Project P00n (Exotic Killer)

[scheides]

+1 I say find a 5-speed thats in rough (but useable shape), get it rebuilt, and get the conversion kit, might be the best option at this point.

[DoughtCom]

Do I have to get one with ACD since I have a IX? How does that work? Also is my clutch going to work with the 5 speed?

[scheides]

ACD is the xfer case, which bolts to the trans, not a part of the trans. Keep in mind 03-04 have no front LSD. If you can find one out of an 05 they are semi-saught after b/c of front LSD and the taller 4th gear (taller than an IX anyways). Not sure on the clutch/flywheel but since ACT doesn't sell a '6-speed' option I'm assuming they're the same (but don't quote me).

[DoughtCom]

Ugh fuck me, this is going to be a Pain in the fucking ass.

[DoughtCom]

OK Long time coming. The car went to DB and to make a long story short it got a used 6 speed with 20k miles from a guy in Chicago. The car had a few issues after this but Shane was very cool and helped me out A LOT, very happy with my experience there. While the tranny was out I went ahead and got a new clutch disc and resurfaced the flywheel.

Was going too dyno it for speed density but there was a boost leak and Shane ran out of time on the dyno. The good news is it still made 315AWHP with 2-3PSI less boost! So no doubt the engine is healthy.

I think since the turbo and engine are healthy it's time to treat the car with an E85 tune, my goal is 380AWHP at DB with the stock turbo. With my headwork and all my shit ported + my cams and a 9k red line, the car is gonna be ridic. The instant spool is amazing in that car.

Other than that the car was dropped off at a body shop tonight. EVERY ding is getting fixed. It has a brand new SE lip, a new trunk lid and a perfect shape VIII spoiler being installed. In addition the rear trunk is getting shaved so there's no keyhole. The car is gonna be baller again.

Sad to say I think he's gonna stay in storage a lot more than the past, it's getting old and I'm growing more attached to it. I want it to stay fresh. I plan on buying Scheides old interior as well and getting the doors retinted. This year is the Evo's year.

[FattyBoomBatty]

Nice.

+1 for male gender cars.

[turbotalon1g]

Awesome man.

[DoughtCom]

Anyone want to buy a fairly fresh Evo IX MR?

[scheides]

Drive it. Remember why you enjoy it :)

[DoughtCom]

I'll IM you...