I'm currently in the market for an evo and debating the evo VIII vs IX, the biggest difference i see is the MIVEC system, i certainly know and understand the huge advantages of a VVT system on an NA engine, but I don't see a large advantage on a forced induction engine. I don't particularly care about stock or near stock performance, the target for the car is ~400 whp, at this level of modification, does MIVEC mean anything? especially considering the price premium that used evo IX's seem to have over the VIII?

thanks in advance.

 

just buy an 8 and keep the extra money for mods

 

If your staying around 400wheel. You will get there faster and cheaper with the mivec

 

Its all about how much lag you are willing to put up with. MIVEC when properly matched to cam profiles and intended usage can drop spool times by as much as 1000 rpm in some cases.

 

If you have the money get the IX! Its faster more HP and TQ-bigger turbo and it has mivec, AND it responds to mods grrrrrreat.

 

Go IX, I had an VIII amd with less mods my IX is quicker

 

Have to agree.....the IX's the way to go if you can find a good one or new A bit cheaper to make the NINER quicker than its older brother 8.

 

Nine has the Nine Turbo to begin with, and also the Mivec. But it really comes down to how much money you're willing to spend. Not only for performance parts, but also for repairs you will be making...........Sorry for bringing that part up

 

good thread in evo general about a 2.3 build up project from pruven and difference between the viii, and ix.. basically the builders will tell you the ix is the way to go.. but both can be build and made fast. its just cheaper and easier (and ultimately slightly better) with the ix. not that there is anything wrong with the viii, but new technology usually prevails.

 

i had 8 and now i have 9. to get the 400 whp including the car price will be almost the same.
but ,i personally bealive the nine have better power at low and mid range,thanks for mivec -bigger turbo, there for is quicker.
so i would get a 9./safe money get an RS/

 

ix all the way