OKAY evo 9 mr or evo 8 pls read

Oct 7, 2009 | 01:34 PM

#16

MaxKanisha

Evolving Member

Quote:

Originally Posted by acidtonic

Myself being an evo newb I'll ask how the 8 has more modding capabilities than the 9?

Sounds to me like mivec + larger housing + larger ECU storage sounds like a win for the IX.

Are 8's just easier to find parts for or actually better for modding? I'm curious

The IX's are very good at making power with just bolt-on's due to MIVEC. That's why chaotichoax said "limited modding - ix".. He ment that if the OWNER was only going to do limited modding, get the IX.

But if the owner is going to do a complete setup (big turbo, stroker kit, etc.).. Then he might as well get an VIII since they are cheaper to begin with and MIVEC won't be making much of a difference.

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Oct 8, 2009 | 04:33 AM

#17

termin8

Newbie

i say go with a 8 and with the extra money u save from buying a 9 put into ur car

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Oct 8, 2009 | 05:20 AM

#18

shogun86

Newbie

I would say get the nine. I just really like the bumper & interior that the ix.

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Oct 8, 2009 | 04:29 PM

#19

EVOlX

Newbie

I vote for the IX. But it all comes down to which one you like better.

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Oct 8, 2009 | 05:26 PM

#20

evo9onmymind

Newbie

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaotichoax

limited modding - ix

extensive modding - viii

+1.

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Oct 8, 2009 | 05:39 PM

#21

casper3043

Evolving Member

if you're going to buy a 09 mr for $27.5k, then you might as well save up and look into an evo x. warranty, previous owners' problems, clutch issues, etc is not so much a headache anymore.

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Oct 8, 2009 | 05:57 PM

#22

Jarrett 03

Evolving Member

go straight for a 8 build the motor and go 35r and ur set

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Oct 9, 2009 | 06:13 AM

#23

chu

Evolved Member

Quote:

Originally Posted by casper3043

if you're going to buy a 09 mr for $27.5k, then you might as well save up and look into an evo x. warranty, previous owners' problems, clutch issues, etc is not so much a headache anymore.