So You Want To Build A High Power Evo... WATCH THIS!!

[@twistedqj1670]

Absolutely right on loving the platform first! Secondly, don’t get caught up in the HP chase! Replace/upgrade/repair in small stages. I bought my Evo 8 and with in a year it went from fixing one small problem to spiraling into a full blown build and wasn’t able to enjoy the car for what it was.

[@CJ2X]

Hopefully things are going well with it now and you’re enjoying it!

[@connorn6378]

i got mine when it was 375whp, i enjoyed that for about 4 years

[@keithcee6378]

I love watching and re watching all your clips. I own an 06 IX, grabbed it with three miles on it, currently sitting at 68k, non molested and garaged kept entire life. I had no idea our cars would be considered unicorns in the future. It’s funny cause my son is 11 and coming to that age of digging cars/paying attention to them, and all his little friends tell him how cool it is that his dad has a car from the “fast and furious movies “ lol You pretty much nailed the disclosure about an EVO for sure lol. Stay safe homie and keep that beauty looking mint!

[@CJ2X]

Thanks for sharing. We share the same passion! Make sure to keep your son into cars.. Seems like it’s a dying hobby.. Lol

[@rickeybell6440]

This was my dream car for many years. I’ve had mine since 2005 and it’s been a blast to own. It’s finally fully built. I went 2.0 long rod and Garrett 3582R. It made 630whp on a mustang with the stock intake manifold and throttle body. Lol. The guys at Boostin Performance were so surprised. Your car is beautiful man. I followed your build for a while. Glad to see it’s running well.

[@CJ2X]

Thanks for sharing a bit about your car!

[@Wkeymichael]

Currently driving a built mk7 gti. Been wanting an evo my whole life, and this build is what ive been imagining. I'm happy to say ill be here a lot to not only learn more, to also see how this evo will progress GREAT VIDEO!

[@CJ2X]

I’ve owned a few VWs. Great cars! Especially the MQB platform. Thanks for watching!

[@brandonabass4468]

Everything you said was spot on - I own an evo 4 and that first tip about making sure you love the car in its stock form is extremely accurate - subscribed, keep it up

[@CJ2X]

Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate the support. 🤝

[@RaceCarFriends]

Great advice brother, this happened to me twice with STI's lol where I started modding them then realized I was over my head then got rid of them.

[@CJ2X]

See it all the time. Sorry you had to go through that.

[@RaceCarFriends]

@@CJ2X It's cool I think I found what works best for me now.

[@lyzek01]

I've had my Evo 9 for about 12 years now and have learned that the type of driving you do determines the type of maintenance needed to perform. When I meet new evo owners, I always try to navigate them towards the maintenance items first before the big power chasing. The evo is a dying breed that is not recognized by the newer owners, that it is still an older vehicle. An 03 evo is almost 20 years old, and if you are wanting to make over 400whp it will break stuff when the car came from the factory with on 280 crank hp.

[@CJ2X]

Agreed 100%

[@googoo577]

listening to how you treat your Evo reminds of myself. I appreciate your words. I see a lot of myself in you except that I am a technician and I do my own build through and through. all respect to anyone who doesn't, I love building cars for others as well. but I hate when I see "takeovers" and other people just beating the crap out of their cars. treat it well and it will do the same for you.

[@CJ2X]

Exactly. Thanks for watching!

[@BayyOnee]

Awesome video man, and awesome car. Really diggin that pinstripe down the side!🔥

[@dwhit4679]

Just followed on IG. Just picked up an 8 this week and ready for the journey. I think one people always under estimate with this platform is patience. Like you said, if you don't love it, its not for you. Subbed!

[@CJ2X]

To mod the hell out of it and not have patience is a death sentence with these cars. Congrats on the pickup!

[@jehovsenaubourg3198]

THIS VIDEO NEEDS TO BE SURFACE ON EVERY platform FOR EVERY PROJECT CAR OWNER IN THE WORLD BRO YOU DONT UNDERSTAND THE LEVEL OF HATE I HAVE WHEN PEOPLE JUST BUILD SOMETHING AND NOT APPRECIATE THEIR CARS

[@CJ2X]

Thanks for the feedback.. You’re really passionate about this. lol 😅

[@jehovsenaubourg3198]

@@CJ2X it’s true tho I see cars like art pieces if the art has no meaning to the artist. like you said sell it ,give away and start on something you’ll love/like

[@CJ2X]

@@jehovsenaubourg3198 glad someone else agrees! 🤝

[@jehovsenaubourg3198]

@@CJ2X followed you on the gram

[@slowpoketuning8151]

Good video man. The part about not beating the crap out of the car every chance you can is crucial. Things will break eventually, and just because it’s built doesn’t mean it lasts forever.

