hello everyone.

As it goes right now im in the process of selling my WRX and moving to the EVO world. On my way to picking up a WW VIII, can't wait.

Aside from that i would like to know the do's and dont's of evo modding. There is many of these in the subaru world so i was just wondering if you guys have any.

thanks in advance for any advice.

 

Most of the subie rules apply:

No VTA BOV's
Tune if you plan on using a cone filter
Invest in fuel delivery
Exhaust is always your first step.


Where we differ is usually because unlike a subie the cams are right there for the upgrading. Also the Turbo is within easy reach so thats cake to do as well. I've even heard of people dropping in pistons with the motor still in the engine bay..

 

I will be the first to say tune for everything. EcuFlash, Evoscan (or Mitsulogger), tactrix cables, are all your friends.

 

+1

if you can afford it i would buy a ix

 

Welcome hope u like the evo. The same as they said up there and stock clutch might give u some problems and the tranny it really is a hit and miss thing

 

Only if you never plan to upgrade the stock turbo. If you plan to move into something bigger down the road...go with an 8 vs. 9.

 

thanks for all the tips guys. ive heard about the trannys being hit or miss, but subi's are the same way with there trannys. so i suppose ill take that risk.

do the evo's also have an open source ecu like the suabru's?

 

I would say get a IX if you dont plan on throwing in a bigger turbo. but if you plan on it, get a 8.

 

Read my reply up top...

 

Excellent advice.

 

my bad chu. i just completly read over thats.

about the tranny's, one of you said there kind of hit or miss. now i've heard about this before i just never what exactly is there weakness? i know for subarus the gears on the wrx are a bit on the skinny side and once you get past 300whp on that tranny they become a ticking time bomb.

 

I'm not very sure of the tranny problems, but also be aware of the TC "death whines" when buying used. Really test drive the car before you out the money on it.

 

i take it that would be a sign of a bad TC or one thats on its way out?

 

The Evo transmission is pretty stout its the open transfer case on the 03-04 Evo's besides the RS with its limited slip helical that had issues with hard take off's. The transfer cases have also proved to be somewhat of a weak spot once horsepower really goes up.

The death whine is a sign you've fractured or chipped the gears.

 

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