What’s great about the Lancer Evolution from Mitsubishi? I think I’d like to speed around Texas in one.

Noel

Houston, TX

Hey, Noel, get yourself in one and start zooming around Texas. So, what’s new? There are some adjustments to the engine, tinkering with the weight distribution, great power output below redline. Seats are awesome, too. You’ll definitely feel like a racer in one especially in those curves. Let’s expound on some few key features, so you’ll know that this is not just a Lancer with a nice body kit.

I guess it is going to be better to focus on the heart and soul of the Lancer Evolution. Let’s spell it out, M-I-V-E-C, MIVEC, or Mitsubishi’s Innovative Valve-timing Electronic Control system. This system is used in the 2.0 liter DOHC 16-valve inline 4 engine that uses the lightweight 4B11 engine design. Add some turbocharging and a little intercooling and voila! You get the core of the Lancer Evolution that flexes 291 hp at 6,500 rpm (7,000 rpm is the redline). Sweet, ain’t it? Now, imagine that in low-weight aluminum construction. Light enough? Now, replace the timing belt with a timing chain system and you get a low-vibration engine. Low vibration means doing away with the balance shaft, less weight, more on speed. Getting the picture?

Enough muscle, let’s go to driving one. You can either go for the 5-speed manual transmission on the GSR or go for an enhance 6-speed automatic transmission with the MR trim. With the MR, you also get steering wheel paddle-shifters for a greater racing feel, it shifts in milliseconds.

Either way, you add power and racing enhanced transmission to an awesome rally-bred suspension system and you’ll get sporty handling. That is the 2008 Lancer Evolution.

Noel, it’s time to speed off.

My dad recently handed over his Mitsubishi Lancer for me to use here in Houston, Texas. Can you give me tuning tips to have this all geared up?

Mickey
Houston, TX

The 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is one of the finest all performing car available taking note of its affordable price. The 4 cylinder engine runs on a 2.0 liter 286 hp with a 289 ft-lbs torque. There are a lot of ways in modifying the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.

1. Since the MR Evo has the largest stock turbo in any of the Lancer line up, consider having a high flowing air intake filter. Since the stock air box is restrictive, you can free up lots of power by replacing the air intake filter.

2. One of the most crucial parts of any turbo charged car is the down pipe. Upgrade your down pipe to increase lots of horsepower and torque.

3. You may also opt to upgrade your Exhaust system into the High Flowing 3 inch. It does nothing better than revving up the power.

4. Since you want to add more power to your car, I suggest that you also get a high performance clutch as clutches can be worn out easily on high powered vehicles.

Lastly, as a piece of advice, I suggest that you also have to review the car insurance that you have for you Mitsubishi Lancer. It would be helpful to know after all of the upgrades you make, it would be much worth it to get the right and less expensive car insurance, especially in taking the risk of driving along the highways of Houston, Texas. You may read on the quotations found on this website to kick off your research as well.