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Posted by Travis on 29 Sep 2011 | Tagged as: Drive Train, EVO X, Mitsubishi, Product Updates
COBB Tuning is happy to announce the return of the COBB Tuning Double Adjustable Shifter for the Mitsubishi EVO X GSR. COBB Tuning short shifters are made of light-weight, high-quality aluminum and zinc-coated steel and will greatly improve shifting feel while reducing shifter throw for more precise shifting.
A shorter shifter does not have to mean losing shifter height! COBB Tuning short-throw shifters are double-adjustable for both shifter throw and shifter height. Most short throw shifters also shorten the shift lever height, resulting in a longer reach to the shifter. But with COBB’s exclusive double-adjustable shifter, you can shorten the shifter throw while maintaining your shift lever at the stock height for faster shifting, without the extra reach!
The COBB Tuning Double Adjustable shift lever clamp is constructed of a billet, blue-anodized 6061 T6 Aluminum with COBB Tuning engraving while the upper and lower levers and ball joint are manufactured from black zinc-coated steel for maximum strength and longevity. All hardware required for installation is included as well as allen-keys for adjusting your shifter.
The COBB Tuning double adjustable short shifter is available for all USDM and International 2008-2011 EVO X GSR vehicles. All COBB Tuning short throw shifter kits are compatible with COBB Knobs.
For more information on the COBB Tuning Double Adjustable Shifter for the Mitsubishi EVO X GSR, visit the Product Information Page. Stay tuned for more COBB Tuning reissue parts for your Subaru, visit our website at COBB Tuning.com, visit the COBB Tuning Forums or call us at 866-922-3059. To join in on the COBB Tuning conversation, head over to our COBB Tuning Facebook page and click the LIKE button to stay plugged in, or follow us on Twitter!
Posted by rob.irish on 19 Jul 2011 | Tagged as: Autocross, Mitsubishi, Motorsports, Racer Recap, Staff Zoo, Uncategorized
A couple months ago, some friends and I were talking about running at the CO ProSolo in Colorado Springs, CO. Since Colorado Springs is around 870 miles from Austin, TX it seemed unlikely that I would be able to bring my 2006 COBB STU STI to the CO ProSolo but I really wanted to run the event. As luck would have it, a good friend and long time customer of COBB Tuning, Kevin Schultz, was kind enough to offer me a ride in his STU-prepped 2006 Evolution MR. Who could turn down a ride with the Dark Side? So with my ride secured and a weekend of fast cone-dodging on the way, I hopped on a plane to Colorado.
I arrived at the event Friday afternoon to practice starts and launches, and immediately noticed the start was on a decently steep incline. Stock EVO clutches are known to be weak, so this did not bode well for a clutch with some miles on it. Neither Kevin nor I had launched an EVO at a ProSolo and we had some experimenting to do between keeping the car from rolling out of the staging lights and learning how to launch.
Kevin was up first trying to slip the clutch at 6,000 RPM while manually holding the emergency brake up. This did not work so well as the clutch slipped leaving a cloud of smoke. A few more launch attempts didn’t work out well ending in a bog or burning clutch. With a hot clutch we decided to let it cool before I took my first try at launching the EVO.
Incoming weather cut the cooling time shorter that we would have liked. Being an STI guy we launch them hard and fast to get wheel-spin. The strategy going in was to get the EVO spinning wheels with as little as possible clutch slip. On my one and only attempt to launch, the clutch slipped but held around 5,000 RPM before gripping, no wheel spin. Further attempts to launch the car were only going to hurt it so we decided to call it a day.
Saturday morning I was to be the first driver of our pair out not knowing how to launch the car. I had no idea if we were going to limp the launches or be able to go hard. The first launch out of the gate was hard and fast getting some wheel spin. We were pulling 1.8-1.9 60-foot times up hill which was fantastic. Kevin’s EVO felt great for the first two runs until the tires warmed up and then started to get loose. It seemed the car was picking up a rear wheel, then spinning that wheel when attempting to throttle up. Even with the wheel lift, the morning session went well and I was sitting on top of the class.
