Thought i had read somewhere that they were different in size/capacity but not 100%.

Is it a direct swap?

Does anyone know

Thank you!

 

From what I remember Evos have always had a 14 gallon tank ever since I started reading about them when they first came to the US. People always complained that the tank was too small. Not sure about them being the same dimensionally but why would Mitsubishi change it for the Evo IX?

 

14 gallons? i have never been able to reach 12 gallons is always 11.5 on a empty tank and i mean empty...

 

14.5 gal tank ... I've put in a little over 13 before way below empty.

they should be the same for the VIII and IX.

 

I think it's the JDM Evo VIII/IX's that had smaller tanks. Like 8-10 gallon takes because of their AYC system. Don't ask me why that would make the tank smaller but I remember reading that it was smaller, probably pumps went there or something.

Which is one reason we didn't get AYC, that and the AYC systems were breaking way too much to be worth it to Mitsubishi to have a 100,000 mile warranty on them.

 

the first has a evo 8
the second has a evo 9...
if i read their profiles right

theres your answer!

 

Thanks for the replies fellas

Now if they are the same capacity wise......does anyone know if i remove the oem one out of my 9 if the older one from the 8 will bolt right in and accept the fuel pump assembly as well as have all the same line connections?

 

Well I know to remove it you'll want to pull the pump and sender unit from the top and then remove the filler neck. Then just unbolt it and lower it on a jack. I hope you emptied it.

 

it's a 14 gal tank...i've put 13.5+ gals before...yes i run it to negative E on occasion

 

yes they are the exact same. identical. i have swapped a 9 tank into a 8 before.

as stated make sure to drain BOTH sides. theres a 12mm on the drivers side and passenger side.

make sure you remove the sending unit, feed, return line, and filler neck as well as the little plastic clip connectors that go to the charcoal canister

 

+1 I think the Evo have about 12 gal tank.

 

This info is in your owner's manual. IIRC my 03 VIII has a 13.9 gal tank.

 

That's what i was hoping to hear

Thanks sooo much for the info my friend

Perfect time to add the double pump hanger from FullBlown for more boost

 

12 gallons and 2-2.5 extra when the light comes on

 

Everytime I go to fill up it only takes about 10.5 gallons when the light is on...
I don't see why the light would come on if I still had 3+ more gallons to go...