Notices
Evo General Discuss any generalized technical Evo related topics that may not fit into the other forums. Please do not post tech and rumor threads here.
Sponsored by: RavSpec - JDM Wheels Central

How To: Modding your Evo ~$100 at a time!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 30, 2008 | 09:03 AM
  #91  
prodystopian's Avatar
Newbie
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
From: State College, PA
Originally Posted by S2kracka
The Joe P. is my personal favorite manual boost controller. Its cheap, effective, and reliable. ECU controlled boost is nice in the fact you can log your boost level (with a 3-bar MAP sensor) and it will allow you to run more boost at redline. I'm personally on ECU-controlled with a GM BCS and Evo X 3-bar MAP sensor which I switched to from a Joe P. If I were to build another Evo I would stick with the Joe P. though since its a lot cheaper and so much simpler. Less dinking around and it just plan and simple works.

As for the benefits of the vents, my friend who logs all of his gas mileage noticed an increase, we both noticed a smoother idle, throttle response definitely was improved, and in addition to these things my S2000 went from using 1.5 quarts of oil between changes to using absolutely none no matter how hard I drove it.
Thanks for all of the info. If you went with just the Joe P. though, how would you tune the boost? Wouldn't you still need a new sensor (for an Evo VIII) to log the boost?
Reply
Old Nov 30, 2008 | 09:29 AM
  #92  
Kracka's Avatar
Thread Starter
Evolved Member
iTrader: (49)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 8,970
Likes: 17
From: Prosper, TX
If you are using a MBC you need to watch the boost gauge or buy the Evo X MAP sensor to log it through the ECU.
Reply
Old Nov 30, 2008 | 10:55 AM
  #93  
MikeyT's Avatar
Evolving Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 120
Likes: 26
From: Fairfield, CT
Originally Posted by bluebanana23
sticky this for the noobs who ask what mods to do
+1 for noobs like myself. glad I saw this thread. very helpful!
Reply
Old Nov 30, 2008 | 10:22 PM
  #94  
headrec's Avatar
Newbie
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
From: Ogden, Utah
Great guide. Thanks for the contribution!
Reply
Old Dec 7, 2008 | 02:14 AM
  #95  
doobie's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: New Zealand
awesome post. bump
Reply
Old Dec 7, 2008 | 04:59 PM
  #96  
Kracka's Avatar
Thread Starter
Evolved Member
iTrader: (49)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 8,970
Likes: 17
From: Prosper, TX
Added some info/links for the Beatrush driveshaft and rear differential mount bushings!
Reply
Old Dec 7, 2008 | 05:10 PM
  #97  
Evolution IVGSR's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (42)
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,720
Likes: 1
From: Utah, SLC
Well done man
Reply
Old Dec 7, 2008 | 08:34 PM
  #98  
EvoIXMRSEPilot's Avatar
Newbie
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
From: NY
thank you for a comprehensive list.
Reply
Old Dec 7, 2008 | 09:47 PM
  #99  
MR_Lance's Avatar
Evolving Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 324
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles
great info. subscribed!
Reply
Old Dec 7, 2008 | 11:26 PM
  #100  
merlin00069's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 545
Likes: 0
From: Miami
Good write-up
Reply
Old Dec 8, 2008 | 07:11 PM
  #101  
Kracka's Avatar
Thread Starter
Evolved Member
iTrader: (49)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 8,970
Likes: 17
From: Prosper, TX
RS trunk bar info added!
Reply
Old Dec 11, 2008 | 08:52 PM
  #102  
Bster13's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 523
Likes: 0
From: Norwalk, CT
Thanks.
Reply
Old Dec 11, 2008 | 09:01 PM
  #103  
Bster13's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 523
Likes: 0
From: Norwalk, CT
Did I miss a tip on O2 housings in this thread by chance?

Cheapest I've seen is the TTP O2 housing for $100, but I have no idea what is the best bang for buck performing O2 housing...thoughts? (figure this mod would fall into the $100 range.)
Reply
Old Dec 11, 2008 | 09:11 PM
  #104  
abazaba410's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (27)
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 594
Likes: 2
From: Michigan
i hear a lot of good things about the Megan O2 housing n I got mine for 95 bucks. Just havent installed it yet
Reply
Old Dec 11, 2008 | 09:12 PM
  #105  
Bster13's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 523
Likes: 0
From: Norwalk, CT
Linky please abazaba410....
Reply



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:42 PM.