hey guys so i was drivin my evo IX this weekend, not even 2000 miles on it. The problem is.....I was entering the highway on Ramp, and when I was just about to get onto the highway i heard a loud *PoP*, and right after the pop my rpm's dropped immediately to 1500Rpm's and would not go above that in gear with the clutch depressed. so long story short the car runs but i can't go over 1500 RPM's in any gear. any ideas what is wrong with my car or what could have happened, or how to fix it. I have the RnR/HKS Carbon/Ti catback exhaust on the car and thats it

 

IC pipes popped off, get better clamps

 

Sounds like an intercooler pipe popped off. Check them all and retighten the one that came off. Happens to most of us at some time.

 

what kind of tools do i need to tighten them?

 

a small socket should work

 

10mm socket or screwdriver, depending on how much clearance you have

 

You can't use a screwdriver, because you'll never create enough force.

10mm socket is what you need along with a ratchet and likely some extensions.

 

Has happened to me before on my turbo civic and gsx. Scary when it first happenes and you have no idea! Most likely the lower intercooler piping so you have to take the bumper off of course hahaha good luck!!

 

Loud boom is usually IC pipe coming off.Check it out

 

its a scary fealing but easy to fix ...... am sure was the scare of your life .
good luck bro