Tonba's 'Monster Machine' JDM Evo 8
 

Hey All.

I thought I would post up a car 'diary' for my EVO. (Finally).

Basically, What Im trying to create, is a tough street car, that can hold its own on the track or strip witout changing much more then rims...

Goal: Build a tough, Balanced street car (braking, handling, looks & power) that will consistantly run in the low 12's down the quarter in street trim with no lauch & Sub 1:07's around wakefield on the same setup, while still being a daily driver...

So here Is how it stands at the moment...

Cheers,
Alex

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STATS & SPECS


Owner
Alex King

Ride
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII (JDM)

Engine
4G63 turbocharged DOHC 2.3-litre inline four cylinder

Under The Hood
Engine: Race Spec Blueprinted & Fully Rebuilt Bottom End, 2.3L Crank, Tomei Rods, Forged CP Pistons, Tomei Crank Scraper & Baffle plates, ARP main & head studs, Balance Shafts Removed, Race Spec Port/Poiished Head w/ Kiggly Racing Hardened Spring Seats, Ti Retainers, Custom Valve Springs, Bronze Valve Guides, Valve Locks, 1mm Oversize Nitrided Valves, Fidanza Adjustable Cam Gears, Kelford TX272 Cams.

Induction: Custom Aluminium Apexi Style Airbox, Apexi Podfilter, FP Silicon Suction Pipe, Trust M-Spec Intercooler, Plazmaman LICP, ETS 'Short Route' UICP, FP EvoBlack, Modified Throttlebody (65mm), Modified Intake Manifold.

Injection/Fueling: Walbro 255l/hr Intank Fuel Pump, FIC 1050cc Injectors, AMS Fuel Rail.

Ignition: SUN Auto Hot-Earth Kit, SUN Auto Voltage Stabiliser Kit, TM Works COP Ignition System, Relocated Battery.

Engine Management: HKS EVC 6 LTD ED (Amber)

Exhaust:JSpeed Front Pipe, Custom 3.5" Metallic Cat Converter, Custom 3" Stainless Steel Catback Exhaust System.

Cooling: Koyo Aluminium Radiator, Trust Tandum Oil cooler.

Driveline
Gearbox: Standard 6-speed manual.

Clutch: ORC 550ps Twin Plate Race Clutch

Differential: Standard.

Brakes: Standard Rebuilt Brembo Calipers & Rotors, APP 2Piece Front Rotors, DBA 4000 Rear Rotors, APP RA 200~800* Track Pads.

Wheels & Tires
Street: 18*9" +30 R34 GT-R Rims painted in Nismo Black (Paint Code Z11), Federal SS 595 (255/35 R18)
Track: 17*9" +30 R33 GT-R Rims painted in Nismo Black (Paint Code Z11), Toyo Proxes R888 Semi-Slicks (255/40 R17)
Spare: 17*8" +38 Standard Evo 8 Enkeis.

Chassis & Suspension
Chassis: Cusco Trunk Bracing, Carbing Front & Rear Strut Braces

Suspension: Tein Monoflex Coilovers (9kg / 7kg), Cusco Front & Rear Swaybars.

Interior
Colt Speed Dash Panel, DEFI 52mm Oil Pressure/Oil Temp/EGT guages, Battery Kill Switch, Sound Deadening Removed, Carpet removed, Carbing Heel Adjust Plate, Carbing Foot Rest, Cobra Suzuka Race Seat, Sabelt 6pt HArness, Bonds Half-Cage.

Exterior
JDM Privacy Glass, Front Windows Tinted, Beatrush Number Plate Holder, Rolled Rear Guards, Carbon Exhaust Shroud, Carbon Doluck Lip, Beatrush Underbody Tray.

Stats
ISMR Dyno = 219.5 kW / 294.35 HP / 298.44 PS
1/4 Time = 13.2 @ 107MPH
Wakefield Lap Time = 1:08.58 (natsoft)
Oran Park GP Lap Time = 1:23.73 (natsoft)
Eastern Creek Lap Time = ?
MDTC Lap Time = ?

Contributors
I thought I would use this section to thank everyone that has helped this build be possible;

Indy So @ IS Motor Racing
Mark Bevan @ Haltech: Engine Management Systems
Everyone @ MAPerformance
Josh, Rob & Tony for all your help, support and time.

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CAR DIARY

17JUN08 - Purchased car from IMG in Sydney.

