Tuning Overview for the Mitsubishi Evo

What You Need to Know About Tuning Your Evo

A legendary name in the performance automotive world, the Mitsubishi Evo is a tuner’s delight. With extensive aftermarket support and high ceilings for the realm of possibility when it comes to your power goals, the Mitsubishi Evo platform is perfect for those looking to have a custom performance build. Being both an AWD and forced induction setup, making big power and putting it down to the pavement are two areas the Mitsubishi Evo excels, offering drivers a thrilling experience. But, like all adrenaline-inducing activities, the same thrills grow stale over time. Not to worry, you can keep your blood pumping with a new tune for your Mitsubishi Evo.

Why Should You Tune Your Mitsubishi Evo?

From the factory, just about every car is going to come standard with a factory tune that optimizes fuel efficiency, performance, and the longevity of the components. It’s quite difficult to have all three of these at once, so OEMs tend to find a middle ground between them that’s generally agreeable for most drivers. The issue then comes when you are not the average driver and you demand more from your vehicle; the factory tune simply won’t do. If you’d like your vehicle’s performance to stand out from the rest and if you’d like a performance package custom-tailored to you, you should get a tune for your Mitsubishi Evo.

When Should You Tune Your Mitsubishi Evo?

You should tune your Mitsubishi Evo if it’s not performing to your liking, assuming it’s in mechanically sound condition. A tune won’t fix any broken parts, but it will optimize the performance for each component your Evo is currently equipped with. With that in mind, a tune is specific to the components on the vehicle at the time of the tune. If you’ve made modifications to any of the engine components, like the intake or exhaust since your last tune (or if you’ve gotten one at all), you’re leaving performance gains on the table if you don’t get a new tune. Any driver who is looking to make the most power for their dollar should follow up performance modifications with a quality tune from a reputable performance shop like Boostin Performance.

Parts For Mitsubishi Evo Tuning

Some of the core components necessary for tuning your Evo can include aftermarket performance ECUs, boost controllers, and specialized sensors to monitor key engine vitals. With these three types of components at you and your tuner’s disposal, the possibilities for what your Evo can achieve in terms of power numbers and trap times stop only at your dreams. It is possible to tune (or reflash) the stock ECU of an Evo, too, but more can be altered and controlled with an aftermarket ECU. Boostin Performance stocks a variety of high-quality aftermarket components specific to your Evo build, so consult the professionals at Boostin Performance and open a discussion to learn what parts can help make the difference for your build.

How To Tune Your Mitsubishi Evo for E85

E85 is a natural choice of fuel for boosted vehicles that take on both the street and the track. It’s readily available (for the most part), relatively inexpensive, and its high octane makes it great at resisting knock. When it comes to equipping your Mitsubishi Evo with E85 capabilities, there are two things to consider: the parts and the tune. Luckily for you, Boostin Performance has both. If you’re looking to get your Evo on E85, speak with our professional technicians at Boostin Performance to learn about the parts your Evo will need and where you can get a proper E85 tune. From the larger injectors and fuel pumps to the alternate fuel map, we’ve got you covered.

How To Tune Your Mitsubishi Evo For Drag Racing

While you can take a bone-stock Mitsubishi Evo to the drag strip and put in some pulls, odds are you’re not going to be winning any events. Along with the myriad of performance upgrades that can be made to your Mitsubishi Evo to turn it into a drag racing beast, there are two key features that can be handled by a tune: 2-step and no-lift shifting.

Both 2-step and no-lift shifting come as part of a tune. Some Evo models come stock with their own form of 2-step (launch control), but if you’ve made some significant modifications, odds are the factory-set rpm hold isn’t what you need for the perfect launch.

If you’re rowing your own gears with a manual transmission in your Evo, you can reduce turbo lag between shifts with a no-lift shift tune, allowing you to maintain wide-open throttle even through shifts. This keeps air flowing through the engine and through the turbocharger, mitigating the fall in turbine speed and keeping boost at your disposal.

Where To Tune Your Mitsubishi Evo

Boostin Performance is your local performance automotive shop, specializing in the boosted and forced-induction setups. From the Evo 4 to the Evo X, we’ve got the knowledge and experience to make the difference in your build. We take pride in meeting our customers wherever their goals are, and we do so within their budgets. Whether you’re looking to make your daily driver a bit more exciting or you’re building a dedicated track monster, we can help you get there. Boostin Performance is located in Hoffman Estates, IL, just a short drive from Chicago. Come see how we’ve been able to build record-setting vehicles and the difference it can make for your Mitsubishi Evo.