Originally Posted by Levar

All of my feedback will be from the perspective of having a fun daily driver that is running 92-octane on the stock 2.0L.


The FIC 1050cc injectors will work just fine with 92-octane. If you make the switch to E85 in any sort, 1450cc injectors (along with a Buschur double pumper) will need to be purchased.

The Competition Clutch that you have is a great option as you can still run the OEM flywheel without issues. I have this same clutch and at 470wtq, all things are totally good to go.

O2 dumps are a good investment. They are not as loud as people think and are only noticeable during wide open throttle. If you believe that this is still outside of your tolerance, then any good quality O2 housing (i.e. MAP, JMFab, Buschur, etc.) will work.

As it relates to exhaust manifolds, you have to keep in mind that there is a trade-off between the OEM ported and tubular. The tubular exhaust manifold will push your powerband to the right a tad and give you greater top end. The OEM will give you a quicker spool and gain some torque, but will not make the same top end power. The Buschur ported/coated OEM exhaust manifold is a good option. For tubular manifolds, the JMFab or MAP variants are good options.

For the filters (yes, the same things matter), I would look into either the Perrin or Amsoil as there is a pretty good "filter test" thread floating around.

Lastly, at least for now, get yourself the AEM wideband O2 sensor as it is one of few that can be used to log.

Originally Posted by DsmGuy86

i did forget to mention i do have a glow shift data logging wide band along with oil temp and fuel pressure gauge pod then in dash i have the DEFI boost, EGT, and oil pressure gauge kinda went gauge

Originally Posted by Levar

The Buschur BF272s are one of the best cams for the EVO 8 platform.

According to Buschur: The ultimate in EVO camshafts. This new custom grind from Buschur Racing has proven itself to make the most power of any camshaft we have tested to date in the EVO. We've had these cams custom ground and are glad we can offer them at a reasonable price to our customers. These camshafts are recommend for use with FP RED, GT30 series or larger and will require our spring and retainer kit to support them. (sold seperately).

Here is a thread where you can save some money.

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sa...f272-cams.html

Originally Posted by cursedsm

I disagree with the above statement but whatever its not about my likes or dislikes. I have my reasons not to like them but whatever. If your looking for 450 to 470 I will agree with Lavar on a few things stated before. E85 1450s although right now I am hateing mine I think there is a prob with them, but for pump gas I have ran 1150s and they were flawless. If e85 isn't available, then I would go with the 1150s and meth, or just 1150s you should be close with a good tuner. He wont need a double pumper for e85 on a red, but it never hurts. The hp he is looking at he could get away with a wally 400 or 450 with no issues. My personal opinion is I would also trade up on would be that comp clutch. Do youself a favor and spend the money on a nice twin, for the simple fact that it will throw whatever hp you want at it. Not to say they are lighter then most. Another thing too is a good wide band. Mani wise I agree with Lavar, go map or toxic fab. You want good performance, go with better quality stuff. Made my mistakes long ago with my dsm and never again with the evo. Just my $.02. Good luck with the build.

Originally Posted by lostsoulsevo

you're still in iraq??!! you in the military? cause i just got back from my deployment and im pretty sure there was handfull us with myself that were the last ones there. oh well, your build sounds awesome. you should go with bigger injectors depending on pump gas or e85.

Originally Posted by Levar

I cannot debate one way or another about using meth for a daily driver. I prefer to keep things simple particularly on a daily driver. This is just my own comfort level.

Why would he not need a double pumper on the FP Red? Are you referring to running the FP Red on pump/92-octane, then I agree 100%.

The Competition Clutch is a great selection at well over half the cost for the Exedy twin. I am shifting at 8,500 RPM without issues with 470wtq, remember? English Racing is pushing it with well over 500wtq.

Originally Posted by SOEuro

yea, i was in Al Taji until December last year

E85 and an English tune will be awesome

Originally Posted by cursedsm

There all great turbos. I guess it just depends on what you can afford and or what kinda deals you can get. Me I like the ef3 being I do have an ef4 and the things a monster. I would say the ef3 isn't to much of a downgrade being they share components. The red is another good choice but again dbb and the price is it really worth it? Same thing with the green.

Originally Posted by DsmGuy86

thats kinda what been getting me theres a pretty big gap in price and yea the EF3 isnt DBB and im sure thats gives up a little something some were but is it enough to say no to a great turbo also i was a little skechy about the HTA green but i dont know enough about it to judge jsut wanst sure if i wanted so much umph so soon yea a snappy DD is nice but i still concider 4500 spool pretty snappy like i told levar i keep seeing ppl say its supper lagy and it confuses me a little have they never heard or seen the real lag of a i dunno 42r or something of the sort lol but maybe im more patient lol i just want to have fun and scoot around and maybe go to the track and hopefully finally beat my lil brother and his stupid built s/c cobalt lol he rapped my 2g a while ago and i want payback lol at the track trough so he doesnt try and do some 45 roll on race like hes always asking me to do stupid super charger lol thanks again guys

Originally Posted by cursedsm

The ef3 will *** rape that slobalt. With supporting mods it would be hard for him to keep up. Mind you from a roll he will get you just about every time being we have way more drivetrain loss being awd.