Buying either an Evo 8 or an Evo 9???
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Buying either an Evo 8 or an Evo 9???
I'm going to be purchasing a new car in the next few months and would like to get some more information. I've been researching the car alot on the site and I've decided to get either an Evo 8 (04-05) or an Evo 9. Now from what I've been reading, the 03's seem to have many misfire and cel problems. Also I heard the differentials are weaker. Now don't quote me on that that's just what I read. I was wondering if there's a sticky or something of the differences and changes from all the years, that would make things alot easier for me to decide. Now what, if any, changes were made from MY04 to MY05? Now I know that the Evo 9's weem to gain a good amount of power compared to the 8 with the same amount of mods. I assume it's from the newer turbo design and the variable timing system. Currently I own a 95 Honda Accord with an H22 swap and an auto-5 speed conversion, I did all the work myself just as I plan on doing to the evo. As you can tell I'm a Honda guy and I've grown up now and need an adult car, but I still need to have some fun So without anything else to say, I would like to ask the Mitsu gurus on here for there loads of knowledge on what the differences are between these three cars: 04 Evo 8, 05 Evo 8, and an 06 Evo 9, all GSR models, as well as pros and cons for each as well. Thanks for all the help.
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I got an 05 evo and it seems like its the most moddable atm, but I hear good things about that Mivec engine on the 9 if you are planning on modding the car heavily I would save some cash and go for a low mile 05 evo 8 and get some bolt ons.
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Originally Posted by Jimithing60089
I got an 05 evo and it seems like its the most moddable atm, but I hear good things about that Mivec engine on the 9 if you are planning on modding the car heavily I would save some cash and go for a low mile 05 evo 8 and get some bolt ons.
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Yea, I am currently modding my car in preperation for a 35r, I will be saving up to purchase an AMS kit, there fabrication department is unmatched in my opinion as of now, nicest looking parts I have ever seen. Go to the AMS forum thread and look at some of the pics of there kits they are nuts, buschur is a great turbo kit aswell and they are running a group buy right now but its so damn close to the price of the AMS kit and AMS's kit is just so sexy, also AMS is 30 minutes from me and Buschur is 6 hours away so its makes my decision alot easier , make sure to get AEM EMS b4 getting your 35r turbo kit, deleting the MAF is important and you will be so much happier with a standalone when upgrading your turbo expecially a 35r.
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Originally Posted by Jimithing60089
make sure to get AEM EMS b4 getting your 35r turbo kit, deleting the MAF is important and you will be so much happier with a standalone when upgrading your turbo expecially a 35r.
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I would go with an 05. Has the goodies of the front LSD and ACD which the 04 didn't have. You should save a LOT over buying a brand new 06; enough for a GT30/35R kit + cams worth. The only trick is finding one that hasn't been beat to death.
Of course, if you have money to burn, I would go with the EVO 9.
Of course, if you have money to burn, I would go with the EVO 9.
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If I had it to do all over again, I'd just save some money and go with an VIII, as in the 1/4 mile theres REALLY no difference..I went a BLISTERING 13.8 @ 99mph on a Perfect pass at sea level with my IX...so DON'T belive all the hype about IX's being faster...THIER NOT!!!
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Originally Posted by 11SECEVO
If I had it to do all over again, I'd just save some money and go with an VIII, as in the 1/4 mile theres REALLY no difference..I went a BLISTERING 13.8 @ 99mph on a Perfect pass at sea level with my IX...so DON'T belive all the hype about IX's being faster...THIER NOT!!!
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Opps, I was simply Reffering to the MPH!!! Anyway you slice it after FIVE Passes, and YES, no PERFECT Launches, but 99MPH is 99MPH, and is the BIGGEST real indicator of a REAL performance is that LOW MPH!! Yes I only had 450 miles on it, but according to Warr and a few others, these motors don't GAIN HP after break-in like GM Motors always do (GTO's etc.,)....ALSO there were several STOCK VII's there that day as well ALL RUNNING 100MPH OR LOWER!!!!
SEEING IS BELIEVING!!!
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Originally Posted by 11SECEVO
Opps, I was simply Reffering to the MPH!!! Anyway you slice it after FIVE Passes, and YES, no PERFECT Launches, but 99MPH is 99MPH, and is the BIGGEST real indicator of a REAL performance is that LOW MPH!! Yes I only had 450 miles on it, but according to Warr and a few others, these motors don't GAIN HP after break-in like GM Motors always do (GTO's etc.,)....ALSO there were several STOCK VII's there that day as well ALL RUNNING 100MPH OR LOWER!!!!
SEEING IS BELIEVING!!!
SEEING IS BELIEVING!!!