Hello guys i just got my 2015 evo X GSR and im not really sure what to upgrade first, im not planning to buy any parts yet because i wanna enjoy the car first as stock, what are the best upgrades to have the bestt evo? Thank you

 

Intake, exhaust and a good tune.

 

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Disagree that list is missing:

test pipe
ebcs

And the intake as a first mod is debate-able for big gains. Drop in filter will net just as much until you start getting bigger power like a larger turbo.

 

can you explain the benefits of a boost controller? im currently looking at the 3 port. is it safe?

 

Short shifter. no tune needed

 

driver mod. learn how to handle and control your car.

 

Get a nice set of lightweight wheels (Volks if you can afford them, RPF1s if not), grippy tires (Dunlop ZII is a good summer choice), and a good set of streetable coilovers (Ohlins R&T). Leave the engine stock for the time being and get used to the car at stock power levels. You will know it when you start craving more power. This way you keep you warranty intact for the time being too.

Then use your stock wheels for winter tires (Blizzaks for snow).

Also, clear bra the front of your car. Mitsubishi paint doesnt hold up to rock chips very well.

 

+1 +1 +1 +1. Driver mod for sure. But if I had to choose something, it would be brakes if you plan on doing any tracking. All that means is some semi-aggressive pads like Ferodo 2500s and fluid like Motul RBF600/660.

They actually updated the exhaust on the 2014s and up and they make pretty decent power.

 

It allows you to better control and regulate boost. Instead of randomly choosing parts, I would find a good EVO specific tuner in your area and start a dialogue with them. This way you are getting the parts that make sense to you and them, and parts they will want to tune with and work on.

Good luck and enjoy.

If I could say anything it would be just get a drop in panel filter from Cosworth, and learn your car for 6-8 months. If after that and you are pro with getting the most out of your high revving turbo car, then you can decide what modifications you want to do. Perhaps you find the power satisfactory and want to just concentrate on handling.

Too many people just start throwing parts and increasing power on the car before they really have a feel and handle on the car in stock form. (which is actually pretty fast) Chances are you might feel the car 'feels slow' but that is just because you might not be used to driving this kind of car. There is no power right off the line, unlike a V8 - your playground is 3k on up to 7k anything lower is going to feel pretty anemic.

Don't just put parts on it to make it faster to beat your derp friend either. That's the worst reason to modify a car ever. Do what YOU want to do, when you want to do it and know what your car is lacking that you are trying to address.

P.S. Any level of modifications you get will negatively impact your MPG's just something to keep in mind.

 

Body kit

 

Great advice Napalm_Enema

 

TWM cage with short shifter and bushings then do the red line cocktail

 

Great advice!

Just to reiterate, don't modify anything without fully understanding it. Most parts will be either aided by or require a nice tune. An ebcs without a tune is no good.

The performance packages offered by some companies give insight to what they believe gives the best bang for the buck. However, most don't include any notes about the supporting mods you may need (e.g. Clutch, wideband O2).

Also, many mods will effect your warranty, just to keep in mind.

You have one hell of a car, have fun with it!

 

The best thing you can do, is hold off on mods. I don't know what kind of cars you've owned before or what your experience is as a driver (and I don't just mean regular daily driving but rather more performance-oriented driving), but there's a lot to learn about the car and how to push it and utilize what it has from the factory. Yes, more power is always fun, but unless you're going to the track, the extra punch is more for amusement, and not much more.

It's crazy to think this, but my Evo has been bone stock since the day I bought it nearly ten years ago. (IX though, not a X.) Part of that decision was because I ended up quitting my job shortly afterward and was more concerned with paying for necessities (rent, car payment, food, gas, etc.), but it ended up being a blessing in disguise. There were a number of light mods I wanted to do, but I realized I didn't really need them (or would use them), plus a few of them are ones that I would have regretted because they were either mediocre parts or wouldn't have gone well with what my goals were. Plus it's nice to still have a bone stock Evo, in the sense that it is extremely reliable and quite valuable, in the event that I decide to get rid of it. (Yes, there's a lot to uncork from just a few mods, but I didn't have a reason to.)

Good luck with whatever you decide to do.