sumo

Hello Fellow Evo Owners!


It’s about time that I start a thread for my JDM Evo 3. My name is Gabe, some friends call me sumo  . I live in the Cayman Islands, and I've had this car for a little over 10 years. During that time I've been modifying it here and there, but nothing extensive “yet”. 

Unfortunately things turnt for the worst on June 5th, 2015… YES! THIS YEAR! We had a freak rain storm down here and I drove through what seemed to be a level area of water, but little did I know; I was headed right for a clogged drain. Seconds later, water was on the hood and the car stalled. HYRDO-LOCKED! I pretty much had the car on the road for 3 months after being down for almost a year.

So, this is where my new journey begins. I'm currently sourcing parts to build a 2.2L 4g63 stroker. Nothing will be spared this time. Through my extensive search through various vendors, I landed at http://realstreetperformance.com. I’ve been in talks with Bryan over there, and he’s been pretty helpful in providing and requesting information. Very understandable guy as well.

I know they’re a few kits out there, but either they we too expensive or they didn't have something I specifically wanted. So far I’ve looked at the following:

GSC 2.2L Stroker
English Racing 2.2L Stroker
Nitto 2.2L Stroker
Map 2.2L Stroker
Jackson 2.2L Stroker
Manely 2.2L Stroker
Tomie 2.2L Stroker
Cosworth 2.2L Stroker
Magnus 2.2L Stroker

Without further ado these are the parts I chose to go with:

K1 Technologies 94mm Billet Crank
Manley Turbo Tuff 150mm I-Beam Rods
Custom Wiseco OTS 1400HD 9:0:1 Pistons with Asymmetrical Skirts (1.258 for zero deck)

I know that they’re quite a few options out there when it comes to stoker kits, but are limited when it comes down to the 4g63 block. That being said my options would have been either a 2.2, 2.3 or stay 2.0. Yes I know the 2.3L will give me more low end torque, and YES I know that they can spool hug turbo’s like baby 16g’s. My biggest issue with all of that is… I like to rev. Yes! I like to rev, but I still want that additional torque, and that my friends is how my decision was made. 

As for the mod list for the car, this is what I currently have done to it:

TUNING & POWER
Tephra V7
292HP w/ 251 FT LBS

BLOCK
Manley Turbo Tuff Forged 88mm Crank
Scat 150mm Rods
Mahle 86mm 9:0:1 Pistons
ACL Race Bearings
OEM Balance Shaft Delete

HEAD
Kiggly HLA Regulator
HKS 264 Camshafts 
JUN Cam Gears

INTAKE
S90 76mm Throttle Body
Ported stock Intake Manifold
EGR Block Off
ExtremePSI FIAV Block Off Plate
RTM Racing FIAV Bolts
HKS Stock Replacement Intercooler Piping
Stock 20 Year Old Intercooler
HKS Racing BOV (Single Valve)

TURBO
Stock 16g Evo 3 Turbo
Modified & Ported O2 Housing
Punishment Racing O2 Dump
Tial 38mm Wastegate
Custom Turbo Intake

EXHAUST
Custom 2.5 to 3” V-band Down Pipe
Custom Full 3” V-band Exhaust
Vibrant 3”Dia x 12” Long Resonator 

FUEL
Stock Evo 8 Injectors
Stock Evo 3 Fuel Rail W/ -6AN Inlet/Outlet
Fuelab FPR
Fuelab 818 Inline Fuel Filter
Deatschwerks 300LPH Internal Fuel Pump
Bosch 044 External Fuel Pump w/ Swirl Tank

ELECTRICAL
AEM Oil Pressure Gauge
AEM Wideband Gauge
Odyssey PC680MJ Battery
Red Marine 4 Gauge Wiring For Battery
Black Marine 4 Gauge Wiring For Grounds
Custom Internal/External Fuel Pump Wiring W/ Inline Fuses
Custom ECU Patch For Evo 8 ECU
Evo 8 ECU
Evo 8 MAF
Evo8 Knock Sensor
Greddy Turbo Timer

IGNITION
NGK BPR7ES Spark Plugs
Taylor 8mm Spark Plug Wires

SUSPENSION & CHASSIS
Whiteline Polyurethane (All bushings have been replaced)
Tien Gravel Spec Coilovers
Custom Inner & Outer Tie rod Ends
Whiteline Front & Rear Drop links
Megan Racing Rear Toe Rods
Megan Racing Rear Camber Rods
Ralliart Strut Bars Front & Rear

Drivetrain/Gearbox
Cusco Front 1.5way LSD
Cusco Center 30/70 LSD
Cusco Rear 1.5way LSD
Clutch Masters FX200
Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel

BRAKES
EBC Red Stuff Front Pads
OEM Replacement Rear Pads
Russel Speed Bleeders

WHEELS & TIRES
OEM Evo 3 Wheels
Toyo R888’s

INTERIOR
SPARCO Evo 3
OEM Passenger Recaro

EXTERIOR
Small Weight Reduction (Rust On The Roof)

EDITED Nov 11, 2015


I might have forgot a few things, but that’s pretty much what I can remember.

I hope you all enjoy my thread. Looking forward to any advice, tips...whatever, just shoot! I'm all ears.

Stay tuned for pics and not so crappy videos LOL! 

Good Day All,

My name is Gabe, some friends call me sumo . I live in the Cayman Islands, and I've had My Evo 3 for a little over 10 years. During that time I've been modifying it here and there, but nothing extensive “yet".

I've been on the site for a few years just lurking around. Time to come out of hiding!