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Miguel Mendoza-Hall is the second owner of his 2005 Mitsubishi Evolution, having owned it since 2009. With a focus on keeping a clean appearance, the Evolution has been through many changes and iterations before arriving at this point. With clean looks and plenty of power on tap, this Evo is one potent performer.

Owner: Miguel Mendoza-Hall
Location: Westminster, CO
Vehicle: 2005 Mitsubishi Evolution RS
Horsepower: 850+ whp
Club: R-Rydes

SOCIAL
Facebook: Mig Migs
Instagram: @mig_migs27

Photography by @b_stouffs, @drapela.media, @woyshnis.media.

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
Tobz Performance Built and fully forged 2.3 L block and head
Manley Super lightweight crank
Manley Turbo Tuff rods
GSC R2 cams
Skunk 2 Fully ported Pro series intake manifold
STM Fully ported and coated exhaust manifold
Forced Performance FP Zero turbo

EXHAUST
MAP Performance Downpipe
ETS Test pipe
Perrin Performance Intercooler
ETS UICP/LICP
RS*R Cat back exhuast
Torque Solutions Polyurethane exhaust hangers
Gingeneering full billet motor and transmission mounts
EvoSpec Performance billet reverse cam sensor housing
RK Titanium titanium COP plate, 2.5inch UICP, 4” intake, upper radiator pipe and power steering heat shield

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS
Speed density ECU tune
Revel USA gauges (boost, ERG, oil pressure)

DRIVELINE
Torque solutions Upgraded driveline bushing
Beatrush Upgraded driveline

WHEELS & TIRES
SSR Professor SP5 3-piece wheels
Toyo Tires Proxies R888R tires
RK Titanium lug nuts

BRAKES
DBA USA T3 slotted 5000 series 2-piece front rotors
DBA USA T3 slotted 4000 series rear rotors
DBA USA SP500 brake pads all-around

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
Bilstein PSS9 coilovers
Whiteline Roll to center kit and upgraded bushings

EXTERIOR
Rexpeed carbon fiber side skirts
APR carbon fiber rear diffuser
Carbon fiber front lip
Rexpeed rear window vents

LIGHTING
JDM Evo 7 taillights
HID upgraded headlights
Upgraded LED bulbs

INTERIOR
Braum Racing Elite-X Series red stitch seats
Redlinegood upgraded red stitch shift boot and center console cover
Hydro-dipped carbon fiber style trim pieces
Rallyspec full carbon fiber rear seat delete
Nelson Racing Wheel carbon fiber wheel with leather and red stitching
Cyber Speed JDM Cyber Evo pedals
RK Titanium gauge cluster bezel plate 

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA
Alpine head unit
JL Audio 10-inch subwoofer
Boston Acoustics component speakers

FAVORITE MODIFICATION
"Engine, I love the 2.3L stroker motors for cruising and putting down some power."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS
Future build: 2005 Mitsubishi Evolution RS (~800 whp, ~670 tq)
Engine: Fully rebuilt 2.3L engine (forged internals and performance parts)
Forced Induction: Forced Performance FP Zero turbo
Supporting Mods: Fuel and spark performance parts to support the hp/tq output
Interior: Aftermarket seats and other interior components
Exterior: Avery ColorFlow wrap, aftermarket JDM wing, custom carbon fiber front canards
Suspension: Fortune Auto suspension with piston lift system (cups)
Wheels: New 18 inch wheel setup
Tires: New tire setup

SPONSORS
Revel USA
Toyo Tires
Hardtuned Clothing
RK Titanium
DBA USA Brakes
Carbon Collective
Seek Clothing
SSR Wheels
Braum Racing Seats

SHOPS/MECHANICS
Tobz Performance Tuning
Detective Powder Coating
STM Performance