| The 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR (also | | | | #3 High-Flowing 3 Inch Exhaust System |
| know as MR Evolution or MR EVO). The MR EVO | | | | The OEM exhaust on the Lancer Evolution MR is |
| is one of the finest all-around street performance | | | | very restrictive. Upgrading the exhaust to a full 3 |
| cars available. This is attributed to its affordable | | | | inch unit does nothing but good in terms of power. |
| price, (you can get a used 2006 MR EVO for | | | | Not to mention that sweet exhaust tone that the |
| about $20K-28K) its AWD system and its 2.0 liter, | | | | MR Evolution can make. You will notice an |
| 286 horsepower, 289 ft-lbs torque, 4-cylinder | | | | immediate increase in top end power along with a |
| engine. | | | | beautiful exhaust tone in the upper RPM. With a |
| Modifying the MR EVO presents many options as | | | | variety of styles and finishes available, you can |
| there are a plethora of race companies with parts | | | | add a little personality to your MR EVO. |
| available. There are certain points on the MR EVO | | | | #4 High-Performance Clutch |
| that should be addressed first. MR Evolutions | | | | The Mitsubishi Lancer MR clutch is not bad, it just |
| come with many factory placed restrictions. | | | | gets bad when you start adding more power to |
| These OEM restrictions were put in place to make | | | | the car. The clutch is must for any MR EVO with |
| the car safer and more reliable for everyday | | | | performance parts. In my experience with tuning |
| driving. Unfortunately, these restrictions keep your | | | | MR Evolutions I found that when the car starts |
| MR EVO from making the most power it can. | | | | producing about 300hp to the wheels the clutch |
| Below I have the top 5 tuning tips to unleash the | | | | must be upgraded. When upgrading the clutch you |
| true power of your MR EVO! | | | | should always replace the flywheel with a |
| #1 High-Flowing Air Intake Filter | | | | lightweight performance version as well. Not only |
| The MR EVO has the largest stock turbo in any | | | | will your clutch hold the power your engine |
| of the Lancer Evolution line-up vehicles. The stock | | | | makes, but your overall horsepower will go up as |
| air box is extremely restrictive and a simple air | | | | well! |
| intake replacement will free-up lots of power. The | | | | #5 Digital Boost Controller |
| turbo itself will spool up a lot faster, decreasing | | | | Boost is one of the most important aspects of |
| turbo lag. Gains of anywhere from 8-15hp should | | | | the MR EVO. Raising the boost level of the Lancer |
| be expected. Performance intakes for the MR | | | | Evolution is one of the most effective ways to |
| EVO are very simple to install as well. | | | | increase horsepower and torque. I have seen a 1 |
| #2 High-Flowing 3 Inch Downpipe | | | | lbs increase in boost result in increases of up to |
| The downpipe is one the most crucial parts of | | | | 10 hp! Imagine when you increase the boost by 2, |
| any turbocharged car. Upgrading your downpipe | | | | 3, 4, or 5 lbs? Not only that, but a digital boost |
| will increase loads of horsepower and torque | | | | controller will increase the spool response of your |
| throughout the RPM range. Your turbo will have | | | | turbo as well. Controlling boost is also crucial if you |
| enhanced spooling characteristics as well. What | | | | plan to do more modifications in the future. |
| does this mean? It means that not only will your | | | | There are many options for tuning the Mitsubishi |
| turbo spool up faster, but your overall boost | | | | Lancer EVO MR. But these top 5 tips will start |
| curve will change as well. When it comes to the | | | | you in the right direction to be on the winning |
| MR EVO, the most important place on the | | | | team. |
| exhaust is immediately after the turbo. | | | | |