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Old 08-02-2010   #4
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Re: Evo - a quick reliable daily driver?

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Originally Posted by ecoli View Post
400-430awhp on my dyno isn't a problem. It's attainable with bolt-on quick spooling turbos and the stock motor can handle it. The IX is optimal, but they cost a lot more. You want the 5-speed instead of the 6-speed also. The newer the 5-speed the better/more fixes they have. Make sure it shifts smooth, especially into 3rd gear. I have Evos in all the time that grind into 3rd.

They are prone to bent intake valves, so if you have a way to check that... They sometime leak water into the cabin at a harness grommet and then your wiring gets fucked. Schiedes knows all about it.
Glad to know that a bolt on quick spooling turbo can make that kind of power. Hell I remember I got scared when you drove my car after its first tune and it was making 450. haha

Thanks for all the other tips Shane! How are you and Mara liking your evo?


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Originally Posted by 95talonracer View Post
I have daily driven mine and at 125k I had to do a wheel bearing and a rear control arm bushing but that never made me stranded or anything. Just a quick easy fix. Mine is for sale at a great price too with all the 130k maintenance done!
That's not too bad in maintenance at all for 130k. I'll keep you evo in mind if I do end up parting out my 2g.

Keep em coming guys. I'm kinda really thinking about parting out the 2g.
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