MitsuTimes Podcast

If you have a dyno shop, dyno tune your car and/or are thinking about dyno tuning your car this is the episode you have been waiting for. Desmond and I talk about choosing the right shop for your dyno tune. We compare different types of dynos. We talk about street tuning vs dyno tuning. We talk about the dos and don'ts of going to a dyno tune session. Desmond and I talk about the normal price for...

Brent embodies everything I love about DSM people, he is down to earth, he will do everything he can to help a fellow racer and he is undoubtedly passionate about our platform and community. Brent talks about what got him into DSMs in the first place and his long journey with his current car. He tells us about the origins of his car and the condition of the car when he bought it. He goes through a...

The 4g is no doubt the most unloved platform in our community despite it having very capable engines and a stout six speed manual transmission. Those who are fans of the platform, love them and know their capabilities and potential whereas those outside the platform community dismiss them. There are few shops making parts for the 4g and even fewer shops making parts for the 4g to be quicker. The s...

Jesse undoubtedly has the most unique car that anyone on this podcast has ever had. Even with limited use of his legs, Jesse is a real racer. He has reworked his 2g so that the brake and throttle can be controlled by his hands and he has made it so it suits his car for racing. Not just drag racing but circuit racing and autocross as well. Jesse starts off by telling us about the setup on his car c...

Andre is paving a whole new path with his 3000GT than most. His 3000GT is still 6g7x powered and using mostly factory supplied drivetrain. Andre is tirelessly searching the ins and outs of what is going on in today's motorsports to squeeze every possible morsel of power out of this powertrain. Andre begins by talking about his setup that he is going to this season as well as his most previous setu...

Matt is doing something very few other people are doing, in fact if you are doing a build similar to his, he probably knows you. The 8th gen Galant is one of the most underappreciated platforms in our community despite coming with some great engines and sharing a platform with some great cars. Matt talks about his badass 8th gen Galant and why he chose to build using this platform. Matt talks abou...

Lucas is a serious heavy hitter in our community he is behind not only the 7 second Evo 8 that we are going to talk about in this episode but also the ETS #1 Evo X and Jeff Bush’s 7 second 1g DSM not to mention a bunch of other cars on our lists. Lucas tells the complicated story of this Evo 8 and how it started as a customer's car and earned its way into a shop owned car spot. Lucas talks about t...

Where do I even start with Action Clutch? They are not new to the industry, or Mitsubishis. They already have a huge impact in many aspects of motorsports, they are looking to make a bigger splash in the Mitsubishi community. They want to help us go faster, stay together and to be more knowledgeable on our clutches. Matt from Action clutch talks us through the when, where and why Action Clutch ope...

Scott is an OG who has forever left his legacy impression on our community. Scott's RWD 1g is a car that I think of when I think of what DSMs are capable of. If you have not seen the picture of Scott's 1g doing a HUGE wheelie, hit me up and I will send it to you, it's too good to miss. Unsurprisingly, his RWD 1g has been in every magazine you could imagine. Recently Scott has stepped away from tra...

Nick really is a pioneer in his industry, we should all be very thankful that he chooses to support our community. Turbo Parts Canada is bringing in the next generation of bolt on turbos with serious potential. Nick is taking these off the shelf turbo options and enhancing them to allow you to squeeze even more out of these turbos. Not just that but Turbo Parts Canada can rebuild the Mitsubishi He...

Jeff has one of the biggest personalities at the track, he is a fierce competitor but will drop anything to make sure a fellow DSM/EVO competitor makes it into the next round. Jeff starts off by telling us why he chose the Evo platform and his success in the early days on the street and at the track. Jeff describes the car when he first got it and the original goals with the car. He talks about hi...

Kyle's 2g is such an eye catcher, it’s something so different, especially at the Shootout and yet even among dedicated drag cars it still looks aggressive. Kyle is not just pushing his 2g in a form of motorsport that many others aren’t but he is also pioneering parts, techniques and chassis adjustments that are going to help others be successful at autocross and Max Effort. Kyle tells us a little...

