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No forged pistons (per Keith), but a forged crank and rods. Many, many problems and issues to worry about on a used 03. Not the best idea to go that route, since it's the least powerful, has the least options, and has the most problems with the most mileage. THey still cost you 20-22k for a decent one, so the price isn't justified either when you can get a 3-yr-newer IX with about 40whp more, way more features, less problems, <10 miles, lots more value, and only spend about 7-8k more.
It is possible to find good 03s that don't have problems, but you have to know that our stock clutches don't last long, the stock tires last less than 20k miles, and the brake pads will likely be shot. That's about $2600 worth of parts and labor there alone, plus if it's higher mileage, you'll have to worry about getting timing belt/water pump done soon. The other issue with 03s is that most have been modded and therefore abused to some degree. Also, people try to put them back to stock before selling and usually end up putting things together improperly - mostly the stock boost system. Countless people have bought used Evos and then run around on base wastegate pressure (11psi like a 1G) without ever knowing they were 8psi and about 80whp below stock...
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11.51@117.72 - PMI
11.62@116.60 - Bandi
Last edited by Warrtalon : 06-22-2006 at 06:06 AM.
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