Safer evo please
With a TBE, bov, and mbc set at 20 psi there should be no potential issues to worry about. The biggest problem I see is people beating the crap out of their drivetrain from slamming gears and high rpm clutch dumps.
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Originally Posted by statix
Lowering boost does not get you better gas mileage, not smashing the gas pedal from light to light will get better gas mileage.
Last edited by NapervilleEVO; Jul 29, 2005 at 03:04 PM.
Originally Posted by Dan_EVO
I don't think this is accurate. People who track their EVO might run into high temperatures and without some aftermarket gauges they may run into problems. Sure it may not boost reliability, but it definatly will help you avoid running into serious problems.
Originally Posted by NapervilleEVO
omg stop listenong to whatever this kid says. YOU NEED MORE FUEL TO RUN MORE BOOST. why would you tune for x boost setting then? why can you run more boost with higher octanes? why do turbos get bad gas mileage? do you know how a turbo works? extra air from the turbo increasing as pressure increases, means more fuel dumped in to get the same afrs. wow, just wow. oh, and ofcourse not flooring everywhere helps.
Originally Posted by NapervilleEVO
omg stop listenong to whatever this kid says. YOU NEED MORE FUEL TO RUN MORE BOOST. why would you tune for x boost setting then? why can you run more boost with higher octanes? why do turbos get bad gas mileage? do you know how a turbo works? extra air from the turbo increasing as pressure increases, means more fuel dumped in to get the same afrs. wow, just wow. oh, and ofcourse not flooring everywhere helps.
You shouldnt be advising anyone here. Why dont you learn how a turbo works, then get back to me
Originally Posted by BlueBlurSTi
being a mitsubishi its not gona be that reliable. alota evos have been kinda falling apart. 85k is an amasement, like 5 people have over 100k and alota issues that a 2 year old car shouldnt have. i love evos alot but i chose the sti since the 03's had so many problems. fuel pump is a no no unless you get injecters/turbo etc. the main thing is that you dont drive it too hard and let it idle after a fast run. garage it 
, and LOVE IT!!!!
, and LOVE IT!!!!
I kid I kid ...
Originally Posted by BlueBlurSTi
being a mitsubishi its not gona be that reliable. alota evos have been kinda falling apart. 85k is an amasement, like 5 people have over 100k and alota issues that a 2 year old car shouldnt have. i love evos alot but i chose the sti since the 03's had so many problems. fuel pump is a no no unless you get injecters/turbo etc. the main thing is that you dont drive it too hard and let it idle after a fast run. garage it , and LOVE IT!!!!
, and LOVE IT!!!!
if you really want safe and reliable with all of the warranty coverage keep it stock. modding comes with responsibility if something breaks mitsu has proven they most likely arent going to cover it.
bluesti: you chose a car with an engine that has only been around for a few years over one that has been modified for a decade for reliability reasons? i dont get it. there are way too many people out there with modified evos and dsms to go around saying it isnt reliable. meanwhile what do i know i chose the evo cause i could have leather and a sunroof haha
bluesti: you chose a car with an engine that has only been around for a few years over one that has been modified for a decade for reliability reasons? i dont get it. there are way too many people out there with modified evos and dsms to go around saying it isnt reliable. meanwhile what do i know i chose the evo cause i could have leather and a sunroof haha
Last edited by jjm4life; Jul 29, 2005 at 04:53 PM.
[QUOTE=BlueBlurSTi]being a mitsubishi its not gona be that reliable. QUOTE]
HUH? I have herd alot more horror stories about the STi. mainly for STis cracking ringlands with some bolt on mods and a little tune. How is a motor that has been around since 89-90 unrelieable? They must have done somthing right in order to keep useing it. The main mitsu down fall I always see is clutch, tranny, and TC if your not dumping it off at 6k the car will be fine even at higher HP#s.
BTW I have an 03 (stock) I never launch the car but boost it alot, prolly more than I should since its pointless at times. I have 16K(ya still a lil low i guess) and no problems at all
HUH? I have herd alot more horror stories about the STi. mainly for STis cracking ringlands with some bolt on mods and a little tune. How is a motor that has been around since 89-90 unrelieable? They must have done somthing right in order to keep useing it. The main mitsu down fall I always see is clutch, tranny, and TC if your not dumping it off at 6k the car will be fine even at higher HP#s.
BTW I have an 03 (stock) I never launch the car but boost it alot, prolly more than I should since its pointless at times. I have 16K(ya still a lil low i guess) and no problems at all
Last edited by EMonz57; Jul 29, 2005 at 05:15 PM.
Originally Posted by aboh6leenz
Hey I just got an evo and I love it! I mean its a beast of a car almost the best handling car I have driven and almost the quickest car I have been in. But I just want it to last forever sooo... I want to mod it according to making it more reliable. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I was thinking:
fuel pump(which kind?) - read that the stock one isnt good.
Gauges (what are the top 3 guages you'd use?) - to monitor everything
Better DV/BOV - stock one is cheap and doesnt hold boost that well.
What else could I do to make it more reliable? Is there anything I can do to make it get better gas mileage without effecting performance?
I was thinking:
fuel pump(which kind?) - read that the stock one isnt good.
Gauges (what are the top 3 guages you'd use?) - to monitor everything
Better DV/BOV - stock one is cheap and doesnt hold boost that well.
What else could I do to make it more reliable? Is there anything I can do to make it get better gas mileage without effecting performance?
