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Old Nov 11, 2013, 07:39 PM
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Question difference between evo8 & evo9 starter?

Can anyone for sure tell what is the difference between evo 8 and evo 9 starter? Besides the $400 extra price tag?
Old Nov 11, 2013, 07:55 PM
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Sold a friend my starter from my 03 to put on his 06. There is no difference. Don't know why the price difference though.
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I don't know why there would be a difference. Same engine block, same flywheel, same trans.
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no difference that matters, get either one you want
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That's funny.why then evo 9 J pipe is differently bended to clear the starter?Just out of curiosity.
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Originally Posted by Piro Fyre
Sold a friend my starter from my 03 to put on his 06. There is no difference. Don't know why the price difference though.
Works the other way around too. I don't know why the cost difference.
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That's funny.why then evo 9 J pipe is differently bended to clear the starter?Just out of curiosity.
Maybe that has to do with the fact that the IX turbo is slightly larger than the VIII, thus the j pipe needs to be shaped a little differently
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interesting, the parts description lists both starters at 1.2kw (IIRC) so there is no power difference. again, I just cant see a $400 difference. THanks.
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The starter solenoid wire terminal is just at a different angle on the 8 starter. Not a big deal, I have an 8 starter in my car. I just slightly bent the terminal so my wire wasnt stretched.
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Thanks for the info!
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