What to buy...what to buy??
Things you can get away with under 1k efficiently:
GST Basemap (free)
K&N drop-in ($50-60)
Boost pill ($20)
Tactrix cable ($180)
Evoscan software ($25)
AMS metal BOV ($180)
UICP ($100-300)
Used Evo X IC ($200-300)
These are all compatible with Bryan's GST basemap. I've done these mods and after many scans, car runs like a champ with no issues. You "can" change the LICP if you want but in reality, it's not as bad a piece as the stock UICP (woven fabric BS). When you start adding things like an exhaust, you need to look into a custom tune.
GST Basemap (free)
K&N drop-in ($50-60)
Boost pill ($20)
Tactrix cable ($180)
Evoscan software ($25)
AMS metal BOV ($180)
UICP ($100-300)
Used Evo X IC ($200-300)
These are all compatible with Bryan's GST basemap. I've done these mods and after many scans, car runs like a champ with no issues. You "can" change the LICP if you want but in reality, it's not as bad a piece as the stock UICP (woven fabric BS). When you start adding things like an exhaust, you need to look into a custom tune.
Pretty much read off my list.
Things you can get away with under 1k efficiently:
GST Basemap (free)
K&N drop-in ($50-60)
Boost pill ($20)
Tactrix cable ($180)
Evoscan software ($25)
AMS metal BOV ($180)
UICP ($100-300)
Used Evo X IC ($200-300)
These are all compatible with Bryan's GST basemap. I've done these mods and after many scans, car runs like a champ with no issues. You "can" change the LICP if you want but in reality, it's not as bad a piece as the stock UICP (woven fabric BS). When you start adding things like an exhaust, you need to look into a custom tune.
GST Basemap (free)
K&N drop-in ($50-60)
Boost pill ($20)
Tactrix cable ($180)
Evoscan software ($25)
AMS metal BOV ($180)
UICP ($100-300)
Used Evo X IC ($200-300)
These are all compatible with Bryan's GST basemap. I've done these mods and after many scans, car runs like a champ with no issues. You "can" change the LICP if you want but in reality, it's not as bad a piece as the stock UICP (woven fabric BS). When you start adding things like an exhaust, you need to look into a custom tune.
And don't give up because you don't see a FS thread of someone with it. I made a WTB thread and got like 4 pms - there are plenty of Evo owners out there looking for a reason to upgrade
the AMS metal BoV is just an Evo X BoV. Nothing against AMS, but you can save a few bucks by just buying a used one on the forums. You can even ask AMS, and they will tell you that it's just an Evo X BoV.
And don't give up because you don't see a FS thread of someone with it. I made a WTB thread and got like 4 pms - there are plenty of Evo owners out there looking for a reason to upgrade
And don't give up because you don't see a FS thread of someone with it. I made a WTB thread and got like 4 pms - there are plenty of Evo owners out there looking for a reason to upgrade
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All excellent suggestions.
A good tune, with boost pill, and a less restrictive exhaust, plus larger FMIC, and UICP will net very good gains.
There have been a couple posts that have shown that the intake is not a real issue with the stock turbo charger, a good drop in filter will help with air flow.
Rims and tires are another consideration
And at drag speeds, you may want to get some better brake pads
Here is a good thread to read, Bryan@GST's project Ralliart with Dyno results.
Project: 2010 Ralliart Sportback
A good tune, with boost pill, and a less restrictive exhaust, plus larger FMIC, and UICP will net very good gains.
There have been a couple posts that have shown that the intake is not a real issue with the stock turbo charger, a good drop in filter will help with air flow.
Rims and tires are another consideration
And at drag speeds, you may want to get some better brake pads
Here is a good thread to read, Bryan@GST's project Ralliart with Dyno results.
Project: 2010 Ralliart Sportback
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