But I do have pretty much the same car as you, I am using a cobb stage 3 set up dyno tuned the car is making about 283 at the wheels my tuner went conservative on the tune as I wanted the utmost reliability as this is my daily driver.If I added uicp and licp I could probably have hit 300 at the wheels and this will probably be my next mod.Now i had to have my transmission rebuilt several months ago as it took a crap 1st gear was blocked so it would automatically switch to 2nd gear.I don't know about the UK but here in the US there are only like 2 or 3 companies who have real experience working on the Evo X sst tranny it isn't cheap 2k dollars just to rebuild that is not including pulling the transmission out and shipping it across the US and then getting it reinstalled.My advise to you is keep the torque under 350 and you won't have to upgrade the transmission anything close to that and the 2k clutch pack job would be required.Are you going to track the car or is this just a road warrior? Known issue SST transmission cooler required for extended track use as the tranny will overheat also a Surge Tank because of fuel starvation issues when making hard turns with less than half a tank of gas in the car I think.Other than that I still have my car after almost 3 years thinking of getting something different but the evo just gives me a smile everyday.

 

Thanks for your advice.
Im going to contact Kozmic ASAP.
SST definitely needs software mods..even with a stock ECU the delays in clutch engagement/release in normal mode and sport modes are unbearable. If you try to take off quickly at an intersection in normal or sport you end up dribbling into the middle of the road before the X decides to play ball.
When I slam down the gas with a new exhaust on, the sound will be embarrassing without these problems resolved..I will sound like a first time stick shift driver burning out my clutch.

 

When they are done with it it will shift crazy fast in S-Sport and Sport will feel like S Sport does currently and normal will feel about the same maybe a touch smoother.

As you are currently, and best practice for the MR to prolong clutch life -

Always drive in S-Sport manual
Let car warm up before punching it
Change SST fluid every 30k

 

Nothing to worry about, I got E-tune on my car. The tuner will give you a based map that works with your list of installed mod. Just make sure you give him the FULL list, so he can give you the correct base map to be used, then you can log your car a couple of times, first driving normally, then 3rd gear WOT, or whatever your tuner requires.

You will also need a wideband sensor, if you want to get E-tune. Otherwise, it won't be possible to give you a reliable tune. You do not need to mount the gauge if you don't want to, just put it in the glove box. I had the AEM wideband gauge in the glove box for almost a year before I get it mounted.

 

Cheers Napalm.. I'm looking forward to testing this. Shame Mitsubishi didn't do this setup from the start.
I'll flush and service the SST before my tune..along with a coolant and oil change.

 

Ha Ha...that would be impressive..!

This ones left in the garage in Monaco.

Finding a good tuner in the UK is quite easy for an Evo...on the Continent its like hens teeth.

 

Definitely I agree, a wideband sensor is essential for fine tuning. I'm not a gauge guy, I prefer to keep things on the low so the glovebox is a good idea.
For boost reading whilst underway I have an android head unit in the car so I will run torque or something similar...
I may be going down the Cobb route to log and then upload the new map. This seems the cleanest way to do it for an e-tune. And I like the fact I can switch maps simply. Unless I'm missing something though I don't think anyone has uploaded a new TCU tune for their SST transmission through Cobb.
Kozmic should be able to answer me on this..

 

Kozmic doesn't like Cobb's for MR's. I had one on order and they told me to cancel it when I started talking to them about tuning.

Gauges are nice, and are a good idea, but not necessary unless you start making a lot more power than simple boltons imo. (I don't have any gauges on my car presently)

 

I struggled with the decision too between getting Cobb and OpenSource when I started moding. Just like you, Cobb seems so much user friendly and convenient, but the problem with Cobb is there is no way for easy wideband integration, unless that has change over the years.

You really need AFR to accurately tune your car without worrying about some complications down the road. Of course that also depends on having a good tuner. You should also stop by EVOX forums and say hi. It seems there are two group of people active on each forums (both are knowledgeable), but EVOX forum primary cater toward the X generation, hence the name.

Ask a lot of questions before you start moding heavily or you are bound to waste a lot of money like I have! LOL. Good luck!

 

Nice evo x.I drive mine normal mode.races mode when goin fast.The best fun car i buy and live by.