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Old May 6, 2015, 12:41 AM
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8 vs 9 help
I'm new to the forums and joined because I was told they are a good place to find used cars, I'm looking at an evo 8 or a 9, and know that mivec and the turbo is the biggest difference, is there anything that could push me more towards one vs the other? I want something mostly for the weekends so I don't care about economy or stiffness in the suspension
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Old May 6, 2015, 05:00 AM
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Besides what you have mentioned, The Evo IX came with 10 more horsepower from the factory (285). The steering wheel's 3 alloy 'spokes' are now black, The seating material on the IX has been updated, no more blue inserts. And of course the front bumper...
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Old May 6, 2015, 12:57 PM
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Is one easier to work on than another? I know they both have the 4g63
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drive both, pick one. if both stock your butt wont be able to tell much difference.
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Evo 8 if you want fully built.
Evo 9 if you're going for a semi built daily
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drive both, pick one. if both stock your butt wont be able to tell much difference.
'Tis true! But finding them in "stock" condition is not easy.
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I'd say evo IX
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They're the same car except for MIVEC (variable intake valve timing), and the 2005 8 has ACD like the 9.
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Is there any way I can find stockish forms of either in the for sale section, I've found several but they already have mods on them.
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Wait for a stockish one to come up for sale...
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Obviously I'm bias, but I prefer the front bumper and interior enough on the IX that I wouldn't want an 8 (if I had the choice).
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Thanks for the help everybody. I prefer the 9 looks wise, but all I find is the Mr, and I want the 5 speed. I just wasn't sure if mivec and the ACD is worth it at higher power levels
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i thought i read that the VIII and IX have different front diffs? not sure, though. i've never owned an VIII
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I'd say Evo 8. It's a lot easier to make it an Evo 9 than if you got an Evo 9 and wanted other parts. I've seen people make Evo 8's practically Evo 9's lol
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Originally Posted by Texasmike
I'd say Evo 8. It's a lot easier to make it an Evo 9 than if you got an Evo 9 and wanted other parts. I've seen people make Evo 8's practically Evo 9's lol
um. wut?
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