I havent seen one EVO
Sep 23, 2009, 03:40 PM
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I should check a thread about 5 spd and 6 spd i remember its on the evo section where they talk about the 6 speed doesn't really suck...is just ppl are driving it wrong aka Can't drive..... I go pushing it on 3rd 4th gear all the time on straight aways...no problem....
Sep 23, 2009, 03:46 PM
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From what I've gathered, starting at around 400AWHP (which is a bit of a misnomer because it's torque and shock that kills), it doesn't matter how gingerly a 6spd is shifted, it's life will be compromised at those power levels.
You are not there yet but if a red or a stroker kit enters the equation, you may suddenly find yourself making a decision. Let's hope all goes well.
You are not there yet but if a red or a stroker kit enters the equation, you may suddenly find yourself making a decision. Let's hope all goes well.
Sep 23, 2009, 09:48 PM
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From what I've gathered, starting at around 400AWHP (which is a bit of a misnomer because it's torque and shock that kills), it doesn't matter how gingerly a 6spd is shifted, it's life will be compromised at those power levels.
You are not there yet but if a red or a stroker kit enters the equation, you may suddenly find yourself making a decision. Let's hope all goes well.
You are not there yet but if a red or a stroker kit enters the equation, you may suddenly find yourself making a decision. Let's hope all goes well.
^ what he said. once you're in the higher power level, becareful.
Sep 23, 2009, 10:28 PM
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Ive heard that you can having cooling problems with the 6spd. Your craming one more gear in a box made for 5 and the same amount of cooling fins. That just adds to problem.
Sep 24, 2009, 10:34 AM
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I think this thread has a lot of misinformation in it.
It's the same as anything else. If you treat it badly, launching, hard shifting regularly its going to fail eventually. Once you start adding more power for the drivetrain to handle, it's going to add more stress on all the parts that aren't meant to handle ALL that power.
It's the same as anything else. If you treat it badly, launching, hard shifting regularly its going to fail eventually. Once you start adding more power for the drivetrain to handle, it's going to add more stress on all the parts that aren't meant to handle ALL that power.
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I think this thread has a lot of misinformation in it.
It's the same as anything else. If you treat it badly, launching, hard shifting regularly its going to fail eventually. Once you start adding more power for the drivetrain to handle, it's going to add more stress on all the parts that aren't meant to handle ALL that power.
It's the same as anything else. If you treat it badly, launching, hard shifting regularly its going to fail eventually. Once you start adding more power for the drivetrain to handle, it's going to add more stress on all the parts that aren't meant to handle ALL that power.
Tune also plays a good factor. my 18g was tuned by ramping up the PSI, so i dont hit like 19psi at 3500rpm but 17, then 19 at 4000 to minimize some of the shockload. i think that contributes to some of the longevity of the car.
its definately how you drive your car. The weaklink of our cars have been pretty much identified, its how you take that information and use it.
Oct 9, 2009, 01:28 PM
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https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sa...p-nor-cal.html
Tyee didnt have any 9s (well not on their website anyways) and at least this way i know the previous owner of the car, and can get more info about the car i am purchasing.
Oct 9, 2009, 01:45 PM
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Beauty MR.
You have to pay 3 taxes on it for sure.
5% GST
7% BC PST
6.1% Import Duty
And, from what I've read, if you are physically picking it up in San Fran as opposed to picking it up in Eugene for example, you have another 8.25% in California state taxes... but you can afford an MR, you can afford taxes.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...2030329AAy7shi
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Beauty MR.
You have to pay 3 taxes on it for sure.
5% GST
7% BC PST
6.1% Import Duty
And, from what I've read, if you are physically picking it up in San Fran as opposed to picking it up in Eugene for example, you have another 8.25% in California state taxes... but you can afford an MR, you can afford taxes.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...2030329AAy7shi
You have to pay 3 taxes on it for sure.
5% GST
7% BC PST
6.1% Import Duty
And, from what I've read, if you are physically picking it up in San Fran as opposed to picking it up in Eugene for example, you have another 8.25% in California state taxes... but you can afford an MR, you can afford taxes.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...2030329AAy7shi
I prefer the 5speed for the strength, my end goal is to have a 450awhp DD car without blowing out gears.
that 8.25% only applies if you are buying a car from the dealership.
I am buying it privately, and i will already have my paperwork filed with CBP that i am importing the vehicle, therefor i do not have to pay the taxes.
with all the fees, im looking at just under 30,000$ CND after everything. i think thats pretty good.
Oct 10, 2009, 03:21 PM
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i'll give you a shout when i am driving it back, but im on a very tight timeline and gotta be back on the island asap. im crossing the border on the monday 26th morning, and ferrying it back in the afternoon : /
Oct 11, 2009, 02:44 PM
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Ya, tyee has a couple 8's right now, I thought they had a 9 awhile back. Give me a message on here when your back on the island vince. I would love to see another evo here. Im in nanaimo.
PS. Great time to buy anything outta the states. Our dollar is pretty close to par again. And you are getting a great deal, i just paid about $27k for my '03 Evo 8, but i gotta 2 year bumper to bumper warranty thrown in for that price.
PS. Great time to buy anything outta the states. Our dollar is pretty close to par again. And you are getting a great deal, i just paid about $27k for my '03 Evo 8, but i gotta 2 year bumper to bumper warranty thrown in for that price.
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