Evo 8 -> 2 Parts Swap Compatibility?

[John Harkin]

I've been lucky enough to inherit an Evo 2 RS.

It has been sitting for some time and will need major work. Since I am in the US, parts for the EVO 123 are hard to come by.

I'm trying to see how much I can swap over from the Evo 8,9 since parts for these are readily available.

Is anybody familiar with the differences?

Thanks!

 

[evo-gsr]

Not many of the parts will be useful to you without having to do major changes to the early Evo.

 

[khubner1]

they share alot more incommon with 2g dsm though

 

[ENGINR]

Racefab in New Zealand do a subframe kit that will let you install the later model evo engine and gearbox. There are how-to instructions on how to swap in the later model evo rear trailing arms too.

It's do-able, but it'd be a real pity to tear up a genuine E2 RS.

 

[khubner1]

Racefab in New Zealand do a subframe kit that will let you install the later model evo engine and gearbox. There are how-to instructions on how to swap in the later model evo rear trailing arms too.

It's do-able, but it'd be a real pity to tear up a genuine E2 RS.

what about the upper mounts?

 

[DOUGMO]

drill the spot welds off and put the mount on the other side. not hard

 

[Adam Harris]

yer I'm looking in to swiping out motors n gearbox wen my e3 motor pops
because i dnt have 10k for a ppg box

 

[John Harkin]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm going to do a cost comparison to see if a rebuild or total swap makes sense.

I'm hoping a lot of the parts it share's with the 2G DSM will make a big difference.

 

[Adam Harris]

yes the 2g or 6bolt out of the 1g or vr4

 

[3VOLUTIONIST]

Get a copy of ASA, and sign up to Amayama. Then you can get pretty much whatever you need

 

[John Harkin]

yes the 2g or 6bolt out of the 1g or vr4

Thanks I'll look into it.

Get a copy of ASA, and sign up to Amayama. Then you can get pretty much whatever you need

Niiice! this is an awesome resource. Thank you brotha!

 

[dsm2evo]

Get a copy of ASA, and sign up to Amayama. Then you can get pretty much whatever you need

Thanks for the info about Amayama, But what is ASA? and how do I get it lol

 

[khubner1]

follow the instructions VERY carefully or it won't work
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8mvxbuy0pajca2i/AAAY_tE97LJNAM1ALdqskFoea/_Mitsubishi%20Aftersales%20Support?dl=0