blackenedwings

All work on the Evo has been done exclusively by Agile Automotive Performance in Bel Air, MD. It won NE regional championship for NASA TT2 in 2014.

Update 10/14/20: Car has been daily driven for the last two years. Just had the driveshaft replaced, and new Cusco rear diff.

Current Modifications:

Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:

Cosworth 86mm forged pistons
Cosworth forged rods
Micropolished/balanced OEM 4g63 crank
CBRD BBK-B Ball-Bearing ported w/anti-surge cover
Kelford 272 cams (intake/exhaust)
HeadGames port/polished head
Ferrea beehive springs
Ferrea titanium valves/retainers/guides
ACL bearings
AMS balance shaft delete
MAPerformance downpipe
Agile Auto custom o2 dump
HKS FMIC & intercooler piping
HKS Carbon Ti exhaust
Custom 4'' intake w/K&N filter
Synapse Synchronic BOV
Exedy twin-disc ceramic clutch
Turbosmart MBC
Samco hoses
HKS radiator
HKS turbo timer
FIC BlueMax 1450cc injectors
Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator
Aeromotive fuel rail
ARP head studs
Walbro 450 lph E85-compatible fuel pump
NGK Iridium plugs
Kiggly HLA
Custom catch can
ShepTrans Stage 2 5-spd transmission (6 spd conversion) w/REM ISF coating (Evo IX 1st/5th, Evo VIII 3rd/4th)
Cusco 1.5-way LSD
Driveshaft shop Aluminum/chromoly driveshaft
Custom cooling ducting (FMIC/radiator)
Agile Auto Stock ECU SD tune
English Racing ACD tune

Suspension Modifications:

KW Variant 3 coilovers
Hyperco Blue springs 9kg front/10 kg rear
Cusco top hats
Racing Brake stainless brake lines
DBA 5000 two-piece slotted rotors (front)
DBA 4000 two-piece slotted rotors (rear)
Cusco rear sway bar
Hawk DTC60 pads (f/r)
AMS brake cooling kit with custom ducting
Torque Solutions mustache bar eliminator
Whiteline bushings
SuperPro anti-bumpsteer kit

Wheels/Tires Modifications:

Enkei RPF1 18x10 rims
Nitto NT05 275/35/18 tires

Interior/Exterior Modifications:

Sparco Evo fixed seats (2)
Sparco HANS 6-point harnesses (2)
Defi Red Racer 52mm gauges (boost/pressure/temp)
Autometer gauge pod
Custom 6-point roll cage and chassis bracing by Agile Auto
Front/rear custom tow hooks
Custom crash beams (chromolly front/aluminum rear)

Spares (Not on the car currently):

APR canards
Agile Auto custom solid-core Alumalite 6mm splitter
Kognition 68'' dry carbon GT wing
Vinyl was removed (back to plain Tarmac Black)

TxEvo8

iTrader: (5)

Nice build! Are you going to be running TTS?

blackenedwings

Yup, thats the plan. I just have to watch the power/weight ratio so I don't get bumped into TTU. I also want to run Real Time Attack.

TxEvo8

iTrader: (5)

You are probably already over the limit if you run anything over a 245mm tire. I've just begun competing in TT with NASA and part of the fun is trying different set ups, enjoy the ride!!

I was just looking at Kid's thread thinking that I should make a thread about my car, then I saw yours, you beat me to the punch! There is a lot of knowledge here in the Motorsports forum, make sure that you take advantage of it.. Good luck next season!!

blackenedwings

Absolutely! Thanks for the feedback! I'm really excited to get back on the track. A couple of my friends will be running HPDEs and autox with me this year so its sure to be a good time.

Kidloco51

iTrader: (32)

Hell yeah I am stoked you started a thread!

Did you swap out 6 speed before it blew?

Also what fluids do you run in your tranny now?

What rates do you run on your KW's?

blackenedwings

Cool man. My 6-spd blew very early on, but I suspect that was due more to the previous owners abuse than my driving. It only lasted a couple of track days before the collar between 3rd-4th went. I went to a Shep 5-spd and I've never looked back. I love the Shep trans... definitely one of my favorite mods on the car. The only negative is turn 10 on Summit Main (my home track) is tricky to take with my current gearing. I didn't have the aero to take the turn in 5th over 4k rpms, and to drop into 4th under redline after the bridge required me to brake a lot harder than I wanted so I was losing massive speed down the front straight. With the 6-spd I was easily able to take turn 10 in 5th in full boost netting me 145 mph down the front straight even in traffic. I'm hoping with the new aero changes I can take turn 10 in 5th with the new trans while in full boost to carry more speed.

Trans fluid I think is Amsoil, and the rates on the KWs are going to be changed for this season. I need to chat with Hill about the recommended rates. He's running the same coilovers on his badass WRX.

Kidloco51

iTrader: (32)

What 5th gear are you running?

blackenedwings

At John's advice I got the trans built with Evo IX 1st/5th & Evo VIII 3rd/4th. They share 2nd gear between models. It has a stock final drive. I got the REM ISF coating also.

Legacy_Guy

Nice set-up. I love to see cars from HoCo.

Are you still running the stock manifold? That and the BB-BBK-B should net you a serious power increase on 93, built motor or not.

blackenedwings

Thanks man! I am running a stock manifold, but I could easily make the swap to E85 right now and pick up a bunch more power, plus the 2.5'' HKS downpipe is choking my setup a bit as well. I'm pretty happy with the power level for the moment though. We'll see how it goes with the new aero pieces.

DeatschWerks

iTrader: (2)

Build looks good, and nice looking Evo.

Thanks for choosing us for your fueling needs!

blackenedwings

Thanks, the injectors have done great and came highly recommended by Agile. I'll need to go significantly larger when I go to E85, but I won't do that until next season.

Legacy_Guy

Is there another E85 station you know of in the area besides the one by Ft Meade?

blackenedwings

There are a few in the area supposedly including a couple in Annapolis, but the Fort Meade location is extremely convenient for me and since the government fleet uses it, the supply should stay available.