Differences in Evo IX vs VIII '05
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Differences in Evo IX vs VIII '05
Ok fella's,
I thought the engine and drivetrain on the '05 Evo VIII had pretty much the same as the IX, the only real diff was the variable valve timing. Same stuff -10.5 hotside turbo, same gearbox (as far as the five speed goes), electronically-controlled multi-plate center differential, and the front helical limited-slip differential('03 and '04 had open diff). But what I'm reading on a couple of these articles (which of course I'm sure want to bulid up the IX) is that the '03-'05 don't have any of this and the NEW IX has all these goodies now?? Someone clear this up for me please.
The one thing the articles are mentioning is the IX are going to have a revlimiter built in @5500 rpm's when the car is at a stand still. Does this mean you have a built-in studder box for launching? YAAAAAAHOOOO!! THat'll be nice on the drag track yeah?? IF, of course this is true.
Joey
I thought the engine and drivetrain on the '05 Evo VIII had pretty much the same as the IX, the only real diff was the variable valve timing. Same stuff -10.5 hotside turbo, same gearbox (as far as the five speed goes), electronically-controlled multi-plate center differential, and the front helical limited-slip differential('03 and '04 had open diff). But what I'm reading on a couple of these articles (which of course I'm sure want to bulid up the IX) is that the '03-'05 don't have any of this and the NEW IX has all these goodies now?? Someone clear this up for me please.
The one thing the articles are mentioning is the IX are going to have a revlimiter built in @5500 rpm's when the car is at a stand still. Does this mean you have a built-in studder box for launching? YAAAAAAHOOOO!! THat'll be nice on the drag track yeah?? IF, of course this is true.
Joey
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From what I've picked up reading everything I can find, the IX has a reworked turbo setup, different gear ratios (5- and 6-speed boxes), the helical front LSD, MIVEC, and the standing start rev limiter (5k or 5.5k depending who wrote the article).
Originally Posted by Jo & Joey
Ok fella's,
I thought the engine and drivetrain on the '05 Evo VIII had pretty much the same as the IX, the only real diff was the variable valve timing. Same stuff -10.5 hotside turbo, same gearbox (as far as the five speed goes), electronically-controlled multi-plate center differential, and the front helical limited-slip differential('03 and '04 had open diff). But what I'm reading on a couple of these articles (which of course I'm sure want to bulid up the IX) is that the '03-'05 don't have any of this and the NEW IX has all these goodies now?? Someone clear this up for me please.
The one thing the articles are mentioning is the IX are going to have a revlimiter built in @5500 rpm's when the car is at a stand still. Does this mean you have a built-in studder box for launching? YAAAAAAHOOOO!! THat'll be nice on the drag track yeah?? IF, of course this is true.
I thought the engine and drivetrain on the '05 Evo VIII had pretty much the same as the IX, the only real diff was the variable valve timing. Same stuff -10.5 hotside turbo, same gearbox (as far as the five speed goes), electronically-controlled multi-plate center differential, and the front helical limited-slip differential('03 and '04 had open diff). But what I'm reading on a couple of these articles (which of course I'm sure want to bulid up the IX) is that the '03-'05 don't have any of this and the NEW IX has all these goodies now?? Someone clear this up for me please.
The one thing the articles are mentioning is the IX are going to have a revlimiter built in @5500 rpm's when the car is at a stand still. Does this mean you have a built-in studder box for launching? YAAAAAAHOOOO!! THat'll be nice on the drag track yeah?? IF, of course this is true.
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Actually, I did not know the '05 had a standing rev limiter. Thanks.
However, I agree that it would be a little low @5k...to get some of my lower 1.7x 60' in my 2g I had to do somewhere around 5500rpm-6k launches (on a well treated track).
What is the revlimiter set to when moving?? By accident on a couple of ocassions I've gotten up to 8k (because the car still felt like it was pulling hard) and didn't hit it.
However, I agree that it would be a little low @5k...to get some of my lower 1.7x 60' in my 2g I had to do somewhere around 5500rpm-6k launches (on a well treated track).
What is the revlimiter set to when moving?? By accident on a couple of ocassions I've gotten up to 8k (because the car still felt like it was pulling hard) and didn't hit it.
Originally Posted by Jo & Joey
Actually, I did not know the '05 had a standing rev limiter. Thanks.
However, I agree that it would be a little low @5k...to get some of my lower 1.7x 60' in my 2g I had to do somewhere around 5500rpm-6k launches (on a well treated track).
What is the revlimiter set to when moving?? By accident on a couple of ocassions I've gotten up to 8k (because the car still felt like it was pulling hard) and didn't hit it.
However, I agree that it would be a little low @5k...to get some of my lower 1.7x 60' in my 2g I had to do somewhere around 5500rpm-6k launches (on a well treated track).
What is the revlimiter set to when moving?? By accident on a couple of ocassions I've gotten up to 8k (because the car still felt like it was pulling hard) and didn't hit it.
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Originally Posted by Warrtalon
The rev limiter is set at 7600. You did not hit 8k, unless you have a flash. What you saw on the tach while accelerating is probably not very accurate.
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I just got my new Evolution IX last week and I can confirm that pickup of the engine and handling are both greatly improved compared to the Evo VII I had previously. Its a greatly improved car - absolutely superb.
Originally Posted by scorp64
From what I've picked up reading everything I can find, the IX has a reworked turbo setup, different gear ratios (5- and 6-speed boxes), the helical front LSD, MIVEC, and the standing start rev limiter (5k or 5.5k depending who wrote the article).
and the rev limiter at 5.5k