Going from the 9.8 to the 10.5, how much would that cost and how much gain is expected?

 

its about 250 bucks i would do the o2 housing at the same time since ur down there. you should gain around 10 -20whp from the 10.5 10whp atleast. I ordered my 10.5 housing and planning on getting the o2 housing next.

 

I have an 03 2nd and 5th syncro replaced with mods done. Stupid recalls were done WRONG GVW STICKER, CORROSION ON ECU HARNESS, COOLING RELAY, 29K ON IT wing just started fading but they will be replacing in a week or two calipers fine no issues. I now owe 15k on it and would never go back in 30k debt or more just to have an 05 or 06. Once I pay off my 03 I can start heavily modding while the NEW generation of EVO owners are still trying 2 make their car payments Just my 2cents

 

+1 to that sivs

 

Thats a nice little gain from $250 bucks to go to the 10.5

 

were not really sure.. it actually could have been during a cam gear install, but the timing on the car was messed up.. I had the belts replaced at 57K with kevlar belts and suddenly the car was making power again.

 

thats basically all you need to be the like the "god like" 05s... well pretty much.

 

+1

 

My 03 has been flawless so far. Stock clutch too and it holds like day one.

 

Go with a 2005 You will be paying a little more but the handling is a lot better

 

Very happy with my 03'. Brembos still look awesome, spoiler is good, paint still looks very good.

40k right now. Replaced stock clutch at 34k. Just got transfer case replaced under warrenty a few days ago.

I love having the 03'. You have the first batch Evo's that came to the U.S.!

 

just got my clutch put in this weekend my buddy who put it in told me that the previous owner (bought last may w/ 16K) probably beat the hell outta this evo b/c the flywheel was majorly burned also there were a couple things that were sloppily put in place (i.e. IC piping) which were tell tale signs of getting beat on...

 

this thread is the most informative so far. i am looking at buing a used evo. looking at an 03. i drove one yesterday that had 15000 miles and it felt good exept for the short shifter it had.they wanted 25900 for it but i think it is a little high. the clutch felt like it wanted to stay on the floor once.is this normal because it wasnt warmed up or should i look more into it. it had an intake by aem and thats all i saw exept for the worn tires and blemish in hood. thanks for all your info.

 

That price is very close to a brand new RS. Save some money and go for a Brand new 9 RS which has more engine potential. Just my 2 cent.

 

i have an 04 20,000 miles on it still runs like a champ no wierd noises no problems with it what so ever. it all depends on how the owner takes care of the car and how they drove it.