So I've decided to start a build thread on here to document and keep a record of my Evo's progresses and well sometimes regresses as well .

2006 Evolution 9 SE in Graphite Gray

Motor:

Built 2.3 using AMS stroker kit
Ross 8.8:1 Forged Pistons
Manley H Beam Rods
4g64 crank
AMS balance shaft eliminator
Ported Intake Manifold
Mil Spec 65mm Throttle Body

Built Head:

Forced Performance FP4R cams
FP +1mm valves
ported head polished exhaust side
FP valve springs with stock keepers

Turbo:

Peakboost Turbo Kit (Equal length exhaust manifold, downpipe, LICP)
GT35R with 0.63 hotside

Supporting Mods:

ETS upper intercooler pipe
STM SD Intake
Grimmspeed 3 port EBC
Grimmspeed MBC
Tial BOV
AMS FMIC
Buschur Racing double pumper
Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator
Wilson Racing Fuel Rail
ID2000cc injectors
Spoolin Up coil on plug
Sound performance 3" boost actuated exhaust valve in test pipe
Stock catback
Vibrant Universal catch can kit
Carbon fiber radiator cooling plate
Home made upper radiator hose using Mr. Gasket kit
Omni 4bar MAP sensor
AEM Uego
Stewart Warner Boost Gauge

Tuning:

Tactrix cable
Evoscan for datalogging
Ecuflash for tuning
TSCOMPUSA TUNE

Tranny / Transfercase:

Jack's Transmission built 5 speed with Evo VIII longer 4th gear
ACT light flywheel
ACT 6 puck clutch
Shep built transfer case

Suspension / wheels:

Bilstein MR struts
Swift Sport springs
NT03+M 18X9.5 +27
255 35 18 Hankook Ventus V12 Tires

Exterior

Wingless trunk
Carbon Fiber side spats

 

The day I brought it home:

It needed some work.

Exterior:



Under the hood:

 

I've had this car for more than two years. It has gone through multiple changes over this period of time. This is the most current setup:



Here are some pics with my old mans '12 Boss mustang:









Also installed a Toxic Fab titanium cam sensor shield:

 

Here are the pump gas 91 octane numbers on SD tuned by Tom:



The car is currently on E85 with more tuning to go.

 

Nice cam sensor shield sir!

 

Glad you got rid of those white wheels. Car is looking good. Hopefully I can get mine up there one day for a pic.

 

Than you sir! You guys do great work. Keep it up .

Me too, and thanks man. I hope you can make a trip up here as well. When you gonna start your build thread ?

 

So I started this journal to show progresses and well unfortunately regresses as well. Today's post is not a step forward.

I noticed my cars exhaust sounded different and that my boost curve had changed significantly as well. Here is what I found:



The gasket between the exhaust manifold and turbo blew out because one of the bolts holding them together fell out. This is the second time this has happened. There isn't enough room to put a locking nut on the back side, but I did have a lock washer on the bolt. This time around I think I'm going to cotter pin the bolt or safety wire it some how. If any one has any other suggestions I'm all ears.

I will update with more pics since I have to completely remove the turbo kit now.

 

Ouch. Crap luck man. Definitely gotta use the right parts. Car is clean.

-Acree

 

Car looks awesome! Do you experience any rubbing in the rear with the 255s?

 

Thanks man. Yeah, I'll get something figured out so this doesn't happen again.


Thanks! No issues with any rubbing, but the rear fender are rolled. I could have probably gotten away with 265s, but I had no real idea what would and wouldn't have worked when I ordered everything. I just noticed most people were running 255s. I'll get some pics of the rear and post them up.

 

Nice! I have 265s actually and rub like crazy in the rear, rolled flat. It only rubs on the tiny lip where the quarter meets the rear bumper. Not the bumper bolt. It's weird and I don't really know how to fix it.

 

Ah I see. What suspension setup are you running? Which tires are they?

 

I have S-Techs but have Ohlins in the garage that are going on over winter. The tires are the Nitto 555s.

 

I see. I had S-techs when I bought the car, but I didn't like them that well. The Bilstein / Swift combo is awesome. I wish my car was slightly lower, but I'm good with how it sits now.