For the afternoon session, Kevin and I decided to loosen the rear sway bar from full stiff to full soft to try and improve the handling. The afternoon session came and went with no improvement for me. The car was feeling better while still being a bit too loose for my taste. However, Kevin hopped into the car and ran some great times boosting him into second place.
Sunday morning was time for a little “strategizing.” After a bit of talking with other competitors and a course walk with Kevin, we come up with a strategy. Our plan is to tighten our lines to keep in the “line”. Our strategy works like a champ. Kevin and I both drop another 7-8 tenths keeping our 1-2 class finish in STU and I’m the 7th qualifier in the Super Challenge.
Sadly, Kevin missed the cut off for the Super Challenge yet was gracious enough to let me run his car even though he had a 600-mile solo drive back to Salt Lake City, UT. The first round of the Super Challenge put me up against a well prepped CSP Miata on cold race rubber.
The course is split into two tracks, with each competitor running both to achieve an overall best time, these runs are made “head-to-head” so that both cars are attacking mirrored tracks at the same time. After the first “right side” run I was up 8-tenths of a second so I decided to take it easy on the left side to play it safe to staying off the cones. It turned out I took it a little too easy as we were staring at each other coming around one of the final turns. I decided I needed to go all out and I ended up taking the win by 3-tenths of a second.
Round two put me up against an STS CRX. After the first right side, he was able to break out by two tenths and was able to build a 4-tenth advantage on me. On the left-side I felt like I was going faster than I think I had all weekend; then I blow a tight turn around. At the finish I’m another two tenths behind and the CRX who has broken out again! Either way, I was eliminated after the second round in the Super Challenge.
Even though I didn’t take the Super Challenge the great courses good people made for a fantastic weekend. Kevin and I will be making a few more changes to the car coming back for the Colorado National Tour at the end of the month. Many thanks go to Kevin for his graciousness in letting me beat on his AWD monster.
Posted by Travis on 15 Jul 2011 | Tagged as: AccessTUNER Race, EVO X, Mitsubishi, Product Updates, Ralliart

A new BETA version of AccessTUNER is available for all supported Mitsubishi EVO X and Ralliart models including 2011 EVO X and Ralliart. This beta release is available for early adopters who wish to test and evaluate AccessTUNER functionality on their 2008-2011 USDM EVO X or Ralliart and test new AccessTUNER features detailed below.
2011 EVO X and Ralliart Support
AccessTUNER Race and Pro now support all USDM models of EVO X and Ralliart including the new 2011 models. This support is only available as a BETA update. Detailed instructions for obtaining and updating your new or current copy of AccessTUNER are available below.
Improved Table Layout
AccessTUNER Race has been completely reworked to make tuning the EVOX and Ralliart easier and more intuitive than ever before. With faster logging, more intuitive menus and table layouts, this latest version of AccessTUNER will make experienced and novice EVO tuners feel right at home.
Additional CEL and DTC Defeats
The number of DTC toggles has been increased allowing users to customize their tune for a large number of modifications and variables that would otherwise trigger trouble codes. These are easily accessed through the DTC toggle screen. See the tuning guide for more information by pressing “F1” on your keyboard.
Faster Data Logging Speeds
COBB Tuning has integrated higher speed Mode 23 data logging into AccessTUNER as well the AccessPORT. Increasing data logging speed provides more data over a given period of time, increasing the resolution of the data. This additional data gives tuners and enthusiasts a clearer understanding of their engine’s performance and giving them more information to base tuning changes on.
3D Graphing Enhancements
Both solid and wire 3D graphing styles have been improved. Solid 3D graphing is enhanced with a grid overlay and more intuitive color gradient. Wire 3D graphing is improved with finer wire drawing and higher contrast colors that are easier to view.
USDM-only Support
The AccessPORT and AccessTUNER only supports USDM models with this update. International Support has been temporarily removed from all versions of AccessPORT and AccessTUNER. Further developement and table discovery is required to add international support to this new version of AccessTUNER due to fundamental changes in the program architecture. If you are currently using the AccessPORT on your international or world-market EVO X, please refrain from using this update as it will remove functionality.
