Those with high powered NA lancers
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Those with high powered NA lancers
Im wondering if anyone here is running actual high powered NA lancers and what results are you getting? What parts are u using?
Now a lot of guys here say modding a NA lancer is futile. I disagree. Im getting very good results from mine and im starting to praise the 4B11. Great fuel economy under normal driving conditions and great performance when done right.
For those interested for now, im running a Injen CAI, custom made full exhaust including custom 4-1 headers (not some expensive rice axle back), RPW pulley and a custom dyno tune. With just this setup im currently thrashing civic type R's (Called civic si's in the US I think) at altitude.
In conjunction with this ive got better brakes, works rear sway bar, BC coilovers and currently struggling to fit lightweight racing seats
Now I want to hear from others who are in the same boat as me (not haters who say modding the lancer is stupid as u cannot get good results as I myself am getting very good results) what they have done and what they still intend to do. Currently I still need to sort out my aerodynamics by fitting APR parts as well as a rear wing as currently my *** likes to lose a little too much traction in the corners and im also in the process of fitting lightweight forged wheels.
So to all that are actually pushing the NA 4B11 to the limits
Now a lot of guys here say modding a NA lancer is futile. I disagree. Im getting very good results from mine and im starting to praise the 4B11. Great fuel economy under normal driving conditions and great performance when done right.
For those interested for now, im running a Injen CAI, custom made full exhaust including custom 4-1 headers (not some expensive rice axle back), RPW pulley and a custom dyno tune. With just this setup im currently thrashing civic type R's (Called civic si's in the US I think) at altitude.
In conjunction with this ive got better brakes, works rear sway bar, BC coilovers and currently struggling to fit lightweight racing seats
Now I want to hear from others who are in the same boat as me (not haters who say modding the lancer is stupid as u cannot get good results as I myself am getting very good results) what they have done and what they still intend to do. Currently I still need to sort out my aerodynamics by fitting APR parts as well as a rear wing as currently my *** likes to lose a little too much traction in the corners and im also in the process of fitting lightweight forged wheels.
So to all that are actually pushing the NA 4B11 to the limits
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That is what im thinking too. Also would it be wise to strengthen the engine block itself? Not too sure of the NA power threshold of the lancer. Thinking of getting forged pistons and sleeves just in case...
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pics, this would be cool because the previous lancers sucked being NA. Did not gain much or in some cases they lost HP when they modded the lancer NA. Hopefully this newer ones are better at NA than its predeccessors.
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Ok ill take a few pics when I get the seats in. Its all really in the tuning and making sure u get all the parts that will work in harmony. Its no use building a good NA motor then getting cheap heavy wheels and tires. If u know what I mean... with NA there needs to be synergy to create the car. Also NA isnt so much a HP pissing contest. A NA motor reacts differently to a boosted motor and when built properly, even though its weaker, could easily outperform if everything is done correctly.
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Dont do 1/4 mile otherwise I wouldnt be bothering with brakes, suspension and aerodynamics. my goal is about 200whp. I rate that and good combination of suspension, chassis stiffening, tires, brakes and aerodynamics will make the lancer quite a good competitor on the track, touge and gymkhana (things I partake in).
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If guys can run double digit boost with no issues, I would expect that to be more stressful on the block than anything an NA motor could throw at it. Two exceptions would be very high redline or very high compression. If you plan to mess with either of those, that's when you're going to start testing the limits of the stock crank, connecting rods, head bolts, and valve springs. I don't know what the actual limits are..maybe some other guys on the forum do.
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Aftermarket seats come with generic brackets that will need to be modified to suit most cars, in this case the lancer. Installing aftermarket seats is a B****
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If guys can run double digit boost with no issues, I would expect that to be more stressful on the block than anything an NA motor could throw at it. Two exceptions would be very high redline or very high compression. If you plan to mess with either of those, that's when you're going to start testing the limits of the stock crank, connecting rods, head bolts, and valve springs. I don't know what the actual limits are..maybe some other guys on the forum do.