EVO and the all mighty V8.
Originally Posted by re-EVO-lver
I love 4's and 8's, but if it wasn't an EVO it would be a buick Grand National. That's a modern muscle car and has my favorite component, TURBO!
Grand National are sweet, hard to find in good condition though. The sleeper car of the 80's.
Originally Posted by EVOboostVIII
I was curious to see how many of you came from powerful V8's. I know there are a lot of RWD 8 cyl's that I like, the 03-04 SVT Cobra, GTO, Charger R/T etc etc. Or how many people went from the EVO or an STi to the RWD 8's. Why do you like them, why don't you?. I was considering one due to the origin... I have always loved muscle cars of the late 60's and early early 70's. I used to think back at the generation that is ours now and those were the cars they drove, it almost seems like a tradition... there were no AWD turbo charged EVO like cars back then, it was plain and simple N/A big block HP... no boost to worry about, no guages to monitor, just simplicity... *****, they may be heavy but meh I dunno what do you guys think? V8 or EVO?
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Have you ever heard the phrase?: There is no replacement for displacement. Cubic inches rule. Hair dryers are for kids. I'm kidding. But, really . . . . .
It all comes down to what you are trying to accomplish whether it's handling, COMFORTABLE high speed highway driving, cruising, drag racing, 4 to dinner, etc. No one car, less than the top line Mercedes AMG stuff, can do it all.
It all comes down to what you are trying to accomplish whether it's handling, COMFORTABLE high speed highway driving, cruising, drag racing, 4 to dinner, etc. No one car, less than the top line Mercedes AMG stuff, can do it all.
Originally Posted by Shaitiger
I owned a 2002 Camaro SS that made 380whp/370wtq with two mods without nitrous. This car was so fun to drive. Now that I've owned the Evo for almost a year now, I really miss my SS. The tranny was smoother, the interior was better(IMO), it was much more fun to drive and it looked better(IMO). Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the practicality of my Evo and the quickness of it in near stock form but I really miss my SS.
mine was navy blue metallic with chrome ten spokes, heres a pic:
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My CLK55 is a beast above 100 mph. It really pulls harder than my EVO Vishnu stage 1+. The gearing on the EVO is shorter while most AMGs are autobahn monsters. My CLK55 never stops pulling until I hit almost 160 mph (due to an 18 inch wheel) in highway 5 last year. When it hits there, it seems like somebody hit the brakes (due to limiter). Without the limiter I think it will go 180 mph.
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Originally Posted by Stangar
Have you ever heard the phrase?: There is no replacement for displacement. Cubic inches rule. Hair dryers are for kids. I'm kidding. But, really . . . . .
It all comes down to what you are trying to accomplish whether it's handling, COMFORTABLE high speed highway driving, cruising, drag racing, 4 to dinner, etc. No one car, less than the top line Mercedes AMG stuff, can do it all.
It all comes down to what you are trying to accomplish whether it's handling, COMFORTABLE high speed highway driving, cruising, drag racing, 4 to dinner, etc. No one car, less than the top line Mercedes AMG stuff, can do it all.
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From: milwaukee
Originally Posted by Volunteer
Grand National are sweet, hard to find in good condition though. The sleeper car of the 80's.
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I have a 95 Z28 (LT1) car, and power wise it is similar too my 05 Evo. The Evo is quicker at lower speeds, handles better, and has way better brakes. A lot has happened in 10 years. The Camaro is mostly my track car now (modded for road course use).
However, my 01 Z06 is faster then the Evo, it weights over a hundred pounds less and has 100 more hp so it's no mystery, although I have to drive the Corvette pretty damn hard to see the difference.
I've never been a big fan of 60's muscle cars as the handling and braking is generally horrible.
Jim
However, my 01 Z06 is faster then the Evo, it weights over a hundred pounds less and has 100 more hp so it's no mystery, although I have to drive the Corvette pretty damn hard to see the difference.
I've never been a big fan of 60's muscle cars as the handling and braking is generally horrible.
Jim
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Before the Evo I had a 91 Z-28 mine mods chip filters, catback. The car wasn't bad on power. I used to think it was fast till I got my EVO lol. No regrets at all about the switch. Infact I went from having the Z-28, 92 S-10 Blazer, and a 99 Grandprix GT. Needed all 3 just to cover the different seasons now the evo does it all.
Originally Posted by PA-silver03evo
7. Four cyl engines are cheaper and easier to work on and maintain.
I love all cars, I didn't step down(or up) from a V-8, I still have a Saleen Mustang and it's a blast to drive. Nothing like the sound and feel of a stout V-8. Love the Evo just as much, maybe just a tinney bit more!
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I have always had v8's before the EVO. I still own my 92 GT Mustang currently has 169,000 on the original engine, only lightly moded. Nevertheless, I enjoy the speed of cars and must be at a low cost over all. So the v8's did the trick for many years. I really could not afford a high horsepower import until the EVO. I have to say the Mustang is fun to drive but the EVO is major fun in other ways. If I had to choose it would be the EVO. But then I have not driven the latest Mustangs or others. Going fast in a straight line is fun, but doing it sideways is incredible. Over all I love all cars as long as they are fun to drive.