# 08 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [April 15, 2009, 7:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/08-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x/243538 "2009-04-15T07:54:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Celtic1982citleC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/celtic1982citlec/32/6323_2.png) [@Celtic1982citleC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Celtic1982citleC)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 7:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/08-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x/243538/1 "2009-04-15T07:54:44Z")
After picking up my 3rd Evo (owned an VIII and a IX previously) I’ve fallen in love all over again. The new 4b11 powerplant is everything Mitsubishi promised it’d be and for the time being has made the 4g63 but a distant memory in my feeble mind. After doing countless hours of research (I have a lot of down time) I’ve decided to do a few minor modifications to really bring the X to life. From the factory Mitsubishi decided it’d be a fantastic idea to run the car extremely rich (we’re talking an AFR in the 9’s @ WOT to redline) so that will have to go naturally. The factory downpipe and o2 housing are surprisingly (after seeing how poor they were on the VIII and IX) free flowing and will stay with the OE cats for emissions and warranty purposes. Minor modifications that have been purchased are listed below along with the car and other minor plans. With the short list planned I should be able to extract 320+whp and 320+wtq. Why ECUTeK you ask? Well, in short, it’s the only program currently available for the X’s that has reliable logging ability and also comes with a good ‘base’ map in which to start. As I haven’t tuned an X yet it should prove to be very helpful (plus live logging and map changing will be awesome, have never had the ability before). I went back and forth several times on the suspension before finally deciding to keep the OE KYB struts and matched them with a spring that is progressively wound and rated the same vs Swift and Work. The Eibach Pro-Kit has been a popular choice amongst X owners and having used Eibach in the past I was comfortable with the decision. The car: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Phantom Black Sight, Sound, Spoiler Package Interior Sport Accessory Package ![http://i40.tinypic.com/11wes02.jpg](http://i40.tinypic.com/11wes02.jpg) Stock. First day I picked the car up. ![http://i39.tinypic.com/ibjuwk.jpg](http://i39.tinypic.com/ibjuwk.jpg) On its way to Lebanon Valley to run a 12.7. ![http://i39.tinypic.com/rqylgj.jpg](http://i39.tinypic.com/rqylgj.jpg) New wheels. 18x8.5 +30. Cell phone pic. ![http://i41.tinypic.com/w2eil3.jpg](http://i41.tinypic.com/w2eil3.jpg) Another lousy cell phone pic of the new wheels. The mods: Defi 52mm Boost Gauge Deatch Werk 800cc Fuel Injectors Forced Performance ‘Red’ Turbocharger with HTA Wheel HKS Suction Reloaded Intake HKS Front Mount Intercooler HKS Intercooler Pipe Kit HKS Legamax Mid-Pipe HKS Legamax Axle-Back Eibach Pro-Kit XXR 518 Rally 18x8.5 +30 Cast Alloy Wheels ECUTeK License for ECM ![http://i44.tinypic.com/55kw05.jpg](http://i44.tinypic.com/55kw05.jpg) ![http://i42.tinypic.com/9u0zlt.jpg](http://i42.tinypic.com/9u0zlt.jpg) The dyno results: ![http://i41.tinypic.com/jud82e.jpg](http://i41.tinypic.com/jud82e.jpg) Latest mods: FP Red Turbocharger Deatch Werk 800cc Injectors HKS Front Mount Intercooler Latest dyno results: ![http://i26.tinypic.com/243kx2u.jpg](http://i26.tinypic.com/243kx2u.jpg) Recap: -OEM BCS is maxxed -OEM fuel pump is beyond maxxed -OEM clutch is hanging on for dear life Plenty of power all the way til 8,000rpm! Once I dropped off Cossey and Whitney I went out for a ride and the car drives night and day different. Pulls hard all the way through the powerband and really moves out up top where it’d sputter out before. Once the OEM clutch goes I’ll put in something that will hold along with a bigger fuel pump and a race gas tune. Should be even more fun than it already is 🙂 Another very happy Ivey Tune customer. The 1/4 mile results: Runs were at full weight with a full tank of gas _Pics coming soon_ 1.8 60’ 12.7 1/4 mi 107 mph 1.79 60’ 12.7 1/4 mi 106 mph 1.88 60’ 12.7 1/4 mi 107 mph 12.7 achieved using GRAVEL mode for ACD vs Tarmac mode (Tarmac yielded consistent 13.0’s) ---
**Author:** ![Tryx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ccd318/32.png) [@Tryx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tryx)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 8:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/08-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x/243538/2 "2009-04-15T08:01:03Z")
I want pics man! I was really struggling between picking up an Evo X and a used 911. In the end I decided to go with the Porsche because I have never owned one. Damn I miss my IX so bad. I’m hoping this new purchase will help me forget about it. Grats on the new Evo! ---
**Author:** ![Sully93vr4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sully93vr4/32/6278_2.png) [@Sully93vr4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sully93vr4)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 8:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/08-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x/243538/3 "2009-04-15T08:02:16Z")
Nice man! I want to see this thing… Should’ve woken it up alright! ---
**Author:** ![deadbeatrec](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deadbeatrec/32/6401_2.png) [@deadbeatrec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deadbeatrec)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 8:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/08-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x/243538/4 "2009-04-15T08:11:02Z")
i have to say it… I TOLD YOU SO!!! ---
**Author:** ![Sepheroth88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecae2f/32.png) [@Sepheroth88](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sepheroth88)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 8:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/08-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x/243538/5 "2009-04-15T08:47:53Z")
Congrats, and good job on the mods, should be great, bring it to the lot sometime, its always great to see evo’s, btw you should post some pics ---
**Author:** ![Celtic1982citleC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/celtic1982citlec/32/6323_2.png) [@Celtic1982citleC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Celtic1982citleC)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 8:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/08-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x/243538/6 "2009-04-15T08:56:06Z")
> [@Who Remembers...Celebrity Jeopardy?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-remembers-celebrity-jeopardy/17019/32): > > I want pics man! I was really struggling between picking up an Evo X and a used 911. In the end I decided to go with the Porsche because I have never owned one. Damn I miss my IX so bad. I’m hoping this new purchase will help me forget about it. Grats on the new Evo! You’re getting a 911 and never called your friend (me) that works for Porsche? What a crazy world we live in 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Celtic1982citleC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/celtic1982citlec/32/6323_2.png) [@Celtic1982citleC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Celtic1982citleC)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 8:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/08-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x/243538/7 "2009-04-15T08:56:41Z")
