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Just hit 200K in the IX, Suggestions?

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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 04:13 PM
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not if there built correct and in specs...


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I surelly reccomend you get a fresh short block from mitsu for around $2,700 and call it a day, or long block for a little more,,, built engines are just headachs.
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 05:21 PM
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factory short block, hit 400k! wtf-over!

I really, REALLY want my car to be a straight up, paid off, DD, road warrior. Kudos and Congrats.
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 01:35 AM
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what are the correct compression numbers for a evo ix? hot and cold numbers differ correct?
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 09:10 PM
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mill and o-ring then fully blue brint and balance?
yes thanks Ill have to confirm if this is included
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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If you plan on it running another 200k, then just buy a new short block. Most rebuilds never last as long as a factory assembled motor and you already know the OEM stuff will last.
hmm will def look into that option, cheers
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 09:25 PM
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Hows the interior look?
Not bad at all, the dark colored interior known in all MRs hasnt faded away, its def not breaking apart, the seats have a couple of shrugs but notting noticeable. Ill post pics sometime next week
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 09:46 PM
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Not bad at all, the dark colored interior known in all MRs hasnt faded away, its def not breaking apart, the seats have a couple of shrugs but notting noticeable. Ill post pics sometime next week
Call Buschur Racing. THey will take care of you! I would go with their 2.0... You wont regret it!
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by apagan01
I surelly reccomend you get a fresh short block from mitsu for around $2,700 and call it a day, or long block for a little more,,, built engines are just headachs.
I've honestly been torn between buying a brand new stock short block or going with a built motor. I'm have fairly high mileage as well and I also track my car, and I know the stock short block is very reliable. My friends stock motor lasted him about ~70 track days before it gave out.
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Congrats man. another Evo hit the Milestone...
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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 11:18 PM
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Wow Congrats on the milestone. That's something to be proud of
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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 11:35 PM
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in for pics of this mile monster!
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Old Jun 27, 2011 | 12:36 AM
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Wow 200K?????Amazing!!
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 01:16 PM
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holy LOL I am only a little over 30k
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 01:24 PM
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awesome bro! build engine maybe?!
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 01:44 PM
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wow thats amazing, my evo 8 has its second motor in it and the body has 44k, and i bought a slowboyracing stage 2 short block so if i want to i can slap a bigger turbo on and handle 600hp, but for now its stock turbo cuz these cars r spendy for a 21yr old lol i would go with a built motor, thats my .02
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