Hi guys, running a 6.5 tme car and i have gone through 2 t cases, who here has done the 8 drivetrain transplant?


no write up anywhere from what i gathered so far is,

need`d
Evo 8
t case
x member
steering rack
front lower control arms & hubs
Rear diff ?
mod the rails slightly for 2 rear x member bolts?

also if anyone has spare 4-6 t case parts lmk thanks

 

the driveshaft is different too, and the Evo7 + has a longer wheel base than an Evo 4-6. So you'll need to modify one of those too

 

ya i figured i would have to , does anyone on here have pics of there installs? as i havent seen alot of support for this lol especially in the us

 

Why not order the right transfer box?
Ross Sport has one for a TME in stock.
http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=324660

 

For swapping a 7/8/9 transfer to a 5/6/6.5 you will need a different front sub-frame, Momentum for what i know of is the only one to sell this ready to fit, plus a 7/8/9 steering box and axles, i've just done this in my drag tme......

 

I have 4 here in florida. have good spare cases. what is failing?? only thing that is weaker comparing the two ( 4 and 8 ) is the front diff. 4 more likely to shatter on hard launch.

subframes wont interchange by the way. so swapping to evo 8 case is far more difficult than you realize.

 

Anyone know where i can buy the faster steering rack from the TME ?

 

You could try joining the forums here in Australia . Also BTW not all TMEs are equal , the ones Ralliart brought into Australia are TME RS2s where I think most JDM TMEs were GSRs . You may want to check if the TME GSR variant got the slightly faster rack , pretty sure the RS2s all did .

A .

 

All TME got the faster rack, which is the same as the evo5/6 RS rack, the evo4 RS also has the same quick rack except the power steering lines into it are slighty different.

 

I want to buy a bunch of parts for an evo6, all bushings, upgraded turbo, rear sway bar, seats and rails , chassis braces and suspension. What is the best place to buy these . ive searched and i always find 7, 8, 9 and X stuff.

 

Which OZ forum?

 

he is referring to www.evolutionoz.net

I have a JDM TME (GSR) and it has 'fast steering rack'

 

Or also try the MLR (Mitsubishi Lancer Register)

 

thanks

just got on MLR, do i need to buy MLR membership to see 'for sale threads'?

 

To see the most recent ones, yes.