Aaron Yates
Is this the ultimate JDM track-day wagon? See it from the back and to the un-trained eye, you’d be forgiven for thinking that someone’s thrown a bunch of EVO panels at a Mitsubishi Cedia, slapped on some stickers and called it a day.
In 2005, Mitsubishi set out to build only 2500 EVO IX wagons exclusively for the Japanese market, though Wikipedia suggests that number was actually closer to 3000. Beneath this slightly unfamiliar body of practical performance is everything you’d expect that makes an EVO, an EVO. Aidan’s ‘06 Mitsubishi EVO IX Wagon is no exception.
Get a glimpse through the grille at its massive Garrett G30-900 Turbo, blasting 26psi of boost through a Plazmaman intercooler and you’ll realise that this build is something more special – even by EVO standards.
If the rally-inspired Mitsubishi livery didn’t already give it away, this wagon has been put together with one purpose. 350kw of pure unadulterated fun. Cradled in it’s ‘Rolls Royce Twilight Purple’ engine bay, you’ll find a built 4G63 filled with internals like Manley H-Beam rods, CP pistons, S2 cams and more from GSC Performance.
A Link G4+ runs the show while a Powertune digital dash provides you with the vitals. Put it all together and you have a well-balanced road & track car capable of exciting passengers and onlookers alike.
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Words / Photos – Aaron Yates
Owner – Aidan.Evo
Full Mods List
Make: Mitsubishi
Model: Lancer Evolution Wagon
Year: 2006
Engine:
Model: 4G63
Block Internal Spec: Manley H beam rods, CP pistons, GSC balance shaft delete kit, stock crank
Cylinder Head Spec: GSC +1mm intake/exhaust valves, GSC Valve guides, GSC S2 cams, GSC Beehive valve springs, ported and polished
Intake system: factory intake manifold
Exhaust System: 3.5” throughout with apexi muffler
Turbo/Supercharger system: Hypertune Forward facing manifold, Garrett G30-900 turbo, Turbosmart Hypergate external wastegate, Tial 50mm bov
Fuel System: 525lph walbro pump, Plazmaman fuel rail, Bosch 1000cc injectors, Tomei FPR
Ignition System: Spoolinup Yaris coil on plug kit
Cooling: Plazmaman intercooler, CSF Half size rad with Spal fan
Electrical: (ECU, wiring etc) Link G4+, Oil/Fuel pressure sensors, Link EGT Sensors, Link Can Lambda
Engine Bay: Rolls Royce Twilight purple paint, Shift Performance Parts coolant overflow bottle
Other:
Driveline:
Gearbox: Factory 5 speed
Clutch: Tilton Twin plate
Flywheel: Manon Racing flywheel
Differential: Factory
Other:
Suspension:
Shocks/springs: Greddy Type S
Arms/Knuckles: Factory
Chassis mods:
Others: (e.g. strut bars, bushes, swaybars, etc.) Cusco rear sway bar, Whiteline roll centre adjustment kit, J speed fender bracing
Brakes: (include rotors, callipers, pads, etc.)
Front: Factory Brembo, Braided lines, Endless ME20 pads, Girodisc 2 piece rotors
Rear: Factory Brembo, Braided lines, Endless MX72 pads and factory replacement rotors
Wheels and Tyres: (Include brand name, model, sizing, etc.)
Wheels: 18×9 Work XD9
Tyres: 245/40/18 Nankang CR-S
Exterior:
Panel & Paint: Factory
Body work/body kit: Kenstyle Rear wing, Carbon side skirt and rear bumper extensions, Ralliart style front lip
Other: (e.g. graphics, tinted windows, lights, etc.)
Interior:
Seats: Evo 8MR Suede recaros
Steering wheel: Factory
Gauges/meters: Powertune Digital Dash
Electronic devices/controllers: Greddy turbo timer/Electronic damper adjustment
Other:
Performance:
Power: 350kw
Torque: 530nm
Boost: 26psi