evo trims ????
Stole this from a sticky in the newbie section, there may be some errors in it but here are the differences in the years and models.
'03 AND '04 models- 271hp 273tq
Intercooler sprayer
RS model available in '04 (Front LSD, aluminum roof, no ABS, no power features)
'05 models - 276hp 286tq
Active Center Differential (ACD) on all models
Front LSD on all models
Intercooler sprayer no longer available
10.5 hotside on turbocharger
MR model now available (aluminum roof, Bilstein Shocks, 17.74lb BBS charcoal grey multispoke rims, 6spd trans, vortex generators)
RS still available
Sun, Sound, Leather (SSL) model of base VIII available (subwoofer, power sunroof, leather seats, HIDs)
No HIDs on base VIII
'06 models - 286hp 289tq
ACD still available
MIVEC has been added (variable valve timing)
Lighter Valve Cover
Added larger compressor housing to same 16g turbo from 05
Revised coolant passages in the head allowing for more boost/timing on pump gas
Last model year to use the 4g63 engine
SE models available as late year 06s
Hollow camshafts
'03 AND '04 models- 271hp 273tq
Intercooler sprayer
RS model available in '04 (Front LSD, aluminum roof, no ABS, no power features)
'05 models - 276hp 286tq
Active Center Differential (ACD) on all models
Front LSD on all models
Intercooler sprayer no longer available
10.5 hotside on turbocharger
MR model now available (aluminum roof, Bilstein Shocks, 17.74lb BBS charcoal grey multispoke rims, 6spd trans, vortex generators)
RS still available
Sun, Sound, Leather (SSL) model of base VIII available (subwoofer, power sunroof, leather seats, HIDs)
No HIDs on base VIII
'06 models - 286hp 289tq
ACD still available
MIVEC has been added (variable valve timing)
Lighter Valve Cover
Added larger compressor housing to same 16g turbo from 05
Revised coolant passages in the head allowing for more boost/timing on pump gas
Last model year to use the 4g63 engine
SE models available as late year 06s
Hollow camshafts
All 2006 SE models come with HIDs, red stitching on the seats, alcantara suede, SE front lip, aluminum roof and hood, BBS Forged aluminum wheels, 5 speed, and yes its an appearance package. If you happen to get the MR SE, it comes with all the SE stuff, plus a little lip thing on the spoiler, 6 speed, and the wheels I believe are darker for the MR.
You're welcome. Thanks to Burklow for adding in what I didn't know. I had the chance to get the MR SE but they wanted $41k for it, so I went somewhere else. I didn't even know it was the MR SE until after we had gotten back to the dealership from the test drive, I never even got into 6th gear. But that's exacly why it never came with a 6 speed, because it was an appearance package, not a performance package.
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You're welcome. Thanks to Burklow for adding in what I didn't know. I had the chance to get the MR SE but they wanted $41k for it, so I went somewhere else. I didn't even know it was the MR SE until after we had gotten back to the dealership from the test drive, I never even got into 6th gear. But that's exacly why it never came with a 6 speed, because it was an appearance package, not a performance package.
oh ok..so if i were to get the SE it would come out cheaper then the MR.. but the MR SE is more expensive right... dam i have a choice to pick the one i want, but im also being reasonable... none of them have a power difference right...im looking at the 06 EVO IX...
thanks, dv1rex
