I have a USDM Evo X MR, purchased new in 2008, from a dealership in Miami, FL. I will be moving to CA soon and I'd like to know if Evos sold new in FL, in 2008 were 50 state legal, or if I am going to have any trouble registering, or insuring the car in CA. Thanks.

 

Yes it's legal.. But you might run into cop trouble with all those mods.

 

+1

Cops in CA love us.

 

Thanks guys, but (un)fortunately, the X is totally stock except for a Works drop-in(It's my daughter's car). Actually, the Evo with the mods is my personal VIII.

I agree that Cali does suck. I figure that ultimately I'll just put Alky injection, or switchable 91/E-85 maps and a killer tune, plus a Valentine 1 on her car for those rare times that she'll let me drive it. If I do the Ethanol, I'll need bigger injectors but either way I'll need to upgrade the fuel pump, right?

I am just not so sure that the MR's wimpy tranny is gonna like that extra power.