major differences in evo8 vs evo9
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major differences in evo8 vs evo9
I will be picking up an evo in the next month. I have been browsing around and would like to know the major differences between the evo8 and evo9 (engine and drivetrain wise) not worried about aesthetics or interior.
I heard the evo9's make more power than the evo8 with just equal bolt-on mods?
If i wanted to do a 3065 or even a gt35 turbo, and all supporting mods, would it make more sense just to pick up an 8?
Are the drivetrain's stronger in the 9's (for drag racing, etc)
I heard the evo9's make more power than the evo8 with just equal bolt-on mods?
If i wanted to do a 3065 or even a gt35 turbo, and all supporting mods, would it make more sense just to pick up an 8?
Are the drivetrain's stronger in the 9's (for drag racing, etc)
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Basically the IX has a Revised coolant and oil passage way through the head and block, and Variable trimming on the intake cam. You can find more of them in the MR edition, only 1000 Evo 8 MRs exist in the USA. The Front bumper in the US is revised and in Japan the Rear is also. There are some other Things but Thats about the most of it.
power increase is 10HP from Factory, but when tuned with the same mods IX and VIII aren't too far off from Each other. You notice it most with minor mods like mine, I make about 10-20 more HP than an VIII with the same Mods would. My dyno Sheet is Uncorrected. If I had to guess I would say I actualy would have a corrected Hp of about 320, but thats not solid information. I will hopefully have a 1/4 mile time soon too.
power increase is 10HP from Factory, but when tuned with the same mods IX and VIII aren't too far off from Each other. You notice it most with minor mods like mine, I make about 10-20 more HP than an VIII with the same Mods would. My dyno Sheet is Uncorrected. If I had to guess I would say I actualy would have a corrected Hp of about 320, but thats not solid information. I will hopefully have a 1/4 mile time soon too.
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How about searching before posting? Do you really think we've never discussed the differences in VIIIs and IXs? It's obvious you haven't spent on moment researching, because not even all VIIIs can be lumped together. 05s are different than 03-04s, and then there are different models within the years: GSR, GSR w/SSL, RS, and MR.
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How about searching before posting? Do you really think we've never discussed the differences in VIIIs and IXs? It's obvious you haven't spent on moment researching, because not even all VIIIs can be lumped together. 05s are different than 03-04s, and then there are different models within the years: GSR, GSR w/SSL, RS, and MR.
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i got turbo trix tuned & ran a 12.1 with a stock clutch i think im a little faster now took the car down the track with no launch & got a 12.4 but also added a bushuar ported intake mani
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blah blah im such a newb. is there a thread comparing 8's to 9's, why not post a link instead of saying "search you newbie" cause i did search and found nothing that was that great comparing the two.
If mivec is the only major difference in the engine drivetrain i see no reason to get a 9
If mivec is the only major difference in the engine drivetrain i see no reason to get a 9
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How about searching before posting? Do you really think we've never discussed the differences in VIIIs and IXs? It's obvious you haven't spent on moment researching, because not even all VIIIs can be lumped together. 05s are different than 03-04s, and then there are different models within the years: GSR, GSR w/SSL, RS, and MR.
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If you're planning on going with a big turbo kit then stick to the VIII. You'll be able to have more options as far as the cams are conserned and you can pick up an VIII for much cheaper.
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If you're planning on going with a big turbo kit then stick to the VIII. You'll be able to have more options as far as the cams are conserned and you can pick up an VIII for much cheaper.