this is what im thinking of running

I know these are pretty standard mods for a IX

BR intake
Tanabe Concept G TBE
Forge MBC
walbro 255gph fuel pump
BR FMIC
BR intercooler piping
mail in dyno flash, untill AL road tunes me about 2 weeks after the install

any input, anything i should add or delete, im not sure if I need the intake or the fuel pump, im still new to the EVO scene.

give me a LS1 or a B-series and im good, but this i need help from the forums.

Mike

 

First off, congrats on your purchase.

and with that Setup you should be good for about 330WHP Bastard

Damn EVO IX's

 

fuel pump is good security, intake will add power with a tune. Alot of people will tell you you don't "need" the intake. However, I would do it - it's good for power.

It's a pretty simple mod list. Since you're going to do the IC piping, i'd get an upgraded BoV since now would be the time to do it. I'd also get a MAF pipe, but thats personal preference. I like to do everything at once to save labor later.

Maybe your choice of O2 housing. Ebay 02 is like 60$ and is proven power. All up to you though.

 

Keep the intake if you have it for your custom tune.

Think about eBay O2 housing and porting the stock manifold and hotside.

DEF. get the fuel pump for security reasons. Its the perfect $88.90 safeguard.

And...you will be well over 330 whp. My guess: 355-360 after the custom tune with 93...

 

You think that High? Damn Evo IX's !!!


Whoever said Fuel pump was on the Money. Don't port the Manifold and Hotside. I did and it wasn't worth the money nor the Hassle. Don't Change your BOV , It's Fine ( Unless you want the Ricer PSSST, then by all means. I do remember the EVO 8's had drivability issues when they VTA )

 

didn't say VTA the BoV.

 

well i think i wanna keep the stock BOV i dont wanna sound like every SRT4 in my town when i shift.

also dumb question but I hear to "hotside" alot, what is this

should i do the intake before my mail in, and have it on then do the road tune?

for the parts listed should i do it myself or have someone do it.

I know i "should" do it myself i just get REALLY nervous working on my own car for whatever reason, i mean REALLY nervous. like if i do something wrong im gonna pee my pants. and im married and 26 years old

Mike

 

The new intake is going to make your tubro & diverter valve (bov) a lot louder. If that's not your cup of team, then you could get a drop in filter and keep the stock air box and still have the increase in flow you're looking for. K&N and Works make good ones.

You probably don't need the upgraded fuel pump. The IX pump is an upgrade over the VIII and pushes more fuel. You could buy it and wait till Al starts tuning your car. If it needs more fuel, you could do a quick install. I doubt you'd need it though.

The only other thing I think you'd need is a boost gauge.

 

yea i want a single boost gauge on the steering collum(sp?) i have the one that reads in Bar from the factory, but its hard to see for daily driving.

I was driving around today and i peak a little over 1.4bar is that normal for a stock or below average.

 

Your turbo comes with the 10.5 hotside, which is what most 03 and 04 owners upgrade to. No need for an upgraded hotside for you.

 

Yeah 360 at the very most if he uses 93. Most likely 350-355...

 

KEEP THE STOCK BOV. It can hold up to 25-26 psi just fine.

He hit it on the head with the "hotside." Its an outlet from the turbo. Youre 10.5 is fine but you can port it more if you want. It does cost money but im doing it myself so its free...

Intakes work the best with a custom tune. Its truly up to you because Al will ahve a map for it. It doesnt matter. It will run just fine with a mail in flash but even better with a custom.

Its sooo much more satisfiing working on your own car. Its also good because then godforbid if something goes wrong, you know how to fix it! Dont rush through it and you will be fine...It will save you hundreds too

 

tanabe concept G blue TBE~ awesome~ i have it, you will love it!