Fluid recommendations for stock 2003 evo 8?
Mar 8, 2019, 07:15 AM
#1
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.
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.
Mar 8, 2019, 08:29 AM
#2
Hello Victor
Welcome aboard. There are some differing opinions on fluids
What ive used is the recommendation i got from Road Race. Been using
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)
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Mar 8, 2019, 08:52 AM
#4
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/
They have all the oil recommendations (see bottom of page)
http://www.teamrip.com/tech-info/
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Victor A (Mar 8, 2019)
Mar 12, 2019, 09:43 AM
#5
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.
- 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.
Mar 12, 2019, 09:53 AM
#6
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.
- 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.
Your local Mitsu dealer may come in handy for the OE gaskets (make sure you work them on price)