Awhit17's 'OEM +' Evo IX Build
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Awhit17's 'OEM +' Evo IX Build
Ever since I was a young kid (not really THAT long ago lol) I've always wanted to own a CT9A Evo, and a IX in particular. When I was finally presented with the opportunity in September 2014 I jumped to pick up this 2006 Wicked White IX MR with just under 80k on the clock. It was a northeast car, but the body and paint were a lot cleaner than I expected. While the car was mostly in very good condition, it was starting to fall under a bit of disrepair in certain areas under the previous owner, but luckily there were no mechanical issues yet.. I have seen what happens to a lot of CT9A Evos over the years and wanted to prevent this from happening to what was now my car. My goals for this car are to:
1. Restore the little parts to their original glory
2. Keep and emphasize the original character/appearance of the Evo
3. Make it as fun to drive and confidence inspiring as possible
4. Mod the car with Quality parts
5. Drive it hard and maintain it well
Current Mods
Engine/Cooling
- Stock Block
- ARP Head Studs
- Tomei 270 Poncam Type-R
- SpoolinUp COP
- WORKS High Pressure TB Shaft Seals
- Origin Fabrication Slim Radiator
- SPAL Slim Fan
- Origin Fabrication-spec Setrab Oil Cooler kit
Turbo/Exhaust System
- Borg Warner EFR 7163 .80 A/R Twinscroll
- Turbosmart 23psi Wga
- Full-Race Bottom Mount Manifold
- Origin Fabrication Inconel 625 3" Downpipe
- Origin Fabrication Aluminum Wiggins SD Intake/Airbox + Blitz SUS Filter
- Origin Fabrication Aluminum Wiggins Charge Piping
- Hypertune "Race Core" Intercooler
- Tomei Expreme Ti cat-back + Origin Fabrication 3" V-Band Flange Conversion
Drivetrain
- Stock Trans/T-Case
- TRE Rear Diff
- English Racing ACD Tune
- Exedy HD Twin Disc + ACT Monoloc
Tuning/Fueling
- AEM Infinity 6
- Bosch Motorsports 1050cc Injectors
- AEM 320 Fuel Pump
- Radium Fuel Rail
- MAC 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid
Suspension/Brakes/Wheels
- Rays Volk ZE40 18x9.5 +22, Bronze
- Rays Center Caps
- Project Kics R40 Lugs
- ARP Extended Studs
- 255/35 Yokohama AD08Rs
- Ohlins Road & Track Coilovers 10k/10k
- Whiteline RCK
- Torque Solutions diff mount, mustache bar & driveshaft carrier bushings
- Torque Solutions front motor mount
- Endless Racing 6/4 Inch Up Brake Kit + MX72 Pads
Interior/Exterior/Misc.
- ARC Shift Knob
- ARC Radiator Cap
- ARC Oil Cap
- ARC Cooling Plate
- ARC Spark Plug Cover
- Ralliart Instrument Cluster
- Gruppe-S Gauge Pod
- AEM Boost/Wideband/Oil Pressure Gauges
- Bride Zieg III Type-R Gradation (driver)
- Bride Stradia II Gradation (passenger)
- Bride seat rails/sliders (both sides)
- OEM SE Lip
- OEM JDM Evo IX Rear Bumper
- OEM Evo X trunk mount battery provisions
- Origin Fabrication Battery Box + Optima Red Top
How the car looks now
by https://www.flickr.com/photos/101672776@N03/, on Flickr
Dyno Chart with FP 71HTA Turbo, 24psi Spike quickly holding at 23psi. Pump 93
by https://www.flickr.com/photos/101672776@N03/, on Flickr
Here was the car the day I picked it up:
by https://www.flickr.com/people/101672776@N03/, on Flickr
It came with some bolt-ons, Tein Springs, a Seibon painted OEM style hood, a MBC and a tune.
And...this... OMFG
by https://www.flickr.com/people/101672776@N03/, on Flickr
First things first, I replaced the awful worn A/S tires with 245/40 BFG Rivals, the tie rods, the plugs with some oem ones (no more spark blow-out!), the intake filter with an Amsoil one and removed the mud flaps that I thought looked weird. Then I changed the oil and hit the tail of the dragon with some friends to feel the car out.
by https://www.flickr.com/people/36850686@N04/, on Flickr
by https://www.flickr.com/people/36850686@N04/, on Flickr
by https://www.flickr.com/people/101672776@N03/, on Flickr
I have been to the dragon before, but this time was unreal. I fell in love with this car as the suspension, midrange power and just everything about it was stellar. It never skipped a beat and kept up with all the S2000s that I was with fairly easily. When I came back from the trip, I set out a game plan to try and bring all the little things that weren't perfect with the car up to snuff, which started with a full detail/opti-coat treatment, painting the fugly green engine bay parts black, and ordering a new spark plug cover and front badge.
