AlchEm1st's Evo IV Coupe conversion project
Jan 21, 2011, 01:29 PM
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I will say this, the 9 is a faster car than the 4/5/6 so if you want the fastest car, stick
with the 9. However, many people (including me) enjoy the driving experience of the
4/5/6 more than that of the newer cars. They just feel more raw without the driver
aids. Also, a conversion like this requires alot of technical knowledge and being able to
do things like weld. Hit up mirageforums.net and take a look at my3awd's build in the
members rides section. His car is a good reference to the kind of work that will need
to be done. He has a beautiful Evo 5 clone.
with the 9. However, many people (including me) enjoy the driving experience of the
4/5/6 more than that of the newer cars. They just feel more raw without the driver
aids. Also, a conversion like this requires alot of technical knowledge and being able to
do things like weld. Hit up mirageforums.net and take a look at my3awd's build in the
members rides section. His car is a good reference to the kind of work that will need
to be done. He has a beautiful Evo 5 clone.
Jan 21, 2011, 02:18 PM
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^Yup. No AYC for me. That diff and pump will be for sale on here shortly. What I
mean is that the old Evo just seems more like what an Evo should be. A beasty
turbocharged AWD version of the lame econobox lancer shell versus the newer Evos
which are totally different from the lancer. Nothing against the new Evos! Don't
misunderstand, I think they're all awesome cars. They're just different, and I personally
like the older version better. Like I said, there's no question whether the newer ones
faster, the old one just has a more "fun" driving feel in my opinion. It's hard to explain
without actually driving one yourself.
mean is that the old Evo just seems more like what an Evo should be. A beasty
turbocharged AWD version of the lame econobox lancer shell versus the newer Evos
which are totally different from the lancer. Nothing against the new Evos! Don't
misunderstand, I think they're all awesome cars. They're just different, and I personally
like the older version better. Like I said, there's no question whether the newer ones
faster, the old one just has a more "fun" driving feel in my opinion. It's hard to explain
without actually driving one yourself.
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Jan 21, 2011, 02:30 PM
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^Yup. No AYC for me. That diff and pump will be for sale on here shortly. What I
mean is that the old Evo just seems more like what an Evo should be. A beasty
turbocharged AWD version of the lame econobox lancer shell versus the newer Evos
which are totally different from the lancer. Nothing against the new Evos! Don't
misunderstand, I think they're all awesome cars. They're just different, and I personally
like the older version better. Like I said, there's no question whether the newer ones
faster, the old one just has a more "fun" driving feel in my opinion. It's hard to explain
without actually driving one yourself.
mean is that the old Evo just seems more like what an Evo should be. A beasty
turbocharged AWD version of the lame econobox lancer shell versus the newer Evos
which are totally different from the lancer. Nothing against the new Evos! Don't
misunderstand, I think they're all awesome cars. They're just different, and I personally
like the older version better. Like I said, there's no question whether the newer ones
faster, the old one just has a more "fun" driving feel in my opinion. It's hard to explain
without actually driving one yourself.
I've owned a VI and IV and currently own a VIII. I'll won't derail your thread with my opinion on the matter but good luck with the build and keep us informed with lots of pics
Jan 21, 2011, 02:37 PM
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It's cool. Will do! Man you had a VI? Sweet... I wish we had gotten them over here
in the US. The world would have been a better place. Actually, if you want I'd love to
hear your opinion on the differences between the three cars. Shoot me a pm if you
have time.
in the US. The world would have been a better place. Actually, if you want I'd love to
hear your opinion on the differences between the three cars. Shoot me a pm if you
have time.
Jan 21, 2011, 07:03 PM
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Picked up a set of Evo 8 coil packs today. Apparently the Evo 4-9 coil packs are all
compatible with each other. The only difference is the boot that goes down to the
spark plug. I just popped them off the old packs and put em on the new ones.
If there are no other issues, then it should run on Monday!
compatible with each other. The only difference is the boot that goes down to the
spark plug. I just popped them off the old packs and put em on the new ones.
If there are no other issues, then it should run on Monday!
Jan 22, 2011, 01:08 PM
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Picked up a set of Evo 8 coil packs today. Apparently the Evo 4-9 coil packs are all
compatible with each other. The only difference is the boot that goes down to the
spark plug. I just popped them off the old packs and put em on the new ones.
If there are no other issues, then it should run on Monday!
compatible with each other. The only difference is the boot that goes down to the
spark plug. I just popped them off the old packs and put em on the new ones.
If there are no other issues, then it should run on Monday!
hell ya!!!!
keep us posted brother
Jan 22, 2011, 01:51 PM
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Have fun, I know what it's like doing a swap. Some suggestions, do things right the first time, check all your wires, triple check all bolts, swap all fluids, doing all OEM maintenance on the engine while it is out and be safe.
Jan 24, 2011, 12:32 PM
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Well bad news guys. The engine has crankwalk. I knew the risk I was taking buying
an Evo IV engine, and it appears this engine is junk. There's 75,000ths worth of
end play on the crank. Oh well. Anyway, I trust the guy that owns the shop where I
got this engine from as he has been around mirageforums for quite some time, and he's
promised to take care of me here. I forgot my camera today which sucked cause now
I gotta waste gas going back downtown tomorrow to get pics and a video of
everything to send him. Should be either reimbursed for a good portion or get a new
longblock. (or shortblack, I don't care) Anyway, no huge damage done, (yet) but it
does set me back a bit for the deadline.
On a more positive note, the JDM Momo
wheel is installed! Pics to follow...
an Evo IV engine, and it appears this engine is junk. There's 75,000ths worth of
end play on the crank. Oh well. Anyway, I trust the guy that owns the shop where I
got this engine from as he has been around mirageforums for quite some time, and he's
promised to take care of me here. I forgot my camera today which sucked cause now
I gotta waste gas going back downtown tomorrow to get pics and a video of
everything to send him. Should be either reimbursed for a good portion or get a new
longblock. (or shortblack, I don't care) Anyway, no huge damage done, (yet) but it
does set me back a bit for the deadline.
On a more positive note, the JDM Momo wheel is installed! Pics to follow...
Jan 24, 2011, 12:36 PM
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Well bad news guys. The engine has crankwalk. I knew the risk I was taking buying
an Evo IV engine, and it appears this engine is junk. There's 75,000ths worth of
end play on the crank. Oh well. Anyway, I trust the guy that owns the shop where I
got this engine from as he has been around mirageforums for quite some time, and he's
promised to take care of me here. I forgot my camera today which sucked cause now
I gotta waste gas going back downtown tomorrow to get pics and a video of
everything to send him. Should be either reimbursed for a good portion or get a new
longblock. (or shortblack, I don't care) Anyway, no huge damage done, (yet) but it
does set me back a bit for the deadline. On a more positive note, the JDM Momo
wheel is installed! Pics to follow...
an Evo IV engine, and it appears this engine is junk. There's 75,000ths worth of
end play on the crank. Oh well. Anyway, I trust the guy that owns the shop where I
got this engine from as he has been around mirageforums for quite some time, and he's
promised to take care of me here. I forgot my camera today which sucked cause now
I gotta waste gas going back downtown tomorrow to get pics and a video of
everything to send him. Should be either reimbursed for a good portion or get a new
longblock. (or shortblack, I don't care) Anyway, no huge damage done, (yet) but it
does set me back a bit for the deadline.
On a more positive note, the JDM Momo wheel is installed! Pics to follow...
dam man sorry to hear that.
The end result will be well worth the headache.
Here's the promised pics.
