Mitsubishi announces Evo VIII FQ330
Oct 24, 2003, 10:27 AM
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Mitsubishi announces Evo VIII FQ330
http://www.channel4.com/apps26/4car/...nk=211&id=6165
I really hope Mitsubishi plans on doing something similar here in the US, maybe not the same power levels, but having the parts fully warranted.
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII just gets quicker and quicker; replacing the special edition FQ300 (see link below) is a new model, the 330bhp, 315lb ft FQ330. FQ, by the way, is said to stand for F***ing Quick, and that's no joke - the FQ330, with its turbocharged 2.0-litre engine, will certainly better the FQ300's 0-60 time of 4.4 seconds, though no official performance figures have been released yet.
To get an extra 30bhp, the FQ330 has a supplementary ECU hardwired to the FQ300 engine management system and a revised waste-gate actuator ferrule, which increases turbo boost at peak pressure. The new car costs from £31,999, but if you've just shelled out for a FQ300 and haven't yet modified it yourself, Mitsubishi's Ralliart dealers will upgrade FQ300s for £1500 (plus VAT). The job takes two hours and will be fully warranted. The FQ330 will be distinguished, however, by new black alcantara/leather seats and special badging; each will be individually numbered. FQ330 models will also feature standard Smart Nav satellite navigation.
To get an extra 30bhp, the FQ330 has a supplementary ECU hardwired to the FQ300 engine management system and a revised waste-gate actuator ferrule, which increases turbo boost at peak pressure. The new car costs from £31,999, but if you've just shelled out for a FQ300 and haven't yet modified it yourself, Mitsubishi's Ralliart dealers will upgrade FQ300s for £1500 (plus VAT). The job takes two hours and will be fully warranted. The FQ330 will be distinguished, however, by new black alcantara/leather seats and special badging; each will be individually numbered. FQ330 models will also feature standard Smart Nav satellite navigation.
Oct 24, 2003, 10:34 AM
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2004 Lancer Evolution VIII FQ330
2004 Mitsubish Lancer Evolution VIII FQ330
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII just gets quicker and quicker!
FQ=F***ing Quick (According to
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FQ330 Specs:
*Tubocharged 2.0 Liter Inline-4
*330 HP, 315 LB.FT Torque
*0-60 MPH - 4.1 Seconds (Estimated)
*Supplementary Hardwired ECU
*Revised FQ300 Engine Management System (EMS)
*Revised Waste-Gate Actuator Ferrule
*New Black Alcantara-Leather Seating
*Special FQ330 Badging
*Individually Numbered FQ330 Chassis
*Standard Smart Satellite Navigation
*Increased Turbo Boost at Peak Pressure
*Available Upgrade FQ300 to FQ330 By Mitsubishi's Ralliart Dealers
*Full Warranty On Upgrade
*2-Hour Service Required
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII just gets quicker and quicker!
FQ=F***ing Quick (According to
) FQ330 Specs:
*Tubocharged 2.0 Liter Inline-4
*330 HP, 315 LB.FT Torque
*0-60 MPH - 4.1 Seconds (Estimated)
*Supplementary Hardwired ECU
*Revised FQ300 Engine Management System (EMS)
*Revised Waste-Gate Actuator Ferrule
*New Black Alcantara-Leather Seating
*Special FQ330 Badging
*Individually Numbered FQ330 Chassis
*Standard Smart Satellite Navigation
*Increased Turbo Boost at Peak Pressure
*Available Upgrade FQ300 to FQ330 By Mitsubishi's Ralliart Dealers
*Full Warranty On Upgrade
*2-Hour Service Required
Oct 24, 2003, 10:35 AM
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basically it's a piggyback fuel computer and boost control.. no reason you can't do that yourself for less than 1500 quid. The important lesson to take away from this is that Mitsubishi is confident the engine internals can take the power without modification.
Thanks for the extra info. 
I'll merge with the other thread...
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Oct 24, 2003, 10:51 AM
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FQ300 uses HKS parts (I/C piping, exhuast) to achive 300BHP, and FQ330 uses fuel management/Boost Controller to achive 330BHP. nothing you can't do yourself. Its the Warranty and the Nav system I lust after.......
Oct 24, 2003, 10:53 AM
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Originally posted by 5StarSuzuki
You'll get more performance with aftermarket parts...
You'll get more performance with aftermarket parts...
warranty intact.We all have seen how important this can be
Oct 24, 2003, 11:15 AM
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Originally posted by nsnguyen
basically it's a piggyback fuel computer and boost control..
basically it's a piggyback fuel computer and boost control..
Okay, flame-resistant underware on
