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Old Dec 27, 2025 | 03:36 AM
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Engine swap for potential build

Hello all i am new to the evo game and have found a potential build. I was wondering if anyone here has swapped an sr20de/det into an evo x while retaining the awd
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Old Dec 27, 2025 | 08:35 AM
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I don't believe that has been done. I know that there have been some RWD converted evo 8/9 done but generally using the 4g663
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Old Dec 27, 2025 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by schuhie
I don't believe that has been done. I know that there have been some RWD converted evo 8/9 done but generally using the 4g663
Do you know if it would be possible to do?
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Old Dec 27, 2025 | 04:22 PM
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I'd imagine if you can mount the engine and hook transmission up the rest is wires and ECU. So like, look at some diagrams(don't ask me from where) to figure out mounting/mating differences between stuff?
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Old Dec 27, 2025 | 04:53 PM
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Blasphemy!
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Old Dec 27, 2025 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by osetsky
I'd imagine if you can mount the engine and hook transmission up the rest is wires and ECU. So like, look at some diagrams(don't ask me from where) to figure out mounting/mating differences between stuff?
zilvia.net will have the diagrams you need for a sr20det
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Old Dec 28, 2025 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by VanduzerWilliam
zilvia.net will have the diagrams you need for a sr20det
do you know of any other silvia websites or anything zilvia.net has been shut down and i cant access any other part of the website
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Old Dec 28, 2025 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by DragonDog
Blasphemy!
why do you say blasphemy? i have found a project with no engine or drivetrain now i feel it would be interesting to go with a non mitsubishi engine or possibly a 4g63 but id prefer to go another way
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Old Dec 28, 2025 | 10:08 AM
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I just personally wouldn't bother. The X is an ok chassis but if you are going to do that much custom work, you might as well do it in something you either love the look of or is an excellent chassis.
If you got the project without a driveline, I'd stick the 4b11 back in it. For the cost of doing a project like this, you'll end up with something that while unique, isn't exactly useful.
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Old Dec 29, 2025 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by schuhie
I just personally wouldn't bother. The X is an ok chassis but if you are going to do that much custom work, you might as well do it in something you either love the look of or is an excellent chassis.
If you got the project without a driveline, I'd stick the 4b11 back in it. For the cost of doing a project like this, you'll end up with something that while unique, isn't exactly useful.
That's why it's called a project and his choice. Ever seen the Evo X with the RB26 in it, not something i would do but damn if it didn't look good and sound good.
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Old Dec 30, 2025 | 07:05 AM
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That's why it's called a project and his choice. Ever seen the Evo X with the RB26 in it, not something i would do but damn if it didn't look good and sound good.
Notice how I said I wouldn't bother lol. It certainly would be a unique and interesting build, never said anything else.
I simply pointed out that with that much custom work, there are a ton of options out there and unless he is in love with the look of the X, its probably worth looking at other stuff.
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