EVo VIII vs 9

get an evo 8... with the 2-3k you would save just do a 2.3 stroker kit call it day, if the 6 speed is a must and if you want it as a good DD get it or ... if your going to track and drag the car, the 5 speed is a must.. the 8 feels more like a beast when your driving... the 9's some what feel less aggressive but in no doubt make more power when modded... but the difference is only about 10-30whp.. stay away from 03-04's they have the 9.8 hotside turbo... unless your going to upgrade turbo later on... the 05-06's have the 10.5 hotside... but once again all depends on what your doing with the car.. track drag or just a dd?

if your going to mod the **** out of the car get a VIII non mivec and if your going to use it more for a stage one or two evo get the mr ix



MR vs Rest...

MR - aluminum roof, vortex generator, 6spd, bilstein suspension, gauges (all other trims are optional gauges), upgraded pedals, MR badging, bbs wheels

RS - aluminum roof, 5spd, standard suspension, no wing, no power windows, no ac, no radio, gauges optional, rubber pedals, no abs, enkei wheels, black door handles, black mirrors, manual mirrors

standard evo - sheet metal roof, gauges optional, 5spd, rubber pedals, no vortex generator, standard suspension, enkei wheels

in the MR you really don't need have the **** your paying for... save the 5-6k and put on aftermarket stuff... the only thing you wouldn't get is a 6speed tranny and a aluminum roof... so what i would do is send the 5 speed tranny to shep racing and get a racing tranny 2-3k and its going to be better then the stock 6 speed tranny because all the syncro problems... the other 2k or so what is left over... get tien suspension vs the stock bilstein suspension...etc... etc...

Gl with which ever one you go with