So my got some really bad news from the machine shop when they pulled my bottom end apart, they noticed some serious damage. Bottom line is that the block does not look like its useable. I have had less than 10k mile on this new motor and it crankwalked or so the machine shop says. I had eagle rods, with wiseco pistons with a knifed oem crank. I am now looking for a block to prob build a stroker kit. If anyone knows where i can get a used evo block in good condition please let me know. I am prob gonna go with a 2.3 kit with a tilton hybrid this time around, depends on how much the block ends up costing. $1500 new is from mits. The rods didnt get damaged at all, the pistons still look decent, but I am not taking any chances and the crank is done for, as the thrust bearings were sitting in the oil pan. Man this car thing is expensive.

 

You will probably spend more money trying to restore the car than it would if you sold the VIII and bought a GSR. My .02

 

How can he sell the car when the block is gone? He already has a regular evo why would you advice him to buy a GSR? do you even know why we use the term gsr? Stroking the car will be nice. Anyways, to the poster goodluck on your car.

 

Excuse me? What's with the attack? The term GSR refers to the middle model in Japan between the RS and MR. It isn't called that here because we just call it the 'IX' Now go **** yourself

 

Jeez dude calm down. The guy has an '03 EVO VIII, explain how that's any different than a "GSR."

 

Oh, I meant a IX GSR

 

Since we're on this topic I will say that "GT" would be a better term for the US spec Evo's. The GT is closer to what we get, the GSR is....well we don't get anything like it.

 

you should just buy a galant 2.4 block... that is cheaper than any evo block you will find cuz evo blocks are evo blocks.

 

i think so too. my friend had this done on his evo. no problems so far

 

can I have please have some more info on this process: Maybe a list of what I would need. I know a block, but I am guessing forged internals, and such. Maybe a special crank or would the standard 2.4 crank. I heard that RNR does it quite often, but I am looking for a DIY kind of deal so that I can save some money. So an Mits crank, with crowers and wiseco pistons, anything else?

 

what was the cause of what happened?

 

gsr is in japan , not in the us

 

exactly

if people want to call it a japanese model, then they should be calling their evo a GT not GSR

 

So about 10k miles after my evo spins a rod bearing, that the dealership wont cover due to my turbo back exhaust, I build my motor using the above listed components with an ACT clutch. A few weeks ago I take it back to the mechanic stating that there is some ticking noise and the car keeps stalling. Some $$ later, it diagnosed with look like crankwalk and the mechanic blames a combo of Mits and the clutch. I get a second opinion and the second mechanic also says the crank is moivng. So we pull the motor and the thrust bearings are sitting in the oilpan, but the wierd part is that the motor isnt knocking. machine shop gets the bottom end and says that the block is damaged beyond repair, along with the crank. the pistons/rods are ok, but they dont recommend reusing them. I am trying to get the car running again, before I start consulting for liability.

 

I really just need a block as I have a good deal on a stroker kit.