Evolvd8

Description:
My 03 Evo VIII GSR



Year:
2003

Make:
Mitsubishi

Model:
Lancer Evolution

Trim:
VIII GSR

Vehicle nickname:
Evolvd8

Postal Code:
17026

Current odometer reading:
37585

Dealership name:
Lancaster Mitsu

Insurance provider:
Erie

Transmission:
manual

2WD/4WD:
4WD

How fast do you drive?:
100

Tracking started on:
0000-00-00 00:00:00with 4 miles on the odometer

Tell the world a little bit about your vehicle
Bought my Evo VIII GSR after a tour in Iraq and another in Afghanistan. It was originally a demo car to a Mitsubishi dealer owner in Seattle, WA. I purchased it through a dealer in Great Falls, MT, where I was currently stationed with the military and eventually trailerd it from Montana to Pennsylvania. I really hate to admit it, but it basically sits covered in my garage and is only driven on nice, sunny days. Purchased it at the end of '04 with 4k and currently it only has 35k total miles, so you can see how little it's actually driven, but I still managed to make it a certified 100mph club car from Beaver Springs Dragway. ;)
The car is in a huge transition right now and is constantly 'evolving.' I've tried to keep the mods tasteful, yet practical.

Currently running the CBRD BBK full turbo kit and all the supporting mods.

Here are the results:
Car's highest pull put down 417whp/391tq @ 31psi on CBRD's Mustang II load-bearing dyno on 93 octane pump-gas. If the figures are correct, it should be around 515 whp on a dyno-jet. I respect Chad and what he does at his shop, he's a genius when it comes to getting power out of the 4G63. He said it was the highest hp stock-block VIII with his BBK turbo kit/supporting mods ever on his dyno! Hope to break the 500hp mark by mid-summer, then it'll be time to do internals,etc...unless the wife kills me first LOL

*Working on getting the new larger BBK-B as soon as it is released.

Here's the link to the 404hp@25psi street tuned pull, also on the Mustang dyno:
http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-dyno-tuning-results/469840-404whp-bbk-evo-8-pump-gas.html

Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:
CBRD BBK fully-ported Blouch turbo
JM Fabrications twin-scroll tubular exhaust mani with ported inlets
Evo IX re-circ waste-gate
Megan Racing stainless O2 housing
GSC S1 cams - 268 intake / 268 exhaust
HKS cam gears
APR head-studs
PTE Precision 1000cc fuel injectors
Cosworth 86mm/1.5mm head gasket
Cosworth kevlar high performance timing belt
APS twin-vent BOV (50% VTA / 50% re-circulated)
APS upgraded twin-vent BOV spring
CBRD slim-core race radiator
CBRD slimline fan
CBRD silicone racing coolant hoses
JM Fabrications CBRD spark plug insert
Denso IKH24 1 step colder performance spark plugs
Full Blown purple twin Walbro fuel pump hanger kit
Twin Walbro 255lp/min fuel pumps
-6 Feed / -6 Return fuel lines/fittings
HKS Carbon/Titanium HI-Power cat-back exhaust system
Invidia 3” stainless steel down pipe
Invidia 3” stainless steel test-pipe (cat-delete)
CEL Eliminator
AEM short-ram intake
AEM intake shroud
JM Fabrications medium battery kit
Odyssey PC 925 medium battery
JM Fabrications polished battery tie-down
AMS front-mount intercooler (1250 cfm flow – 3.625” thick)
AMS polished lower intercooler piping
JM Fabrications polished upper intercooler pipe
JM Fabrications polished upper cold-side intercooler pipe
Zaklee clear cam cover
JM Fabrications polished coolant overflow tank
Hallman ProRX black manual boost controller (tuned for the street at 26 psi boost)
ECU “PowerDyne” tuned by Chad Block Racing Development, York, PA (Mustang II load-bearing dyno system)
Ralliart power steering, master cylinder, and intercooler sprayer covers
2-step launch control
Manual / Automatic Intercooler sprayer

Suspension Modifications:
Tein S-Tech Springs (2.1/Front--1.8/Rear)
Bilstein HD sport shocks
Hawk pads

Wheels/Tires Modifications:
Enkei PKR's black with silver lip on Nitto's

Interior/Exterior Modifications:
VIS G Sport front bumper (will be on soon)
Evo IX tails
Perrin Shorty Antenna
NightShaded Corner / Marker lights
JDM CT 9A License Plate (front)\
MR Vortex Generator (currently being painted)
Rexspeed Carbon Fiber License Plate insert (rear)
Beaver Springs Dragway "100mph club" sticker
PA 'Persian Gulf War Veteran' license plate

Future Modifications:
Parts waiting for install:
JM Fab race intake manifold
DC titanium strut brace

Future mods:
2.3 Stroker with forged internals
Advan RS (in hyper black) or Rota's
JDM rear bumper with CF lower peice
IX Headlights or Evo Dave lights Read more »