"I did most of the installation," Kyle explains, "It gave me a lot of trouble since I didn't have any experience in installations before I started." From the looks of the engine, how well put it is, and how it hasn't blown up into smithereens, it seems Kyle has gone from novice to expert, which bring us to a very important point. Tuners don't tune anymore, and that's why Kyle's Evo shoots for the win. The most telling feature is the little snail hiding underneath all the piping. It's called the Power Enterprise RX6R turbo kit, laying pipe all its own. Coming strong along with an exhaust manifold, external wastegate, and downpipe, the RX6R packs a powerful punch in its compact and lightweight ball bearing turbine. It can produce up to 600 whp and perfectly matches the Evo's engine spec. Kyle managed to pull 413 horses from it and never looked back.
Inside the cylinder head is a set of 1000cc Power Enterprise fuel injectors spewing fuel at maximum velocity. With the help of a Walbro fuel pump, these fuel injectors help keep the combustion chambers in full blast. The ARC induction box air intake sucks up the much needed atmospheric air and the Monster Sports titanium cat-back exhaust pushes out the spent air left behind by the motor. The engine is modified in every way from fender to fender. From the ARC titanium gradation spark plug cover and Mine's straight pipe to the Samco lower radiator hoses and Signal engine torque damper, Kyle put in work like a Ne-Yo remix single. To top it off, it's one sexy looking engine bay, the type you fall in love with after a long hiatus from the ex-girlfriend who cheated on you.
Of course all the power and craftsmanship would be all for naught if Kyle stuck with the stock suspension and wheels. So underneath the chassis, Kyle cleaned up and replaced the springs with a set of Zeal Function Xs coilovers. He also got rid of the stock alloys and upgraded to 18-inch AME TM-02 wheels, coming in gun black. He also added a fresh array of suspension goodies, starting with the titanium strut bar, 6-point underbrace, and Cusco rear sway bar. Kyle also made sure the stoppers were fresh to def, so he went with one of the most comprehensive brake upgrades, starring what seemingly is the entire lineup of Endless brake products: brake lines, front and rear calipers, rotors, and even brake fluid. If this brake setup still doesn't stop the Evo, Spiderman and his super web couldn't stand a chance.
But it's really not a matter of what Kyle put in his Evo, how long it took to finish, or even how much he spent building it. It's a matter of style and individuality. Kyle blurs the line between art and mechanism, between high class and low. He managed to take an otherworldly product into another realm, all while doing things himself. If his Evolution was the representation of all things tuner, aftermarket, and automotive, and if we lived in a life ruled by Family Feud trivia, survey says...ding ding!