Lancer Evolution X

The Evo X

The Lancer Evolution X broke with the nine cars before it. Launched in October 2007 on the Galant Fortis, it was a regular catalogue model instead of a yearly limited run, and the iron-block 4G63 gave way to the 4B11T: a 2.0-litre turbo four with an aluminium block, a timing chain and MIVEC on both camshafts. It started at 280 PS and 422 Nm, and a minor change in October 2008 raised output to 300 PS and added the GSR Premium, with Bilstein dampers and Eibach springs.

Buyers chose between the six-speed Twin Clutch SST and a new five-speed manual. S-AWC ties ACD, AYC, stability control and ABS together, with Tarmac, Gravel and Snow modes. The SST ended in December 2014 and the manual in August 2015, followed by the 1,000-car Final Edition at 313 PS.

What Evo X owners upgrade

Evo X owners begin with the exhaust: full systems, and catalytic converters for cars running more boost. Bigger turbo kits and blow-off valves follow, along with intercooler kits and piping for the cooling. A blow-off valve that vents fully to air is a poor match for a high-boost 4B11.

The car is heavy for an Evo, so brake pads from Endless are a staple. Tomei stroker kits, rear wings, Exedy clutch parts and Advance Alternator alternators make up the rest. HKS, Tomei, Cusco, ARC and R1 Titan are among the names owners choose.

Genuine parts

The 4B11's chain does not need changing on a schedule, but regular oil changes keep it from stretching, and the exhaust manifold can crack. The clutch master cylinder is a known failure, the SST's clutches can wear early, showing as slipping from cold, and the ACD and AYC pump can corrode at its housing. Both systems want fluid changes about every 30,000 miles.

All of these are in our genuine Mitsubishi parts catalogue.

Wheels

The Evo X uses a 5x114.3 bolt pattern, a 67 mm hub bore and M12 x 1.5 nuts, and came on 16x6.5 +38 or 18x8.5 +38 wheels depending on grade. See wheels that fit the Evo X.