These new features are only available with the new BETA version of AccessTUNER. If you already have AccessTUNER, simply update to the latest BETA version by going to the “Help” Screen, selecting the “Check for BETA version” and then selecting the “Update” option. AccessTUNER can also be downloaded for free by filling out the online AccessTUNER Race Request Form.
For more information on how the AccessPORT and AccessTUNER can improve your Mitsubishi EVO X or Ralliart experience, please visit our website, visit the COBB Tuning Forums or call us at 866-922-3059. To join in on the COBB Tuning conversation, head over to our COBB Tuning Facebook page and click the LIKE button to stay plugged in, or follow us on Twitter.
Posted by Travis on 06 Jul 2011 | Tagged as: AccessPORT, EVO X, Firmware Update, Mitsubishi, Product Updates, Ralliart

COBB Tuning is pleased to announce AccessPORT beta-firmware support for the 2011 Mitsubishi EVO X GSR/MR and 2011 Mitsubishi Ralliart vehicles. In addition, COBB Tuning has implemented “Mode 23” ECU communication for improved datalogging speed. All Mitsubishi AP-MIT-002 AccessPORTs can be updated with this beta firmware to support these vehicles and data logging improvements.
2011 EVO X and 2011 Ralliart Beta Support
Internal testing of the AccessPORT for 2011 EVO X and Ralliart has been completed and COBB Tuning is releasing this vehicle support as a beta-firmware release. This beta release is available for early adopters who wish to test and evaluate AccessPORT functionality on their on their 2011 EVO X or Ralliart. Off-The-Shelf calibrations are included in the beta-firmware download and are currently limited to stock intake Stage1 maps for the EVO X and stock intake Stage1 and Stage2 maps for the Ralliart. Once beta testing has been completed, the firmware will be made available for general release and will be accompanied by additional staged maps for multiple brands of intakes.
Improved Data Logging Speeds
COBB Tuning has implemented Mode 23 communications in this firmware release, which improves data logging speed. The higher sampling rate of Mode 23 will increase the resolution of data logs recorded with the AccessPORT. This additional data will provide more information in the data log, making it easier to understand how the engine is performing and allowing tuning changes to be more accurate. This data logging improvement is applicable to all 2008-2011 EVO X and 2009-2011 Ralliart vehicles.
How to Update Firmware
AccessPORT firmware is managed by AccessPORT Manager software, which can be downloaded Support Page. Simply open the AccessPORT Manager application and connect your AccessPORT to your computer via the supplied USB cable. Once AccessPORT Manager sees that the AccessPORT is connected, navigate to the “Options” menu and then select “Check for BETA Firmware”. Then click on the “Updates” menu icon and follow the on-screen prompts. These new features will be installed automatically.
For more information on how the AccessPORT can improve your Mitsubishi EVO X or Ralliart experience, please visit our website, visit the COBB Tuning Forums or call us at 866-922-3059. To join in on the COBB Tuning conversation, head over to our COBB Tuning Facebook page and click the LIKE button to stay plugged in, or follow us on Twitter.
Posted by Travis on 26 Apr 2011 | Tagged as: AccessPORT, COBB Tuning Surgeline, EVO X, Mitsubishi, Shop News
Check out the latest big build and video from COBB Tuning featuring EVOXForums.com user Hollywood_X and his 550whp AccessPORT Tuned, E85 Powered EVOX! The car features an ERL-built 2.3-liter stroker engine, Cosworth head and cams, Deatschwerks 1300cc injectors, custom dual fuel pump setup, FPBlack turbocharger, huge FMIC and lots of other modifications. Coupled with the AccessPORT and E85, COBB Tuning’s head tuner, Tim Bailey, was able to extract 550whp from this combination! The result is a very fast and torquey EVOX, thanks to the 2.3-liters of displacement. Great things are in store for the EVO X community, stay tuned for more updates to the EVO X AccessPORT and more big builds from COBB Tuning!
