Thanks for all the information on the different models and everything. Ill make sure to refer to this before i go and ask things. One thing im wondering on is do most people swap their 6 speeds to a 5 speed. Most evos ive seen that were originally a 6 speed are converted to a 5 speed is there any reason for this?

 

5 speed is apparently alot stronger than the 6 speed

 

I wasnt to sure if that was what the main reason behind it was or not. Ill look around and ask see what other people say. thanks

 

I thought the gearing was better on the five speed as well?

Unless you really have a thing for overdrive, one overdrive gear is more than enough.

 

Nice to know these information. Thanks

 

thanks mods.. i'm very new here and honestly don't know much on modifying so this is a huge help info for me.. I just bought an Evo 8 (all stock).

 

Thank you for posting this information! I'm new to Evos and am just getting to the process of searching for one. I'll be sure to check for the indicators of abuse.

 

Very helpful info for my evo search. Thanks everyone

 

wow, nice write up...hopefull we get a sticky and we'll have less "looking into an evo" threads

 

my car has 32k miles just bought it like that and i just changed the oil. should i change all the other fluids my moms bf is a pro mechanic so ill ask him to help me do it..but transfer ,brake and something else right?? anyone??

 

Always change the oils from any used car u buy, cuz at the end of the day u don't know the extent or abuse the last person had put on it, especially it being a evo

 

Bump...let's get that stickey

 

I'm looking into buying a new Evo for myself but I cant decide between the 8,9, or the new 10 MR's. I'm currently a college student living in Queens, NY and I might consider commuting with the car. Although this thread is VERY helpful, I have a few things I wanna consider before I get serious about my purchase and I was hoping someone could help me out and give me some words of wisdom as a veteran Evo owner.
1) This will be my first car and I want to do mainly performance upgrades (as would any other kid my age)
2) I would prefer to do most of the installation myself, mainly because I want to familiarize myself with my car and cars in general, due to the fact that I've been a car fanatic since I was a kid, but I was never fortunate enough to have the opportunity to understand what "goes on under the hood". Plus I want the satisfaction of knowing that I don't have to rely on someone else to get the job done right.
3) I've found a few models which have been modified, but I'm guessing it wouldn't be a good idea to buy one, right?

I could possibly be leaving some things out that I want to touch up on, but this is all that comes to mind. So if anyone could direct me in the right way, it would be greatly appreciated.

 

excellent information! Thanks

 

very good thread, very helpful!