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08 Lancer Modifications

22 messages,  Last post on Sep 24, 2008 at 7:01 AM

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#1 of 22 08 Lancer Modifications by kittykat615

Sep 02, 2007 (1:01 am)

Hey guys, I already put in the aftermarket air intake on my 08 Lancer. It made a really big difference, but, I still want to make it louder and faster. The air intake GREATLY improved the mid range speed, but only slighty quickened the off the line speed. Any suggestions on what I can do? I have the ES, 2.0L, 4 cyl. I don't know how much more the engine can handle. It's REALLY hard finding parts and stuff for this car because it's so new! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

#2 of 22 Re: 08 Lancer Modifications [kittykat615] by gijoewildbill

Sep 02, 2007 (9:25 am)

Replying to: kittykat615 (Sep 02, 2007 1:01 am)
To answer your questions KittyKat615:
 
To help with initial acceleration, you should try getting the light weight aluminum pulleys.
 
The best current place for a couple of performace mods for the 08' Lancer is RoadRaceMotorsports.com
 
Also, there is a forum/group of use who discuss how, where, and when mods are coming out at LancerTuncers.com
 
Hope this helps.
 
Bill

#3 of 22 Re: 08 Lancer Modifications [kittykat615] by paisan

Sep 02, 2007 (11:21 am)

Replying to: kittykat615 (Sep 02, 2007 1:01 am)
Lightened pulleys (but not smaller ones) would help, smaller diameter tires would also give you more accleration as well.
 
-mike

#4 of 22 Re: 08 Lancer Modifications [paisan] by kittykat615

Sep 02, 2007 (2:04 pm)

Replying to: paisan (Sep 02, 2007 11:21 am)
Ohhhhh, interesting. Someone told me your car has to be supercharged to add a pulley.

#5 of 22 Re: 08 Lancer Modifications [kittykat615] by paisan

Sep 02, 2007 (2:26 pm)

Replying to: kittykat615 (Sep 02, 2007 2:04 pm)
Nope, no supercharged to add a pulley. The effects of a smaller diameter pulley on a supercharged car are greatly felt, but a LIGHTENED (same diameter) pulley on any car will yield a better throttle response due to less rotational mass on the engine.
 
-mike

#6 of 22 Re: 08 Lancer Modifications [paisan] by kittykat615

Sep 02, 2007 (2:35 pm)

Replying to: paisan (Sep 02, 2007 2:26 pm)
Thanks so much! Do know of any websites where I can compare prices on puleys?

#7 of 22 Re: 08 Lancer Modifications [kittykat615] by paisan

Sep 02, 2007 (2:38 pm)

Replying to: kittykat615 (Sep 02, 2007 2:35 pm)
Hmm I forget who makes them but they should be available for yah. Price comparos are probably not an issue as there will be 1 or 2 makers and sellers. Unfortunately I doubt that engine you have is highly sought after for aftermarket tuning compared to an EVO engine.
 
-mike

#8 of 22 Re: 08 Lancer Modifications [paisan] by kittykat615

Sep 02, 2007 (2:45 pm)

Replying to: paisan (Sep 02, 2007 2:38 pm)
Yeah, I figured. It's pretty basic. THe 08 Evo comes out this spring, so, I hope when that comes out, they'll get more parts for the non-evos. Thanks for your help!

#9 of 22 Re: 08 Lancer Modifications [paisan] by kittykat615

Sep 02, 2007 (2:48 pm)

Replying to: paisan (Sep 02, 2007 2:38 pm)
Hey, do you think this would be good?
 
This is a custom ROAD/RACE CNC machined crank pulley. It is made of aircraft grade aluminum and weighs just 1 lb. Stock pulley weighs more than 4 lbs. and robs h.p. from the engine just to spin it. Just like a light flywheel, throttle response will be greatly improved!Installs in minutes and uses original belts.

#10 of 22 Re: 08 Lancer Modifications [kittykat615] by paisan

Sep 02, 2007 (5:13 pm)

Replying to: kittykat615 (Sep 02, 2007 2:48 pm)
Yup that's what you want, if it uses the stock belts that means that it's not any smaller. (a smaller one will cause problems with your A/C and/or Alternator).
 
-mike

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