Future EVO owner =)

[JamieK913]

Hey all, I just joined and i'm looking into purchasing an EVO either VIII or IX. I've had an SRT-4 for 2+ years and it's really fun, but i love the EVO and not really too much of a fan of STI's so i was just wondering what the major differences are between the VIII and IX. If the IX is worth the extra money it may cost and where there is a better place to buy an EVO. I know the SRTforums has a buy section and they're always cheaper there than cars.com or anything dealer or anything so just a little info would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

[John Whalen]

evo 9s have a mivec head on them with a 4g63 bottom end while the evo 8 has a full 4g63 classic platform..

[1fstevo]

I also owned an srt-4 and loved it and then it got wrecked so I purchaced a evo ix and have no complaints so far .

[JamieK913]

Originally Posted by John Whalen

evo 9s have a mivec head on them with a 4g63 bottom end while the evo 8 has a full 4g63 classic platform..

what's the difference between mivec head and the classic?

[SicLanEvo]

the mivec is like a variable valve controller so it can change cam profile when needed. Also some things that make the IX different is the newly designed turbo which produces about40 more wheelhorsepower on a evo VIII with the basic boltons. The Evo IX also has larger cooling ports in the head which make it a more powerful car with mild mods. The highest horsepower evo in the world is still a evo VIII, just some perspective...

[ant_evo08]

jamie im in the same boat...selling the SRT4 now to get an evo...i test drove a bigturbo evo a few days ago...and...uhh....yeah...the srt is for sale....I was going to go built motor GT40 and keep up with the evos, but I got a raise at work so its time to splurge! EVO!!! good luck man and hopefully we can land decent cars bro

[dcin1]

me to but at least u guys cars r some what fast being srt4s right now i have and 06scion tc 5spd w/bolt-ons its not super slow its just not srt4 yet alone evo fast i want a 9 or 8 my car has 32000miles so hopefully i can take it to the dealer and only have to finance like 4k to about 7k extra if even and f possible could anyone tell me of any good dealers