Hey guys, i have an 03' evo 8 and i just bought my friends evo 9 turbo. i was wondering if it would be smart to installed the turbo while untuned??

mods so far:
cone filter
3in down pipe, test pipe and cat back
six puck clutch and light wheight flywheel
spark tech cop
ets short route 2.5in piping
xs power intercooler
DW 320lhp fuel pump
MAP long tube runner manifold
GFB BOV (100% recirc)
NGK BRP7ES plugs gapped at .24

would it be safe to run an evo lX turbo with this set up untuned??
and should i stick with these spark plugs or go BRP8ES??

-thanks guys
nick

 

if you want 9 turbo on this spec list you should configure your ecu. car must be faster with 9 turbo. what about cams?

 

cams are stock. everything thats not on the list is stock lol.

so what would happen if its installed and my evo remains untuned for a couple of months??

 

You can probably install it, I'd just suggest turning down the boost until you can get a tune or tune it. Do you have a way to watch your A/F?

 

there is no points install it now without ecu tune. the only way is boost off if you can not wait to...

 

I bought my car with a 9 turbo installed without a tune. It's currently set to about 17-18psi and runs good. Wondering if I can turn up the boost safely or not though (since evos run pretty rich from the factory).

 

i understand. but you must know that you can not get maximum feedback without tune. yes.it can works but not so as it should

 

yea i know a good tune will bring out all the power
and yes i have an AEM wideband installed
and im currently pushing about 20lbs, i guess i can throw the turbo on and drop the boost down a couple of clicks

 

So it should be fine on 18lbs untuned??

 

Smart? No. Safe? Idk without seeing a log of some pulls. Are you in the Springs? There's some tuners down there. If you are near Fort Collins I could help you out.

 

I had one on my car for months and never got a retune. Didnt notice much difference without a tune. Just be careful you dont go lean up top.

 

im actually in midland texas right now lol

 

Sounds like you need a hug.

 

you know how bad it sucks to wash youre car and 10 minutes later it has a nice layer of dirt on it.. sucks living in a desert lol
yes of course i need a hug

 

Definitely get a tune asap!!