I’ve been working on my EVO 9 MR for the last few days and figured I’d start a build thread. I picked up the car about 6 months ago from a local dealer and got into contact with the old owner. He had an ETS 3” exhaust he sold me and a few other things. The car had a upgraded clutch when he got in and had no idea what it was. He just bought the car installed an exhaust and drove the car, had a kid and traded it in for a Honda element. My plan was just basic bolt ons but that plan didn’t last very long. I’ve found a few deals I couldn’t pass up. So the time has come to upgrade the motor and get some parts as I go. This isn’t my Daily driver any more so it can be down for a few months if needed. Here’s a few pictures of the car and I’ll be updating this thread as I go. I still need to decide on a lot of brands and parts I’m going to go with. I’ve removed the wing and love the wingless look. Feel free to add any input.
UPDATE ON PAGE 4

Current mods-
Buschur short rout UICP
RC1200cc injectors
TurboXS intercooler
ETS 3” Exhaust
Cusco rear Triangle strut bar
BC BR coilovers
Mishimoto EVO 4,5,6 radiator with the straight neck (requires modification of the stock fan)
WR engine torque damper
Spoolin up DIY kit
3bar map
Mini battery kit made by me


Mods to be installed/ ordered.
GSC Beehive springs, titanium retainers and seats
MAP L19 head studs
ACL race bearing
BC I beams with ARP custom age 625+Fasteners
Manley Pistons 9.0/1CR
T3 AFI exhaust manifold
44mm Turbo smart hyper gate
AFI dump tube
5 speed trans
5 speed conversion kit
balance shaft delete kit


When I was picking it up at the dealer.






Then I made a custom Exhaust shield for my rear bumper.



Me and my wife when and took a few pictures a few months ago.



I removed the stock 9 turbo and forgot to get some pictures but here’s a few pictures of the progress.
























Added 3/28/11





I should have some time to work on it tonight and update this Saturday








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I also got some parts in.
I beams




GSC springs

More parts came in today










update-
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After-

 

Looking good so far. Good luck with your build.

 

Is the stock turbo going back on?

 

looks good man!

 

No stock turbo. I found a great deal on a 35r I couldn't pass up. I just removed the alxes.

 

I also got the wiring harness completely disconnected from the motor and trans. Then it was time to make sure the clutch fork will disconnect without any problems. In the past I've had to unbolt the pressure plate from the flywheel because the locking ring was broken. I got it released in 30 seconds. If felt really good to know i wouldn't have to take the extra hours and fight it.

 

I'm going to be bold and say get a rear diff upgrade. Either TRE or Shep can do it, but it does make the car more fun when properly set up. Relatively inexpensive and pretty easy to do.

 

That's later down the line but will happen. I got the motor out and on the stand. Ill upload pictures tomorrow.

 

looking good , love the bbs wheels coated black!!

 

Thank you.

 

The picture with the sun set in the back round is a hella good pic.

 

Thank you. My wife really did a great job with them. I have a few others I'll try and get them posted.

 

updated the pictures, I go the motor out last night and should have the block apart tonight.

 

wow that photo is pro!! very clean

 

lol, "silverfish" scuba diving term for something you might not want to be associated with.

just letting you know ...