Sep 25 2011

9 Things You Didn’t Know About the Evo X (But might by now)-Jebat-

Some early tid-bits you may or may not have known about the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X.

Jebat Interior

THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAIL
NINE DESIGN DETAILS FOR LANCER EVOLUTION X ENHANCED PERFORMANCE ~

1. No Reverse Gear –To save weight, the 5-speed manual transmission has no dedicated reverse gear. Instead, it uses an arrangement in which first and third gears engage with an idler gear on a separate shaft to reverse the direction of rotation.

2. Spoilers In The Wheel Arch – The wheel houses have a miniscule spoiler lip around the curve of the wheel to prevent the wind from swirling in the wheel housing thus improving the aerodynamics of the vehicle.

3. Energy Saving Glass – Solar control glass uses an infrared absorbing material in its intermediate layer to reduce transmission of solar heat by 66-100%. The glass also cuts out transmission of ultra-violet light but transmits all visible light to keep the interior airy and light.

4. Stainless Steel Manifold – The exhaust system uses a stainless steel manifold,which is smoother than other alternatives to maximize airflow. An Inconel turbocharger is located downstream and optimization of the compressor wheel has improved response by 18% over the Lancer Evolution IX.

5. Your Car, The Way You Want It – Mitsubishi’s ETACs (Electronic Total Automobile Control) system allows you to personalize the set up of your car, just the way you want it. You can decide how long the interior light stays on after door closure, if at all. You decide when the wing mirrors fold in and out –at the touch of a button, or automatically when the door is closed and ignition switched on or off. You choose.

6. Acoustic Engineering – The latest in lightweight acoustic and vibration dampening materials, including foam filling for the pillars, have been strategically placed throughout the body of the Lancer Evolution X. This ensures noise and vibration performance that befits a new generation high performance saloon,while minimizing any weight increase.

7. Lights That Look Around Corners – The Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) uses high intensity discharge (HID) headlights increase the driver’s field of vision to make night driving safer. The clever bit is that the car detects when the driver turns the steering wheel and automatically switches on an additional beam to light up the oncoming corner.

8. External Vents Improve Breathing – Two bonnet vents release engine heat, as with previous Evolutions, but a new feature is the central air intake to help the engine breath and increase power output. New vents have also been added behind the front wheel to let engine heat escape more efficiently.

9. F1 Floating Piston Technology – The all-new aluminum engine is not only 12KG lighter than the previous 2.0 straight four unit, but also uses full floating pistons made by Mahle, renowned for use in F1 cars. Made of a very hard and strong alloy the pistons are able to handle the higher power produced by this road-ready performance car.

Thanks to: Lancerregister

Nov 22 2010

Cosworth Mitsubishi 4B11 Dyno Test

Cosworth gives us a rare look at the Mitsubishi 4B11 being pushed to its limits on their engine dyno. I will never tire of seeing glowing hot manifolds. Check the video out:

Jul 02 2010

Comparison: What’s Different Between the 4G63 and 4B11

Today, we will share with all of you the result of our research on the Evo X engine.The 4B11 DOHC 16V turbo MIVEC engine from the Mitsubishi Evo X is the latest talk of the town as engineers and performance tuners have lined up to get their hands on the new powerplant in hopes of unlocking the hidden mysteries that have shrouded the Mitsubishi powerplant.

So for today we will show the extensive details on the 4B11 T/C upper cylinder head.For your information, the 4B11 that found in the milder version Mitsubishi Lancer is rated at 152 hp and 146 lb-ft of torque, while the 4B11 T/C inline-four turbo found within the Lancer Evolution and ‘08 Lancer Ralliart sold in North America delivers a factory rating of 295 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. Both engines sport the same 2.0-liter displacement but were designed and built by Mitsubishi engineers to handle two completely different power levels.

The 4B11 T/C was designed by Mitsubishi with a lower compression ratio (9:1) to handle boost and consists of numerous reinforcements to withstand a higher generated horsepower. The most significant change from the 4G63 engine to the new 4B11T was the change in material used in the block design. The 4B11 block, the first engine in the Lancer Evolution series that uses a die-cast aluminum cylinder block, is comprised of a lighter aluminum construction, which is considered a huge change compared to the previous cast-iron 4G63. Mitsubishi managed to save 27 pounds using the lighter aluminum from its previous cast-iron setup.

Read More at Kereta.Info Note: link is to Part 1 of 2, be sure to follow link at the bottom of the article to see it all.

May 28 2010

VIDEO: Ryan Gates AMS EVO X 900X Package testing @ Autobahn Country Club

On-board footage from our test session at Autobahn Country Club on 5.25.10. Break-in and testing of the brand new AMS 900x 2.2L engine setup went very well. The lap in this video is just a preview of what’s to come, the engine was de-tuned to 650whp for this test session. We are scheduled to debut the new setup at Autobahn on June 12th when Redline Time Attack rolls into town. If you’re in the Chicagoland area, come out for the weekend and check out the car….and the event!

[Source: AMS Racing Blog

May 19 2010

Kelford Line of Cams for the Evo X

Kelford offers cam choices for the Evo X
Kelford, being a highly regarded designer of quality race cams, has entered the fray with a total of 3 options for your Evo X.
Kelford Evo X cams

214-A Camshaft:
264 Duration, 10.00mm Lift.Suit stock valve springs.
Valve Clearance:
Intake: 0.3 SET COLD AT CAM
Exhaust: 0.35 SET COLD AT CAM
Cam Lift:
Intake: 10.3
Exhaust: 9.65
Rocker Ratio:
Intake: 1
Exhaust: 1
Net Valve Lift:
Intake: 10.000
Exhaust: 9.300
Advertised Duration @ 0mm
Intake: 264
Exhaust: 252
Duration @ 1.00mm VALVE LIFT
Intake: 226
Exhaust: 212

214-B Camshaft
270 Duration, 11.00mm Lift. Requires valve spring.
Valve Clearance:
Intake: 0.3 SET COLD AT CAM
Exhaust: 0.35 SET COLD AT CAM
Cam Lift:
Intake: 11.3
Exhaust: 10.35
Rocker Ratio:
Intake: 1
Exhaust: 1
Net Valve Lift:
Intake: 11.000
Exhaust: 10.000
Advertised Duration @ 0mm
Intake: 270
Exhaust: 262
Duration @ 1.00mm VALVE LIFT
Intake: 228
Exhaust: 220

214-X Custom Camshaft Set
Custom camshaft set manufactured to your specifications.