1997 Mitsubishi Mirage RS - The Vth Element

OWNER Chris Thompson

HOMETOWN Christchurch, New Zealand

DAILY GRIND Alarm/CCTV installer

POWER N/A

UNDER THE HOOD Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 4G63 engine; Evo VII radiator; K&N air filter with MSV Cold airbox and alloy intake; Turbonetics T3/T4 turbo; MSV manifold and catch cans; custom intercooler; Turbosmart Megasonicblow-off valve; TiAL external wastegate; Walbro 255lph fuel pump; Dytech Racing muffler

DRIVETRAIN Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI; Evo VII gearbox and RS LSD; Evo VIII flywheel; shortened Evo V drive shafts and Evo VII axles; Exedy racing clutch

BRAINS Gizzmo boost control and launch control

STIFF STUFF Evo V dampers; JRS springs;MSV custom rear end and suspension arms

ROLLERS 18-inch Enkei Tarmac Evo wheels; 225/40R18 Toyo Proxes T1S tires

STOPPERS Evo V Brembos

OUTSIDE Custom body kit including Evo 6.5 front end, widened guards, side skirts and rear end;stock hood with Evo IV vent

INSIDE Evo driver and passenger seats; Sportline steering wheel

ICE Sony head unit with 6-inch components front and rear

By Matt Greenop

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