Tony has forgotten more about the 4G63 than most of us will ever know. From his 6 second dragster to his ultra reliable 8 second 2g DSM that flips the joke of "unreliable DSM" on it's ear. Tony and I talk about what it was that drew him to DSMs in the first place. We talk about his and his father's amazing 6 second 4G63 powered dragster. We discuss what made them build it in the first place and wh...

Raif is undoubtedly a legend, a true humble genius whose work ethic is unparalleled. Raif talks us through the story of how he came to choose the Evo platform that he now reigns over. He describes the once tame Evo that is now the #1 overall that he bought so many years ago. He walks us through how that chassis has evolved into what it is today and the many different setups that it has gone throug...

Jake and the Evil Eagle certainly need no introduction. Jake has been racing his Eagle Talon before most of us were old enough to see over the dashboard. Jake is a true competitor, his Evil Eagle is a self built, flawless 1g that runs 7s consistently. He is an icon in our community and his status is beyond well deserved. Jake starts off talking about how he and the Evil Eagle came to be a team. He...

Joe is another one who has been in our community for a very long time. His Starquest is not only an eye catcher but is also a low 9 second monster at the track. Joe shares his story of what it was that got him into our community in the first place. He talks about why leaving the AWD platforms behind has been a great decision for him. Joe outlines why keeping the G54B in the Starquest was never an...

Lucian is a cornerstone to our community, he's an innovator, a pioneer and he's been around our community for a long time. Lucian is to thank for a lot of fast Mitsubishis up in Canada including his own Evo X and Ralliart. He talks about what it is that got him into Mitsubishis in the first place and what it was that drew him to the Evo X. He shares his reasoning to keep the stock block intact and...

Performance Destination fills a void in our community, a dedicated tuning shop specializing in whatever you drive and supporting every ECU that you use. Desmond is the man behind the shop, a true performance enthusiast himself, he does it all and services cars all around the world. Desmond gives us the amazing story of how and why Performance Destination came to exist. He explains what it is that...

If you don't know Rich by now, you are really and truly missing out. He has become the glue holding our community together these last few years. Even this website would have burned out early on if it wasn't for Rich's support. Rich shares his story of how, so many years ago he came to be a part of this community and what it was that sparked his interest. He talks about the origins of his now, well...

Ben is one of the coolest guys you'll ever meet, his Black Zenith Evo however is even cooler. It seems like not too long ago Ben was dominating the "Stock Appearing" scene and now he is making 7 second passes. Ben fills us in on the story of how he came to own the Black Zenith and why he made the jump from Subaru. Ben walks us through his amazing setup, much of which was built in house by him and...

Jason and his YouTube channel has taught many of us in the community the ins and outs and the dos and don'ts of the DSM platform. Needless to say he is very knowledgeable, and he doesn't just talk the talk. His 9 second 2g is an absolute beauty to behold and you'd have a hard time telling from the outside but it's a pure function over form build. Jason tells the story that led to him owning his 2g...

Warren is truly a treasure in our community, a tenacious competitor, an unrelenting supporter and last but not least a character. Warren and I start off by talking about the amazing story that led him to become a part of our community. We talk about the journey that led to him owning his iconic Free Candy CSM. The Free Candy machine had quite the spill at the 2022 Shootout, we talk about the crash...

Bryan has the quickest auto 2g on our 2g list and his plan to get faster is intense. He plans to step out of the minor league and swing with the big boys. Bryan goes over his plan and what it is that got him to build this car. Bryan talks about the struggles of being the only auto at the top and how it has motivated him to keep going. Bryan goes over the events he plans to attend in 2023 and the o...

Eric has been into the 3000GT platform for a long time and has been a pioneer in engine and drivetrain swaps that eventually led to the first non-6g7X car taking the crown in the platform. His V8 AWD 3000GT is a show stopper, not only is it fast as hell and reliable but it shows what the platform is capable of with enough effort. Eric's 4G63 swapped 3000GT is still top 10 on our 3000GT list. Eric...

Justin has been in the 3g game for a long, long time. His record has been one of the longest standing records of any record we have had. Justin talks us through his new setup and the plans for it. Justin also goes over his record setting setup that propelled him to a 10.279 @ 137.22mph. He knows the 6G7X powertrain like the back of his hand, he shares his wisdom and experience from over the years....