the next upgrades you recommend,

next on my list was an RMR Intake kit, any experiences with these?

I also liked the Apex'i S-AFC neo fuel controller but I don't want to **** up my car if it is too complicated, again, any experiences...

Thanks in advance


No I never used those, but what i would do and did is:
did downpipe test pipe
not did but would do is injen hard pipes
Did Boost gauge
Did Hallman Pro MBC
Did BOV greddy
did but moree than 1000 ACT 2900 clutch and flywheel
do yourself a favor and put porch screen over the intercooler bumper grate(keep those bugs and rocks from denting you IC)
Also look into a turbo timer I have greddy
Next on my list is cams and a better intake
Don't forget to get tuned after you do anything....This is important.

d-
Old Aug 14, 2006, 11:18 AM
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MBC(best mod imo for less than $100 bucks)
Boost gauge (Defi-D's are great and cheap. roughly $100)
Downpipe (i went with RMR)
Turbotrix tune
T Bolt clamps for ur IC pipes or atleast just the throttle body ($4 a piece roughly)

those are well under $1000 and a good start.
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Originally Posted by DrivenToThrill
injen hard pipes
Did BOV greddy
Also look into a turbo timer I have greddy
intake
All of these are a waste of money and not needed.

Down pipe
test pipe
Boost controller
cams
tune


ands eventually a clutch
Old Aug 14, 2006, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by TeStUdO
All of these are a waste of money and not needed.

Down pipe
test pipe
Boost controller
cams
tune


ands eventually a clutch

+1

or get some coilovers
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stroker engine, nos, mudflaps, stickers
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To each his own......I haven't had a problem......
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Downpipe, Test Pipe and Boost Controller will be your best $1000 spent.

Oh and BTW, congrats on your new toy!
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Thanks for the replies...

Im looking for a Boost Controller now, so can anyone recommend any brands, and how they work and ease of install?
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Hallman Pro or Forge UNOS. Only ways to fly.
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hallman and forge are both good units
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Don't forget Ecuflash/cable ~100 bucks... the start the tuning!
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DEF the hallman pro....I have it and it was a snap to install.....pm me if you need help.....it comes with good instructions.....just go to advance and get longer vacuum hose so you have room to play with it as in find a good spot to locate it.
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Buschur intake cone (filter only) MBC, walbro fuel pump, Down pipe ,test pipe or HFC, keep stock bov, Buschur licp, custom dyno flash tune. PLEASE take my advice and do these mods and you,ll be one happy camper.



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