[@CJ2X]

Yea, people don’t understand that a built engine shouldn’t last anywhere near what a stock engine engine should.

[@beauhenderson4959]

sick build mate you’ve got good taste I have a jdm 8mr here in in Australia and your vids are always good to watch for inspiration but also put naughty ideas in my head

[@CJ2X]

I appreciate the feedback. I’ll continue giving you ideas for the future! 😂

[@legxcii4778]

This is a very good video. I want a Evo because it's my dream car i would love to touch on for the first time but due to money and other stuff i dont see that happening so i hve a v6 charger. The advice are very helpful especially the humble one. I see a lot of people with v8 s (chargers, challengers, & mustangs etc) trying to punk on people who they saw as lower than them all because of a car.

[@jaegelo]

great video 🫶🏽 happy thanksgiving as well

[@CJ2X]

Thanks! Hope you had a good holiday!

[@killaevo]

Evos are the most fun to drive and they look good hard not to like them even stock

[@joshevo9]

Great video!!!! I'm looking to build my 05 these are the kind of videos I'm looking for direction!

[@CJ2X]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@1MADZ]

I'm not Evo guy. But I love em and WRX. In from the 80s90s Gran Turismo PlayStation 1 days. I recently started thinking about buying one

[@CJ2X]

It’s gonna be tough to find a clean Evo 8/9. WRXs are dime a dozen. You can pick up one of those easily..

[@dpro5321]

Something else to touch base on is that no matter how much you love your evo, always try to not daily it. I'm a massive evo guy. I've had a few over the years and they still are my dream car. I had a habit of daily driving them and after roughly a year-2 years I ran into the same problem. I was complacent with them and didn't care to sell them as I had driven them daily and they lose their "luster". Not even a month after selling each one I had serious regret. Try not to make it your main/only transportation and your love for it will stick around.

[@DJ_Driven]

The evo looks super clean you and Rodney did a great job on the build. Curious if you could elaborate a little bit more on why you did not go with the borgwarner efr turbo setup what changed your mind?

[@CJ2X]

The turbo is too big. It would require you to shave a part of the engine and go through radiator fitment issues. All that to potentially make less power wasn’t worth it to me..

[@DJ_Driven]

@@CJ2X oh that makes sense. The WTA Evos are cut up to run those big boys 🌪️

[@mikelbring]

Everything you said can be applied to all builds. Not just evos. Good video.

[@CJ2X]

I tried to be humble since the Evo is the only platform I’ve done a full build on.

[@Frank1ng555]

Thank you for sharing your experience and journey! You help me a lot since i got an evo during covid. is there a way to email you for personal car advise?

[@CJ2X]

You can reach me via IG @cj2x!

[@ramiahwhitney9]

Also people needs to stop cutting corners on these Evos I’ve seen a lot of people doing to make quick power but the end they end blowing thier engine or breaking something that they can’t fix

[@CJ2X]

I should’ve emphasized that more. I caught it afterwards and put it in text. It was sort of implied when I said to find people that know what they’re doing. Nonetheless, you are right.

[@evox09]

This is the complete guide for every single evo future owner and current 🙌 🙏 finally someone tells it like it is for real 👏

[@CJ2X]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@nikostriantafillidis7385]

My friend you have absolutely right .I agree with you 100 %. It is a car that need love and money.if you don't love it for what it is.just look for something else. You have made very good work in this baby. Many greetings from Greece!

[@CJ2X]

Thank you for watching and the kind comments! 👋🏼

[@collinsxvibez3926]

i'm thinking of buying an evo so this video came at the right time for me, i def will write down the things you said

[@CJ2X]

This is more of a build guide more than anything.

[@michaelfreeman9275]

Great video. I just got my evo 9 back from the shop after spending a year there doing full build. Despite how clean it looks, fast it is, and props from 20yr kids at meets it gets, I'm not sure I love it. I find myself wanting something nicer like an audi or gtr.

