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Victor A

Mar 8, 2019 07:15 AM

Fluid recommendations for stock 2003 evo 8?

Hello, everone
I first want to start out by thanking you all in advance for teaching and assisting me with my newly purchased 2003 evo 8. To start, the body has 100K and the motor supposedly has under 70K. I have everything needed to put the car together but my main question is what fluids to use for the crankcase, transfer case and diffs. I am going to replace the timing belt, water pump, oil pump as well as some pulleys and the tensioner. I live in the north east so it gets cold here in the winter and hot during the summer. Also, I’m aiming for 400-500Whp/hp as I would like to drive it as a daily (sort of). Thanks again everyone. I’ll start filming some content soon if anyone would be interested in following my journey.

MinusPrevious

Mar 8, 2019 08:29 AM

Hello Victor

Welcome aboard. There are some differing opinions on fluids

What ive used is the recommendation i got from Road Race. Been using

Redline 75w/90 in the rear diff
MT-90 in the trans (some members swear by using Mitsu DiaQueen)
Redline shock proof in the transfer case (warm weather climate only)

Joe :beer:

Victor A

Mar 8, 2019 08:40 AM

Thank you for the promt reply. I appreciate it, Joe. What's your recommendation for freezing temperatures. We should be through with winter in the next month or so.

MinusPrevious

Mar 8, 2019 08:52 AM

Here is a good source. This is likely the best drivetrain shop we have avail

They have all the oil recommendations (see bottom of page)
http://www.teamrip.com/tech-info/

Victor A

Mar 12, 2019 09:43 AM

Which supplier would you recommend for the following items:
- water pump
-oil pump
-timing belt
-crank pulley
-alternator pulley
-(all other pulleys and tensioners)
- gaskets
- seals etc for t case and other parts such as grommets
I am looking to replace these parts before I install the engine. Any and all recommendations are greatly appreciated. Thanks again.

MinusPrevious

Mar 12, 2019 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Victor A (Post 11864202)

STM carries some of the most common replacement parts & are a good supplier. MAP is also good but they do not carry as many of the OEM parts as STM

Your local Mitsu dealer may come in handy for the OE gaskets (make sure you work them on price)

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