Evo Owner here
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Evo Owner here
My name's Ryan and I'm joining this site b/c I've met a lot of members from the Delaware Valley chapter and they all seemed really cool and let me run with them.
Here's are my rides:
The garage queen:
03 Lancer Evo VIII GSR
When the Evo emerged for US sale in 03, I instantly fell in love and like most Evo owners, had to have one. My Evo VIII GSR was always just a dream for me to own, did a tour in Iraq and another in Afghanistan just to finally get one and be able to purchase the mods. It was origionally sold by a dealer in Seattle, WA. I purchsed 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. I know all the Subie/Evo guys are shaking your head at me for that..but hey, it is what it is. Bought it at the end of '04 with 4k and currently it only has 35k total miles, so ya can see how little it's actaully driven, but I still managed to make it a certified 100mph club car from Beaver Springs Dragway.
Alright, enough with the history lesson, lets get to the part that everyone always wants to know, the mods...the car is in a huge transition right now and is constantly 'evolving.' I've tried to keep the mods tasteful, yet practical, so here is a current list along with some pics. I'll keep updating as I get more done or you can check my profile as the car is in the shop more then in my garage. LOL
Here are the numbers thus far:
Car put down 417whp/391tq @ 31psi on CBRD's Mustang II load-bearing dyno on 93 octane pump-gas. Dyno-jet estimations put the numbers around 505-510hp. I will have some charts once I finally get it on one. I respect Chad and what he does at CBRD, he's a genius when it comes to the Evo/STi platform. 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 on the Mustang dyno by early summer...unless the wife kills me first. LOL
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
Mishimoto racing thermostat
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
*Working on the new prototype BBK-B from CBRD and Blouch...should hopefully have one soon. Projections estimate another 40-50whp over the current BBK.
Parts sitting in the garage:
JM Fab race intake manifold
DC Sports titanium strut tower brace
Suspension Modifications:
Tein S-Tech Springs (2.1/Front--1.8/Rear)
Hawk pads
Wheels/Tires Modifications:
Enkei PKR's 18x8.5 on Nitto's
Interior/Exterior Modifications:
VIS G Sport front bumper (will be on soon - being painted)
Perrin Shorty Antenna
Smoked Corner/Marker light
Evo UK rear badge in black
JDM 'CT 9A' License Plate (front)
JDM yellow fogs
Rexspeed Carbon Fiber License Plate insert (rear)
Rexspeed MR Vortex generator (will be on soon - being painted)
PA Persian Gulf War Veteran license plate
Beaver Springs Dragway "100mph club" sticker
Ichibahn yellow/cf shift knob
20% tint
JDM yellow fogs
Future Mods:
2.3 Stroker with forged internals
CBRD BBK-B Blouch turbo
JM Fab. race intake manifold
Methanol injection
JDM rear bumper w/ CF difuser
Rexspeed Mirrors
Advan RS's or Rota's
Custom paint scheme
Exedy twin-disc clutch - stock one hates this new power
The daily driver:
Nogaro blue 01 Audi S4 2.7bi-turbo with some minor mods.
Purchased my 01 Audi S4 bi-turbo 6-spd to be my daily driver. I only use my Evo for leisure (from April-Sept. and never in snow) so I needed another AWD vehicle because PA has such awesome winters. This is my first experience owning a Euro and I must say, it's quite nice. I mean, it will never replace my DSM, but it is a close second.
Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:
APR Stage III ECU chip (tuned to 93 octane)
APR R1 Diverter Valves
APR 2.7 BiPipe kit
APR Intake
AWE Exhaust
AWE Test Pipe
Suspension Modifications:
H&R Lowering Springs
Front/Rear Strut Tower brace
Wheels/Tires Modifications:
RS6 wheels on Yokohama Avids
Interior/Exterior Modifications:
LED Tailights
Clear Corners
Euro front plate
New S4 badges
Tutone leather - white/black
PA Expeditionary Forces Veteran license plate
Future Modifications:
RS4 turbo upgrade, APR intercooler and piping, wheels, etc. My daily driver, we'll see how crazy we can get it.
And finally: the newest edition to the 'fleet'
Wifey's ride - 08 Audi A4 2.0T S-line
Only mod is the APR staged chip...tuned to 93 octane
She picked it out herself - 6spd manual and everything
I know by now you all must be thinkin' WTF, he either came from money or just plain rich, but I'm neither....I've worked my ass off to afford my rides and spent tons of time depolyed to shitty-ass countries away from my family. The way I look at it, some people spend money on clothes, shoes, houses, etc; I just chose to spend it on cars...LOL...
