I can agree with this guy's statement Dave. Everyone aspires to the big builds with 35r's and such, I think maybe one oriented more towards the every day Evo owner would be a great idea since you have no plans of running race gas or turning into a track car. Maybe something that shows more of the virtues of water/meth injection with a smaller frame or stock frame size turbo such as the Red or BBK, and perhaps instead of the typical AEM EMS you could show off a little more of the Apexi Power FC since it's not a widely used name for Evo's (I know my buddy Brian would be more than interested in seeing that!). Maybe a type of build where even though you're a little restricted by turbo size, the performance aspect of the parts used is maximized to their fullest potential, i.e. wringing the most power and performance out of what you're using, with a good combination of total streetabililty with the added bonus of being able to rip it up around the twisties on track if you wanted.

 

How about a 2.3l/FPRed combo? IMO stock-frame turbos would be best for a never planning to run race gas car. Also, using a 2.3 would make a great daily with the added down low torque.

Also, and I know you're not a fan of this, but I'd like to see it done on a stock ECU.

I haven't seen anyone run this combo (and there's prolly good reason) and I'm interested in how it would turn out maxed on pump gas.

 

I vote for a nice fpred build either way ill be watching the build.

 

A DD set up for Auto X would be awesome. Also for us noobs out there, if you could explain how each mod affects the performance of the car (i.e. lose low end power, gain it back up top), why you chose that particular one, and which mods require supporting mods i.e., if you have xxx hp, you need to change this out.

Look forward to following/learning from your build,

 

Def like to see this car on a stock appearing turbo. Stroker???????

 

Realistically I think you should make the car stay completely emissions legal. Show people that you can still go fast and follow the law. The car should keep all emissions components EGR, CAT, EVAP, etc. Also i think it should be done on a stock ECU.

BR Stage 3 2.0 block
BR Stage 3 Head
FP 4R Cams
BR Race FMIC
BR IC Pipes, w/ stock bov
BR Intake w/ carbon shield
BR Ported Ex Manifold
BR SS O2 Housing
BR V-band exhaust w/ HFC and Magnaflow muffler
FP RED Turbo
Indy V2 Intake Manifold
BR 65mm TB
BR COP
BR double pumper, BR fpr, BR furl rail, 1000cc injectors
Exedy twin carbon clutch (w/ push conversion)
Buschwacker tranny
RS transfer case
AWD Aluminum DS
BR lightweight center member, diff support, and side diff support
CBRD Light weight full size radiator
A'PEXi N1 Coilovers
Girodisc brake rotors
JDM rear bumper
BR front undertray
*possibly modify a BR rear undertray to fit the magnaflow

 

I recomend doing a budget time attack car build. Time Attack seems to be the latest trend.

 

budget build on stock ecu is something i would like to see

 

yep

 

2jz ftw

 

I like the idea of a budget cap ($10,000) but here is an angle that you may not have considered. What about doing it with all (or mostly) used parts that you source on EvoM or Ebay? Most of us want to be big baller and by brand new stuff but the realistic answer for most of us is to by lightly used parts from someone that has changed their mind again on their build. This is almost exactly what I did! Obviously somethings should not be purchased used and the initial cost of the cores on your particular vehicle should not play into the total budget (we are assuming this is the average guys car right?). Most of us bought a running driving car so that wouldn't be fair to the end budget. Several of the items on my car were bought second hand, cams, turbo, TBE, 65mm throttle body (round two!), filter and MAF pipe, etc etc. Lets see what you can do with the stuff available from others and not from your parts bin. Then when you feel it has been maxed out, replace it with the stuff from your parts bin and lets see the gains, one part at a time. All on the stock ECU, ROM mods should be used liberally as a lot of do this or have our tuner do this for us. Just a thought.


Edit: and it should be a total package car, handling, power, stereo, and show.

Josh

 

david,

build an awesome stock ecu catted car...

see how much power u can make....

let me know what we can help with regardless

cb

 

Build a totally stock appearing car that can beat a Gallardo, 911 TT, GTR, RS8 or F 430 on a twisty track, on the stock ECU and pump gas. Suspension should be Robispec level.

That's what I love about the Evo--that it can be modded to perform like an exotic supercar and beat these cars for only $10-15K, and carry 5 people comfortably to the grocery store.

I'd like to see you actually arrange a test against some of these cars--Gallardo and GTR are my top picks.

 

Red turbo with 2.2 block. ultimate street build.

 

dave,

sending u a rad

cb