Project "EGO KLLR"- 2.3L HTA 35r fun
 

It all started 15 months ago when I bought this Evo IX...November '07. Since then it's been exactly what i've wanted...fast in a straight line, fast through the turns, and comfortable enough to be a daily driver....all on PUMP gas. The car made over 500whp on daily basis on pump gas and did not falter. Trip after trip to the track it ran consistent 11.1s at 127-128 with my horrible 1.7-1.8 60's.

It went from bone stock to it's current setup in about 6 months...

JMF intercooler piping
JMF custom Garrett cored FMIC
JMF SMIM
JMF tubular exhaust manifold
HTA 35r
GSC S2 cams
Cosworth HG
ARP L19s
Supertech 1mm oversized valves
Supertech dual valve springs
HKS Carbon 3" turbo back
FIC 1150s
Bosch 044
Quartermaster twin disc
KW Variant 3 coilovers
5 Zigen 17*9.5 w/ Dunlop Direzza Z1 tires
etc, etc, etc.


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One fateful day 5 months ago this all came to an end. After a trip to the track a loud rattling sound developed after a run...we all thought it was a spun bearing...which I would not have been surprised by considering I was spinning the motor to 9k on a stock motor. Once I tore it down, a different culprit revealed itself; an improperly tensioned timing belt led to 15 bent valves and 1 broken one leaving some decent carnage behind.

This is what has led me to my newest project...

Over the past couple weeks I have been collecting the parts I need to get my baby back on the road. This time 500whp will not be enough. The goal...600whp...daily driven on pump gas. My other main goal is to have somewhere in the neighborhood of 500 ft/lbs. This time around, i'm ditching the tried and true 2.0L and going with a 2.3L. I've always been a proponent of the 2.0L but I want to try something new!

The new build will consist of these main components...

Wiseco HD stroker pistons
Crower rods
Eagle stroker crank
GSC CNC'd head w/ all of Greg's new hotness
Shep Trans w/ 4.11 final drive
Ceramic coated exhaust manifold
Powdercoated EVERYTHING in the engine bay

Along with the new engine setup, i'm also giving the exterior a bit of an overhaul...

18x10 wheels from CCW that have yet to be seen from them- *STAY TUNED* :D
APR front splitter
Rexpeed side skirt extensions
Rexpeed JDM rear extensions


On to some pics of the current carnage...

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If all goes well the Evo should be back on the road by the end of March. A quick break in and then a trip to the dyno in DC for another Brad Brooks tune.

Till next time...stay tuned.

Nice............good luck with the build:thumbup:

that ill man, keep up the good work

Wow man, nice setup. GL with the rebuild/tune!

nice!! looking forward to the results

nice pics

Nice:beer:

Thanks guys. I'll post tons of progress pics as they come.

* Block should be back from the machine shop within 2 weeks.
* Trans will be back from Shep this week.
* Wheels will be in late this week or early next week.

Definitely psyched!! :updown:

Nice setup planned :thumbup:

damnit chris i clicked this hoping to see some updates! good luck with the build philly needs a seriously fast evo.

I know how you feel in 07 I blew my 2.0 motor with 548whp I ran out of alky at 30 lbs of boost, replaced it with a 2.3.

Then a deer hit my car, at 65mph I went for a spin bumping off guard rails. Luckly it wasn't too bad.

Then in 08 I trashed my 6 spd Tranny, and got a shep Tranny.

It's always in the shop getting something new or tweaked, I'm looking forward to just enjoying it for awhile. without parts breaking.

I'm upgrading to 700+ hp so I know there will be new issues down the road.

I hope your back on the road soon I can understand how you miss it!!

wow thats crazy

That #2 cylinder is the hotness... lol... just kidding.

Can't wait to see that thing at some of the up coming meets in the spring. Good luck with the build. Hopefully everything will go nice and smooth from now on. That thing is going to be a total beast when it's done.

Sorry to dissapoint, Mat. :) I'll have some updates this week as some more parts arrive. I actually changed up the wheel selection I originally planned....got an amazing offer that I couldn't pass up from John at CCW.

Thanks for the positive comments guys! Can't wait to get it done, broken in, and back to the track.

looking forward to seeing your progress!

This is my favorite Evo around I can't wait to see it running again. Chris, hopefully i can get a ride in it when its all buttoned up and tuned. Definitely going to make it out to the track with you guys this year.

