I'm getting the FP Black soon and I'm wondering if the install is as straight forward as re-installing the stock turbo... I know for the Black there are different oil lines... but other than those is there any heat shield trimming or any other modifications that has to be done to make this turbo fit? I'm just preparing myself for the install. Thanks!

 

I dont know about a evo X but nope pretty much just swapping turbos. My friend and I put his red on his 8 a few months ago.

 

Still stock frame, so if you've pulled the turbo before, you'll be fine.

 

minus the oil line kit it will be just like if you reinstalled your stock turbo

 

the bolt under the turbo is a pita, just get ready for bloody knuckles and cuss words.

 

once you remove the rest of the heatshield bolts move the heatshiled to get that one PITA started

 

Unless you have a built motor and head the black is going to be to big on a DD and you more.then likely wont get into the sweet spot of the black which is above 30psi. There are 8 & 9 guys downgradeing to a red as its to much for a stock motor. Im not familiar with the X so maybe yours are better.