Hello everyone.

I have been a member on this forum for many years now and have been an admirer of the EVO platform since 2003. My first build was a 2003 TB EVO VIII back in 2004. It did not go as expected and I ended up throwing a rod on the stock 2.0L engine. I tried my absolute best to get the car back on the road but between moving states due to a new job endeavor and having to leave my car in Texas coupled with the fact that the car was not paid for while at the same time trying to scrape every single penny for replacement parts, the car ended up being considered a total loss by USAA and was taken away for auctioning. This was really the lowest point that I had ever been since becoming part of the EVO scene and I convinced myself that I was through with the EVO platform altogether. I was so convinced that I even went out and bought two DSMs with the mentality that I could successfully build them at a fraction of the cost for an EVO. I was able to build a high 10-second 1G DSM that was pushing the GT3076r turbo on E85 and 28 pounds of boost. I was pleased with these results but in the back of my mind rang the thought "this is still not an EVO" for various reasons. As fate would have it, I was fortunate to come across a friend of mine that was thinking about selling his WW EVO8 and replace it with a SRT-8. He gave me a great deal and the fact that I have known him for several years and personally saw how he babied the car, I knew I could not allow the deal to be lost. Taking into account all that I had previously learned in my last EVO fiasco, I adopted the mantra to "do things right the first time" but in this case, my second. So now that I was back in the saddle with my second EVO, the researching began. I was deployed to Afghanistan at this time and every spare second I had went towards EVO research. Based on my driving style and desire for an overall fun street car, I wanted an engine that could deliver torque pretty rapidly and a turbo that was capable to achieve 450whp on pump/91 and 550whp on pump/100. I am still undecided whether or not I am going to run E85 however, I am sure at this point of the build that I will run 100-octane as my daily choice of fuel as I have numerous pumps that are within close proximity to where I operate the car most. For the engine, I selected the MAP 2.4LR stage 1. For the turbo, I selected the MAP EF4. Since I was in Afghanistan, I needed a one-stop shop for the purchase of my parts and I selected MAPerformance to take care of my needs. Adam and Chris have been superb in all of my part endeavors and many questions via PM on evoM. this project began in September 2011. I would like to personally thank Adam and Chris at MAPerformance, Carlos at TCC, and Archie at Performance, Specialties, and Innovations in Tucson, Arizona as you guys are the ones that have made all of this possible so far. Without further adieu, I present to you Megatron. All hail Megatron!

Here is the current parts list:

SHORTBLOCK: MAP STAGE 1 2.4LR ENGINE, ENGLISH RACING SPEC COMETIC HEAD GASKET, MAP 8740 HEAD STUD KIT, FP -4AN IN-LINE OIL FILTER, K&N OIL FILTER, AMSOIL Z-ROD MOTOR OIL

HEAD: PRO PORT RACE HEAD, GSC STAGE 3 SPRINGS/RETAINERS, UNORTHODOX RACING SILVER CAM GEARS, TOXIC FAB CAM ANGLE SENSOR PROTECTOR, INGALLS ENGINE TORQUE DAMPER, GSC S2 CAMS, KIGGLY HLA, ZAKLEE CAM GEAR COVER

TURBO AND EXHAUST: FP RED TURBO, MAP O2 ELIMINATOR DOWNPIPE W/DUMP PIPE, MAP TEST PIPE, PSI LOWER INTERCOOLER PIPE, EVIL ENGINEERING TUBULAR EXHAUST MANIFOLD

INTAKE AND COOLING: PSI INTAKE W/AEM AIR FILTER, ETS STAINLESS STEEL UPPER RADIATOR PIPE, CUSCO RADIATOR SHROUD, PSI UPPER INTERCOOLER PIPE, WEAPON-R OIL CATCH CAN, TIAL SPORT Q VTA BLOW OFF VALVE, ETS 3.5” INTERCOOLER, 818 BILLET RADIATOR CAP, MAP REV2 INTAKE MANIFOLD, PSI COOLANT RESERVOIR TANK, MIL-SPEC 65MM THROTTLE BODY

IGNITION: NGK BPR7ES COPPER SPARK PLUGS, JMFAB MINI BATTERY KIT, WINGZ COIL-ON-PLUG IGNITION

SUSPENSION AND BRAKES: CUSCO FRONT/REAR STRUT TOWER BRACE, CUSCO ZERO 2R COILOVERS, CUSCO FRONT PILLOW BALL MOUNTS, ROTA P45 (17 X 9) WHEELS, 235-40 SS 595 TIRES, GIRODISC VANE SLOTTED FRONT/REAR ROTORS

