motortrend HKS evo review!!
Sep 25, 2003, 05:54 AM
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In the mind of chris--( hmm... i am not sure if they did, oh well, hmm.....am i right or wrong..hmmm... oh well anyway back to my original thought, whats for breakfast) just a thought
Sep 25, 2003, 11:34 AM
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Originally posted by SpikeLS1
$15,000 sounds nuts
$15,000 sounds nuts
do that math.... eh that's like $12K less.
Sep 25, 2003, 11:37 AM
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Originally posted by Evoboy88
idk man, the article says 280 hp on a chassis dyno, it was prolly a guess but yea...
idk man, the article says 280 hp on a chassis dyno, it was prolly a guess but yea...
Sep 25, 2003, 11:43 AM
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Re: motortrend HKS evo review!!
Originally posted by Evoboy88
i think hks did a very good job for 15000 dollars, mods are as follows:
racing suction intake kit
HKS GT2835 B.B. turbo
hks external wastegate
17.4 psi-boost
custom SS manifold
special pipework
HKS r-type FMIC
larger fuel injectors
F-con V PRO
EVC boost controller
heavy duty head gasket
hks ssqv BOV
on chassis dyno it made 280 HP to the wheels, exaust is through Hi- power cat-back SS exaust sys.
with custom 4.5 inch tip
rolling stock is as follows:
17X8.5 inch Advan RCII wheels wrapped n yokohama AO32 R 245/40ZR17's, over all it costed 15,000 dollars, i think its awesome i will try to post pics, enjoy!!
i think hks did a very good job for 15000 dollars, mods are as follows:
racing suction intake kit
HKS GT2835 B.B. turbo
hks external wastegate
17.4 psi-boost
custom SS manifold
special pipework
HKS r-type FMIC
larger fuel injectors
F-con V PRO
EVC boost controller
heavy duty head gasket
hks ssqv BOV
on chassis dyno it made 280 HP to the wheels, exaust is through Hi- power cat-back SS exaust sys.
with custom 4.5 inch tip
rolling stock is as follows:
17X8.5 inch Advan RCII wheels wrapped n yokohama AO32 R 245/40ZR17's, over all it costed 15,000 dollars, i think its awesome i will try to post pics, enjoy!!
Sorry Chris but it's just marketing... hell, if HKS really wanted to make power, it would at least installed a bigger turbo (3037T or 3240T) and its cams (264 or 272).
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Sep 25, 2003, 12:01 PM
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$15k and all they got was 280 true hp. you've got to be kidding me! Vishnu Tuning got 300+ true hp just by the xede and an exhaust for only $1200-$1600. It should be the shieet, if you drop that much loot into it! Anyone agree!?
Sep 25, 2003, 12:09 PM
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BTW.. im not all bout the 1/4 mile... i use it as a basis in my tuning method... after i get a desired time and speed i will work on my suspension and braking than off to the curvy roads and real tracks i go
Sep 25, 2003, 12:09 PM
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Most people equate expensive and spending lots of money to quality, so for most people 95%+ of the readers, they'll think of this as incredible! People like spending money more than most people want to admit.
For those who are faster, bring it out to a road course and compare it, or maybe you'll need to spend $15,000 on instruction and seat time to better appreciate what it costs to go fast - not in a straight line.
For those who are faster, bring it out to a road course and compare it, or maybe you'll need to spend $15,000 on instruction and seat time to better appreciate what it costs to go fast - not in a straight line.
Sep 25, 2003, 12:13 PM
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I agree. I believe the only reason HKS let a magazine review their Evo was to show people that modifications are available and can be done (and can be purchased from HKS, of course). If HKS really wanted to flex their muscle, they would've gone all out. All they did was just external engine modifications. They didn't even modify their internals (cams, rods, pistons, etc.) Mind you that HKS has a drag Skyline that runs in the 6s, so I don't think people should be judging something (the Evo) that is still a work in progress. I don't think any of us here on these forums could ever compete against HKS if it actually came down to who's Evo is better.
Sep 25, 2003, 12:26 PM
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Originally posted by Mister2zx3
Most people equate expensive and spending lots of money to quality, so for most people 95%+ of the readers, they'll think of this as incredible! People like spending money more than most people want to admit.
For those who are faster, bring it out to a road course and compare it, or maybe you'll need to spend $15,000 on instruction and seat time to better appreciate what it costs to go fast - not in a straight line.
Most people equate expensive and spending lots of money to quality, so for most people 95%+ of the readers, they'll think of this as incredible! People like spending money more than most people want to admit.
For those who are faster, bring it out to a road course and compare it, or maybe you'll need to spend $15,000 on instruction and seat time to better appreciate what it costs to go fast - not in a straight line.
so im looking at less than half the price...
Sep 25, 2003, 12:35 PM
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maybe you learn something going more than once... some poeople it may require more than one attendance.
Either way, HK$ modifications are not a remarkable deal for just going quicker in the 1/4 mile, and fortunately there are alternatives, some designed solely for making the Evo perform only quicker in the 1/4 mile with persons solely focused on that. But HK$ modifications do a good job of showing that every aspect of the car can be improved with their products.
I'm not a HK$ fan, they are pricey, but they do a good job of marketing and there results are very good and most all their products are very durable. Though some peopel figure if it breaks off, it's less weight running while doing the melt clutch then shifty shifty run.
Either way, HK$ modifications are not a remarkable deal for just going quicker in the 1/4 mile, and fortunately there are alternatives, some designed solely for making the Evo perform only quicker in the 1/4 mile with persons solely focused on that. But HK$ modifications do a good job of showing that every aspect of the car can be improved with their products.
I'm not a HK$ fan, they are pricey, but they do a good job of marketing and there results are very good and most all their products are very durable. Though some peopel figure if it breaks off, it's less weight running while doing the melt clutch then shifty shifty run.