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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 03:04 PM
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My buddy thinks that the Evo IX "MR" engine is special...

...and if so, in what way?

I could have sworn that all Evo IX engines (US spec) were the same. Yet he claims that the "MR" engine is "safely" capable of more boost on stock motor than the other trims due to stronger internals? - I didn't ask which internals, but he maintains that the MR motor is better in some way. And no, he doesn't own one

I'm pretty sure he's wrong. So can you guys confirm that he's just talking out of his ***?
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 03:05 PM
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...and if so, in what way?

I could have sworn that all Evo IX engines (US spec) were the same. Yet he claims that the "MR" engine is "safely" capable of more boost on stock motor than the other trims due to stronger internals? - I didn't ask which internals, but he maintains that the MR motor is better in some way. And no, he doesn't own one

I'm pretty sure he's wrong. So can you guys confirm that he's just talking out of his ***?


He's wrong.
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 03:05 PM
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he doen't know what hes talking about, that MR engine is the same as the rs or gsr.
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 03:09 PM
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He doesnt know what he is talking about and thats why he doesnt own one, the engine is the same.
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 03:09 PM
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He's 100% correct. The MR block is forged diamond.
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 03:10 PM
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Dump your friend! He's a dumbass...
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 03:13 PM
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it is special, just like your friend.
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 03:15 PM
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The only thing different is cosmetic wise on the car, engines are still the same throughout all the models
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Bobster22388
The only thing different is cosmetic wise on the car, engines are still the same throughout all the models
ahem transmissions, shocks
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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^haha, tell him he's right, to buy one, and throw on a 37r and run 30psi.

Last edited by sliqdaddy91; Apr 5, 2010 at 03:21 PM.
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 03:20 PM
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MR's are transformers
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 03:24 PM
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Thanks guys. I knew he was nuts. Although he sounds so convinced that for a minute it seemed like I was the crazy one lol
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 03:25 PM
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If it helps him sleep at night, let him think that...
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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If anything it handles less power because of the 6 speed transmission .
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 03:29 PM
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It is special because I have one.
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