DRIVETRAIN: TWM PERFORMANCE BIG TYPE R SHIFT KNOB, AMS UPPER/LOWER STAINLESS STEEL CLUTCH LINE, COMPETITION HD 2100 STAGE 2 CLUTCH, SPEED ELEMENT ENGINE ROLLER STOPPER, AMS UNDERHOOD METAL SHIFTER BASE BUSHINGS, AGENCY POWER PASSENGER SIDE/LOWER MOTOR MOUNTS, MAP CLUTCH FORK STOP, TORQUE SOLUTION 5-SPEED PASSENGER SIDE TRANSMISSION MOUNT, TORQUE SOLUTION SHIFTER BASE/CABLE BUSHINGS

FUEL: WALBRO 255LPH FUEL PUMP, FIC BLUEMAX 1450CC INJECTORS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT: GRIM SPEED 3-PORT EBC, GREDDY TURBO TIMER, TEPHRA V7, TSCOMP TUNED

INTERIOR: PIONEER HEAD UNIT, TRUST WHITE FACED DASH GAUGES, 35% WINDOW TINT, CLIFFORD 2-WAY CAR ALARM, REXSPEED CARBON FIBER BRAKE HANDLE AND CARBON FIBER STEERING WHEEL COVER, TYRANT CARBON FIBER ARMREST COVER, PROSPORT BOOST GAUGE, AEM WIDEBAND, LOTEK A-PILLAR GAUGE POD, TOUGE FLOOR MATS

EXTERIOR: BAYSON-R M3 TRUNK LIP SPOILER, EVO DAVE VII TAILLIGHTS, REXPEED EXHAUST BUMPER COVER AND SIDE SPATS, APR GT MIRRORS, VORTEX GENERATOR, PERRIN ANTENNAE, GLOSS BLACK VINYL ROOF OVERLAY, LAMIN-X HEADLIGHT TINT, RAYS LUG NUTS, BENEN POLISHED FRONT TOW HOOK, MYNES HOOD DAMPERS

Here are a few pictures of the MAP 2.4LR engine.










Here are a few pictures of the Pro Port race head. The head is equipped with GSC stage 3 springs and retainers, Ferrea +1mm intake and exhaust valves, as well as porting throughout.











Here are a few before and after pictures of the Evil Engineering tubular exhaust manifold that was done by Carlos at TCC.








Here are a few pictures of the rest of the build.









































Lastly, here are a few current exterior pictures of Megatron.

 

So much win here.....

 

is the head ported? doesnt look like it in the pic. i see factory casting flash.

 

looks like a wicked build.whatd you do with the transsmission?

 

I appreciate it, my friend. It has been a long time coming and after five deployments I am pleased with where I stand at the moment.

 

You've been planning this build for so long. I'm glad to see it finally come together. PS, so you're the one who bought that ProPort head. I was next in line, lol.

Should be a fun setup!

 

Yes, sir. The head was ported by Pro Port.

 

Thanks, my friend. I have done nothing with either the transmission or transfer case at this point. The logic is based in how I drive the car. I want torque no higher than 450 which I believe will be good enough to keep things safe while providing some fun at the same time.

 

Yes, my friend. It has been a very long time and I have been patient. It was the only thing that really kept my mind sane while I was in Afghanistan this last time. As for the head, I nearly slapped myself when I saw the selling price. I figured that it would not last too long and I am sorry to have been the one to grab it before you.

 

very nice man.. should be very fun once its finished. i wish my evo was white..

 

Thanks, my friend. My first EVO was TB.

 

Thankfully, MAP ended up fixing the head that I sent to them because they're awesome.

I'm curious to see how the bigger valves help out on your setup.

Do you have an ETA for when the car will be tuned?

 

Yes, MAP has been great thus far. The only thing I am waiting for in order to tune the car is for the EF4 turbo to be sent back to Arizona. It arrived to Minnesota last Monday and I hope that it is sent either tomorrow or Tuesday so that I can have it tuned no later than this weekend.

 

Looks like a well thought out build. Glad you decided to come back to the evo game....dsms are fun but just not a damn evo lol.

Just a thought here: Maybe think about the Megatron name....when i hear it i think...."always getting his *** kicked and running like a little b#!%h"......sorry for getting Transformer nerdy. Just saying!

Enjoy your sweet ride man and thanks for your service!

 

Yes, my friend, the EVO is my first love and fatal attraction. about Megatron, I remember watching the very first Transformers cartoon in the 80s when I was just a little rug rat and I remember him always getting tore up. I blame that on the creators as it would look terrible if the bad guy triumphed. I think I need to come out with my own version.