So then can you take a Evo8's turbo and replace the hot side and cover plus all the 9 lines and be fine? The reason I ask is because my Evo9's turbo seems to be dying and could I just buy a 8 turbo that's in great condition and switch all of my hardware onto it and be fine or will I run into some complications? Also what does a turbo rebuild consist of and whats the going rate?

 

Just get another used nine turbo Bro to easy!

 

okay ill check the FS thread for one but if I do have to rebuild that turbo as well what am I looking at then?

 

Depends what goes out on it, I've never replaced parts on a turbo but what I did was replace my 9.8 hotside with a 10.5. I got a extra 8 turbo for free from a buddy and just swapped the hotsides. Took mine off of the car and put in the new one simple as that.

 

want to sell your freebie turbo?

 

No Bro you misunderstood lol! thats the turbo thats on now my other one was shot, and youd be downgrading if you got a 8 turbo thats why i reccomended getting a used 9

 

very good infoo thxxxx

 

Thanks for the info!

 

Excellent information. I have been wondering how much different the e8 turbo was compared the e9 turbo.

 

I am actually trying to get rid of my IX turbo. I just got a RED.

 

well done

 

Forced performance has parts for a rebuild or they can do it.

My Evo VIII's turbo went and the cheapest solution with an upgrade to boot was the HTA 71 cartridge as I wanted to go bigger if i needed a new turbo . I believe your existing lines will fit. Just get knew crush washers etc for the swap. One thing for sure is to remove your radiator so you have more room. I did mine with it still in and put a hole in it. Much easier removing the radiator.

Athanasios

 

this is just wat i was looking for!!!

 

awesome thread!!!

 

Good info