Morning gents and ladies,

I'm currently at a point with my current car (2002 built WRX with ~500awhp) where I want to change up the scenery, and learn more about, in my opinion, a well respected AWD platform I haven't touched yet. I'm thinking of going with an Evo IX as I'm not a fan of the face lift of the X. I was wondering if this is a good path to travel.. Or should I lean more towards an VIII? I don't know the changes between them, or if one responds better to mods, etc. looking for personal experiences and knowledge. Thanks in advanced

 

The only real difference between an 8/9 is that the 9 has mivec. Otherwise the body is SLIGHTLY different. I wanna hear some details and see some pics of this wrx!

 

Well, I can lay out some quick details without going over a full parts list..

EJ257 swap (to include new machined heads, and new block)
Forged rods, pistons, bearings
DW1300cc injectors
Synergy 340LPH fuel pump
Rotated GT3076R
Custom charge piping and rotated intake manifold built by Zfab Motorsports
Removed and ported polished TGVs with matching port and polish on the intake manifold by Zfab Motorsports
Catless turbo back exhaust built by Zfab Motorsports
TurboXS fmic core
6 speed swap

And a bunch of other things

 

between the VIII and the IX there isn't any huge differences besides a front bumper, slightly bigger turbo, and mivec. the evo is a great route if you want the most bang for your buck. you'll probably spend about half of what you did on the subie to get to 500 awhp on the evo.

 

Yeah.. That's what I've found through research. Any major issues I need to look out for?

 

Make sure the T-case is filled full with Diaqueen; majority of the time the tcase fails because it's low on fluid or filled with incorrect fluid. Besides that there is really nothing to watch out for. It's a much more relaxing car to own versus the Subaru. You'll really enjoy it more than the Subaru, responds better to your dollar and don't gotta worry about it spinning a bearing every time you turn the key.

 

Just out of curiosity what fuel are you on every video and person I know with similar setups are making 400-425 whp

 

E85.

And thanks for the tip on the t-case. I'll write that down.

 

I cant post anything yet if my own so im sorryvfor threat jacking if this works, what is this worth ? As it sits? Also any guesses on how much itll take to be road worthy? P.m. if possible thanks again

 

What are you asking about?

 

https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/5089127625.html

 

That's not even in this thread.. So I don't understand your posting :|

 

Thats why i appolgized, for the thread jacking, it doesnt allow me to podt yet, so figured id get some help before making a purchasing mistake

 

Ahh.. I get it now. Well, if someone answers you, I'm cool with it. I just joined yesterday and could make my own post.. So you might be doing it wrong.

 

So your planning on selling the 500HP suby and starting again with an Evo IX and building it up to 500HP?

Hope you have a good budget in place as it won't be cheap

Theres a good sticky thread on buying your first Evo that you can read too. This forum as so much info on DIY if you want to tinker, I'm currently fixing leaking injector and throttle shaft seals, stuff wears out on these cars over 10 years so you need to have the time and money to fix the small stuff as you go on. My car is immac and low miles but still got small issues that just keeps it off the road for a week or 2. The more HP you want out of them the more tinkering and tuning time required. You should be used to this with the Suby anyway.