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Hello everyone my name is Mike and I'm from NY. To get started I purchased my Evo 9 in September of 2017 all original 45k miles.
The journey below..
My new motor consists of
Block is staying a 2.0
New OEM Evo 9 Bare Block
New OEM Crank
New OEM Water pump, oil pump, full timing kit, gasket kit, oil pan/pick up tube/ baffle
New OEM Oil pump sprocket
New OEM Crank sensor
New OEM Crank trigger plate
New OEM Lower timing cover
New OEM IAC
ARP 625+ Head studs, ARP Main studs, ARP Exhaust manifold studs
Ferrea Bronze valve guides
Ferrea Stainless Steel 6000 Series Valves
GSC S3 Billet Cams
Kiggly High Pressure springs and Ti retainers
Kiggly HLA
Wiseco 1400HD 10.5.1 Pistons Std size
Manley TT I Beam Rods
GSC Race Balance Shaft
Buschur Ported IM/TB ----- EGR/PCV delete
STM Fuel Rail with -6an lines and Fuel Lab FPR
STM Oil Cooler kit with -8an lines
STM Transmission Mounted Vented Catch Can
King Main bearings and rod bearings
Supporting/Aesthetic mods STM Short Route UICP Tial, IAT
Sheepey FF 6466 Turbo Kit Buschur Race Intercooler FIC 2150 Injectors Bullet Proof Racing Double Pumper 450's
Vibrant Stainless Steel -8an Feed -6an Return
CSF Half Rad
Exedy Triple Disk HR, ACT Monolock
3 Piece Torque Solution Mounts STM SS Clutch line, and Clutch fork stop Omni 4 Bar Grimmspeed 3 Port EBCS Tial Q 50mm BOV
STM Aluminum Race Cat Back AEM A/F, Boost, and Oil Pressure Gauges
Gruppe-S Gauge Pod
OEM JDM Rear bumper
OEM JDM Evo 8 Headlights
OEM JDM Evo 7 Tail Lights
OEM SE Front Lip
STM Front and Rear Crash Bars
STM Light Weight Radiator Brackets
D2 Coilovers
Spoolin' Up COP
Zaklee Clear Timing Cover
Wedsport TC105x Wheels 17x9.5 Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 255/40
Techna-Fit SS Brake Lines
JDM Side Markers
Cusco Rear Carbon Strut Bar
Cusco Front 3 Point Strut Bar
Color Matched Vortex Generator
Perrin Stubby Antenna
Binary Lowering Seat Brackets
OEM Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel
Seibon Dry Carbon Fiber OEM Style Hood
Seibon Dry Carbon Fiber Wingless Trunk
More to come....
Dec 26 Cyl 2 piston MIA half of the rod is still bolted onto the crank
New Heart
March 22 2019
I bought this JDM rear bumper and this exhaust 2 years ago and finally got to put it on lol. Also put on my Spoolin Up COP, Zaklee Clear Timing Cover and took off the spoiler. I'm covering the holes with red label circles
April 11 2019
April 26 2019
Got her straightened up and now she feels great. These are 255/40 17x9.5 no fender rolling or cutting never rubs.
August 16 2020
Update: Hey been a while, car still running but encountered a boost leak I'm assuming or the stock wastegate finally let go fully.. Also got my brembos powder coated and rebuilt and had my spare valve cover shaved and coated. And upgraded to SS brake lines all around. Here is the list of upgrades that are gonna be installed soon..
Bullet Proof Racing Double Pumper -8an feed,-6an return w twin 450's
I was planning on installing everything back in March but unfortunately COVID took place (still is) but stuff should be going on soon.. My goal is to make 40-44lbs with room to grow a little and make anywhere from 700-800 on mustang dyno.
Dec 15
Hello everyone back for an update. I finally got my car done for now. Made around 700hp 500tq on mustang dyno ~40psi. Pics below.
Aug 27
Hello again just here for an update and some pics. Car is still running strong recently had front/rear bumper sprayed, installed JDM headlights and tails, carbon steering wheel, and seibon dry carbon hood and trunk.
Last edited by Big_Mike1; Jan 8, 2023 at 05:26 PM.
Sorry to hear of your motor failure, but my question is who tuned it? I don't see any reason with the low mileage you have at that power level on E85 that could destroy the motor. Whoever tuned your car obviously didn't tune it properly.
Sorry to hear of your motor failure, but my question is who tuned it? I don't see any reason with the low mileage you have at that power level on E85 that could destroy the motor. Whoever tuned your car obviously didn't tune it properly.
It was a local tuner here and unfortunately I do not have the map the car was on when it pre detonated as he took it off the day it detonated. Live and you learn is the only thing I got out of this whole situation
I hope you got upgraded wrist pins. I don't see oem oil squirters and check valve bolts. You could have cleaned and reused your oil oil pan/pickup/baffle.
Are you going to upgrade to fluidampr & English Racing oil sprocket?
I hope you got upgraded wrist pins. I don't see oem oil squirters and check valve bolts. You could have cleaned and reused your oil oil pan/pickup/baffle.
Are you going to upgrade to fluidampr & English Racing oil sprocket?
The pistons, rods, and cams haven't been ordered yet was waiting to hear back from Raif, he was going to measure the cylinder bores and take it from there. My old pan baffle is destroyed lol looks like the rod or piston slammed into it and plus rather play it safe than sorry. I didn't order new oil squirters or check valve bolts. As for the the fluidampr and ER oil sprocket I would have to speak with Raif to see what his opinion is and if he likes using those in his builds. I haven't heard any bad things about either and wanted to upgrade to the fluidampr.
Last edited by Big_Mike1; Oct 23, 2018 at 10:13 PM.
I like the ATI more, but I don't like the diameter being bigger. That just spins everything (alternator, power steering qnd water pumps, AC compressor) more and I don't want that when raising my rev limiter.
Last edited by 2006EvoIXer; Oct 22, 2018 at 08:57 AM.
I just looked at a Raif build and it's a normal 2.0. Bmurry is making some serious power out of it. I was confusing Raif with a Buschur built 2.0LR. If it doesn't already come with it, take a look at DLC option for wrist pin
Oct 22, 2018, 02:15 AM
