Product Overview
GruppeM Ram Air Intake System FR-0059 – Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII / VIII / IX CT9A 2001-2007
Heat soak is the enemy of any turbocharged engine. The 4G63 in the CT9A Evo sits in a hot, crowded engine bay, and the warmer the air it breathes, the less consistent its performance. GruppeM’s Ram Air System replaces the factory airbox with a carbon duct that seals the filter off from the engine bay and draws in fresh outside air, helping to lower and stabilise intake temperatures.
What’s in the kit
- Carbon fibre ram air duct
- GruppeM air filter
- Dedicated fitting adapter
- Heat plate
- Mounting hardware
Benefits
GruppeM reports torque and power gains across the rev range compared with the standard intake, along with a sportier induction sound. Just as importantly, the sealed duct keeps temperatures steadier in traffic and during repeated hard runs, which helps the engine deliver consistent performance on track days. The carbon duct also looks far better under the bonnet than the factory plastic airbox.
Fitment
GruppeM lists FR-0059 for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII (2001-2002), Evolution VIII and VIII MR (2003-2005) and Evolution IX and IX MR (2005-2007), all CT9A with the 4G63 2.0-litre turbo engine. If your car has a relocated battery, aftermarket turbo or non-standard intercooler pipework, check clearances before ordering. The replacement filter is GruppeM GMR-3301.
Fitting advice
This is a bolt-on kit using GruppeM’s fitting adapter, so no cutting is needed. Remove the factory airbox, fit the adapter and heat plate, then install the duct and filter and check that nothing contacts the bonnet or hoses. Clean or replace the filter regularly. See the full details on the official GruppeM Ram Air System FR-0059 page.
