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#16
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I plan on keeping my Evo stock but will pay for a tune if it helps the stock Evo. But Im trying to figure out why it will be worth paying for a tune on a stock evo
#17
Did you read my huge post? Also it may help to call shops and see what they can do for you and what gains they think you will see.
#18
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No I did not. Do you have a link? And Im really not trying to get gains at the sacrifice of the car. I wouldnt mid getting a tune if it increases hp and mpg and is better for the car overall. But I always lean towards the OEM knowing what they designed. So I would think the OEM tune is best. But I am open for reasoning otherwise.
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Good basic progression:
Daily Driver: (Stock Block)
CBE
HFC/TP
DP
CAI/UICP/LICP/IC
TUNE/3-Port
Leave your spark plugs and fuel system alone.
Magnus CMC Kit/Act HDSS
Coilovers/Swaybars/Bushings
Pads/Rotors/Lines (if you want to)
New Wheels
Then you can look into building the block, upgrading the turbocharger, playing with different fuel systems, and really giving the car hell. I would go through the motions of adding basic bolt-ons as you get a feel for the car. You will be happy with it for a long time just learning how she reacts to different things. When you need more power, then build the block and go from there. Simple as that. I would recommend learning what everything does, if you are not automotive inclined (some are, some aren't). I have a link in my signature to a great selection of readings which I have found useful, over the years. Enjoy the car. Be safe.
Daily Driver: (Stock Block)
CBE
HFC/TP
DP
CAI/UICP/LICP/IC
TUNE/3-Port
Leave your spark plugs and fuel system alone.
Magnus CMC Kit/Act HDSS
Coilovers/Swaybars/Bushings
Pads/Rotors/Lines (if you want to)
New Wheels
Then you can look into building the block, upgrading the turbocharger, playing with different fuel systems, and really giving the car hell. I would go through the motions of adding basic bolt-ons as you get a feel for the car. You will be happy with it for a long time just learning how she reacts to different things. When you need more power, then build the block and go from there. Simple as that. I would recommend learning what everything does, if you are not automotive inclined (some are, some aren't). I have a link in my signature to a great selection of readings which I have found useful, over the years. Enjoy the car. Be safe.
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First thing I did was change the shift knob and TWM shifter cage/Works short shifter. If you're driving with a friend in the passenger seat, you're more than likely to touch his/her leg when you're shifting into 5th.
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I actually didnt see that post at first for some reason. Thanks for taking the time to type that out for me. I understand that a tune will be needed (should be done) when making mods to my car. But if I decide to keep it stock, what will a tune help my car at? Why is the $500 worth the tune on a stock Evo? If a stock Evo needs a tune then its safe to say Mitsu did not tune it right. Why is this?
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I actually didnt see that post at first for some reason. Thanks for taking the time to type that out for me. I understand that a tune will be needed (should be done) when making mods to my car. But if I decide to keep it stock, what will a tune help my car at? Why is the $500 worth the tune on a stock Evo? If a stock Evo needs a tune then its safe to say Mitsu did not tune it right. Why is this?
Not to accurate with Mitsu not doing the tune right. They have a good tune obviously with the car being already fast and everything running properly. It will just make it run smoother. Better fuel ratio, lean it out a bit. It's really hard to explain, but the gains are just unreal. The best thing to do is call up a shop, idk where you are from but for example call up Ivey from NJ, top of the line tuning shop, and just see what gains they would do for you on a stock evo x. They will be able to answer just about anything.
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