Alright guys,

I bought my first Evo off of EvoM Summer of 2011. I had built three Mustangs prior and was excited about the new platform.

However, the car was neglected and fell apart on me completely a few weeks after I had it. The only good parts that were on the car were the built shortblock and the turbo. The kit was bad, the head was junk, there were eBay parts that were said to be good aftermarket parts, there were fabricated parts that looked as if a child had welded them, gaskets reused, engine bay had never been cleaned, oil leaks, improper installation of many parts, PATHETIC wiring, neglect of maintenance, etc.

You get the point.

After MUCH trial and error since then, I have learned this platform inside and out.

So far I have replaced everything on the car except for the drivetrain, and decided it was time to do just that.

Thus, my before and after mod list is as follows, and the build started yesterday!

My goals for the car are as follows:

-I want to make torque. I have carefully chosen my parts with that in mind. I'll be running the stock IX turbo until summer, at which time I will send it out for a stock frame upgraded (TBA).

-I want the car to be fun, and most importantly, reliable.

Before:

Motor
-Built 2.0L
-JE 10:1 Pistons
-Eagle Rods
-ARP Head Studs
-AMS Balance shaft delete

Head
-Brian Crower 272s
-Brian Crower Springs/Retainers
-Everything else stock

Cooling:
-Destroyed PWR Radiator
-Thermostat installed upside down (causing blown head gasket)

Turbo Kit:
-Garrett GT35R w/ .63 housing
-Tial 38mm wastegate
-Shearer t3/t4 tubular manifold
-ETS UICP
-FabThis custom 3"inch vband downpipe (awful quality)
-FabThis custom intercooler piping (awful quality)
-FabThis custom dump tube (awful quality)
-XS Power FMIC

Fuel:
-Precision 1000cc injectors
-Dual walbro 255LPH fuel pumps (1 inline before fuel rail...awful setup)
-Steel braided fuel rail line

Drivetrain:
-Exedy twin disk clutch
-Installed completely wrong. Wasn't even salvageable when removed.
-Stock Trans/T-Case

Electric:
-AEM EMS
-AEM wideband
-AEM Boost controller
-AEM oil pressure gauge
-Stewart Warner 40psi boost gauge

Other Mods:
-Thermal Research full 3" exhaust fit to jdm rear bumper (awful quality welds)
-No intake at all

After:

Motor:
MAP Stage 2 2.4L
-Wiseco HD Pistons
-MAP Ultimate Duty 156mm Rods
-MAP H11 Head Studs
-Cosworth Cosmetic Head Gasket
-JMFab Catch Can
-Two -10an lines off of head
-One -6an off of breather on front of motor

Head
-Blended Bowls and casting cleanup
-Supertech Seals
-Valve Job
-Hot tank
-Decked
-GSC S2 Cams
-SuperTech Duals

Cooling:
-Koyo Evo 6 Radiator
-OEM Thermostat
-Custom -12an Upper Coolant Line

Turbo Kit:
-Stock IX Turbo (for now)
-Curt Brown Ported Exhaust Manifold
-Curt Brown Ported Intake Manifold
-JMFab 2.5" UICP
-Nisei LICP
-Nisei FMIC
-Hallman Pro RX MBC

Fuel
-FIC 1250cc BlueMax
-Warlbo 400lph In-Tank Fuel Pump w/ STM Rewire
-FuelLab AFPR with MAP Install Kit
-Stainless Fuel Rail Line

Drivetrain
-Shep Stage 2 Trans
-Ultimate Ratio
-Double Synchros
-REM Treated
-Magnus Fuel Rail
-Stock Rebuilt T-Case
-Comp HD 6 Puck Ceramic Sprung Clutch
-ACT Streetlite Flywheel

Other Mods
-SpoolinUp COP
-AMS Stainless 3" Exhaust w/Ti Tip
-Mil Spec Throttle Body Seals
-JMFab 3" Speed Density Intake

Electric
-Stock ECU with Tephra V7
-AEM Wideband
-AEM Oil Pressure Gauge
-Stewart Warner 40psi Boost Gauge

And the build has begun!

 

New Parts!!

Nisei LICP


Cosworth Cosmetic Head Gasket


JMFab 2.5" UICP w/Vibrant Couplers

 

sub'd!

 

Build Pictures

Deleted EGR


Pulled Motor Sequence











Before cleaning and minor tuck on passenger side


After

 

woo a freash 2.4 build. subbed

 

Looks like it is going to be a nice build, good luck!

 

Good job so far! Keep the updates coming!

 

Thanks guys!

Fedex just pulled up the driveway so I'll surely have some more updates today!

I just did throttle body seals last night and found out that my stocker is ported to a 65mm!

I have a STM Fuel Pump Rewire and a Energy Bushing Kit that need to go on the car as well. I'm still awaiting the motor from MAP, and then I can start assembling the longblock.

Meanwhile, enjoy these pictures I took of the car itself, and my parts car!

 

what up man . // cant wait to see that built 2.4lr

 

Hey man. This is your block at work! The motor should be back this week.

 

after seeing a couple of results with a 2.4 lr and a stock 9 turbo im thinking about going the same route for now

 

Agreed. I had a full 35r Kit in my garage and opted to sell it and run a stock frame setup. I'm hoping to make some decent numbers with the IX turbo.

I'm also considering a trade for Tomei 280s to assist with power falling off up top, as spool will still be fantastic with the 2.4. Haven't decided yet though.

 

Very Nicely Dun Boss... Keep it up!!!

 

Thanks man! Trying to do everything the right way when she's all apart. I have another slew of pictures I'll be throwing up later today.

 

Solid!!! I appreciate your attention to detail and willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve act right bro. Soooooo many of our evo family members in here go out of their way to sacrifice driveability and the other things that made the EVO an awesome car to own chasing big HP #'s. I mean that's cool if that's your thing but in the end of the day if the car is NO fun to drive (unless your doing 160mph) and beyond that in regular everyday traffic it just doesn't act right (idles like crap, is a b!t#h to start from a stop light, acceleration under normal conditions suks) what's the point right? JMHO, but I think you are of that same mindset yea. Please continue as I am over here taking notes. I am about to drop the motor/tranny out of my car to address some leaks and some other stock components that need to be modified.