In to keep up on the sickest EVO I have seen in person. Good luck with everything Chris and I cannot wait to see those ballin wheels on!!

What's up Chris? Haven't talked to you in a while. Love the build, can't wait to see everything when it is finished!

Chip, Josh, Kyle...thanks for the kind words! Rides can definitely be had once it's up and running. :)

not a bad suspension choice

What turbo were you using on your 500HP setup?

I have to agree with you. I absolutely love the KWs!

HTA 35r on pump gas (no meth) w/ stock block

ya i threw a rod, its like being a part of some club that no one wants to be a part of. my evo is sitting in my front yard till i come up with the rest of the cast. it sucks

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nice build

One of the new exterior enhancements is a new APR carbon splitter to add to the existing carbon lip. I took a couple mock up pics to see what it'll look like. I'm getting the bumper repainted while it's off due to all the rock chips. :crap:

I think the splitter will look great with the Rexpeed side skirt and JDM rear extensions!

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you did fix the head right? cause that is fixable..

The machine shop will be fixing that head and then I will be putting it up for sale. I ended up getting a new Mitsu casting and GSC did their thing. :)

lol well atleast its getting fixed, alot of people would think thats head is trash n get rid of it. Awesome build, i had the apr cf splitter it was just way to heavy for my front bumper..

Got home today and had a beautiful box waiting for me. :) My trans has arrived after being sent out to Shep for a good ole beefing up session.

Everything was replaced except for 5 and reverse. The two main things I wanted in addition to his race build where the Evo 8 3rd and 4th gear and Shep's own 4.11 final drive. My goal is to stay in 4th going through the traps at around 140.

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^^^ Thats pretty... :P

damn that transmission looks fake!

It's gonna be crazy when it's built. Goodluck with it.

I can't wait to get the thing together! I'm excited!! :beer:

looking good, excited for you :)

Good luck with the build!!!

wow, that thing looks amazing. I am jealous. Though I am still very very happy with my "Bushwacker" from Buschur Racing.

gud luck with the build.

My transmission has never been that clean.

Awww I know that feeling when I got mine. It must have felt great to see that box sitting at the house!! ENJOY it, it feels great!!

Thanks guys! Wheels should be arriving next!

GL man keep us posted
How much did the shep tranny cost with the option you got??

Ouch, that cylinder makes me cringe. GL with the build though. Keep us posted

Just under $2800. I also had the input shaft, 1st, and 2nd gear replaced because they had a bit of wear on them.

Tell me about it. That's the last thing I wanted to see when I pulled the head. :crap:

Nice job so far. Just a quick question on your dyno numbers... What dyno were you using a mustang dyno or dynojet? Hope you get your evo back on the road soon. I spun a bearing on my evo back in January and CBRD is doing my 2.3L BR build {thumbup}

It was on a dynojet. I'm hoping to have it back on the road by the end of March. Chad's a good guy...you'll definitely be happy! {thumbup}

Chris

I hope to have mine on the road by then too. Do you plan on going to the blouch shootout? I might be attending, but not sure yet. I am no stranger to CBRD, Chad, Caleb, and Mark. In fact my evo is the gg that resides in his shop more than my garage lol :cool:

Good luck with the build:thumbup:

I will definitely be at the Blouch event! Maybe i'll see you there!

Chris,

you need a CBRD radiator in that thing ;)

let me know.

i LOVE the JMF guys...

cb

I only asked you to send me one like a year ago...and then you changed the design. :lol: I need the old style that gave me more rad to turbo clearance. Hook a brotha up!!

Wow, good luck on your new projeckt.

Goodluck with the build. I had a 2.3 and is now a 2.0 and I would not have it any different. Enjoy the car!

cant wait to see what the car is like when it's all done.

nice mods list... good luck and keep us updated

Thanks for the kind words gents!

I should be picking up the block from the machine shop either tomorrow or Wednesday...then it's on!

nice! Can't wait til you get it up and running again...post some more pictures!!!

Things are rolling in the door and the project is definitely underway. I installed my ARP extended wheel studs and binary seat lowering brackets for the stock Recaros last night. Seating position is SO much better now. About 1.5" lower as well as better body position.

I should be getting the block back from the machine shop either today or tomorrow.

