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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 04:57 PM
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My Evo 8 build. The Black Mamba

Hey everyone, my name is Mikee I have a 2003 Lancer Evolution VIII A.K.A "The Black Mamba" . She just recently spun a bearing . Last week I took the engine out and apart. "THE HARD PART IS DONE"! lol. This week I'm going to Order all the parts I need to get her back up and running as soon as possible. I'm going to post Udated pics of my car, probley some random pics also, and pics of my Engine/Car build process. .

Here is my Parts List as of now:

EXTERIOR:
- Full paint job "Phantom Black"
- DO- LUCK STYLE FRONT LIP
- SHORTY ANTENNA
- VORTEX GENERATOR
- 8k Blue HIDS
- Amber side markers
- Rear trunk lip
- Customized JDM Replica headlights
- Depo Jdm Replica Taillights
- Hella supertones (BLACK)
- Custom air vent headlight (TRACK DAYS)
- FRONT and REAR Badge delete
- XXR 521 Hyper Silver 18x10 (front +0)(rear +25)
- Neo Chrome extended lugnuts w/ gold dust covers
- Rexpeed Carbon Fiber hood scoop

INTERIOR:
- Lower Gauge pod
- AEM WIDE BAND
- AEM BOOST GAUGE
- Prosport OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
- Harness bar
- Drivers and Passanger Blue Sparco racing harnesses

SUSPENSION:
- DRILLED & SLOTTED FRONT & REAR ROTORS
- MEGAN COILOVERS
- Painted Titanium Blue BREMBO BRAKES

ENGINE:
- INJEN UPPER INTERCOOLER PIPING
- INTAKE PIPING / 4" Red Cone filter
- 4" aluminum Maf adapter
- HKS SSQV BOV
- HKS CARBON FIBER SPARK PLUG COVER
- HKS OIL CAP
- TOMEI EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT SHEILD
- HBC PURPLE BOOST CONTROLLER
- XS POWER CATBACK EXHAUST
- 4" GODSPEED INTERCOOLER
- ALUMINUM RADIATOR
- POWDER COATED RIPPLED GREEN VALVE COVER
- STM oil cooler kit
- Custom balance shaft elimination kit
- gates water pump
- HKS kevlar timing belt
- ARP headstuds
- GReddy magnetic oil drain plug
- stainless valve cover bolt kit
- zaklee clear cam gear cover
- AMS mitsubishi lancer Evolution VIII 2.3 stroker kit
• Manley Crankshaft
• Manley Rods
• JE Spec. Pistons
• ARP Main studs
• Crank & Connecting Rod Bearings
• Displacement: 2.3 liters / 2300CC
• Stroke: 100mm
• Compression Ratio: 10:1
- GSC beehive springs & Retainers
- GSC s2 cams
- ID 1000cc fuel injectors
- HKS adjustable cam gears
- Aeromotive FPR
- STM fuel rail adapter
- Carbon Fiber Radiator shroud
- Walbro 255 fuel pump
- ACT 6 puck clutch
- MUSE 02 dump
- Purple SAMCO radiator hoses
- Custom box "2 filter" Oil Catchcan
- Custom Stainless steel full engine bay dress up kit
- Polish Aluminum strut bar
- STM power steering reserveoir
- STM coolant tank
- STM radiator brackets
- EVO 9 turbo



WISH ME LUCK!!

heres some pics for you all to look at for now. please feel free to let me know what you think





















YIKES!



MY 17 MONTH OLD DOBERMAN "BOOST"



MY BROTHERS GALANT BUILD BEFORE WE PUT IT IN THE CAR




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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 05:08 PM
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Looks like a very nice car, good luck with the build and post more pics as you go along :-D Subscribed for updates!
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 05:44 PM
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nice!
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 06:12 PM
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Thanks guys!! more pics coming soon once parts start coming.

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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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Did you have to modify much to get that IC to fit?
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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Looks like you are on track for something good. Looking foward to more
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 06:24 PM
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very nice mate love the look and that galant looks like a awsome car
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 06:24 PM
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Stoked on the outcome! Your brothers build is crazy too!
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by marcusE
Did you have to modify much to get that IC to fit?
no not at all. i didnt have to cut anything out of my bumper either. just some custom brackets, and the lower piping and it was good to go.

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Looks like you are on track for something good. Looking foward to more
Thanks! i sure hope so.

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very nice mate love the look and that galant looks like a awsome car
Thanks you! and yes it is. its been down for a while, but it is ready to go now. he just has to break it in and get a good tune. . cant wait!

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Stoked on the outcome! Your brothers build is crazy too!
Thanks! im just praying everything goes good! . i told him he needs to post a build thread on here also because he has a lot more to talk about then me lol. hes also about to start his AWD swap.



Thanks everyone for looking!

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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 12:59 AM
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Nice build man. I am getting ready to start my 2.4 build Friday. Good luck to u. Keep us posted.
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 04:29 AM
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thanks, will do! good luck to you also. it gets stressful but still alotttttt of fun
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 05:29 AM
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That engine stand pic, with the Harley in the back ground...definitely Evo ****. Sub'd for updates
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 12:27 PM
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lol thanks! thats my brothers, hoping to be like him one day lol
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 12:30 PM
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UPDATES: Just bought everything i need from "STM" they worked with me and gave me a great deal on all the parts!! if you guys need anything there the place to call, i talked to Brian. Good guy, he helped me out with everything.
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 04:18 PM
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i would say its had enough lol


ACT 6 Puck


just polished all my piping/intercooler/ & radiator



HKS cam gears came in today



and a pic of my bros Galant coming along, with my father. if it wasnt for him i wouldnt have interest in cars or know half the stuff i do.

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