The air cooled Evo 8 that we took in a couple weeks back is now ready to start getting put back together. We have ordered all of the parts we need and the majority is here now. The only part we have not received yet is the FP Red turbo that is going on in place of the factory unit. We ordered a new complete short block from Mitsubishi, this was actually cheaper than purchasing an empty crank case, crank, oil squirters, and all the other little bits. We are removing the factory pistons and rods as well as the factory bearings and replacing them all with upgraded versions. The pistons are Ross drop in 2.0 litre 8.5:1 compression ratio slugs. Connecting rods are Eagle H beams rated for over 650 whp. ACL bearings will replace the factory rods/mains/thrust bearings. While we are in there a balance shaft eliminator kit will be installed too.
This engine already had some head work done and we will be re-using the GSC 272 cams and Ferrea valve train. Ball Engine Parts and Service has already replaced the 4 valves that got damaged and completed the refresh on the head. This engine work along with the FP Red and an upgraded FMIC should yield in the neighborhood of 400 whp on straight 93 octane fuel and nearly 500 whp on race gas after tuning. We have removed the AFC-Neo and will be doing a custom tune using the Batlground re-flash software. Not going back in the car is a water/meth kit, we have suspicion that this kit might be to blame for the engine failure in the first place.
Stay tuned as this build progresses. We will be posting updates as the build comes together. Please enjoy some Muzak while you wait.