[@CJ2X]

Maybe it’s time to get something else. If you are having thoughts and can picture yourself without it, then that decision is already somewhat made in your head. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@mrevo9641]

This is 100% true well said thank you so much.

[@AhmetGunbaz-db6sb]

Hello mr evo I'm an evo crazy person like you.😂😂 This video seemed very complicated to me. If you have time please can you tell me what the changes are to the car and how much horsepower it gets? 🙏 thank you much

[@AlexComeau]

Always dreamed of owning an Evo 8 or 9. In 2017 that dream came true for me and I love my Evo 8. There is something very special about mine where I have had 3 freakish events 2 of which I was behind the wheel and 1 I wasn't behind the wheel. The 2 events that I was behind the wheel I could have easily been killed but no damage or injury and the 1 event I wasn't behind the wheel was Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisana on August 28 2020 lost my apartment which was right in front of the Evo on the 3rd floor but the Evo didn't get a scratch even with having an exterior staircase ripped off the building and roof also ripped off over my apartment. Those 3 events have shown me that I was meant to have this particular Evo 8, to build it to its fullest potential, and also execute every single thing to the highest level of attention to detail I know. 2yrs after Hurricane Laura, it's all coming together, I am keeping this Evo 8 forever because of those 3 freakish events.

[@CJ2X]

Thanks for sharing! Make sure to hold on to that thing, sounds like it was meant to be!

[@manosVIII]

That’s a very useful video my friend!!! I totally agree with you. Greetings from Greece

[@CJ2X]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate the love!

[@badhabbitsrs3]

Wise words and completely agree.

[@CJ2X]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@ivi0900]

yooo real talk men great job . I have a evo 6 and i recently finished a rebuild on it and i was testing it and it got a minor crank walk but i said to my self its oke cause eventually something might go wrong and just like you said be flexible !!!!

[@CJ2X]

Make sure to stay proactive with it!

[@ivi0900]

@@CJ2X for sure

[@fancypilot4761]

Looks good bro, keep up the good work!

[@CJ2X]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@Tvic-Turbolyfe]

My words to add is always over due it, buy larger pumps, the best clutch biggest injectors, big cams and stand alone ecu. Saves money in the long run. Also athena headgasket is #1 imo great video

[@CJ2X]

Great point. Valid for most guys. I’m pretty structured so I don’t really see the need to overdue things. I tend to set goals and stick to them. I will say I regret not going stand-alone ECU previously though.

[@Tvic-Turbolyfe]

@@CJ2X I have made the mistake many times in just pushing things to the limit and it causing issues later on, so I always just go above and beyond to avoid running out of pump or injector or whatever it may be lol yea the ecu is dope and worth the money. My goal has always been to feel fast lol

[@Yan1nc]

I know this Video is 2 years old but I'm surprised your running a MAS and not on Speed Density, I was thinking running a MAS from an EVO/3G Eclipse on my 2G Talon instead of running full speed density for my 2.3 4G64 build

[@CJ2X]

@@Yan1nc it’s on speed density bro.

[@jaysmith2385]

Idk how it didn’t lift the head. I have had a 2.3l in my Evo for 5 years of ownership. And I have had to put a new motor in it every year. It’s a love hate relationship

[@CJ2X]

625 head studs..

[@UMXEVO]

hey man whats your wheel specs and tyre size? evo looks super clean and great advice!

[@CJ2X]

18x9.5 +22, 255/35

[@cmdbr]

Great video bud, keep up the good spirits

[@CJ2X]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@ykmedia3439]

Really great advice!! Keep up the good content .

[@CJ2X]

Thank you for the feedback and thanks for watching!

[@meowtrox1234]

Hard to search on mostly dead forums

[@tranmabirizi4505]

"skin a cat" well that came outta know where

[@CJ2X]

It’s a figure of speech.

[@richardknight1258]

True words me G 100%. I can tell you about that re Car Building...My car is still on PENDING...

