How Do You Tune A Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 9?
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 9, also known as the “Evo,” is a darling of the tuner community and many tuned Evos will put BMWs and Porsches to shame around a race track. The typical starting point for a tune is an “engine reflash,” which will provide a significant increase in power and torque for a modest investment. Wheels are often the next step in a tune, followed by the installment of lighter body panels, such as a carbon fiber hood and a trunk lid. Additional modifications will substantially add to cost, but there is practically no limit to how far you can go. Reflash the engine computer, also known as the ECU. As in most turbo-powered vehicles, modifying the software that controls the engine will result in the greatest possible gain in engine performance for the least investment. To reflash the engine you need to either remove your ECU and send it to a professional tuner, who will then send it back to you in a matter of days (during which time you will not be able to drive the
