Mitsubishi Lancer Turbo

Mitsubishi Lancer Turbo



Well not the normal 1.8 GDI engine, the Evolution 3 GSR with a TD-05 16G turbo and an upgraded huge front mount intercooler ensure the driver and passenger is assured of an exciting and eye opening ride. For one, we managed to pull an impressive 40kg of torque at 4000 rpm when the turbo hits its fullest boost. While reminding ourselves this is still running on an automatic gearbox and still retains the looks of the 1.6 galant stock outfit.

With 280bhp in its pocket, its good enough to give our factory baked stock boxers a run for their money. Of course, front wheeled drive and a lighter chassis will mean a trade off on the handling during corners.

This ride was initially tuned on Ron 95 fuel. I only know this when I put the numbers from the Dyno into my calculation and noticed a strange read out from my worksheet. Only after discussing with the owner did I advise the ride to run on Ron 98. The effect of running on a better fuel only made the car perform even better and smoother.

Today, I'm suppose to fine tune this ride before a friendly drag this wednesday. However, the rain made it impossible for us without having to fight every torque steer that comes when the TD05 spools up. When the weather is dry, the torque steer is still managable. Insanity? Yes. Insane is normal for evos.

Verdict :
For drag enthu. this setup is perfect. The flip side is the extremely high FC at 7.5km/L. What do you expect? Fuel savy Evolution? nah.....

Mitsubishi Colt Plus Turbo Stage 1

Mitsubishi Colt Plus Turbo Stage 1

Stage 1 only la... this one is simple mod only... Owner wanted to have a nice looking front mount intercooler as the stock intercooler is small and hidden away. He wanted something more presentable since upgrading the intercooler is still within the legal limits of sillypore. We installed a front mount intercooler which is a highly recommended upgrade given the potential this ride has when it is freshly baked from the showroom. We added a few other mods which allows you to run a huge front mount at a very good price.

No cel Light! Yes. No check your engine light.

The results is satisfying, though satisfying is an understatement, I'll still use it anyway for the sake of other people. First off, the black rubbery hoses are upgraded to high grade stainless steel pipes. There is no need to remove the foggies and performance wise. At the same low boost setting we used to set, the car now feels like its running on high boost. At high boost settings, on a steep slope, your front wheel can start to spin from torque steer when the turbo spools. Which was something the stock car can never achieve. A careful mix and match on the pipes and intercooler paid off as the turbo lag was as good as stock. Almost negligible difference.

We said alot about the results even before the fmic was installed. And nothing can be more reassuring than seeing the actual thing itself. Its still a stage 1 car... so, yes, its lta compliant. BHP wise.... that one have to wait for the dyno...

my prediction is mostly pass the 200bhp mark.

It can't be too far off la, since the former highboost settings without the FMIC installed already gave us a very safe 8.5s timing, 0~100. Just in case you are wondering if the FMIC is ever that effective and yet looks that fabulous on a turbo charged car, we decided to film the whole event down. So that you would miss a thing.

Have you ever tried shaving just 1 second off your 0~100 timing?

If you have, you'll just know how difficult is can be, and if not done properly, you may end up emotionally and financially stressed-out. Here's something from the mouth of the owner

"...For the amount of $$$ I spent and the results (bhp/torque increased, 0~100kmh 7.44s) I get, I am very very happy already... "

**enjoy the clip, you'll need a stopwatch in hand to time it and see for yourself.