New Evo IX owner

bboypuertoroc · Post by **bboypuertoroc** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 3:49 pm

What's good everyone? Just got my Evo IX last week... couldn't be happier. Hope to come out to some meets and get to know some new people. Here's some pics of my new baby...

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 3:51 pm

welcome to the club! could you post some pictures of your Evo sometime?

bboypuertoroc · Post by **bboypuertoroc** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 3:56 pm

Mr Kleen wrote:welcome to the club! could you post some pictures of your Evo sometime?

I don't have any yet...

sirwilliam · Post by **sirwilliam** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 4:00 pm

Hey welcome!...nice ride...love the black. First thing I would do would be to debadge the rear

zaxrex · Post by **zaxrex** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 4:01 pm

Cool, I should be seing you around then. I go get the cheaper gass at the Hess station there on Rt1, can't miss me, I got no foglights in front, and a trailer hitch in back

Let us know when you install new toys, I'd like to watch someone poke around on one of thoes.

Post by **complacent** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 4:02 pm

Welcome! Where are you on Belvoir? Sometimes I hang out over at the IG school building (off of 21st IIRC).

Also moving over to the greets section.

Nice car BTW!! Black is teh hawtness.

chicken n waffles · Post by **chicken n waffles** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 4:02 pm

spazegun2213 · Post by **spazegun2213** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 4:05 pm

hey welcome!!

you know we need a token evo owner at some of the NOVA events.

hmm, maybe i could get a ride in it, i love riding in evos, their seats are to die for!!!

Post by **Sabre** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 5:10 pm

Welcome! Very nice car you have there! Definitely try to make it out to a meet, I'd love a close up look!
Take care,

drwrx · Post by **drwrx** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 4:13 pm

Don't listen to these people! They will only make you spend money on your EVO to make it faster. Run, run I say!

Post by **Sabre** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 8:48 am

^^^ Yes, run faster with cams and a new turbo!!!! You've got the spirit Darrin!

drwrx · Post by **drwrx** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 9:20 am

sabre wrote:^^^ Yes, run faster with cams and a new turbo!!!! You've got the spirit Darrin!

Actually, unless you just have to have 400whp, a turbo swap on an EVO is just not needed. I keep seeing more and more stock turbo EVOs hitting such high numbers that I'm convinced it's just not worth it. Add an intake, o2 housing, turbo-back exhaust, cams, exhaust and intake manifolds, better IC piping, and alky injection with a good tune and you will get dang close to 380-400whp. Depending on boost, you may need a fuel pump and injectors, although I've seen a number that hit 350whp+ on the stock fuel system. That said, the 10.5 cm hotside would be a good addition if you don't have it already.

Post by **Sabre** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 9:42 am

^^^ Wow, I'm shocked they don't need new injectors till then! Very impressive about the stock turbo too! I'm always amazed that an old (but awesome) engine is still cranking out numbers like it does.

drwrx · Post by **drwrx** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 10:36 am

Remember the Z06 still uses a small block V8 developed in the '50s. Yet look at it's numbers. The cast iron block is only a small part of the EVOs story. An excellent turbo, efficient good flowing heads, with well designed valving. All in an engine that is fairly easy to work on. it also should be pointed out that the cast iron block is going to be dumped in the X!

Post by **Sabre** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 10:42 am

^^^ Oh really? Why the change? Are they going to Al.?

Good point about the Vette. I'm just suprised that newer engines havn't surpassed them in ability. The new Honda engines (like used in the Ariel) seem like they are going to be awesome for use in turbo applications.