Beginners Read Me: New To Your Evo Or Looking For An Evo?
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From: Texas
very informative thread, however, i'm reading after owning my EVO X for 3 weeks now lol. I too was very skeptical when considering a used EVO on a lot of issues commonly associated with them. However, I was giving a great deal on a new X out the door for just shy of 31K.
I think the X specs should be added to this list for a consolidated thread or start a new sticky w/ just the Specs. Thanks.
I think the X specs should be added to this list for a consolidated thread or start a new sticky w/ just the Specs. Thanks.
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From: CenTex
I really liked reading through all the pages of this write up and random comments.. but question.. is there a suitable place to find options in the different models? ie should this one come with a sunroof, subs and a whatever.
i mean this was a great start:
but what if i want to know which one has a 5spd or a 6? compression change in any of the years? ie whats stock and whats not
i mean this was a great start:
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODEL YEARS:
'03 AND '04 models- 271hp 273tq
Intercooler sprayer
RS model available in '04 (Front LSD, aluminum roof, no ABS, no power features)
'05 models - 276hp 286tq
Active Center Differential (ACD) on all models
Front LSD on all models
Intercooler sprayer no longer available
10.5 hotside on turbocharger
MR model now available (aluminum roof, Bilstein Shocks, 17.74lb BBS charcoal grey multispoke rims, 6spd trans, vortex generators)
RS still available
Sun, Sound, Leather (SSL) model of base VIII available (subwoofer, power sunroof, leather seats, HIDs)
No HIDs on base VIII
'06 models - 286hp 289tq
ACD still available
MIVEC has been added (variable valve timing)
Lighter Valve Cover
Added larger compressor housing to same 16g turbo from 05
Revised coolant passages in the head allowing for more boost/timing on pump gas
Last model year to use the 4g63 engine
SE models available as late year 06s (known as Evo 9.5s)
Hollow camshafts
'03 AND '04 models- 271hp 273tq
Intercooler sprayer
RS model available in '04 (Front LSD, aluminum roof, no ABS, no power features)
'05 models - 276hp 286tq
Active Center Differential (ACD) on all models
Front LSD on all models
Intercooler sprayer no longer available
10.5 hotside on turbocharger
MR model now available (aluminum roof, Bilstein Shocks, 17.74lb BBS charcoal grey multispoke rims, 6spd trans, vortex generators)
RS still available
Sun, Sound, Leather (SSL) model of base VIII available (subwoofer, power sunroof, leather seats, HIDs)
No HIDs on base VIII
'06 models - 286hp 289tq
ACD still available
MIVEC has been added (variable valve timing)
Lighter Valve Cover
Added larger compressor housing to same 16g turbo from 05
Revised coolant passages in the head allowing for more boost/timing on pump gas
Last model year to use the 4g63 engine
SE models available as late year 06s (known as Evo 9.5s)
Hollow camshafts
Only the SSL models come with a sub. The sunroof was available on the '03 (don't know about '04) and the subsequent SSLs.
Only the MR has a 6-speed.
but what if i want to know which one has a 5spd or a 6?
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From: CenTex
I've noticed quite a few suggestions. It's great to see folks take an interest. If any of you want to compile a cogent addition to this thread, I'm sure the mods will consider including it.
Last edited by FJF; Feb 16, 2011 at 04:20 PM.
Goes without saying that this thread is invaluable to those looking for Evos. Thanks for putting it together. It should linked in the site welcome email if you don't enter a car in your profile. 
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From: Ventura, CA
not sure if this question should even be asked in here haha sorry if it shouldnt. but im lookin for an evo to pik up in a couple months but i wanna start gettin some info and learning. not new to the turbo world tho. i really like the old style evos but if imma spend around 22k-25k on a clean evo 8 or 9 with low miles. would it be worth it to just pick up a evo X?? i know its mostly personal reference but i want some opinions, thanks in advance