* Dynamomoter: MD Automotive
* Testing & Installation: Luke Munnell
* Text & Photos: Luke Munnell

Dynomoter Model: Skunk2's Superflow Chassis Dynamoter
Testing & Installation: Luke Munnell

Dynojet Dynamometer Provided By: Mark Dibella, MD Automotive

Pros
Mitsubishi's latest-generation EVO debuts as the much-anticipated addition to the dominant lineage of everyone's favorite purpose-built rally/street car hybrid. And unlike many new-generation offerings that fail to support high performance bars set by their predecessors (without naming names), the EVO gets better with age. Along with significant suspension and driveline improvements, the EVO X brings an entirely new powerplant; the 2.0L, inline-four 4B11, which as we'll show, is able to make huge power from small monetary investments.

Tenzo Type M wheel
If you're looking for a lightweight racing wheel for your performance import, and haven't checked out Tenzo in a while...maybe you should. The newly released Type M is a product of the company's proprietary low-pressure casting technology that produces a cast wheel exhibiting the benefits of forging-lightweight and high strength-at a fraction of the cost. Produced for FWD and RWD applications alike and offered in a variety of offsets, the Type M is available in a wide range of sizes and colors.
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Pros
If we had to choose one defining "halo car" of the tuner movement it would have to be the Civic. Love it or hate it, the car's positive response to modification has made it popular with gearheads since its debut over 30 years ago. The Si hatchback of the late '80s really started to get things moving and by the time the '00 Si Coupe rolled into showrooms, the tuner movement was in full swing. Honda may have missed the mark with the EM Civic-which the States got stuck with in 2001-but quickly redeemed itself with the release of the EP Si Hatch in later years and the Si Coupe that followed. This month we test Honda's newest Si Sedan offering and find the platform has only improved with age; its K20 banged out just over 172 whp at baseline-12 horses more than could be generated at the flywheel of the stock B16A-powered Si we all lusted after just years ago.

Installation And Tuning
Stephen Rhim Of G-Dimension
Facility And Dynamometer
Provided By Ultimate Tuning

Pros
Some may argue that with a naturally aspirated 1.5L engine and sub-100whp numbers in stock form, a first generation Scion xB has no business gracing Import Tuner's Power Pages. Admittedly, the Box does blur the definition of a 2NR car just a little, but with its strong fuel economy and impressive torque output (considering its displacement), the toaster continues to be a choice daily driver among tuners everywhere. And with the amount of bolt-on mods available that claim to increase its power output and fuel economy even more, we thought we'd prove what it's capable of. Besides, don't pretend its numbers don't mirror those of your first Civic back in the day...

Installation: Steven RHIM OF G-Dimension
Dynamometer and testing: Robert Ting & Ultimate Tuning's dynojet dynamometer

Pros
In 2004 the Honda S2000 power plant replaced the high revving 2.0L F20C engine with the 2.2L mill known as the F22C. Rated at 240 hp from the factory, the larger displacement F22C sports a broader powerband from a 2,157cc displacement while increasing its output to 162 lb-ft of torque over its previous models. Using a hybrid monocoque body and a high X-bone frame for body rigidity with 50/50 weight distribution, the S2K showcases a roadster that possesses exceptional handling, thanks to its re-tuned suspension and minor interior and exterior changes.

CONCLUSION
	HP Level	+HP	TQ Level	+TQ
Baseline	129		113
Tomei Prototype Exhaust	134	5	116	3
Tomei Prototype 4-2-1 header	145	11	122	6
Racing Beat Intake	147	2	124	2
Final	147	18	124	11

* Owner: Michael jones

While the EP3 Civic's popularity never seemed to blossom in the U.S., the vehicles K20A3 i-VTEC engine extracts a factory rated 160 hp and 132 lb-ft of torque. While regarded by many Honda enthusiasts as the more economical engine within the K-series family, the K20A3 has the potential to increase its horsepower output with a few minor bolt-on components.

Sometimes called a "Poor Man's Ferrari," the second-generation MR2 turbo was the shiznig back in the day. With a mid-engine platform and a potent, turbocharged 2.0-liter 3SGTE engine, the little sports car had the handling and power to hold its own against most anything from that era. The '91-95 MR2s still weren't exactly cheap though, but thanks to depreciation, a decent condition '90-92 Rev. 2 car can be found for around $5,000, which isn't too bad when you consider what else you can get with that much shrapnel in your pocket. The stout 3SGTE engines make between 200-225hp, depending on year, with '90-93 cars rated at 200hp and '94-95 cars at 225hp. Just about anyone who can afford a Civic can afford a mid-ship, turbocharged 2-seater sports car.

