Not so fast. There's still a 'phase two': This involves further weight reduction, adding a rollcage and playing with various suspension, engine and transmission set-ups. Even though so much time and talent went into the cylinder head, in the quest for the broadest possible powerband in conjunction with ideal throttle response, Skunk2 hasn't ruled out using oversized valves completely. Neither will the bore and stroke necessarily remain untouched. A carbon-fiber driveshaft has been ordered and S2 is working on custom three-way adjustable shocks and large adjustable racing antiroll bars. The car's called an Evolution for a reason.
Mitsubishi Lancer EVO IX
Output 600 whp
Engine TiAL wastegate, blowoff valve, Custom Ball Bearing Turbo (Garrett GT30R turbine with GT35R compressor), CP pistons, custom-forged 4340 rods, Skunk2 cams, ported cylinder head, Pro-Series valve springs, titanium valves and retainers, PWR intercooler and radiator, World Racing TBC-1 boost controller, Peak Boost high-velocity, top-mounted turbo manifold and three-inch downpipe
Drivetrain Tilton 7.25-inch carbon twin-disc clutch, lightweight chromoly flywheel
Suspension Skunk2 Pro-C shock absorbers and camber/caster plates, H&R antiroll bars
Wheels/Tires Volk RE-30 forged racing wheels 18x10.5, BFGoodrich R1 285/35 tires
Brakes Brembo 14.5-inch slotted rotors and six-piston calipers
Exterior APR Evil-R Evo IX widebody kit, Seibon carbon-fiber doors (front and rear), hood and trunk lid, Pit Crew Motorsports/Gen X graphics
Interior Sparco Pro2000 seats, seat brackets, steering wheel, quick-release steering wheel hub, racing harnesses, harness bar, Turin Model custom black suede headliner and reupholstered and embroidered rear seating, Sony Xplod 800w audio system with Bluetooth connectivity
Electronics Hydra Nemesis EMS
Gratitude Skunk2 Crew (Charles, Mario, Ray, Nacho), Norco Mitsubishi (Kamyar, Eric, Peter), Bfgoodrich (Todd), Seibon (Duy, Mikey, Ryo), Apr (Peter, Kc), Sparco (Warren), Turin Model (Courtney), Cp Pistons (Rc, Snake), Tuning Technologies (Alfred, Jen), Peak Boost (Ken, Ant), Volk Wheels (Ed), Tial Sport (Greg), Hydra (Andrew), Auto Media & Tint, Sony Xplod, Pwr, Kosmo Motorsports (Jerry), Brembo , Tilton (Kirk)
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Name.Skunk2 Racing
Age.12 Years In Business
Hometown.Norco, CA
Occupation.Making Hondas Go Faster
Hobbies. Making EVOS Go Faster
Build time. 13 Weeks
Feedback. Info@Skunk2.Com