Posted by Travis on 24 Jan 2011 | Tagged as: AccessTUNER Race, EVO X, Firmware Update, Mitsubishi, Ralliart
COBB Tuning is pleased to announce major updates to the Mitsubishi EVO X and Ralliart AccessPORT, Off the Shelf Maps and AccessTUNER Race tuning program. These comprehensive updates greatly expand AccessTUNER Race to bring it on par with AccessTUNER Pro. Tables and monitors for all supported EVOXs and Ralliarts have been expanded and relabeled for easier more intuitive tuning, especially for large-turbo applications. AccessTUNER Race now features an auto update and rollback feature. AccessTUNER Race will now automatically update to the latest version without need for downloading a new copy. The rollback feature allows users to revert to the previous version of AccessTUNER if issues are found in an update version.
AccessPORT firmware has also been updated for improved menu navigation, more intuitive uninstall screen and improved data monitoring navigation. An “Expose ECU data” option is also available that allows users to backup their OEM ROM to their home PC. This new update also includes an AccessPORT demo mode which can be used as a screen saver if the AccessPORT is left idle. This update also resolves several bugs and issues with the current version of AccessTUNER Race, as well OTS Maps. Issues with injector pulse width have been resolved allowing proper scaling of larger injectors with AccessTUNER Race. This also resolves fueling issues with our OTS map offerings
To implement these dramatic improvements in the Mitsubishi AccessPORT simply update your AccessPORT with Manager 2.0 and fill out the AccessTUNER request form found on the COBB Tuning website.
Updated AccessPORT Firmware Resource Pages:
Updated AccessTUNER Race Resource Pages:
Updated Table Listing:
Firmware Update 1.6.3.2-1209:
New Features:
*See vehicle application list below for more details.
*See vehicle application list below for more details.
Bug Fixes:
AccessTUNER Race Version: 1.8.6.0-1203
New Features:
Bug Fixes:
Posted by Travis on 11 Jan 2011 | Tagged as: Biggie, Events, Mitsubishi, Staff Zoo
Check out COBB Tuning’s own Aaron “Biggie” Brown at the inaugural event of Ken Block’s Gymkhana drift during the burnout competition. Watch as Biggie runs over several innocent cones and comes very near to endangering the lives of the Monster Energy Drink girls during his this wild rubber-burning melee! Biggie and his 600hp EVO IX made quite the impression on the crowd as well as calling Travis Pastrana out for not competing! Look for Biggie at future Gymkhana events, that is, if they invite him back again.
Posted by Travis on 22 Dec 2010 | Tagged as: Announcements, EVO X, Mitsubishi, Product Updates
Take your EVO X to the next level! Introducing two new COBB Tuning turbo kits for the EVO X: the all inclusive 400S Kit designed for stock EVO X’s and the add-on 400S Upgrade Kit packaged for EVO X’s that have already been modified to Stage2. Both kits feature the Forced Performance “Green” turbocharger, Kelford 214B cams with matched valve springs (capable of 8,500rpm), Deatschwerks 850cc fuel injectors, HOA 3-port boost control solenoid with PNP harness, a Walbro fuel pump kit with COBB custom pump mount and more. These kits come with everything you need to turn your stock or Stage2 EVO X into a 400whp monster in one step, producing 160whp and 100lb/ft of torque over stock!
One Complete Kit
Assembled by the EVO X experts at COBB Tuning, this kit has been exhaustively tested to give the EVO X enthusiast an easy and reliable way to dramatically increase the performance of their car without any guess work or trial and error. COBB Tuning has selected those parts which we have found to work time and again, both on our own cars as well as our customers’ cars. These kits include everything you need to completely and successfully install the 400S Kit on your stock or Stage2 EVO X. No other additional parts are needed.
Tuning Included
To make the 400S Kit a truly all-inclusive upgrade, COBB Tuning has developed an Off-the-Shelf calibration for this package! This isn’t a “break-in” or “limp” map, but rather a fully-tuned calibration meant to give you the performance you are looking for right out of the box. Install the provided components, load the 400S calibration onto your AccessPORT, flash the ECU and you are ready to drive. Fast!
Step up to the next level of tuning with the COBB 400S Kit for the EVO X! Leave the stock and Stage2 guys behind and join the 400S Club!
Optional components to customize your EVO X 400S:
Installation Notes:
Although it is possible for the COBB 400S kit to be installed by the enthusiast, it is recommended that a qualified professional shop install these components. The camshafts must be installed using the Mitsubishi procedure, including re-setting valve lash. Typical installation time is 18hours. The included calibration is appropriate for both stock and most aftermarket front mount intercoolers.

