Raceghost

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Hello all, relatively new to the board. Been registered I think since 2002 or so, but never owned a rocket ship till about 5 weeks ago. I purchased my first 2004 EVO VIII. The car was sold stock, but has a AMS intercooler, and suspected other upgrades. I am trying to play catchup for I have been out of the market for a while. I am also looking for someone who can go through my car, or help me find those aftermarket parts, so I am not wasting money on parts already owned. So to start it off:

WOW...there are a ton of aftermarket/tuner manufacturers of parts for these awsome tuners. Curiosity has me looking for a full stage I kit. Engine, tranny, susp., and of course light aesthetics. I have produced a list of parts, with there associated links, and was hoping some of you who have tuned for a while, might be able to give me comparative or feedback on the parts I chose. Also recommendations for substitute parts, that will get the job done better, etc. Final aesthetics should be as close to stock as can get, for the ultimate sleeper appearence, and perfomance.

Here we go...

Engine Upgrades:
K&N EVO Panel Air Filter
http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...2&cat=2&page=1

Samco EVO Turbo Induction Pipe
http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...7&cat=2&page=1

Samco Intercooler Hose Kit : Lancer EVO 8
http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...?productid=174

AMS EVO Front Mount Intercooler Upgrade (Freebie...came with car...)
http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...&cat=17&page=1

Samco EVO Blow Off Valve
http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...?productid=878

Apexi Noir EVO Cat-back Exhaust
http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...&cat=68&page=1

Apexi GT 3" Stainless Downpipe : EVO 8
http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...&cat=67&page=1

Transmission/Drivetrain Upgrades:
ACT Prolite Flywheel 10LB: EVO 8/9
http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...cat=113&page=1

ACT Street Disc Clutch Kit: EVO 8/9
http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...cat=113&page=1

Suspension Upgrades:
Espelir ASD Lowering Springs : Lancer EVO 8
http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...cat=104&page=1

Swift EVO Front and Rear Sway Bars
http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...cat=103&page=1

Misc. Upgrades:
Cobb EVO AccessPort Engine Management System
http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...&cat=45&page=1

Walbro EVO 255 Fuel Pump w/Kit: Lancer EVO
http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...&cat=11&page=1

GoodRidge Brake Lines Kit: EVO 8/9
http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...p?productid=42

Nology Hotwires (Blue) 2003 Mitsubishi EVO 8 Turbo, Coil-on-Plug Conversion
http://www.spooledmotorsports.com/el...lug_Conversion

Autometer Triple Full A-Pillar Gauge Pod - Lancer EVO
http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...&cat=22&page=1

Autometer Carbon Fiber Boost Gauge
http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...&cat=29&page=1

Autometer Carbon Fiber EGT Gauge Kit
http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...&cat=29&page=1

Autometer Carbon Fiber Air/Fuel Gauge
http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...&cat=29&page=1

Aesthetic Upgrades:
Rexpeed Carbon Fiber TC Trunk Spoiler: EVO 8/9
http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...&cat=49&page=1

Rexpeed Carbon Fiber Front Lip: EVO 8
http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...&cat=49&page=1

Rexpeed Vortex Generator Black: EVO 8/9
http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...cat=110&page=1

Mitsubishi EVO IX JDM Rear Bumper
http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...cat=111&page=1

Mitsubishi Window Vent Shades: EVO 8/9
http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...&cat=49&page=1

edit: Ouch....tips the scale just shy of the $7K mark for all, parts alone...