Sunny began with the interior, adding Millennium Edition red and black Recaro’s. The front and back seats were then redone, along with door trims to match. He also fitted a roll cage and finished things off with a MOMO wheel, Defi gauges, and Ralliart gear knob.

The goal was to make the car unique and set it apart from the rest. It was a time-consuming process, but Sunny was dedicated and determined to see it through to the end.

Sunny decided to replace the entire drivetrain when the gearbox eventually gave out. The car was then treated to an Evo 1 RS LSD gearbox, transfer case, lightened flywheel, and a competition clutch.

He also did a 5-stud wheel conversion to maximise the work Meister’s fitment on the Evo 3 body. It took a lot of time and effort, but the results speak for themselves.

Under the bonnet, Sunny has given the motor of his Evolution 3 the attention it deserves. The 4G63 Evo 3 block features Eagle rods, Je pistons, and a Greddy-type R BOV. The car also sports an RSL plenum and 100mm throttle body, with a Link G4 on ECU duty.

To keep everything running efficiently. Sunny has added water to the air PWR intercooler. Along with a PWR radiator, custom ice box and 2 Davis Craig fans.

Sunny went with a front-facing IHI XR8 turbo setup, including an RSL front-facing exhaust manifold and twin 38mm Tial wastegates. This unique setup will turn heads and make his car stand out on the streets. It took some planning and careful consideration to get everything right, but Sunny was up for the challenge.

Sunny has done a complete overhaul to ensure that his EVO 3 has the fuel it needs to perform at its best. He’s set the car up to run on flex fuel C16 and 98 and fitted Bosch 1650cc injectors.

An Aeromotive Phantom 2000hp in-tank fuel pump provides plenty of flow, while a custom fuel cell ensures that he has enough in the tank for longer trips.

Along with an XS fuel regulator and Speed Flow fittings for much-needed reliability. It’s a fuel system that can handle anything Sunny can throw at it.

Although the current setup is yet to be tuned, Sunny is already thinking about the future. His ultimate goal is to have a 500kw street car; to achieve this, Sunny is building a new motor.

Upgrades include porting and polishing the head. Along with Kelford TX280 cams, Tomei cam gears and Kelford beehive valve. Titanium retainers, Ferrea valves, ARP 207 head studs, and a copper ring racing head gasket.

Sunny has also made sure to give the exterior of his Lancer Evolution 3 some love. The car sits on 18″ Work Meister S13P wheels wrapped in sticky Toyo R888 tyres for supreme grip.

The car was also then lowered on a set of BC Gold coil-overs. Providing the EVO 3 with a more aggressive stance and improved handling capabilities.

To finish off the exterior, Sunny fitted an HKS front bumper, Carbon Fibre bonnet and a set of LED headlights. It’s a subtle touch, but it helps give the car a more modern and aggressive look.

As for the future, Sunny has big plans for the car; he’s determined to make his goal of 500kw a reality. Being no stranger to hard work and dedication. He’s confident that he can achieve his goal through perseverance and determination.

Sunny wants to give a big thank you to everyone who has helped him along the way. Including RSL performance, Tune Tech and Hytech motorsports. NZ Pro Detailers, the team from Boostlikethis Performance, Steve Murch, and Drivebyshoots.

Without their support Sunny’s Lancer Evolution 3 wouldn’t be the impressive machine it is today. So here’s to many more years of building and enjoying this fantastic car.