11JUL08 - 35,000km Major Service, and I also got a Walbro 255L/hr Fuel pump, HKS EVC 5 EBC & a ECU flash done today @ IS Motor Racing. Final figure from INDY's dyno was 174.1kw @ 1.5BAR.

13JUL08 - Mitsubishi Club Australia Dyno Day. I pulled a 191.4kw at all four wheels on the 'Hunter All Wheel Dyno' mainline dyno.

17JUL08 - Removed front number plate 'block'.

23JUL08 - Gruppe M Carbon Fibre Ram Air System Installed

26AUG08 - 3" TurboXS Front Pipe & 3" TurboXS Metal Cat Installed

04SEP08 - Engine Oil + Filter Changed, Syntrax G/Box Fluid & Hypertec Suction Pipe, Plazmaman Intercooler Piping Installed @ IS Motor Racing.

05SEP08 - ECU Flash @ IS Motor Racing. Made 190.8kw on the ISMR Dyno @ 1.5BAR.

13SEP08 - First ever trackday @ Wakefield Park. Quickest time of 1:13.24.

03OCT08 - Engine Oil + Filter Changed, Clutch & Flywheel replaced with Exedy Sports Tuff Clutch and Exedy Sports Light Weight Flywheel.

30OCT08 - New Window Tint. 35% Front, 99% UV film in rear.

31OCT08 - Beatrush Slimline Aluminium Number Plate Holder Installed.

07NOV08 - Purchased a set of R33 GT-R Rims (17*9") with a set of Bridgestone Potenza RE55s Semi-Slicks (255/40 R17) for track duties.

26NOV08 - 3" JSpeed Front & Twin Dump Pipe, Custom 3.5" Cat & Custom 3" Exhaust Installed.

28NOV08 - Kelford TX272 Cams & Fidanza Cam Gears Installed. Plazmaman Intercooler Piping Replaced with Trust M-Spec Intercooler Kit, Engine Oil + Filter Changed. ECU Flash @ IS Motor Racing. Made 197.5kw on the ISMR Dyno.

12DEC08 - Carbing Lower H Brace, Cusco Trunk Brace, Project Mu HC+ Brakepads, Wheel Alignment.

13DEC08 - Second ever trackday @ Wakefield Park with Circuit Club. Ran consistant 1:14's. Greasy track and using my street tire + rim setup.

10FEB09 - Purchased SUN Auto Hot Earth kit & RES///ART lowered seat brackets.

11MAR09 - Purchased SUN Auto Voltage Stabiliser kit, NGK Ignition Leads, Evo 9 Turbo.

24MAR09 - Purchased Tein Monoflex Coilovers.

27MAR09 - Purchased Evo 9 Turbo Fitting Kit.

02APR09 - Purchased Apexi Airbox & Filter.

04APR09 - Purchased AEM Wideband Meter.

18APR09 - Purchased Single Steering Column Guage Pod Mount.

27APR09 - Purchased AVO Aluminium Suction Pipe w/ Black Silicon Joiners.

03MAY09 - Purchased TD06-20GLT Turbo.

04MAY09 - Tein Monoflex Installed, TD06-20GLT Turbo Installed, Plazmaman Intercooler Piping Kit Reinstalled, AVO Suction Pipe, Apexi Intake & Airbox Fitted, Hot Wires Earthing Kit Installed, Lowered Seat Brackets, Full 55,000km Service. ECU Flash @ IS Motor Racing. Made 202kw @ 1.3BAR & 219.5kw @ 1.5BAR on the ISMR Dyno.

06MAY09 - Purchased Cusco Oil Catch Can & Evo 8 MR BOV.

09MAY09 - Third ever trackday at Wakefield park. NEW PB of 1:08.5

31MAY09 - Evo 8MR Metal BOV & Black Evo 9 Bonnet Grill Installed.

05JUN09 - 60,000km service @ ISMR. We have now changed oils from royal purple 10W-40 to Castrol Edge 10W-60. The brake fluid was flushed out, and we replaced it with AP Racing RPF-660. Cusco catch-can Installed.

08JUN09 - First ever trackday at Oran Park GP. After alot of dramas with the car, and with the timers/beacons, a PB of only 1:23.7 was recored on natsoft.

15JUL09 - First ever drag meet at Eastern Creek (WSID). Quickest time was a 13.2 @ 107mph with a 2.2sec 60' time.

