hey guys i found a evo 9 mr i am going to purchase... just a few questions...wat to look 4 before i buy it.. imean they say its completely stock but upon quizzin the delar they knew very little about the car such as Horsepower. also the boost guage and radio been switched i want to switch back to regular is that a difficult process.???? thanks for the help

 

another mr brother to nyc. Ill prob see u around

 

and trini too big up

 

Car FAX it.
Make sure you drive it.

Make sure there is no weird tire wear.
Make sure there is no shake in the steering wheel.
Feel out the clutch

Small things to check on to see if someone could have done mods.

The small black clips that hold under side engine cover - I have never removed all of them without some marks etc.

Spark plugs - Compare mileage with color of plugs.


Lastly,

No the reverse swap is easy with the radio. I believe the process is in the How TO section. Just reverse the process obviously.

Make sure the stock gauge goes to 1.2bar ish - Also make sure it is not pegging at 1.5.

 

if a Evo has had a front LSD put in, would u say its too heavily modded to buy if im looking for a almost stock?

this might sound like a stupid question

 

Check and be sure that there is a vin stamp on ever body panel (fenders, bumpers, etc) - if there isn't they have been replaced which means it was in an accident. I found this out the hard way but I ended up getting a new IX because of it so it was a win situation.

 

It's easy. Which is on top now, the radio or the gauges?

 

i usta have a really good thread about buying a used evo and what to look for saved in my favorites, but i guess when i found mine i erased it.

well here is the best i could fine, https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...o+check+buying. it has a little paragraph on buying used

 

An evo already has an LSD in it stock front and rear.

 

S E A R C H

 

i know that. the evo im talking about has a shep trans with front LSD upgrade. ill find the exact detail.

 

heres the link

http://www.sheptrans.com/catalog.php...%20TCASE&id=45

 

s-e-a-r-c-h

 

+1 Congrat if you do get it.

 

You can also check the underside of the car to see if it was lowered.Look at the zero lift kit and see if it is all bashed up and bent.You will be able to tell by scratches or dents on the underside.Look at the engine bay.Check obvious things like the airbox,stock intake pipe,and even the upper intercooler piping.See if the bolts or clips look like they have been taken on and off.Hope this helps.