im trying to figure out what mods i should install with my 60,000 miles maintenance to save money on labor:

i plan to mods asap:
hks timing belt and balancer belt
oem water pump
oem timing tensioner pulley
oem timing belt tensioner
oem timing belt idler pulley
oem balance belt tensioner pulley
oem serpentine belt
total= $700

kelford 272 camshafts = $540
Manley springs/retainers = $230
ARP cylinder head studs= $95
mitsubishi or cometic head gasket= $61
valvecover gasket= $26
hallman PRO RX boost controller= $93
ARF gauge (autometer or VDL or Defi)= $
Boost gauge (autometer or VDL or Defi)= $64
should I consider replacing w/ ARP rod bolts = $40



any advice? should i get anything else and what else should I add to my mods together with my 60k maintenance to save money for labor?

 

do you have an evolution X? coz i see an 8..

 

I had 2005 Evo 8

 

I would not do the rod bolts, unless your gonna do the bottom end.

Get a fuel pump and maybe larger injectors? I went with a 255lph pump and 750cc injectors.

 

I would suggest the cams (and supporting valvetrain components if you go with high lift cams). With the timing belt already being replaced it seems a natural fit to do the cams as well.

Good luck.

 

get exhaust noob.

 

Get a fluidampr if your going to replace the crank pully get it over with now. no reason for anything other then oem headgasket. if your going to get guages get quality ones defi or Aem or innovate. everything else appears to be fine. TIM!!!! calm down with the noob comments you were that once and on top of that took you forever to upgrade your intercooler so chill least he is asking for help and not just doing it

 

Ditch the AFR and save up for a decent wideband, much more accurate and much more worthy.

Why even bother replacing the stock crank pulley if nothing is wrong with it?

Also, are our waterpumps that bad they can't last 120k?

 

at the 60k maintenance, you need spark plugs in there, and fluid changes for the TC/tranny/rear diff. you also need to top off the ACD level. the water pump isn't needed until 120k miles.

all of that is in your service manual.

 

good info

 

+1.....cams, TBE, AEM wideband and a tune

 

please look at my Mods list and update me what I need to add or delete from the list below:


My Yellow Evo Mods

Mods already Ordered:
My 60,000 miles replacement maintenance:
HKS timing belt and balance belt - 237.00
Water Pump - 164.00
Timing Tensioner Pulley - 34.99
Timing Belt Tensioner - 114.00
Timing Belt Idler Pulley - 35.00
Balance Belt Tensioner Pulley - 42.00
Serpentine Belt - 73.00

Total= $700

Mods need to be Ordered:
Manley Springs and Retainers= $229
Evo OEM headgasket= $61
ARP cylinder Head Studs= $92
OEM valve cover gasket= $26
Kelford 272 Camshafts= $540
Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump & Installation Kit= $97

Total= $1045

o2 housing???= $
Megan Racing Downpipe= $144
Megan Racing Test Pipe Evo = $60
Greddy Racing Ti-C Catback Exhaust System, part# 10137900= $529 + $50

Total= $783
or

Megan Racing Turbo Back Exhaust System (Evo), part# Megan-TB= $639.99
Price includes: Megan catback exhaust, Megan 3" downpipe, and Megan 3" test pipe. 3 Great parts, 1 ultra low price! This system includes everything you need for an easy installation!

Future Mods:
Hallman Pro RX (manuel boost controller)= $92
boost gauge?
wideband AFR
spark plugs...the plugs: NGK Coppers BPR7ES

Modifications done:
ACT extreme clutch kit with ACT prolite flywheel= $1,000
greddy type s BOV=$100
HKS turbo timer type 1= $150
A'PEXi Power Intake= $130

 

If you are going to change the pulley's and belts, there are aftermarket pulley's and belts that are lighter than the OEM hence, faster and quicker turbo spool up.

 

like i said in my post above you need to add tranny fluid, TC/rear diff fluid, and spark plugs to that list.

you can delete water pump until 120k miles.

 

and a tune