Another package arrived today...set of Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec 275/35-18. Yummy. :)


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wow chris thats some serious rubber. cant wait to see the wheels.

I wanna check out those seat brackets. How much did they cost?

Check this thread out Chip...

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...caro-seat.html

Got them from Jared. Real easy install...

Hopefully they help in the traction department. :lol:

I feel like I should be getting a royalty check in the mail for the name. Or really M3This since he is the one who came up with it back in '06. :)

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j/k man, good luck with the build and I hope you like it! By the way, my Evo is now the DDMotorsports Evo IX instead of the Ego Killer EVO IX so you're golden. :D

how much did you pay for this? lol this is exactly what I want.

I was going to do just an evo 8 4th gear, but its getting alittle rough in between shifts.

Is this your DD?

I've wanted that plate for years. It's so true! haha! Love your Evo BTW!

Yep, it's my DD. I pretty much replaced everything in the tranny so what I paid isn't a good reflection on what other's would pay.

Hahaha, thanks man. Yours is shaping up to be quite the beast as well!

nice pics.. and g luck on the build

wow, that's a purdy transmission! lol. Hopefully It'll stay that way for a while.

Courtesy of Martin at LPC....the first pics of some of the powdercoated parts. There's still more in store...stay tuned!

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Car is coming together nicely Chris. Can't wait to see the finished product.

It was a beast before but its going to be an animal now.

Good looking car, I like the all black styling you are going with.

Thanks Marc! I'm interested in seeing how it'll do on the Auto-x course...should be fun at Warminster!! :lol:

Thanks man!!!

....and the pièce de résistance. I asked Martin at LPC to pull off something that I haven't seen ANYWHERE out there as of now. Snow camo valve cover using powdercoat! AMAZING is all that I can say.



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My new turbo arrived today. This is the first of the new Borg Warner S362 w/ the all new larger exhaust wheel (80mm/70mm). Can't wait to see the results of this bad boy!

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Just got finished up assembling the short block. Should hopefully have the rest of the motor together soon.

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Looking sick Chris. I'm just waiting for these sick wheels to finally be mounted.

nice

Great thread, and build. I love watching parts come in like crazy - getting the block back always feels like the hump where things start coming together.

Glad you like the brackets!

Gonna need a 3rd gear boost plot of a street pull to see how this setup does. Should be niiiiice.

nice build!!!! you should make some vidoes after your done with it.

Nice build:)

Thanks and will do!

Thanks Jared. LOVE the brackets...the way Mitsu SHOULD have done it! Will post up a boost plot once the car is up and running!

wicked ride

Gotta love build threads. Looks like its coming together quickly Chris.

more pics of the 5zigens on the car?

Thanks!

Slowly but surely! I'm still waiting on two people to get me some crucial parts so the finale is dependent on them. :crap:

Couple more for ya. (these are old...from right after I got the car)

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Looking good man! You gonna powder coat/paint the block or tranny?

-Ant.

this is off topic but when i got my turbo parts coated at jnz finishing/jnz tuning i saw your car there and ive been there a bunch more times and always saw your car there dont your work there or something? it was always in the parking lot but never saw it getting worked on. Anyway very nice car:mitsu:{thumbup}

awesome build, all high quality products

That must have been last year. I haven't worked there in a while. I work at GVautosport in Horsham now. :)

yeah a year ago sounds about right i remember seeing jnz and jmf in your sig before and when i didnt see it there it threw me off but anyway nice build and good luck!

Now that I see what cars you own over under your avatar, I completely remember you pulling in in the red Evo 7. Sick car man!!

Looking Good Chris....GL with the build{thumbup}

Thanks Craig! I'll be in touch once I finish this up and get a couple more bucks together. :)

No problem Chris....the non-cdi cop would be a nice add;)

yup that was me, i was dropping my mani, o2 and hotside off to get ceramic coated but what caught my eye was the nice looking black evo 9 with carbon fiber lip and the jdm bumper very nice car, i didnt know good vibrations moved??? still on 611?

Amazing build man, you gonna tune it with the stock ecu or AEM??

Best of luck

Yeah, we moved up the street by the Naval base. 328 Maple Ave, Horsham, PA

Thanks!

I'm going to take it as far as I can on the stock ECU. {thumbup}

sick build man, this is gonna be great.

x2

That's the goal! Wish me luck! :lol: