Originally Posted by mrphotoman

Evos are a lot of fun, several of my friends have them. I have a video posted up of me racing my friends evo. You can make them run low 12's or high 11's fairly easy. That AWD launch can be a killer on 1/8 mile tracks but you can usually make it up on the 1/4 mile tracks.

It sounds like you had a lot of fun racing him lol. Now get you a CAI and beat him even worse next time!

Here is some info for you: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blowoff_valve

Superchargers typically will have a bypass valve aka boost actuator valve and turbos a blowoff valve. The blowoff valve is audible but some types of bypass valves are audible as well.

If you go on youtube and type "blow off valve" you can see several videos of cars running them. Kids all over the place here have them on their cars, you can not drive around the block without hearing 2 or 3 of them lol.

Originally Posted by lacerdaschoon

Oh very nice i would love to see your vid against an evo can u send me a link? Are u both stock? what evo?

Originally Posted by mrphotoman

This was before my new tune, I was only trapping 86mph in the 1/8. He is making close to 400whp, I can get the exact #'s and his mod list if you want:

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...hotoman+videos

Originally Posted by lacerdaschoon

Decent what evo did u dominate?

Originally Posted by Mimi05SRT6

I think the guy said it was a 2006 with intake, exhaust and software.

Originally Posted by rodimus

Does your intake increase HP?

I want to add a CAI now.... I hear that's the first step.


Does the Needs Wings CAI add HP?


Thanks for any assistance!!

Originally Posted by jturkel

yes the NeedsWings CAI adds hp. in fact, dynos have shown it can gain 25+ whp!

Originally Posted by rodimus

WOW-

Wasn't expecting that much gain.
Sorry for the 20 questions but is it a self install or do you need some AutoSkill?

Calling me a beginner would probably be a understatement. lol

Originally Posted by BLKFIN

It is simple, it even comes with install instructions on CD. Great mod and worth every penny!

Originally Posted by BLKFIN

It is simple, it even comes with install instructions on CD. Great mod and worth every penny!

Originally Posted by gapcrossfire

First off, the noise you heard is the blow-off valve. As someone had previously mentioned, it is standard with any turbo setup. A turbocharger works off of the exhaust gases produces in the engine. The exhaust gases spin the turbine which compresses the incoming air to a higher pressure which means higher power when ignition in the engine block. The fact that they work off of the exhaust makes them inherintly bad for drag racing. A supercharger (like our SRT's) works kind of like a vacuum. Like the turbo, it compresses the air into the plenum giving a more power on the ignition, but unlike a turbo, it doesn't require the engine to 'spool' up the turbine before that power is realized. This is the reason that you have 'instant' power while he takes a while to bring the power on, otherwise known as 'Turbo Lag'. Most modern turbos are pretty good with this, but drive a mid-70s Porsche or 80's turbo hatch and you'll know what I mean!

Now the important part, the Lancer is Mitsubishi's bottom of the barrel car. If you buy a base model Lancer, its kinda like driving a Neon. When you spec an Evo model, its just like putting lipstick on a pig. You have a fast, trackworthy 4-door, but its still just a commuter car. The Crossfire is FAR more refined, better engineered, well built and uses far higher standards in quality than the Mitsu. You can easily mod out an Evo to 1000HP, but people do that all the time with Pintos, old Datsuns, Novas and Chevelles. It doesn't make them good cars, just wicked quick in a quarter mile run.

In summation, I wouldn't waste your time or your gas racing any 'ricer' car. Driving a Crossfire, you should be above it!

Originally Posted by rodimus

Does it really add 20 HP?

That seems like a lot for just an intake.

Do you also have K&N Air Filters? That is something different right?

Sorry I'm so clueless

Originally Posted by Illegal Machine

EVO IX + Meth and a tune = SEX!!

Originally Posted by gapcrossfire

First off, the noise you heard is the blow-off valve. As someone had previously mentioned, it is standard with any turbo setup. A turbocharger works off of the exhaust gases produces in the engine. The exhaust gases spin the turbine which compresses the incoming air to a higher pressure which means higher power when ignition in the engine block. The fact that they work off of the exhaust makes them inherintly bad for drag racing. A supercharger (like our SRT's) works kind of like a vacuum. Like the turbo, it compresses the air into the plenum giving a more power on the ignition, but unlike a turbo, it doesn't require the engine to 'spool' up the turbine before that power is realized. This is the reason that you have 'instant' power while he takes a while to bring the power on, otherwise known as 'Turbo Lag'. Most modern turbos are pretty good with this, but drive a mid-70s Porsche or 80's turbo hatch and you'll know what I mean!

Now the important part, the Lancer is Mitsubishi's bottom of the barrel car. If you buy a base model Lancer, its kinda like driving a Neon. When you spec an Evo model, its just like putting lipstick on a pig. You have a fast, trackworthy 4-door, but its still just a commuter car. The Crossfire is FAR more refined, better engineered, well built and uses far higher standards in quality than the Mitsu. You can easily mod out an Evo to 1000HP, but people do that all the time with Pintos, old Datsuns, Novas and Chevelles. It doesn't make them good cars, just wicked quick in a quarter mile run.

In summation, I wouldn't waste your time or your gas racing any 'ricer' car. Driving a Crossfire, you should be above it!

Originally Posted by rodimus

I'm surprised at the price, you can get them now at a pretty good price.

It's main competition is a STI correct? Is that much faster?