04AUG09 - Purchased parts for engine rebuild.

07AUG09 - Purchased R34 GT-R Wheels w/ 245/40R18 Tires.

11SEP09 - Rims Arrived and Installed.

12SEP09 - Photoshoot with Aspec in Kooragang and Newcastle CBD.

25SEP09 - Parts recieved for engine build.

29SEP09 - Alternator Blew-up.. =(

06OCT09 - Engine + Gearbox Removed.


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Hey All.

Well my car has been having issues with low compression, and too much crank case pressure, so the desision was made to rebuild the motor. Car was booked into IS Motor Racing, and a parts order was put through to MAPerformance...

Today, I finally opened all my packages to make sure I have all my gear from MAPerformance. I got the following;

-100mm Stroke Crank
-Carrillo Rods w/ CARR Bolts
-CP Pistons
-ATi Engine Damper
-1mm Nitrided Oversize Supertech Valves (Inlet & Exhaust)
-Kiggly Beehive Valve Springs, Steel Seats & Ti Retainers
-Ferrea Valve Locks
-Ferrea Valve Guides
-ARP Main Bolts
-ARP Head Studs
-Complete Rebuild Gasket Kits
-Complete Rebuild Pully & Tensioner Kit
-Complete Timing Belt Kit (All Belts Needed)
-Tomei Sump Baffles & Crank Scraper

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I also picked up;

-Haltech Platnum Sport 2000
-Plug-In Harness
-5 Bar MAP Sensor
-1050cc Injectors
-Ti Exhaust Manifold Nuts
-Trust T67-25G 10cm Turbo Kit

Im about to order my second batch of parts;

-ORC Twin Plate Clutch
-Rod & Main Bearings
-Tomei Head Gasket
-Tomei Fuel Pressure Regulator
-Billet Engine & G/Box Mounts
-Balance Shaft Removal Kit

You have a nice ride there, love the RHD. You seem to have all the parts you need to meet your goals so with a good tune you should have no issues.

Thanks mate.

I thought I would post my 'diary' up here for something a little different.. hope you guys enjoy the thread as I rebuild the motor... =D

HI all!

Im thinking about getting my Trust T67-25G 10cm rear housing ported and ceramic coated by MAPerformance...

Also thinking about sending my manifold to them for thier Rev2 treatment, and my throttlebody to MIL.SPEC for some lovin by them..

Do you guys think the gains will be worth the time and effort??

Word on the street is my car will be ready to go to the workshop on tuesday... cant wait to get this thing started!

Everything is fine on your particular build list....except for that turbo, mate. If you are looking to upgrade something, then swap out the turbo. You can easily do better for sure.

Awesome intentions, although I'm pretty sure we all tried to talk you out of that turbo kit in another thread. I have always wanted to put R34 wheels on my car, I'm jealous! They look amazing.

^ You did try and talk me out of it, but I went for a drive in a car with a 2.2L, T67-25G, Cosworth Head + BC280s, and it was plenty good for me...

Besides, the price is just too good to beat.. one day Ill upgrade to something REALLY good.. but for now, its just going to have to do untill I get the money..

Still... What are your thoughts on the port work?

Thanks for the comments guys! Its really encouraging to get positive comments about the car, and the build...

Im now running R34 GT-R Rims on the street, and R33 GT-R rims on the track.. lol. I love the width and offset...

Yup, nice rims there buddy. Your Evo looks nasty.{thumbup}

E.T.S. fabs a 6-inch thick intercooler that would look nice on the front of your car.

^ thanks mate...

They were a pain to try and get.. Glad I finally got them.. took ages! haha.

Looking Alex!

Kasey

Nice build Alex. I have only run across one 25G/T67 car but it was a 2liter, looks the like the 2.3 makes it a little more fun.

^ Thanks guys!

I havent built the motor, nor put the T67-25G on yet, but we are expeciting full boost around the 4,000rpm region..

Im really looking forward to it.. Ill be taking some more pictures of my old dyno sheets and posting them up shortly to keep everyone up to date with the build..

UPDATE!!

Engine was pulled out last night. (Need to get some photos of it)..

Here is a picture of the turbo Im using.. Trust T67-25G...

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Your goals could of been reached with just the stock turbo, cams and a turbo back and tune. If you going to upgrade the motor and turbo and everything your goal should be more of 10sec dd.

Sorry if im sounding like a dick its just crazy to do all that stuff for low 12s lol.