[@DoubleBogeyBaker]

If your bipolar like me, you only love something until you get obsessed about the next shiny thing that you see

[@divjotmand462]

been thinking about an evo ix since I was maybe six if I get one I'm planning on keeping and maintaining it till MY timing belt needs replacing if you get what I mean that being said I feel like theres just so much stuff I need to learn before I get my hands on one and get down to business with it I think my future goal would be to get it to 400 HP reliably? If 650 is still reasonable then maybe I can push that but im not too certain not sure if I should do a ton of research or if I should bite the bullet and go on ahead when I was in middle school I kept researching how to build pcs, until I finally got some cash and went for it. Made some mistakes, but I figured it out. What I also noticed was that Id never fully "learn" all this stuff from the internet till I took action afraid im gonna be sat here overanalyzing what to do without ever actually pulling the trigger on buying one if anyone read this essay of a comment and has advice, my ears are open

[@great447]

Is that a exedy twin disc clutch in your Evo? I have one in my X and I daily drive it. I have about 35k miles on it and it's a pain. Do you have any complaints or issues with yours?

[@CJ2X]

Yes, it’s a twin. I don’t mind it but this car is not my daily so I can imagine your pain. I wouldn’t want to daily a car with one. No complaints from me though.

[@BadgerGT500]

Great video man, great advice.

[@CJ2X]

Thanks for the feedback. Thanks for watching!

[@topcat8820]

Nice video

[@CJ2X]

Thanks

[@luthfurali1382]

Very honest review. Thanks

[@CJ2X]

Glad you thought so. Thanks for the feedback!

[@StarlingT5]

Thanks for this bro ❤️🙌🏼

[@CJ2X]

Thanks for watching!

[@Integra295]

Hey bro those rear bumper extensions did you use bolts or just 3m tape?

[@CJ2X]

Drilled holes through the rear bumper and used bolts.

[@evo9325]

Great car! What front lip is that?

[@CJ2X]

S2 Designs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHqWi2ePaamkr80

[@swoldierjan5332]

Love it man. We have identical cars in the garage. I also have an 06 Evo IX MR with about 480whp. It’s plenty fast for me. Like you said, fast is subjective. But I also have my luxury sports car a 22’ BMW M3 Comp Xdrive that’s for date nights and class lol. We do have similar toys though!

[@CJ2X]

Wow, that’s crazy. I don’t know of anyone else with an BMW and an Evo.. 🤔

[@thebossgamer6663]

@@CJ2X I have an m5 comp and 2 identical evo 7 gsr

[@kylepalmer2360]

Thank you bro 🙏🏾

[@CJ2X]

🫡🫡🫡

[@racecrashrepeat]

Bro lucky you didnt do the 2.3 stroker. Its now proven that resonance that comes with 2.3 long term just wearw the motor. Precision racing in australia did a while talk stating if you want torque its great but you MUST keep it at 600awhp if you want long term health. Thats why if you plan for more hp go with 2.1 or 2.2 L

[@celltech2675]

Hi man. Do you think the O2 housing in a evo 8 or 9, can heart the engine in some way ?

[@CJ2X]

That’s an interesting question. Can you elaborate further please.

[@celltech2675]

@@CJ2X i installed an O2 housing in my stroker Evo 8. I own this car from 4 years, and i can feel every hp in it. So i feel now that it is much more responding and more torque. So i am just searching about, if it heart maybe the engine bearings or anything else. Have any ideas ? Thank you

[@CJ2X]

@@celltech2675 something in the exhaust should not affect the engine that deeply. If it’s an aftermarket O2 housing, it should be more free flowing. At worst, you might lose a little bit of power due to restriction..

[@celltech2675]

@@CJ2X yes it is an aftermarket O2 housing, when the turbo west gate open, it flow it down the engine not in the straight pipe, the sound is incredible and i am pretty sure that this thing give's more power

[@celltech2675]

@@CJ2X any way thank you for sharing me your expertise

[@1MADZ]

Anytime I built my car's I build for the feel and delivery and sound. Not necessarily HP

[@CJ2X]

Thanks for sharing!

[@josealvarez4486]

Broh… 8k in 2 years…. What?… i daily my mirage, obviously will never be on this league cuz its not part of my plans but i want to swap it between the 4g92 1.6 mivec or the 6g75 3.8 mivec. But now on October im gonna paint the entire car and as soon as i can im gonna use a paint protection film on the hood and bumper cuz is my daily, to preserve as much as i can the paint. Love ur videos man 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@CJ2X]

Thanks for sharing. Not too familiar on that platform. 8k is actually on the high side for the car recently. I’ve owned it almost 14 years and only has 70k miles. Subtract me daily driving it about 30k miles when I first got it.