by https://www.flickr.com/people/101672776@N03/, on Flickr
by https://www.flickr.com/people/101672776@N03/, on Flickr
Step 1 for the Engine Bay: Make it less green and replace the beat filter with a better one:
by https://www.flickr.com/people/101672776@N03/, on Flickr
After Step 1 I wanted to replace the faded stock heat shield and got an oil cap while I was at it
whitacre.alex, on Flickr
ETS 3.5" Intercooler to replace the bent stocker:
by https://www.flickr.com/people/101672776@N03/, on Flickr
Also removed the fugly red emblem and grille that the previous owner tried to spray paint. Who knows why lol
by https://www.flickr.com/people/101672776@N03/, on Flickr
Did some Hunting and came up with these guys
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by https://www.flickr.com/people/101672776@N03/, on Flickr
by whitacre.alex, on Flickr
1. Restore the little parts to their original glory
2. Keep and emphasize the original character/appearance of the Evo
3. Make it as fun to drive and confidence inspiring as possible
4. Mod the car with Quality parts
5. Drive it hard and maintain it well
Current Mods
Engine/Cooling
- Stock Block
- ARP Head Studs
- Tomei 270 Poncam Type-R
- SpoolinUp COP
- WORKS High Pressure TB Shaft Seals
- Origin Fabrication Slim Radiator
- SPAL Slim Fan
- Origin Fabrication-spec Setrab Oil Cooler kit
Turbo/Exhaust System
- Borg Warner EFR 7163 .80 A/R Twinscroll
- Turbosmart 23psi Wga
- Full-Race Bottom Mount Manifold
- Origin Fabrication Inconel 625 3" Downpipe
- Origin Fabrication Aluminum Wiggins SD Intake/Airbox + Blitz SUS Filter
- Origin Fabrication Aluminum Wiggins Charge Piping
- Hypertune "Race Core" Intercooler
- Tomei Expreme Ti cat-back + Origin Fabrication 3" V-Band Flange Conversion
Drivetrain
- Stock Trans/T-Case
- TRE Rear Diff
- English Racing ACD Tune
- Exedy HD Twin Disc + ACT Monoloc
Tuning/Fueling
- AEM Infinity 6
- Bosch Motorsports 1050cc Injectors
- AEM 320 Fuel Pump
- Radium Fuel Rail
- MAC 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid
Suspension/Brakes/Wheels
- Rays Volk ZE40 18x9.5 +22, Bronze
- Rays Center Caps
- Project Kics R40 Lugs
- ARP Extended Studs
- 255/35 Yokohama AD08Rs
- Ohlins Road & Track Coilovers 10k/10k
- Whiteline RCK
- Torque Solutions diff mount, mustache bar & driveshaft carrier bushings
- Torque Solutions front motor mount
- Endless Racing 6/4 Inch Up Brake Kit + MX72 Pads
Interior/Exterior/Misc.
- ARC Shift Knob
- ARC Radiator Cap
- ARC Oil Cap
- ARC Cooling Plate
- ARC Spark Plug Cover
- Ralliart Instrument Cluster
- Gruppe-S Gauge Pod
- AEM Boost/Wideband/Oil Pressure Gauges
- Bride Zieg III Type-R Gradation (driver)
- Bride Stradia II Gradation (passenger)
- Bride seat rails/sliders (both sides)
- OEM SE Lip
- OEM JDM Evo IX Rear Bumper
- OEM Evo X trunk mount battery provisions
- Origin Fabrication Battery Box + Optima Red Top
How the car looks now
Dyno Chart with FP 71HTA Turbo, 24psi Spike quickly holding at 23psi. Pump 93
Here was the car the day I picked it up:
It came with some bolt-ons, Tein Springs, a Seibon painted OEM style hood, a MBC and a tune.
And...this... OMFG
First things first, I replaced the awful worn A/S tires with 245/40 BFG Rivals, the tie rods, the plugs with some oem ones (no more spark blow-out!), the intake filter with an Amsoil one and removed the mud flaps that I thought looked weird. Then I changed the oil and hit the tail of the dragon with some friends to feel the car out.
I have been to the dragon before, but this time was unreal. I fell in love with this car as the suspension, midrange power and just everything about it was stellar. It never skipped a beat and kept up with all the S2000s that I was with fairly easily. When I came back from the trip, I set out a game plan to try and bring all the little things that weren't perfect with the car up to snuff, which started with a full detail/opti-coat treatment, painting the fugly green engine bay parts black, and ordering a new spark plug cover and front badge.
Step 1 for the Engine Bay: Make it less green and replace the beat filter with a better one:
After Step 1 I wanted to replace the faded stock heat shield and got an oil cap while I was at it
whitacre.alex, on Flickr
ETS 3.5" Intercooler to replace the bent stocker:
Also removed the fugly red emblem and grille that the previous owner tried to spray paint. Who knows why lol
Did some Hunting and came up with these guys
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by whitacre.alex, on Flickr
Last edited by awhit17; Feb 8, 2017 at 12:43 PM.
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And the flaps were Rally Armour. I think I have 3 but I don't know where the 4th went so I doubt they're much value to you guys
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Thanks sir!! I'm so happy to be a part of it! I really want to make this into as nice an Evo as it can be.
After some research I think I'm going to go with an ETS 3.5" Intercooler pretty soon, and an Origin Fabrication Titanium upper charge pipe for some bling
After some research I think I'm going to go with an ETS 3.5" Intercooler pretty soon, and an Origin Fabrication Titanium upper charge pipe for some bling
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Got a more recent picture of the Engine bay...just have to refinish the heat shield and get a nice looking uicp, and coat the vc now. Less green ftw!
Untitled by whitacre.alex, on Flickr
Also debating on whether I want to sell this guy or put it on the Evo...I never got a chance to put it on the Honda before I sold it...I'll probably sell it and put the $ towards more Evo tlc
Untitled by whitacre.alex, on Flickr
Untitled by whitacre.alex, on Flickr
Also debating on whether I want to sell this guy or put it on the Evo...I never got a chance to put it on the Honda before I sold it...I'll probably sell it and put the $ towards more Evo tlc
Untitled by whitacre.alex, on Flickr