A few things have changed with the Evo project since it rolled into Munk Race Fab, what started as a simple cage install has turned into a complete re-engineering of the little car. The car was stripped to a complete bare shell in order to start with a fresh slate, then the late night brainstorming sessions started. One of the biggest changes to the project was the decision to ditch the manual transmission in favor of an automatic transmission. The evolution never came with an automatic trans in the US so it's not an "off the shelf" swap, David Buschur of Buschur Racing in Wakeman OH has taken on the task of making such a swap reality. The transmission is still in the testing faze and after rough early going is finally starting to shine, it will be a game changer for sure.

Another big change has to do with the turbo kit on the car, after looking at how the system was laid out from the factory ways were found to make it better. The ETS 5" core will stay but the end tanks and piping will be custom Munk pieces, eliminating the silicone couplers and making the pipes as short as possible to help spool and power. The decision was made to go with 4" exhaust from the turbo back, something that's not very common with evo builds. There will be two systems made, one out of lightweight stainless going all the way back to the factory exit, including a burns stainless muffler. The second will be a "racing" exhaust which will consist of a 4" downpipe made of titanium exiting out the bumper, v-bands will make the swaps between the two easy enough. Wastegate dumps will be routed out the hood vent for ease of install and just a plain overall badass look. All the systems on the car will be getting the Munk touch: Fuel, Electrical, Brakes, Body, Powertrain and even Paint. Not a lot will be left factory when he's done, which is just how he likes it.