Posted by Travis on 22 Dec 2010 | Tagged as: EVO X, Mitsubishi, Product Updates, Ralliart, XLE BPV
Introducing the XLE Bypass Valve for the Mitsubishi EVO X and Lancer Ralliart from COBB Tuning! This high-quality, multi-configuration Bypass Valve not only features industry-leading technology but will dramatically increase the visual impact of your engine bay! The XLE BPV can be configured for full recirculation mode, 50/50 vent to intake/atmosphere or full vent to atmosphere.*
The COBB XLE BPV is a compact and lightweight bypass valve capable of holding very high boost pressure without leaking. Its unique design allows extremely fast venting of boost when actuated. It is designed to operate in multiple venting modes and can be quickly reconfigured using simple hand tools. Innovative engineering and precision manufacturing result in a compact package able to fit in the confines of a tight engine bay.
FEATURES
Body
Piston
Preload Adjuster and Spring
Operation
OPERATING MODES
Full Recirculation - Outlet is plumbed back into the intake tract pre-turbo. This configuration provides the best drivability with stock based MAF systems. This configuration generates the least amount of noise.
Hybrid Mode - Outlet is plumbed back into the intake tract pre-turbo and the auxiliary port cover is removed. When the piston is more than 30% open, the auxiliary port is open, audibly venting to atmosphere. Less than 30% open results in full recirculation to improve drivability.
Full Atmosphere - Outlet and auxiliary port are open to atmosphere. Recommended only for MAP based air metering. This configuration generates the highest sound levels.
ADJUSTMENT
Spring Preload – Spring preload determines the pressure differential across the BPV piston required before the BPV opens and releases the pressurized intake charge. The COBB XLE BPV can be adjusted by loosening the locknut and turning the allen-head shaft clockwise for more preload or counter-clockwise for less preload. Once preload is set, the locknut is retightened and ensures the adjustment is secure.
MOTORSPORTS
Race proven technology for your Mitsubishi. The 800 all wheel horsepower COBB Tuning Motorsports Time Attack R35 GT-R has utilized the COBB XLE BPV to dominate the 2010 Redline Time Attack AWD Modified class as well as smash several track records across the United States. This rigorous testing environment has proven XLE BPV’s elegant design and attention to detail are only surpassed by its dependability and superior performance.
*Full atmospheric mode is only recommended for MAP-based cars with stand-alone ECUs.
Posted by Travis on 27 Oct 2010 | Tagged as: Announcements, COBB Tuning, EVO X, Intercooler, Mitsubishi, Product Updates
Add power, responsiveness and great looks to your EVO X GSR, MR or MRT with the newly revised COBB EVO X Intercooler Hard-Pipe Kit. This kit replaces all of the flaccid stock rubber hoses with rock hard aluminum piping that gets you to full boost faster and keeps you there. The stock rubber boost hoses flex and expand as you lay into the throttle, increasing the time it takes to get to full boost. The larger diameter aluminum pipes in this kit eliminate flex and improve flow, improving responsiveness and power production.
The COBB EVO X Intercooler Hard-Pipe kit is a complete kit that replaces the stock upper and lower intercooler hoses as well as the bypass valve hose with mandrel-bent, single-piece non-welded aluminum pipes. These single piece pipes eliminate the need for unsightly mid-pipe hose couplers, have smooth interiors unblemished by welds for ultimate flow and look great. The unique COBB logo bridge secures the upper-pipe to the bypass valve pipe with removable fasteners and make a striking statement in your engine bay. The kit comes in Gunmetal Gray or Stealth Black powder-coat finishes with COBB Blue silicone hose couplers that give your engine bay that high-performance look with a durable, scratch-resistant finish!
Add the COBB EVO X Turbo Inlet Hose and SF Intake for the complete COBB Tuning intake package. Add power, reliability and style to your EVO X with COBB Tuning intake components. Download COBB AccessPORT Off-the-Shelf calibrations from our EVO X AccessPORT Map Database to perfectly compliment all COBB Tuning performance components!