Just basic bolt on’s. Nothing substantial. > [@wisdom teeth out FTL](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wisdom-teeth-out-ftl/17048/19): > > i have to say it… > > I TOLD YOU SO!!! ---
**Author:** ![Tryx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ccd318/32.png) [@Tryx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tryx)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 9:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/08-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x/243538/8 "2009-04-15T09:26:48Z")
> [@AMS Evolander - can be yours](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ams-evolander-can-be-yours/17077/5): > > You’re getting a 911 and never called your friend (me) that works for Porsche? What a crazy world we live in 🙂 I thought I did. I am pretty sure I called and left you and Adam messages. Hmm… if I didn’t, than I apologize. I did look to see what you had in inventory, and didn’t see any 911’s in my range. I’m not looking for a weekend warrior. This is gonna be my daily when we move to Alabama this summer, so I was looking for something that I wouldn’t be afraid to drive. Found an 03 for $33k and 45k miles. Still working out the deal. Anyways, back to that Evo of yours… Pics por favor! ---
**Author:** ![deadbeatrec](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deadbeatrec/32/6401_2.png) [@deadbeatrec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deadbeatrec)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 9:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/08-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x/243538/9 "2009-04-15T09:33:30Z")
> [@wisdom teeth out FTL](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wisdom-teeth-out-ftl/17048/21): > > Just basic bolt on’s. Nothing substantial. give it time ---
**Author:** ![psi2high](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psi2high/32/6320_2.png) [@psi2high](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psi2high)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 9:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/08-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x/243538/10 "2009-04-15T09:35:11Z")
The bolt on’s lead to major mods ---
**Author:** ![Celtic1982citleC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/celtic1982citlec/32/6323_2.png) [@Celtic1982citleC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Celtic1982citleC)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 9:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/08-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x/243538/11 "2009-04-15T09:46:04Z")
Not this time. I learned my lesson(s) the hard way. ---
**Author:** ![psi2high](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psi2high/32/6320_2.png) [@psi2high](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psi2high)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 9:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/08-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x/243538/12 "2009-04-15T09:46:34Z")
Oh come on. The evo’s were fucking tits and in the end the sti was sweet ---
**Author:** ![deadbeatrec](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deadbeatrec/32/6401_2.png) [@deadbeatrec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deadbeatrec)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 10:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/08-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x/243538/13 "2009-04-15T10:25:55Z")
> [@Got Some New Wheels](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/got-some-new-wheels/17078/2): > > Oh come on. The evo’s were fucking tits and in the end the sti was sweet his evohs had tits? ---
**Author:** ![Celtic1982citleC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/celtic1982citlec/32/6323_2.png) [@Celtic1982citleC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Celtic1982citleC)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 11:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/08-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x/243538/14 "2009-04-15T11:02:05Z")
You mean they didn’t offer that option when you got yours? ---
**Author:** ![psi2high](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psi2high/32/6320_2.png) [@psi2high](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psi2high)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/08-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x/243538/15 "2009-04-15T11:08:55Z")
No Emanuel bought the gaudiest colored evo he could so no cool options such as tits were available for his.Just boy racers swinging off his peenor ---
**Author:** ![Celtic1982citleC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/celtic1982citlec/32/6323_2.png) [@Celtic1982citleC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Celtic1982citleC)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 11:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/08-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x/243538/16 "2009-04-15T11:14:40Z")
My 05 was Lightning Yellow…my 06 was Tarmac Black…nothing wrong with yellow! ---
**Author:** ![Celtic1982citleC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/celtic1982citlec/32/6323_2.png) [@Celtic1982citleC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Celtic1982citleC)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 11:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/08-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x/243538/17 "2009-04-15T11:15:45Z")
Pics coming this weekend. > [@250 gig seagate drives for $56](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/250-gig-seagate-drives-for-56/17052/9): > > I thought I did. I am pretty sure I called and left you and Adam messages. Hmm… if I didn’t, than I apologize. I did look to see what you had in inventory, and didn’t see any 911’s in my range. I’m not looking for a weekend warrior. This is gonna be my daily when we move to Alabama this summer, so I was looking for something that I wouldn’t be afraid to drive. Found an 03 for $33k and 45k miles. Still working out the deal. > > Anyways, back to that Evo of yours… Pics por favor! ---
**Author:** ![psi2high](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psi2high/32/6320_2.png) [@psi2high](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psi2high)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 11:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/08-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x/243538/18 "2009-04-15T11:16:17Z")
The black one was cooler ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/08-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x/243538/19 "2009-04-15T11:59:32Z")
> [@For those whove never experienced Maddox](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-those-whove-never-experienced-maddox/14057/10): > > No Emanuel bought the gaudiest colored evo he could so no cool options such as tits were available for his.Just boy racers swinging off his peenor :rofl ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/08-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x/243538/20 "2009-04-15T12:21:16Z")
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