I haven't seen one of these threads yet so I figured I'd post one for fun. Is anyone hoping to get parts for their Evo for Christmas? Or has anyone bought themselves a gift for their car for Christmas?


I'll start it off. I bought myself a stage IV 2.3L short block from JAM for Christmas. Ships next week! Here are the specs (https://www.jacksonautomachine.com/i...mart&Itemid=12). I also got a brand new engine gasket set, oil pump, ARP L19 headstuds, and Fluidampr to go with it!

Merry Christmas everyone!

 

I went for a shopping spree on Rexpeed's site:

Rexpeed CF Shorty antenna
Rexpeed CF Vortex Generator
Rexpeed CF JDM 9 VA-Style Diffuser
Rexpeed CF Evo 8 RA-Style Canards
Rexpeed CF Side Spats
Rexpeed CF Side Skirt Extensions
Rexpeed CF Type-2 Trunk Spoiler
Rexpeed Clear Corner turn signals
Rexpeed White Gurney flap
Rexpeed White Vortex Generator (Daily driving CF for shows)

Also ordered up:
EZ Lip
Seibon CF Type C Hood
Seibon CF trunk

 

If I get a vortex generator and mudflaps I'll be happy

 

Awesome list of gifts so far! I've got to build my motor first, but I hope to work on the exterior soon!

 

Nice man, that block looks legit. Do you need to supply a core for it? Lots of top dollar components go into it, but even with the billet crank the price is pretty hefty if u gotta supply a core. Trust me, I understand that the value of a bulletproof block like this is beyond any certain dollar amount...I've been eyeballing the buschur 2.3rpm that includes the lightweight manley crank, which is the most comparable assembled shortblock that I know of (besides the ams which is even more expensive and doesn't require a core).

What made you decide on the jam block?

 

That's one expensive block omg. I think my 2.0 was $3000

 

I supplied my own core for it yes. I actually spent $1000 less than what their website says because Tony at JAM gave me a deal on the K1 Billet crank. That's the reason I went with JAM. The deal on the crank and because I have 2 friends with JAM long block and their builds are awesome. One with a PTE 6262 turbo and the other with an FP Black.

I love the Buschur Racing 2.3RPM short block, its proven, but I got a deal on the JAM 2.3 short block. I've been for a ride in both of my friends cars with JAM blocks and high miles and I just love how they acted. So with the experience and cheaper price I went with the JAM block.

 

I've talked to Tony at JAM there quite a bit and a few people I know with JAM blocks and I just fell in love with them. Tony at JAM had amazing customer service and accomodated every request and question that I had. Plus one of the people I know with a build JAM block had 75k+ miles on it with high horsepower. Add all that to the deal I got on the short block and I was sold.

 

I got some shift bushings for my 6-Speed Sonic lol.

Outside of maintenance I haven't modded the EVO in a couple years really. Can't really think of anything I'd care to do other than a retune.

OP enjoy your new engine

 

so far i got:
front radiator support core new
new 2 core radiator
stock fmic

hopen for more

looking like ill be busy rebuilding here in the next few weeks

 

i ordered Mishimoto radiator, GSC s2 cams, bc valves springs, retainers, megan coilovers , 340 fuel pump, AMS black fuel rail , precision 1000cc injectors, AEm wideband, boost gauge, new 18" black, wheels, tires, vortec gen, rally armor mud flaps, gettin all installed after te new yr and heading down to Dynotech Tuning in MA for a solid Tune

mods already installed, injen intake, injen upper piping, SB 4" fmic, resurculating BOV, full custom 4" exhaust, megan manifold, HIDs, 35% tints, turbo timer. few other things im forgetin

 

Nice thats a pretty big list! You must be excited? I got my last tune done by Jamie at Dynotech about a year and a half ago too.

 

ya i went down there a month ago.. ordered some stuff did 2 baseline pulls on the dyno did 280hp on it n talked with jamie for a while.. i have a ww 06rs . n jamie said on the stock turbo with all supporting mods i will have installed and 93 pump we hope to c about 350-375hp depending. so ill b happy with that on my dd until i upgrade turbo! were u happy with his tuning? ive heard alot if good things.

 

just looked u live rigjt in roch NH.? i live in rowley ma.. we should meet up sometime there is NO evo guys around here.. im always lookin for parts to if ya got ne pm me

 

Yeah those power levels sound right. The stock turbo will be maxed out at that point. I love the tune. I had no problems at all. My only regret was not getting better cams before the tune because I would've gotten more power out of my set up.