Here's are my rides:
The garage queen:
03 Lancer Evo VIII GSR
When the Evo emerged for US sale in 03, I instantly fell in love and like most Evo owners, had to have one. My Evo VIII GSR was always just a dream for me to own, did a tour in Iraq and another in Afghanistan just to finally get one and be able to purchase the mods. It was origionally sold by a dealer in Seattle, WA. I purchsed 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. I know all the Subie/Evo guys are shaking your head at me for that..but hey, it is what it is. Bought it at the end of '04 with 4k and currently it only has 35k total miles, so ya can see how little it's actaully driven, but I still managed to make it a certified 100mph club car from Beaver Springs Dragway.
Alright, enough with the history lesson, lets get to the part that everyone always wants to know, the mods...the car is in a huge transition right now and is constantly 'evolving.' I've tried to keep the mods tasteful, yet practical, so here is a current list along with some pics. I'll keep updating as I get more done or you can check my profile as the car is in the shop more then in my garage. LOL
Here are the numbers thus far:
Car put down 417whp/391tq @ 31psi on CBRD's Mustang II load-bearing dyno on 93 octane pump-gas. Dyno-jet estimations put the numbers around 505-510hp. I will have some charts once I finally get it on one. I respect Chad and what he does at CBRD, he's a genius when it comes to the Evo/STi platform. 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 on the Mustang dyno by early summer...unless the wife kills me first. LOL
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
Mishimoto racing thermostat
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
*Working on the new prototype BBK-B from CBRD and Blouch...should hopefully have one soon. Projections estimate another 40-50whp over the current BBK.
Parts sitting in the garage:
JM Fab race intake manifold
DC Sports titanium strut tower brace
Suspension Modifications:
Tein S-Tech Springs (2.1/Front--1.8/Rear)
Hawk pads
Wheels/Tires Modifications:
Enkei PKR's 18x8.5 on Nitto's
Interior/Exterior Modifications:
VIS G Sport front bumper (will be on soon - being painted)
Perrin Shorty Antenna
Smoked Corner/Marker light
Evo UK rear badge in black
JDM 'CT 9A' License Plate (front)
JDM yellow fogs
Rexspeed Carbon Fiber License Plate insert (rear)
Rexspeed MR Vortex generator (will be on soon - being painted)
PA Persian Gulf War Veteran license plate
Beaver Springs Dragway "100mph club" sticker
Ichibahn yellow/cf shift knob
20% tint
JDM yellow fogs
Future Mods:
2.3 Stroker with forged internals
CBRD BBK-B Blouch turbo
JM Fab. race intake manifold
Methanol injection
JDM rear bumper w/ CF difuser
Rexspeed Mirrors
Advan RS's or Rota's
Custom paint scheme
Exedy twin-disc clutch - stock one hates this new power
The daily driver:
Nogaro blue 01 Audi S4 2.7bi-turbo with some minor mods.
Purchased my 01 Audi S4 bi-turbo 6-spd to be my daily driver. I only use my Evo for leisure (from April-Sept. and never in snow) so I needed another AWD vehicle because PA has such awesome winters. This is my first experience owning a Euro and I must say, it's quite nice. I mean, it will never replace my DSM, but it is a close second.
Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:
APR Stage III ECU chip (tuned to 93 octane)
APR R1 Diverter Valves
APR 2.7 BiPipe kit
APR Intake
AWE Exhaust
AWE Test Pipe
Suspension Modifications:
H&R Lowering Springs
Front/Rear Strut Tower brace
Wheels/Tires Modifications:
RS6 wheels on Yokohama Avids
Interior/Exterior Modifications:
LED Tailights
Clear Corners
Euro front plate
New S4 badges
Tutone leather - white/black
PA Expeditionary Forces Veteran license plate
Future Modifications:
RS4 turbo upgrade, APR intercooler and piping, wheels, etc. My daily driver, we'll see how crazy we can get it.
And finally: the newest edition to the 'fleet'
Wifey's ride - 08 Audi A4 2.0T S-line
Only mod is the APR staged chip...tuned to 93 octane
She picked it out herself - 6spd manual and everything
I know by now you all must be thinkin' WTF, he either came from money or just plain rich, but I'm neither....I've worked my ass off to afford my rides and spent tons of time depolyed to shitty-ass countries away from my family. The way I look at it, some people spend money on clothes, shoes, houses, etc; I just chose to spend it on cars...LOL...
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Ryan's EVO is awesome! and certainly well maintained. I had the pleasure of driving in front of this car in the Pocono twisties over the weekend. It sounds and looks phenomenal!
Ryan, be sure to hit up the local threads: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showforum=65
Ryan, be sure to hit up the local threads: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showforum=65
