Is a fuel rail necessary? I thought they could handle plenty flow at 400HP levels on e85.

 

You are correct, an aftermarket fuel rail is highly unnecessary

 

buy mine. I have a completely stock 9 SE. Very clean and no problems whatso ever. Text me if you're interested. 46k on the odo.

 

Sorry number is 7152520962

 

I'm still a few months out from purchasing. Finishing up my last semester at college in December, and plan to purchase after xmas.

 

This is true. Got my Evo from the dealership and while I was riding shotgun (after telling him I'm pretty set on getting it) he gets on it on the back roads and said "This is the last time I'll see this car so I wanted to do this for the last time".

And about the clutch, it really all depends on how you drive it. I burnt a clutch that only had maybe 200 miles on it because I was learning how to launch the car. Bought an Exedy OEM replacement and it lasted to 30k when I decided I wanted more power and removed the motor. Even then, it would still hold strong at 30k and there was no sign of slippage.

 

Honestly though any car can be beaten on. Dealership or private sale.

And I won't be launching the car... ever. I'll probably upgrade the clutch anyway for peace of mind though.

 

wow that guy would do that to your new car, thats a d ick move. But yea im in no hurry to sell just have a kid now so the 4 door saloon has to go.

 

Yeah total dick move. I'd probably punch him in the mouth after I signed the papers

Also I am gonna shoot you a PM, so that way when I am in the market to buy I'll be able to find you easier

 

I watched a salesmen in his early 20's dog leg one into a lot one time. Im like "Oh theres the Evo I saw yesterday". Guys rips on it thru the lot back to its spot and gets out with bag of mcdonalds.

 

If you aren't launching the car and are staying on stock turbo, don't change the clutch just for ****s'n'giggles. That said, do keep some funds aside for when/if it does eventually need replacing.

 

I dont know if anyone added this but make sure u get a boost gauge and wideband. Prefer uego or innivate. Just my 2¢. goodluck and have fun oh and be aware of the mod bug it gets everyone including myself lol it never stops

 

Exhaust, ic pipes ,good tires, maintenance, and a good tune and drive her

 

^^ X2, love my evo with those exact mods.

 

Yeah I've pretty much narrowed it down to a 3" TB exhaust, mbc, LICP, 255lph Walbro, and a tune.

The rest of the stuff I'm going to focus on will be suspension, maintenance (first and foremost), SS brake line/clutch cable, and the shifter bushings.