In the summer of 2001, Acura introduced the RSX Type-S to the U.S. market. Sold as a sport compact vehicle with a competitive sticker price, Acura's answer to the previous generation Integra Type R came equipped with a factory sticker price in the low to mid-$20k range and boasting 200hp from an i-VTEC K20 powerplant. In 2006, Acura discontinued the RSX as the new generation of sport compact vehicles, namely the Honda Civic took over its family reigns with the debut of the Civic SI 4-door, coupe and highly sought after Mugen edition model.

Engineered as one of Honda's most refined motors, the F20C is the weapon of choice for the 2000-2003 Honda S2000 (AP1). Known to spin the tachometer to the tune of 9000rpm, the high revving 2.0-liter engine is simply music to the ears. Shoehorned in a rigid X-frame body with 50/50 weight distribution, the S2K is a roadster that possesses exceptional handling, nimble power and exterior looks that even the most macho of men can drive in without looking like a complete candy ass.

If you recall, in the January '07 issue of 2NR, we began our first in a series of power pages using a 2006 Mitsubishi EVO MR. Equipped with a Gizmo boost controller set at 20.6psi, K&N drop in high flow air filter, and turbo back Concept G Blue exhaust and downpipe combination, the MR recorded a final dyno run of 298.41 hp and 268.78 lb-ft of torque.

Owner: Alan Viado Dynamometer
Model: Dynamic Test System Australia

New to the 2006 and newer 350Z models is the VQ35DE 3.5-liter V-6 powerplant that now pumps out a factory rated 300 hp. In previous models, the 350Z was recorded as delivering 287hp. Along with a revision in horsepower, the 350Z received some updates to the front bumper, headlights, front grille and a spiffy set of LED brake lights.

The Civic Si has lived up to the hype and has proven to be a hot commodity in the aftermarket world. It seems like a day doesn't pass without seeing a blue Civic Si on the streets and wouldn't you know it, our new Si Civic is the popular electron blue.

The Honda Fit models sold in the U.S. are equipped with a 1.5-liter, SOHC, 16-valve 4-cylinder VTEC engine that generates 108 horsepower and 105 lb-ft of torque. While horsepower numbers are nothing to brag about to your friends, the Fit has quickly established itself as the new cult icon among Honda enthusiasts around the world. Boasting amazing 38mpg fuel efficiency, this mild mannered sub-compact vehicle is often the debate of whether it's a family car or performance vehicle. With the increase in popularity among the Honda Fit, we found it only logical to perform a Power Page test to see how the newest Honda would respond with some aftermarket bolt-on components.

Pros
Rally-derived suspension, all-wheel-drive drivetrain, high-output 278 hp turbocharged engine, racing heritage and can give four passengers a ride of their lives at once. Even in stock trim, the Evo VIII is a terror on the track, whether it is at the drag strip or the road course. Besides the STi, which cost nearly $5,000 more, the Evo VIII is the only car of its kind. With a base price of under $30,000 for the RS model, the Evo VIII is a whole lot of car for the money.

Pros
Rally-derived suspension, all-wheel-drive drivetrain, high-output 278 hp turbocharged engine, racing heritage and can give four passengers a ride of their lives at once. Even in stock trim, the Evo VIII is a terror on the track, whether it is at the drag strip or the road course. Besides the STi, which cost nearly $5,000 more, the Evo VIII is the only car of its kind. With a base price of under $30,000 for the RS model, the Evo VIII is a whole lot of car for the money.

Pros
B16 powerplants have been a long time favorite among the Honda and Acura community. While every imaginable add-on and buildup has been documented since its debut, we at 2NR thought it was time to reintroduce this popular 1.6-liter motor with some of the newest products on the market today. Spinning the rollers for this particular test is a bone stock 2000 Civic Si with a recorded 75,000 miles on the odometer. The modifications on the car were Neuspeed spark plug wires, Motegi Trak Lite wheels, and Kumho MX rubber.

New for all 2006 Lancer Evolution models is the Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing and Electronic Control (MIVEC) system, which adjusts the intake valve timing for optimal combustion, resulting in more horsepower and torque. The 2.0-liter DOHC intercooled-turbocharged 4G63 engine was tuned to deliver maximum power and improved engine response, now generating 286 hp and 289 lb-ft of torque. With numerous updates on the EVO IX including a revision in the turbocharger's compressor housing, and an exhaust system that offers improved flow, the Evolution is truly a race-bred-rally car built for the streets.