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Old Jul 4, 2003 | 10:40 PM
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Chris, what are all your mods?
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Old Jul 4, 2003 | 10:42 PM
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RMR intake, RMR downpipe, RMR exhaust, RMR intercooler hardpipe, RMR cross-brace, RMR ECU reflash, HKS turbo timer

Next steps will be slotted rotors, stainless brake lines and maybe a fuel management computer
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 01:31 AM
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How'd u get the RMR ECU flash....is that available yet?
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 05:12 AM
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Originally posted by Chris in HB
I agree with N10S. Before you start having to worry about BOVs and added boost and upgraded turbos and such, there is a much easier, cheaper and more efficient path to go down.

Consider all the HP waiting to be freed in the intake and exhaust. By changing the intake, downpipe and exhaust, you can free up about 50-60 hp. After changing that, get the ECU reflashed for another 30 or so hp. If that still isn't enough, then start looking into upgraded turbos, cams, etc. But then prepare to $$$$...

I have done all of the mods above (using RMR parts) as well as hardpiping my intercooler. My car makes 300 whp on the dyno (which translates to about 350-360 bhp).

It runs perfectly, no stutters, at a steady 900 rpm idle.
I totally agree with this. There is alot of power to be freed up by getting rid of these stock components and replacing them with less restrictive aftermarket intake/exhaust parts.
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 06:13 AM
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The RMR ECU reflash is available now. I got mine since my car was used as the development model since they only had pre-production cars available...
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 06:41 AM
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Ive read a lot of threads stating that EVOs run lean after certain mods....does the ECU reflash take care of that...if so that is prob. something i want to do after some other mods...right or wrong.....however i will keep it mind since it will keep the dealer thinking the car is stock....what does it mean when you guys say 93 octane reflash...does that mean you program the car to perform best on that fuel........
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 06:57 AM
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IN NEED OF SERIOUS HELP!!! I currently own a U.S. Evo 8 and I need inputs on what mods to add. I'm currently deployed in the navy, but will be returning soon with mad cash...Internet is very slow by satellite, so it would be much appreciated if you could hit me up by email.....my address is fitzpatrickm2@curts.navy.mil
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 07:01 AM
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reflashes wont help much if you have an AFC or EBC right?

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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 07:02 AM
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Shahul - I don't know the definitive answer, but I would think a reflash in conjunction with engine mgmt would be a good thing.
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 07:06 AM
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EBC= Elec. boost controller
AFC=.....?
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 07:09 AM
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air/fuel controller
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 07:10 AM
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thanks...im kinda new to this
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 10:15 AM
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Originally posted by Chris in HB

I have done all of the mods above (using RMR parts) as well as hardpiping my intercooler. My car makes 300 whp on the dyno (which translates to about 350-360 bhp).
Judging by your location, I'm guessing you used the Dynamic Test Systems dyno at Brainstorm. Do you know what some stock EVOs put down on that particular dyno?

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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 11:48 AM
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Where can I get info on installing mods..for example an intake....I would like to see what im getting into before I realize that I just spent a lot of money on something I cant install...Does anybody know of any good shops in OKC that work on EVO 8s....
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 12:26 PM
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Originally posted by shiv@vishnu


Judging by your location, I'm guessing you used the Dynamic Test Systems dyno at Brainstorm. Do you know what some stock EVOs put down on that particular dyno?

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Shiv
At the Los Angeles Brainstorm location I believe they were getting around 235 hp for stock Evos. Don't know if it's the same type of dyno as the bay area location. I can dig up my dyno sheet to see if there's any more info on it if you like on Monday.
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