This 1999 Mitsubishi Evo started it's Journey with us back in 2024.
It was rescued from a run-down garage, which in-turn led to engine issues and severe corrosion.​
We always love a challenge, so took on the massive job of restoring or replacing every single nut, bolt or component.
THE BODYSHELL:
One of the biggest issues with this car was the abundance of rot to the chassis.
We started by cutting out any rot and replacing with fresh material.
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Areas replaced include:
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Rear Chassis Legs
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Sills
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Front Of The Floor
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Fuel Filler Flap
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Front Arches​
The shell was then coated in Rust Converter and 2k Epoxy Primer.
Any joints were Seam-Sealed.
We used an underbody liner protective coating on the underside and then painted with a 2k Scotia White body colour.
THE ENGINE:
Whilst it was already fitted with some upgrades such as a big intercooler and an Evo IX hybrid turbo - The engine had spun a bearing due to oil starvation and this meant a full rebuild and new crankshaft.
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Our finished engine spec:
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2.0L 4G63 Turbo
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Mahle Motorsport Forged Pistons
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Bridgeway JI Beam Forged Conrods
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Motorsport Bearings
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Kelford 272 Camshafts
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ID 1000cc Injectors
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EVO 9 Hybrid Turbo
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Motorsport Intercooler and Hardpipes
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ECU Master Engine Management
THE CHASSIS:
Suspension:
Ohlins R&T Full Suspension Kit
Bushes:
Powerflex & OEM
Brakes:
Evo 6 Brembo 4 pot calipers on front. 2 pot on the rear.
Godspeed discs, PFC pads and performance fluids.
Wheels/Tyres:
Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 Wheels with Michelin Pilot Sports 4 Tyres.
Geometry:
Custom 4 wheel alignment using our extensive knowledge.
THE INTERIOR:
The original seats were quite worn down, so we found a low mileage interior from another car to replace them with.
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We've added an Apple Carplay unit and some uprated bulbs to the instrument clusters for ease of use.
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Air-Con is in the PIPEline (excuse the pun). The car came with this already removed so we are having to source the parts.
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We have also replaced carpet where needed and finding this wasn't all that easy!
