How To: Modding your Evo ~$100 at a time!
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From: BKK
WARNING: if anyone has a JDM evo, the e-bay SS's are unsuitable. I got one from e-bay, went to fit it, and the all the linkages looked nothing at all like the pics in Kracka's how-to post. Unfortunately the set up obviously completely different.
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Well myself and kracka just installed the short shifter and base bushings and what a difference it makes. Under normal driving it it a whole lot stiffer and a little more effort is needed in shifting. However the real difference is when you get above that 3k rpm point or at wide WOT that you really feel the difference. Shifts are quicker and way more precise. There just isn't the lag time in between shifts like before. Best mod bang for the buck. Once again i appreciate the help kracka.
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Another update on the Blox engine mount. Cabin vibration and noise is SIGNIFICANTLY increased. If you already didn't like the rattle trap sounds that come from the interior of your Evo you will HATE it after a Blox install. I accept it as the cost of doing business (having a highly-strung thoroughbred car).
Just another detail I thought I would add.
Just another detail I thought I would add.
Wasn't there a big discussion about removing the weather stripping under the hood where the inlet scoop is to free up some restriction in the flow? I was trying to dig up some old posts but couldn't find them.
Easy free mod with virtually no ill side effects right?
Easy free mod with virtually no ill side effects right?
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Another update on the Blox engine mount. Cabin vibration and noise is SIGNIFICANTLY increased. If you already didn't like the rattle trap sounds that come from the interior of your Evo you will HATE it after a Blox install. I accept it as the cost of doing business (having a highly-strung thoroughbred car).
Just another detail I thought I would add.
Just another detail I thought I would add.
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You could try it, but I don't see it having any real benefit. The snorkel is designed to get air that's passed through the grille before it hits the radiator. Next time I have my hood open I will definitely take a look at this and maybe get out the razor blade to trim the seal if it seems beneficial.
You could try it, but I don't see it having any real benefit. The snorkel is designed to get air that's passed through the grille before it hits the radiator. Next time I have my hood open I will definitely take a look at this and maybe get out the razor blade to trim the seal if it seems beneficial.
Another update on the Blox engine mount. Cabin vibration and noise is SIGNIFICANTLY increased. If you already didn't like the rattle trap sounds that come from the interior of your Evo you will HATE it after a Blox install. I accept it as the cost of doing business (having a highly-strung thoroughbred car).
Just another detail I thought I would add.
Just another detail I thought I would add.
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