My friend just got an Evo 8. and i have an Evo 9.
I have MBC, Full 3" exhaust, and a fuel pump.(getting re flash and tune in a week)
He has MBC, Exhaust, ARC intercooler with both pipes, Cams, and a fuel pump.

We raced at a closed down airstrip and i took him stopped and going.
we raced at 0, 15, 25, 40 and i beat him in all.
i was wondering how i was able to win every single time when he has more stuff?
we switched cars and he beat me? so i think it has something to do with the difference in turbo size? anyone think its that?

 

IXs are generally stronger to begin with and respond better to bolt-ons. Also, his IC and piping don't do much for peak hp.

 

yeah evo 9 have a better (bigger) turbo and its the mivec yo.

 

+1

 

Proof positive on why the first mod alot of Evo 8 owners do is upgrade to a 9 turbo. Cheap power!

 

evo 8 owner here with a Fp Green even better lol

 

'05s have a 10.5 hotside, too

 

haha i know you feel better about having a iX now. not that it's any better.....well maybe just alittle

 

Hey "Randog" does your Avatar mean "Oh Really" ....haha lol. I've been reading that as ooooooorrrrrrrllllllllyyyyyy for the longest time since back when I was a ***** on ClubRSX. I never got what it meant.

 

he is referring the the larger compressor housing not the hotside

 

IX ftw.

 

hey, VIII's aren't that far behind, on a track they aren't that different, depends on the driver

 

not much different......2003-2004 you only need cams, and a 10.5 hotside
and 2005 you only need cams. Once all evos are modded you don't even notice

 

hey, VIII's aren't that far behind, on a track they aren't that different, depends on the driver

 

A tune can make or break a car...
A boost leak can make or break a car...


or hell he might just suck at driving.. lol