Did my first real mod to the EVO today
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Joined: Nov 2005
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From: NJ
Originally Posted by shinobi_30000
I like that package for the IX you worked out with Buschur, now, how do I get there to get it installed?!?
I'm frustrated.
I'm frustrated.
There are decent write ups for everything in the WT package in the DIY section.
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Joined: Jan 2004
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From: S. Houston ClearLake
Originally Posted by EVOIIIM3
Well, the car has over 10kmi on it, so it's time to start the mods!
Since I like fit & finish. Keeping the factory warrenty is nice, I went with Works stuff. Yes, it's a little on the spendy side, but I like!
Here is what I got....
1. Turbo back exhasut
2. drop in panel filter
3. Rallyart grounding kit
4. This Friday Works is going to flash the ECU.
The exhasut has to be the easyest thing to install! It was more work to install the grounding kit! Everything fit perfectly. The exhaust dropped with no issues, and the install was fine, I did it with just some jack stands & hand tools.
Really, the thing is a perfect fit! The sound is awesome! There is 0 drone, it's deeper and really not loud unless you are at WOT. On the FW it's almost stock sounding. Idel just sounds sweet!
I changed the air filter, and installed the wires, went for a drive. The car seamed to idle smoother. It also seamed to have a little more low @ low RPM's. It just felt smoother & more stable.
Then I installed the exhaust and went for a drive
WOW, it comes on boost so much faster! The first time it scared me. I'm so happy with the parts and the power!!! I can't wait till Friday when Works does the ECU!
The only other things on the car is a chassis brace, SS brake lines, and Redline fluids.
So where to go now? I'm thinking...
1. BOV
2. Coil over suspension
3. new rims
4. some MR or JDM parts.
Since I like fit & finish. Keeping the factory warrenty is nice, I went with Works stuff. Yes, it's a little on the spendy side, but I like!
Here is what I got....
1. Turbo back exhasut
2. drop in panel filter
3. Rallyart grounding kit
4. This Friday Works is going to flash the ECU.
The exhasut has to be the easyest thing to install! It was more work to install the grounding kit! Everything fit perfectly. The exhaust dropped with no issues, and the install was fine, I did it with just some jack stands & hand tools.
Really, the thing is a perfect fit! The sound is awesome! There is 0 drone, it's deeper and really not loud unless you are at WOT. On the FW it's almost stock sounding. Idel just sounds sweet!
I changed the air filter, and installed the wires, went for a drive. The car seamed to idle smoother. It also seamed to have a little more low @ low RPM's. It just felt smoother & more stable.
Then I installed the exhaust and went for a drive
WOW, it comes on boost so much faster! The first time it scared me. I'm so happy with the parts and the power!!! I can't wait till Friday when Works does the ECU!
The only other things on the car is a chassis brace, SS brake lines, and Redline fluids.
So where to go now? I'm thinking...
1. BOV
2. Coil over suspension
3. new rims
4. some MR or JDM parts.
Originally Posted by Warrtalon
Wait, are you saying you think that Mitsu will honor your warranty because you got Works parts? I sure hope not. The only warranty coverage you get is on the parts themselves from WORKS directly...Mitsu doesn't give a flying pig poop where your got your mods - they will still deny pretty much any warranty coverage you try to get.
As said, my Dealer, Mountain Mitsu. Is a Works Dealer, and the service manager told me all Works parts are covered under the Mitsi Warranty.
Mountain sells more EVO's then any one else, and are really part of the local EVO community. I'm not to worried about getting denied. Plus, I'm not racing the EVO, just going to do some open track days with it.
shinobi, WORKS is comming to Tacoma, @ Mountain Mitsu. They are going to do the work on the EVO. I have a appointment at 11am. This is going to be the first time any one else has ever done any work on the EVO.
Ireveo, yes, the exhasut is much lighter then the stock unit. I don't know how much, but it't noticeable. The downpipe from Works is like 3lbs, the stocker is like 15lbs. OF course, I'm just gussing here. I was able to hold the entire cat back in one hand to line up on the cat and hangers, it's not heavy at all.
Threepoint, yes, I'm going the 304 package. If they had all the parts in stock they would be on the car now. They are going to have the TB & DV on Friday for me. I don't want to open up the engine quite yet. Right now it has enough power! For me it's REALLY important to keep the car ballanced! So I don't want a monster motor with out doing the suspension & brakes. Brakes being the most important thing. I already have Hawk pads & SS brake lines that's helped a lot. The Chassis brace also really helped turn in. Who knows what's down the road. I promised my self that I was not going to go crazy with the EVO. I just picked up a 2000 Audi S4 that I'm also doing a few things to.
Ireveo, yes, the exhasut is much lighter then the stock unit. I don't know how much, but it't noticeable. The downpipe from Works is like 3lbs, the stocker is like 15lbs. OF course, I'm just gussing here. I was able to hold the entire cat back in one hand to line up on the cat and hangers, it's not heavy at all.
Threepoint, yes, I'm going the 304 package. If they had all the parts in stock they would be on the car now. They are going to have the TB & DV on Friday for me. I don't want to open up the engine quite yet. Right now it has enough power! For me it's REALLY important to keep the car ballanced! So I don't want a monster motor with out doing the suspension & brakes. Brakes being the most important thing. I already have Hawk pads & SS brake lines that's helped a lot. The Chassis brace also really helped turn in. Who knows what's down the road. I promised my self that I was not going to go crazy with the EVO. I just picked up a 2000 Audi S4 that I'm also doing a few things to.
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Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Vista, Ca
Originally Posted by byron3636
The stuff in the BR WT package for the 9 is not difficult. If you've never worked on cars before and you don't feel comfortable working on yours, I'd advise you to make friends with some local evo owners and look at their stuff.
There are decent write ups for everything in the WT package in the DIY section.
There are decent write ups for everything in the WT package in the DIY section.
Well, I'm used to www.nasioc.com, I've had two WRX's in the past, and on NASIOC, they have the U.S. seperated into many differen't forums, including the Southern Cali chapter of NASIOC, which is where i live...
They don't have that here, so I don't know how to make California friends here.
I talked to someone else on here though, and there are some other websites that are specifically about cali. Definetly good for me.
Originally Posted by shinobi_30000
Well, I'm used to www.nasioc.com, I've had two WRX's in the past, and on NASIOC, they have the U.S. seperated into many differen't forums, including the Southern Cali chapter of NASIOC, which is where i live...
They don't have that here, so I don't know how to make California friends here.
I talked to someone else on here though, and there are some other websites that are specifically about cali. Definetly good for me.
They don't have that here, so I don't know how to make California friends here.
I talked to someone else on here though, and there are some other websites that are specifically about cali. Definetly good for me.
Western Region: https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/west-region-44/
