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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR (MR EVO) – 5 Tuning Tips For More Power
Posted by admin in Lancer, Mitsubishi, Tips on June 30, 2011
The 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR (also know as MR Evolution or MR EVO). The MR EVO is one of the finest all-around street performance cars available. This is attributed to its affordable price, (you can get a used 2006 MR EVO for about $20K-28K) its AWD system and its 2.0 liter, 286 horsepower, 289 ft-lbs torque, 4-cylinder engine.
Modifying the MR EVO presents many options as there are a plethora of race companies with parts available. There are certain points on the MR EVO that should be addressed first. MR Evolutions come with many factory placed restrictions. These OEM restrictions were put in place to make the car safer and more reliable for everyday driving. Unfortunately, these restrictions keep your MR EVO from making the most power it can. Below I have the top 5 tuning tips to unleash the true power of your MR EVO!
#1 High-Flowing Air Intake Filter
The MR EVO has the largest stock turbo in any of the Lancer Evolution line-up vehicles. The stock air box is extremely restrictive and a simple air intake replacement will free-up lots of power. The turbo itself will spool up a lot faster, decreasing turbo lag. Gains of anywhere from 8-15hp should be expected. Performance intakes for the MR EVO are very simple to install as well. Read the rest of this entry »
Lancer Evolution
If you are looking for a Lancer Evolution for sale and want to find out more about the car first, it is important to investigate and collect all the information that you need to know before buying your dream car. It is also called the lancer EVO and came out in October of 1992. First, Mitsubishi made 2,500 of the evolutions, which sold out within 3 days, meaning this car was a very popular car from the start. The original lancer and the lancer evolution are very different in the making; the lancer evolution was made with improvements to the fuel injection, turbo, and the engine internals. The front mounted intercooler was made larger to help cool the engine much faster and it also included its own water spray system as well. These changed gave the lancer an extra 10bhp, however, the car is capable of producing much more power. The GSR version is a more focused version of the car and comes with leather Recaro seats, air conditioning, Momo steering wheel, anti lock brake system, tinted glass, electric windows and mirrors, and a six speaker car audio system.
The evolution has a turbocharged engine and a four-wheel drive system, which usually attracts younger drivers. The reinforced platform offers additional safety attributes to the driver, which is needed for a vehicle that is as powerful as this. The hood, roof, front fenders, and front bumper beam are all aluminum. The windshield washer fluid tank and battery are mounted in the trunk for better weight distribution when driving in this car. Read the rest of this entry »