I became a father, then my old car (a grand am POS) died. Needed a car quick and something not too expensive... decided on the 2003 Lancer ES AT. I love this car although it does lack certain pizazz... ... anywho, I got it tinted with a cool mitsu logo in the rear window. Got fog lights, the usual... now I am trying to find a CAI or SRI that will give it some more boost but not take me to the cleaners... and it has to be for an Auto... did I mention the wife? Heh... Eventually I want the header, and catback... nothing too annoying (have to ride in this alot)... suggestions?

Help

 

that AT cannot have a CAI, look up RRM's and RMR's SRI. really tho youll barely get any increase in power.

 

turbo the mf'er !

 

thats what i say as well , but he obviously doesnt wanna spend taht kinda money rights aboot now

 

I bought Injen's short ram intake. It'll give you that extra push. It also sounds real nice at high RPM's. Plus it costs just as much as the RMR or RRM intakes: $160.

I really prefer this intake because it replaces the WHOLE intake tubing not just the filter like other brands.

 

autos can have a CAI, but it has to be specially made because of the tranny being so big... but you would also have to relocate the battery to make an auto CAI... just get an SRI from RRM or RMR or hell even ebay has the mas adapter and you can slap on a huge K&N cone filter even cheaper!

 

Wow!! You guys are great! At least I have some ideas now. Will I be able to use a header and catback?

 

Sh#t! Before I forget, this will make you laugh...

I am really a newb... what are RRM or RMR...

 

rrm is www.roadracemotorsports.com and rmr is rhys millen racing. yes you can use a header and catback, but you need to make plans so you know which ones you should get.

 

check out rrm ( www.roadracemotorsports.com) they will have everything u need and really easy to deal w/. Ive never dealt w/ rmr (www.rmrproducts.com) but thats probly where ill buy my greddy exhaust theyre a lil cheaper. from what i see on the forums both companies are really good

 

Thanks again... let me do alittle more digging around the forums and I may have more questions... probably will... I really appreciate the help.

 

you can learn a lot here ina very short amount of time just by searching past threads.

 

Hey I see alot of the Rear and front strut tower bars on Ebay for like $15... are those decent or would that be throwing money away? I don't know if a specific brand is what I need...

 

Don't buy those, most of those rub against your intake manifold & throttle body.. Remember, you get what you pay for. Your best best is to go with RRM's of with the one on the RmR website.