Hey guy's, I just picked up a new, 2014 Evo x gsr, and I would like to put down 500whp within the next two years. I just recently built a, 08 dodge ram 2500 6.7 Cummins, that was putting down, 811rwhp, 1640ft-lb. Twin turbo, twin injection, push rods, valve springs, cam, pistons, head work, race tranny, and much more. Anyways, like I said I'd like to put at least 5 to the wheels. New to the car world, so not sure what brands to go with, as I'm a diesel guy. This year I'd like to do Cold air, Intercooler, Turbo, Bov, TBE Exhaust, Programmer, and maybe some more. My budget for this year is, 10 grand. Then next season, I want to get into the internals. Also, at what point do I need to start looking into the drivetrain? I was told it would be good to 500hp.

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

Welcome, that Cummins sounds like a monster. The Evo X can hit 500whp on a stock block, the trick is to keep the torque down, this ain't no diesel Connecting rods are the weak point in the X's bottom end. Here's the big question, are you looking to hit 500whp on pump gas or E85?! Hitting 500whp on pump gas will be more difficult and will require more money and more parts. That aside on to the mods. I would look into ETS for all your bolt on needs. They even have package deals where you can literally get every bolt on you'll need to make your engine breathe better. Make sure you get at least a 3.5" intercooler. Also pick up a 3 port BCS. The turbo selection with depend on if you want to hit 500whp on pump gas or E85. In terms or the X's drivetrain you will need a clutch. Like I said earlier one of the tricks to making your X's motor last is to keep the torque down, try to keep it around 375wtq. So for a clutch find one that can handle at least or preferably even more since you want to build the car next year. No one makes a programmer for an Evo like there are for diesels, there is nothing out there that will change your car that drastically. You will definitely need a tune after you do all these mods. My advice is to get a tune once all the parts are on the car that way you're not getting multiple tunes.

 

Yeah, I'm looking to do this all on 94 pump gas. And that's what i figured for the programmer. I know diesel programmers and gas programmers are night and day. But yeah I want at least 500 at the wheels maybe even more as time goes on. I had 40 grand just in parts over a 3 year build, on my truck.

 

kobz, how's you exhaust sound? I was having a look at them. I want something really growly.

 

I have a Evo IX, gonna sound different. If you want growly look into the ETS V2 Extreme.

 

Good luck with your build! I want to get mine around 500 whp so I look forward to seeing how you do.

 

Since your motor is new, you could probably just do drop in pistons and rods, cams, turbo, and clutch.

Then save your money for a good transmission and transfer case service when the time comes (stock lifespans will vary largely based on how you drive). When the time comes check out TRE http://www.teamrip.com/TRE%20EVOLUTI...0SERVICES.html

 

I've decided to do everything at once. My parts list was just under 20 G's hopefully the tranny holds up long enough till I'm ready to buy after market I'll just have the money tucked away just incase but see how long I can push the stock one. My buddy has a 14 and wants to do all the stuff I do so we're gonna build them together in my garage. I like to do things once and if im gonna have the motor open might as well do it all. I can't wait to get out of the bush and head home and start ripping her apart.

 

Holiday sale going on now if your looking to save some money on your build.

Your truck is impressive. That thing sounds like its got enough torque to tow the moon around.

 

should be easy to make that power

 

I also have a diesel truck (LMM duramax) but nothing like your cummins. I just have the norm, 5' stright pipe with EFI Live stage 1 running (150hp) so you get the idea. I'll just say this, if you want your evo to feel faster than your cummins I highly doubt 500hp will do it. I have a 300whp evo and my truck FEELS faster, especially in the top end for me. I'm not saying it IS faster but it feels at least as if not faster, probably due to tq. With 1600tq to the wheels I personally don't think your evo can ever FEEL as fast as your truck! Only thing I don't like about my evo is that it doesnt have that "feel fast" sensation, unless im taking turns fast, but I really wish It could feel fast in a straight line. I know thats not what the evo is all about and i still love the car but i really enjoy my truck more in a straight. Just wanted to let you know from what ive experienced. Diesel trucks are no joke!

 

I had a 97 Cummins 12 valve, injectors, pump mods, compound turbos(B1B2), and a little bit of nitrous to help burn the fuel. Ran 11.86 at 114.1 on off road tires. Truck would blast to 135 mph pretty quick, but never really felt fast. So easy to built an old diesel truck, not so easy to keep a trans under it.