e_kobz's Evo X GSR bolt-ons, stock turbo, 91
May 17, 2015, 05:04 PM
#1
e_kobz's Evo X GSR bolt-ons, stock turbo, 91
Earlier this year I picked up a 2008 Evo X GSR SSS as my new daily driver. The original owner was a older gentleman who never modded or tracked it. I honestly don't think anyone even sat in the back seat 
The car was stock and in pristine condition. I told myself that I would just leave it stock and not mess with it as I have a Evo IX track car that I do enough with. However this "keep it stock" mindset was short lived. First came H&R springs to get rid of the noticable rake. Then came wheels and tires to fill out the fender wells. Lastly came the go fast bits 
The first part aquired was a ETS V2 Quiet exhaust that I bought off my neighbor, he drives a 2013 WW Evo X. He said the exhaust was a little too loud for him and he gave me a insanely good deal on a part he used for less than 500 miles. The next day I found another good deal from a member on here selling a never used/installed ETS test pipe, ordered that as well. Then came a ETS intake and a Cobb 3 port EBC shortly after. Lastly I ordered a Muse 1 piece UICP and 4" intercooler to round out the bolt-ons.
My idea behind this setup was to have a fast, fun, safe, and reliable daily driver/street car with perfect manners and zero flaws with not that much money invested while utlizing quality parts. The end result is exactly what I was shooting for. The car put down just about 330whp and 315wtq at 25psi on crappy Arizona 91 octane fuel in 3rd gear on Arizona Dyno Chip's Dynojet with a SAE of 1. AFR's were hovering right around the 11.7 mark and the timing was kept fairly conservative for the summer heat. 0 counts of knock all across the rev range. All in all I am very pleased with the end result. Maybe down the road I'll throw some ID1000's and a DW65c fuel pump on and see what it'll make on E85. Until then I'm gonna enjoy it how it is.
The car was stock and in pristine condition. I told myself that I would just leave it stock and not mess with it as I have a Evo IX track car that I do enough with. However this "keep it stock" mindset was short lived. First came H&R springs to get rid of the noticable rake. Then came wheels and tires to fill out the fender wells. Lastly came the go fast bits The first part aquired was a ETS V2 Quiet exhaust that I bought off my neighbor, he drives a 2013 WW Evo X. He said the exhaust was a little too loud for him and he gave me a insanely good deal on a part he used for less than 500 miles. The next day I found another good deal from a member on here selling a never used/installed ETS test pipe, ordered that as well. Then came a ETS intake and a Cobb 3 port EBC shortly after. Lastly I ordered a Muse 1 piece UICP and 4" intercooler to round out the bolt-ons. My idea behind this setup was to have a fast, fun, safe, and reliable daily driver/street car with perfect manners and zero flaws with not that much money invested while utlizing quality parts. The end result is exactly what I was shooting for. The car put down just about 330whp and 315wtq at 25psi on crappy Arizona 91 octane fuel in 3rd gear on Arizona Dyno Chip's Dynojet with a SAE of 1. AFR's were hovering right around the 11.7 mark and the timing was kept fairly conservative for the summer heat. 0 counts of knock all across the rev range. All in all I am very pleased with the end result. Maybe down the road I'll throw some ID1000's and a DW65c fuel pump on and see what it'll make on E85. Until then I'm gonna enjoy it how it is.
Last edited by e_kobz; Jun 17, 2015 at 09:12 AM.
May 20, 2015, 08:30 AM
#6
Currenty in the market for a 02 dump from either MAP or ETS. Should help squeeze a little bit more of my setup. Debating on whether or not I wanna run a LICP or not. I don't really feel its needed as I'm not really pushing the car that hard. But if when the day comes I'll pick up a Cobb 1 piece LICP to match the Muse 1 piece UICP.
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Jan 13, 2016, 07:31 AM
#15
Lots of changes are happening to the car. Picked up the following mods:
-MAP EF2 with a ported and coated MHI housing
-Turbosmart 18psi WGA
-MAP investment cast manifold
-ID1300 injectors
-DW300c fuel pump
-91/E85 tunes (unless tephra flex fuel is up and running)
Going for the ultimate street car setup. On E85 the car should do over 500whp.
-MAP EF2 with a ported and coated MHI housing
-Turbosmart 18psi WGA
-MAP investment cast manifold
-ID1300 injectors
-DW300c fuel pump
-91/E85 tunes (unless tephra flex fuel is up and running)
Going for the ultimate street car setup. On E85 the car should do over 500whp.