Hey Guys,

I've just recently purchased a nice shiny Evo VIII MR. I've done a bit to it, but I want to start buying things that will go well with the car once I get serious with stroking, forging etc. The only problem is I'm not sure where I should start...

So far the car has some good mods already listed below.
DBA 4000 Rotors with Project MU pads & Braided lines
KW Coilovers & Enkei 18" Forged Rims
Tomei Expreme turbo back with X-Force Cat back
Ralliart Aircleaner
and a re-map so it's currently putting out 217kws atw

Thanks for any help in advance!

 

Coil over plug setup, fuel pump, injectors, ets intercooler and piping, cams

 

E85:-) after what he^^^^ said is done.

 

217 kws = ? Whp

 

+1

 

1kw=1.34 hp mah brother.

 

Injectors are not necessary here. Maybe 255 fuel pump. Hks 272 or gsc s2 cams. Ets upper and lower intercooler pipe. Intercooler whichever you prefer. EBay or Megan or maperformance o2 housing. Port OEM exhaust manifold. OEM evo9 bov, coil on plug setup. Ets intake, I'd say it's mild mod list.

 

I also recommend works short shifter, torque solution shifter base/ cable bushings. I love mine. With above bolt ons, you would see around 340ish to the wheel and 310-330 torque

 

I wouldn't be so quick to jump into a COP. The stock system is proven plenty capable up to some really high power figures; and you have no use for it at this stage. There are other things you can do that will net you noticeable gains now AND be useful with a build later.

Anyway, i like where you've started with your mods, took care of handling before power. If you want to be prepped for a stroker I say concentrate on flow mods. You'll have more displacement and no way to feed it. So that's the intercooler system, throttlebody, intake manifold and on the other end o2 housing, downpipe, highflow cat or test pipe, and i dont know your cat back but it might be good already. Otherwise, I'd look at fueling. Though you wont get more power from upgrading it now, it WILL be required if you stroke it (unlike a COP that MIGHT be neccisary).

Though I'm not currently running many, I'm a big fan of stock parts expertly ported. I'm talking throttlebody and intake manifold; and if you plan to stay stock frame turbo then exhaust manifold. It's both extremely cost efficient, and an awesome way to gain power without sacrificing anything like with other parts (spool etc.).

Lastly, I 100% agree that cams are a great idea. BUT, what is a good cam for your current setup may be a useless cam for your stroker motor. So, though I think cams would be great for your car, if you are specifically planning for a stroked motor later, you will either have to buy cams now that might not be optimal, or buy them again later.

 

+1

 

O2 housing cams can do some good torque work! ;p lower intercooler piping, front 3.5 intercooler ams? Fuel pump and some injectors if you go e85..?

 

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...g-dummies.html

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...-100-time.html

 

Hm nice guide missed a few things look like imma have to get a few parts before tuning myself.