Evo IX FP Green Turbo Upgrade Complete Install Guide
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
CT9A (N/A)
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Expert DIY
8-12 hours
Forced Performance FP Green (HTA71)
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX (CT9A)Also compatible with: Evo 9 CT9A
Estimated Cost
$2,700-$3,400
Parts: $2,200-$2,600
Labor: $500-$800
Horsepower
+100-130 hp (400-430 whp on E85)
Torque
+80-100 lb-ft
Response
Nearly identical spool to stock TD05HR but holds boost higher in RPM
Prerequisites
- • Fuel system upgraded (injectors + pump)
- • Standalone ECU or ECU flash (EcuTek, Cobb, OpenFlash)
- • Boost controller ready
- • Oil feed line replacement recommended
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Installation Steps
1
Disconnect battery, drain coolant
20 min
Pull negative terminal, drain radiator via lower hose
2
Remove intake piping and air box
30 min
3
Unbolt downpipe from turbo
1 hour
4
Disconnect coolant and oil lines from stock turbo
30 min
5
Remove wastegate actuator and vacuum line
15 min
6
Unbolt turbo from manifold (4 nuts)
45 min
7
Extract stock TD05HR turbo
20 min
8
Install new FP Green manifold gasket
15 min
9
Prime FP turbo oil inlet
10 min
10
Mount FP Green turbo to manifold
30 min
11
Reconnect oil and coolant lines
30 min
12
Reinstall wastegate actuator
15 min
13
Reinstall downpipe with new gaskets
45 min
14
Reinstall intake piping and airbox
30 min
15
Refill coolant, dyno tune
4-6 hours (dyno)
Parts Required
All parts needed for this modification
FP Green HTA71 bolt-on turbo
Quantity: 1 • $2,100
FP exhaust manifold gasket
Quantity: 1 • $35
Oil feed line -4 AN braided
Quantity: 1 • $45
Coolant line kit
Quantity: 1 • $60
OEM-spec turbo to manifold nuts
Quantity: 4 • $25
Tools Required
Metric socket set
Common
Long extensions 10-inch
Common
Torque wrench
Common
Oxygen sensor socket
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Supporting Modifications
Additional mods recommended or required for optimal performance
FIC 1000cc injectors
required
Stock 560cc inadequate for 400+ whp
Walbro 450 fuel pump
required
Stock pump insufficient
3-inch downpipe
recommended
Stock downpipe restrictive above stock boost
EcuTek ECU flash
required
Required to run map
Tuning Requirements
ECU Flash Required
Dyno Tune Required
Estimated Tuning Cost
$800-$1,500
EcuTek flash required. Dyno tune mandatory — tuner must characterize new turbo. Boost target 1.7-2.0 bar for 400-430 whp on E85.
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