[@lowellsmith9280]

I’ve had mine for 5 years nuked an engine built my own fucked up a piston ring so it smoked still made 600 sent my spare block to buschur and now I’m get a sleeved 2.3 rpm motor and thier stage 3 head u keep after it u can get anything

[@CJ2X]

Things happen, unfortunately. Thanks for sharing.

[@abari.5009]

That intro 🔥🥵

[@CJ2X]

Had to get your attention somehow lol

[@DirtyPSI_Evo]

What manifold and downpipe setup is that? You still got a/c?

[@CJ2X]

Morrison Fab, yes I still have AC. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oajUn5yfoLNoa8k

[@harveydemegillo3191]

How come you havent deleted your balance shaft ? from what ive heard itll put a whole in your block sooner or later

[@CJ2X]

It’s deleted..

[@harveydemegillo3191]

@@CJ2X ahhh

[@VinnieNiZero]

another thing that might make you sell your car. a family member had some struggles and asked around for help. the only thing i had that i maybe could was sell my 9 gsr sad face. they ended up getting help from another family member phew

[@superevostevo]

what front lip is that im in love. I need one

[@CJ2X]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHqWi2ePaamkr80

[@clarafernandez8929]

Good job!!

[@mariolince3929]

Man takes time to build but man looks good that Evo

[@CJ2X]

I appreciate it!

[@robertbelden7714]

Yo how much yo build cost?👀

[@677s.GrimReaper]

Evo is sexy asf bro and love seeing them everytime I have a friend he has a 03 white too so bad ass with 1300whp

[@CJ2X]

Thanks man. 1000+whp Evos are becoming more common nowadays.

[@twistdechos9413]

what are your thoughts on the 4g64 with the evo 9 head? iv been thinking hard about this i even have a 4g64. i also have a super 70 turbo i was going to pair with the 4g64.

[@CJ2X]

I don’t have an opinion on it.. Seems like a pretty popular setup though, I just have no experience with it.

[@stewartrhaines]

Well said!

[@CJ2X]

Thanks!

[@leechamberlain5706]

Stunning car :)

[@CJ2X]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@Senji-ki]

Wheel and tire setup? 🛞

[@CJ2X]

CE28SL, Michelin PS4s

[@isaiahmiller5667]

What rims are they bro?

[@CJ2X]

CE28SL kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIXRnXlmlNZ-l5o

[@macshaun93]

What if you don’t own a car long enough. Asking for a friend

[@CJ2X]

I would say you friend needs therapy. 😐

[@macshaun93]

@@CJ2X well played!

[@shironeko130]

If only I could get a stock evo 😔

[@CJ2X]

Just go back to 2010..

[@Navo_flexxinsrt]

This is a great video

[@CJ2X]

I appreciate that! 🫡

[@Navo_flexxinsrt]

@@CJ2X I’m currently building my evox. Your video is stuff that people don’t think about. I used to wonder how can someone build something amazing and then gets tired of it and sell it. My evo is never getting sold lol

[@CJ2X]

@@Navo_flexxinsrt hold on to it bro.

[@knp6010]

Wheel offset?

[@CJ2X]

+22

[@josemenorlapaz5434]

without the spoiler it is not the same it looks nice but it loses value

[@illarion8954]

10.5 on that wheels? no way

[@CJ2X]

Huh?

[@georgenickolas7321]

Very possible. 600hp gets you into 9s easy

[@terrancecollins2696]

Step 1. Watch Devin Niemela videos …

[@type4998]

Couldn’t finish the vid after he said he only put 8k miles on it in two years ….

[@CJ2X]

It’s not a daily driver.. It is literally a weekend car.

[@joshuadavis862]

Hey everyone Jesus saves accept him as your savior today and repent if you haven't already he's coming back soon be ready. Jesus is Lord of lords and King of kings and the way the truth and the life no man comes to the father except through him.

[@tommyhenriquezkayakangler8465]

8411

[@CJ2X]

🤮

[@jbh5345]

To much talking nonsense

[@CJ2X]

It’s an advice video.. There’s gonna be talking. If you want action, check out some of my other videos.. 🙂