I have a 2004 evo 8 with the little 9.8 hs and am going to swap out to a evo 9 16g with the 10.5hs. Is everything straight forward? What/how will i need to modify the new turbo to fit LICP ? I know they sell install kits but i'm on a tight budget and would like to know how you guys get it done? thnx in advance for everyones help

 

Everything is straight forward, if you don't have the j-pipe you will need it. The lines (oil/water) can be bent to fit, I personally recommend the install kit as it will make everything that much easier. Good Luck.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svTpoHj54fY


https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...s-9-turbo.html

 

^Nice vid!

 

got to do this soon, nice one

 

Also would it be best to remove the radiator and also drop the front pipe?????

 

You don't "have" to remove the radiator, but it makes life easier, and will reduce the chances of you damaging it. You can put cardboard over it, but still, the amount of room to work stinks. You really may want to buy the install kit. If you start re-using gaskets, you're asking for a problem. At the very least, the turbo outlet pipe is needed (j-pipe). You could bend the metal oil lines/coolant lines..but why take the chance? Here's an install kit for $139.

http://www.turbochargers.com/store/p...roducts_id/402

 

Great video! Thats what I rock on my 8. The 9 turbo!

 

Yeah was planning on getting the kit to do the install. Have changed the turbos out of my RB26 with was an effort, dont think it could be any less room then that.

Thanks

 

i say sent that sucka out to fp and have them turn it into a red or black, its not really that worthy doing the swap from a 8 to a 9.

 

how much does it cost to make it an fp red or black??

 

to make it a red its $999 and the black is $1099 which i guess is a pretty good deal if you have a 9 turbo

 

i know how ya feel man.. just did a RB25 swap into my buddys 240 only to find that he blew the stock turbo after only a month.. haa and id say it was tight