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1.  EVOSOUL:    Your 2.0L Intake seems to produce a solid 9.23 HP, was this achieved on a Cali PZEV Spec  Lancer (143HP)?  If so what is the expected/projected gain on a FED Spec Lancer (152HP)?

Yes, the gains were achieved on a PZEV spec Lancer. The Gains you will achieve on the FED spec Lancer will be very similar if not more than the PZEV, due to the fact that the PZEV spec Lancer had an additional Catalytic converter to meet California’s emission standards.

2.  EVOSOUL:  What was the focus of your 2008+ Lancer 2.0L Intake? Looking at your Dyno Performance sheet, it seems that Peak Horsepower top of your agenda, were there any compromises you had to make to get that massive 9hp peak gain?  (High vs low end or maybe HP vs. TQ )

Our primary focus when building any intake system is to make the most possible horsepower gains throughout the entire RPM range.  We consider any drop of horsepower or torque below the stock base line to be unacceptable and will keep tuning until we draw out the maximum potential of the vehicle. With the Lancer as with any vehicle we design for, nothing is ever compromised.

3.  EVOSOUL: Since the release of your COLD AIR INTAKE, Mitsubishi has now released a 2.4L engine variant.  Do you believe the Intake sold for the 2.0L will suffice or would you consider making another intake for the 2.4L exclusively?

We just finished performing a battery of tests on the new 2.4L engine. The 2.4L ECU’s fuel & ignition maps is totally different from the 2.0L’s ECU. The intake system for the 2.0L will not work with the 2.4L due to the 2.4L engine requiring more air. Using our patented M.R. Technology and Air Fusion design process we were able to produce the desire HP/TQ gains and safe air/fuel ratio’s that the factory ECU would accept. The new cold air intake for the Lancer 2.4L GTS will be ready for release shortly.

4.  EVOSOUL:  The fact that not many problems have been reported with your 2008+ Lancer intake speaks volumes.  Many other Intake companies such as FUJITA have been plagued with CEL issues, Were there any difficulties or hurdles that you had to overcome for this Lancer project?

There are always difficulties when designing an intake system for late model vehicles. Today’s factory ECU are getting smarter and we have to work in conjunction with it or it will either reject it (throw a CEL) or just adapt to the modification and adjust its long term fuel trims to make it run like factory. We closely monitor the factor ECU’s performance when designing an intake system. Using our M.R. Technology and Air Fusion design process allows us to stabilize and make sure the short/long term fuel trims stay within a given percentage.

5.  EVOSOUL:  You have an intake for the EVO X which also yields great results.  More recently Mitsubishi has released a RalliArt Version that features the same powerplant as the EVO X, are there any plans to cover the Ralliart.  *Note, RalliArt version has the battery under the hood instead of the trunk like the EVO.  Can anything be done?

We do have plans to design an intake system specifically for the Ralliart. We are aware that the Ralliart has the battery under the hood and we are very innovative when it comes to design difficulties. We have a very talented design team here at Injen and they are equipped with some of the best prototyping equipment available like a 3D rapid printer, CNC milling machine, CNC mandrel bender, etcetera, etcetera.  I’m sure this is a task they’re more than willing to take on.

6.  EVOSOUL:   Your MR Technology has raised the bar for Intake Technology in terms of performance.  But are there any draw backs to running Rich?

M.R. Technology is used to control air volume and velocity at strategic points on the intake tube, that in conjunction with our newest design process, Air Fusion, allows us to make the possible gains we do from newer more advanced vehicles without getting CEL’s. The factory tends to run their vehicles on the richer side of the scale, which robs power and decreases fuel economy. Using M.R. Technology and Air Fusion we work in conjunction with the factory ECU and tune for our own ideal fuel curve.

6b.  EVOSOUL :   To take the last question one step further, The hallmark feature of your past intakes is that you will increase your fuel economy.  Will your MR technology impact that fuel efficiency gain?  Either under aggressive or cruising conditions. 

Individual driving habits will have a significant effect on fuel efficiency. Most consumers purchase Injen products for increased horsepower and torque. However, many of our consumers report enjoying an increase in miles per gallon. Actual results will vary depending on your vehicle, your driving habits and applied loads on the engine. Less restrictive intakes such as an Injen air intake can provide more efficient combustion. But if you are like most performance enthusiasts and take advantage of the additional horsepower by driving harder, you will not see much of an increase in MPG, if any at all. 

7.  EVOSOUL:    When dealing with Cold Air Intakes, one of the top questions is….  “Are Cold Air Intakes safe”  “ I hear stories of Hydrolock everywhere, what is it, and will it happen to me?”   

Hydrolock occurs when a motor ingests an absorbent amount of water, then when the piston in a motor goes up in it’s compression stage and because water isn’t very compressible, something tends to bend or break. Under normal driving conditions this is usually not a problem however, in harsh rains or flooding if the filter becomes submerged in water the engine may ingest water. If possible, it is highly recommend avoiding deep puddles or flooded conditions. We design most of our cold air intake to sit inside the fender and filters are placed 12′-14′ above ground. So for a person to hydrolock their motor they would’ve had to try. You may significantly reduce the risk hydrolock by purchasing Injen Technology is Hydro-Shield pre-filter. Hydro-Shields are manufactured with a hydrophobic process creating shield against water. The Hydro-Shields also shield against debris as small as .005′ increasing the length of time your filter performs at maximum horsepower (Please note that this item is water repellent, not water proof).

8.  EVOSOUL:   Its very common to hear different things from Dealerships, some say it will void your warranty, others are completely fine with it.  Which is it? are INJEN intakes warranty compliant    

The Magnusson-Moss Warranty - Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act of 1975 protects consumers from such fraudulent activity by new car dealers. Under this Act, aftermarket equipment that improves performance does not void a vehicle manufacturer’s original warranty, unless the warranty clearly states the addition of aftermarket equipment automatically voids your vehicle’s warranty or if it can be proven that the aftermarket device is the direct cause of the failure. The easiest way to check this is to look in your owner’s manual under, “what is not covered”. Under the Magnusson-Moss Act a dealer must prove in writing, not just vocalize, that the aftermarket equipment in question directly caused the need for repairs before they can deny warranty coverage. If they cannot prove such claims-or offer an explanation- it is your legal right to demand compliance with the warranty. The Federal Trade Commission (202.326.3128) administers the Magnusson-Moss Act and monitors compliance with warranty law. 

9. EVOSOUL:   The majority of INJEN fans for the lancer had their hearts broken when it was announced that the INJEN Cat back exhaust system was PZEV only, are there any plans to expand this to the FED spec?

We were aware that the Injen Cat back system only fit the Cali PZEV vehicles and we have made all necessary changes to accommodate all emission vehicles. The part number to cover all vehicles is SES1835TT-1

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I would like to thank INJEN for their time to answer our questions.  I would also like to thank and honour them for their willingness to allow us, The Toronto Lancer Club / EVOSOUL to benchmark their products without hesitation.  INJEN has proven time and time again that they deserve to be one of the top few Intake companies in the industry, and are definately not resting on their laurels.  They contine to push the evolope and this is why INJEN products are worthy of first consideration when it comes to improving the performance of anyones car.

Thank you INJEN, for continuing to tighten your game!  

Here is a sneak peek at the 2.4L version coming down the pipe

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