First of all here if my problem... If i run any kind of boost for a period more then.. 5-10sec's the intercooler piping on the throttle body will blow off and my car will just die.. has anyone had this problem with this coming off and if they did how did they solve it.. the clamp is on there really tight i even bought a new heavy duty one from walmart.. i do got a hks evc 5 i think thats giving me my problem but i not sure... why it would blow off.. also another thing is my back right passanger door the fabric is coming off the door u think thats mitisubushi should place my door panal?

 

Well there are compation clamps you can souce throw the internet that are much better then anything you can buy from walmart.(quick release c clamps) You can also try to use the Samco intercooler kit. I have not seen this happen thow much. How much boost are you runing???

Eric

 

Take it to the dealer for the door and pipping. The pipping isn't aftermarket is it? If not, then you should be okay for the warrenty work.

 

What other mods do you have installed? This is not normal under stock boost levels if the clamps are torqued to specification: 53 +/- 9 in lbs.

 

hmmm i try to run 20-21 lbs and it happens mods i got are


HKS SSQBOV
HKS Exhaust
RMR Downpipe
RMR Testpipe
HKS EVC 5
HKS Supermegaflow Intake
HKS Turbo Timer
Apexi SAFC

 

This happens under boost or when you let off the throttle?
Your getting your boost reading from what (gauge) and from where?

 

mmm...sounds like our problem, read "HUGE problem with my EVO 8" I believe its a turbo problem - try to see if your compressor turbine wobbles. If you cant fix it I would bring your car back to stock and take it to the dealership, or atleast call Mitsu of America because there are more people with the same problem and we really need to get it fixed. -Zach

 

Hey Catchme, did you ever resolve the problem that i share with you?

 

Rob @ RRM mentioned to me that Evo VIII turbo systems should NOT be using the HKS SSQBOV. This could be at the root of your problem. I'd call RRM and ask to speak with him about it.

(562) 906-5335

 

Why whats wrong with it, I have been running it for qute some time now with no problems.

- Erik

 

It's a VTA. Though some are running VTA valves I think the general feeling is that recirc valves are the way to go becuase you are blowing off air that has already been accounted for by the ECU, with a VTA setup that is.

 

The SSQ does have a recirculation fitting available for it, or that's the news according to my HKS catalog as I'm sure it's on their website as well. mad is right in saying that it's not the best thing to dump counted air.

 

Did you find out what it was?

 

The problem with the HKS is that it is not real responsive and does not open that fast, even though it has two valve to help.
Recirc or not it causes more surge than alot of the other valves available and it's primary job to prevent surge.