It's not every day you find a RARE 2003 Lancer Evolution with less than 50,000 miles on it. Even less likely in the color Lightning Yellow, and even more unlikely than that, one that hasn't been thrashed and needs a new transfer case. But that's precisely what happened when our producer Jarred decided it was Evo'clock and was ready to give in to the HDWerks process.
In Part 1 of this episode, Pete takes us through the entire process of restoring, building, and making this 2003 Lightning Yellow Lancer Evolution 8road ready. That includes sourcing the car from the get-go to inspection, teardown, paint restoration, parts lists, fabrication, welding, mounting, cryo blasting, testing, replacing, and rewiring every inch of this cult classic. By the time Pete was done, one thing was for sure. This car is just too damn clean to drive... BUT WE GONNA DO IT ANYWAY.
You'll also see Pete teaming up with the renowned Chris Carbee to tune this 800hp capable beast at @SFL_Dyno. You can check out his Instagram here: / slowpoke_r8
Included in this build as usual is a treasure trove of parts from companies like Artec (Manifold), Haltech (Elite 1500), as well as Platinum Racing Products (Billet Rocker Cover), who we have a discount code for here: bit.ly/HDWERKSXPRP)
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To jump through the different sections of his build process, click the chapter markers below:
00:00 Prelude
01:27 The sourcing process for the Lancer Evolution
02:45 Paint, Front and Rear Bumpers, Lip, Wing, and Grills Restoration
04:06 Original Setup vs. New Build Goals (Restoring Air Conditioning)
04:50 Garrett G35-1050 Reverse Rotation Turbo + Artec V-Band Exhaust Manifold
05:16 Fathouse Evo 8/9 Race Engine Oil Catch Can Relocation
05:38 Upper and Lower Intercooler Piping Setup
06:08 Mini Battery and Engine Harness Re-looming
06:33 Oil Pressure Sensor, Oil Pan Removal, and Pickup Tube Assessment
06:51 Haltech and Fuel System Re-installation
07:48 New Injectors
08:08 Evo Brake System and Wheel Replacement (DBA Rotors + Wedsport TC105n)
08:57 Phase 1 Complete with undercarriage Cryo Blasting/Restoration
09:57 Stainless V-Band to Titanium V-Band Exhaust Fabrication and Installation
11:37 Haltech Keypad and Configuration + Exhaust Manifold EGT Bungs
11:57 FIRST DRIVE 😈
13:00 Platinum Racing Products Evo 8 Billet Cam Cover Installation
13:45 New Coil Packs and Skunk 2 Throttle Body and Intake Manifold Installation
14:13 DYNO DAY
16:30 Dyno Sheet +Power Numbers
18:22 The True Reality of Car Building
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