Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII
(photos by SF)

What has AWD, a turbo, is powered by a little 4-banger, and has enough potential to make most V8's run and hide? Well … it's the Lancer EVO VIII. Chad's car was picked as a great example of what can come of a well picked mods list. What many don't realize is that there is more to modding out a car than just pointing to everything in a magazine and saying “I want that.” Setting goals, asking questions and careful planning are the most important things to remember. Chad did just that with his Lancer over the last year. With careful planning the car not only looks and sounds the part, it performs the part as well. When it comes to a street car, this is about as good as it gets.

Chad's car was picked due to the fact that it could be just as happy at the drag strip and the Auto-X as it would on The Plaza for a dinner date. It's a car that is truly the epitome of "it's in the details." Every time you see it there's something you didn't notice before, which not only makes it that much more unique, but also worthy to be a member at the HOUSE of BOOST.

Power Adder:
Mitsubishi TD05HR-16G6-9.8T
18lbs of Boost on BP 92
26lbs of Boost on 100 Octane

Engine:
Stock Block
ARP Head Studs
HKS 1.0mm Metal Head Gasket
HKS 272in/272ex Cams
Fidanza Cam Gears
HKS Racing Suction Intake
Automotosports Evo 8 Intercooler with Custom Piping
Tial Race Blow Off Valve

Drivetrain:
Cusco Twin Carbon Disc Clutch
B&M Short Throw Shifter

Fuel:
680cc Injectors
Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump
Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator

Ignition:
NGK BPR7ES Plugs

Suspension:
Tein Flex Coilovers
Cusco 25mm Front Sway Bar
Cusco 23mm Rear Adjustable Sway Bar
Perrin Rear Sway Bar End Links
Cusco Triangle Front Strut Tower Bar
Cusco Rear Strut Tower Bar
Cusco Type 2 Lower Arm Bar

Brakes:
Stock (Oh yeah, their Brembo’s bitch!)

Exhaust:
B&B Turbo Back Exhaust

Computer:
AEM EMS Tuned by Martin Musial of Automotosports

Electrical:
FJO Wideband with 52mm Gauge
Defi Control Unit II
Defi BF Series 60mm Gauges: Boost & EGT
Autometer Phantom Series 52mm Gauges: Oil Temp., Oil Pres., & Fuel Pres.
HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer
HKS Circle Earth Grounding Kit

Wheels/Tires:
Volk LE28N Gunmetal (18x8.5)
Bridestone Potenza S-03 Pole Position (245/45-1

Miscellaneous Mods:
Bling Bling Oil Catch Can
C-West Evo 8 Body Kit
Blacked Out Headlights

Stereo:
Pioneer AVH-P6600DVD
DynAudio System 240GT 6.5" Component Set
DynAudio MW 160GT 6-1/2" Mid-Bass Woofer (2)