Whats up EvolutionM.
New to the forums.... dont own an Evo yet but will soon enough. building a house so not till that is done.

Caught glimps of a grey IX MR at the local dealership that i fell in love with.... really dig the 6speed. Havent made the final decision on the model yet...guess i'll have to see whats available in 3-4 months.

Figured i'd jump on now cause i'm going to need a lot of help knowing what mods need to be done. I've owned domestic muscle in the past...so switching to a small turbo car will be fun to learn about.

Again...hello all.

 

Welcome to the site! The MR is def the king and just a all around great car! You will not be dissapointed!!!! Anyways just do alot of reading and searching and if you can't find what you want to know then ask, its best to learn all you can now for your future mod paths with your upcoming evo to help you out and save you alot of money in the long run!

 

thanks for the advice. i've been searching for "what to do first's" already...so far its been good reading but i still have to learn the lingo.

 

Welcome....An EVO is a great car! Just pricey Insurance...so by your screename STL huh?? what part??

 

yeah...havent really priced out the insurance yet. i owned an '01 cobra in the past. shouldnt be to much worse than that *cough* shouldnt

 

sorry blue didnt see your second question.
i'm just west of St. Louis ...St. Charles county

 

I lived in Chesterfield and Wildwood...for 10 years!! Way off the topic...anyways nice to always see a person from STL...I'm out in Tucson now.

Go Cardinals!!

 

right on! ya you werent very far from me at all.
and it was great to see the Cards win...new stadium and all!!
how long ago did you move?

 

Lingo?
Like abbreviations??
Out of some boredom I'll list a few.


Common Abbreviations Here: (Technical)

engine:
EMS - Engine Management System (AEM makes one)
ECU - Engine Control Unit (your stock engine computer)
Piggy back - Not a stand alone system to tune with ties in with the stock ECU
EBC - Electronic Boost Controller
MBC - Manual Boost Controller

exhaust:
Cat - Catalytic converter
Test Pipe - Hollow tube replacing the catalytic converter
DP - Downpipe
O2 housing - Small exhaust piece just after the stock turbo
TBE - Turbo back exhaust (exhaust starting with the downpipe to finish
Catback - Like a TBE without downpipe or highflow cat / test pipe

fuel:
Walbro - Upgraded fuel pump by walbro flows 255l
255l - Synonymous with walbro

 

thanks for the tech abbreviations. thats what i was looking for.

 

I sent you a private message....PM...that'll be another thing term used alot here check your mail. I don't want anyone to hound me for being off the topic.

 

Welcome!!First Step of modification for EVO:TBE,Fuel Pump,Accurate Boost Gauge,ECU Reflash,BR Cone Filter,HKS RS or K&N Drop IN,MBC and Ebay 02 housing=330-355whp(Dyno Jet) on pump gas.Most of the stock EVO 9 prduce 270whp or so on Dynojet.

 

thanks for the advice.
cant wait to get the car!!!