06 mivec into viii?

[rance]

i tried searching this but came up with nothing. i recently broke a rod bearing in my 04 evo. i am wanting to swap in an 06 motor if this is possible (and im sure it is) what i would need besides engine and ecu? will my harness work with modification? if there is already a post on this topic would someone please redirect me?

[SpunEvoIX]

you have to change out the entire body harness on the engine bay or your going to have a lot of fun wiring...stick with a regular viii motor and save yourself the trouble

[06ravenmr]

im assuming motor, harness, and ecu. everything else is pretty much the same

[SpunEvoIX]

all that time and money is worth the 30hp that you will...you can use all that towards other mods

[06ravenmr]

Originally Posted by SpunEvoIX

you have to change out the entire body harness on the engine bay or your going to have a lot of fun wiring...stick with a regular viii motor and save yourself the trouble

its not really that much more trouble. a arness isnt that all complicated to put in. if i was the op i would go for it. do something different for a change u know

[rance]

Originally Posted by 06ravenmr

its not really that much more trouble. a arness isnt that all complicated to put in. if i was the op i would go for it. do something different for a change u know

thats what i am going for!(something different) this isnt my first wiring nightmare my last car was an 02 wrx with a JDM version 8 drivetrain swap. does anyone know exactly what wires are different? i called the local dealership to check on a price for a new harness, but they said i need a VIN for a 06 or a part number neither of which i have.

[06ravenmr]

Originally Posted by rance

thats what i am going for!(something different) this isnt my first wiring nightmare my last car was an 02 wrx with a JDM version 8 drivetrain swap. does anyone know exactly what wires are different? i called the local dealership to check on a price for a new harness, but they said i need a VIN for a 06 or a part number neither of which i have.

find a buddy with a 9 and have him order it and give him the money. i did something similar to that with my eclipse.

[4WS Tuning]

You're better off getting a nice set of cams =-)

Cheers!

[slicedbreadno2]

Theres a member on here who did it, kaonashi I believe was his name.
Evo 8.5 is a success!
Evo9 swap Pix's

[06ravenmr]

he still needs a motor wether he buys cams or not. yes i agree y spend the extra money for just a few hp but wouldnt u rather spend a lil extra money and put in a lil more time into something that u would be happy with rather then just doing the easier and cheaper way.. maybe its just my way of thinking. if u got the money and time, do whatever makes u happy to ur car

[4WS Tuning]

Originally Posted by 06ravenmr

he still needs a motor wether he buys cams or not. yes i agree y spend the extra money for just a few hp but wouldnt u rather spend a lil extra money and put in a lil more time into something that u would be happy with rather then just doing the easier and cheaper way.. maybe its just my way of thinking. if u got the money and time, do whatever makes u happy to ur car

Simple is best, on paper it sounds easy to just swap wiring harness etc etc... But when it comes down to it thats a ton of labor thats going into the car. The gains arent worth it.

Cheers!

[06ravenmr]

Originally Posted by 4WS Tuning

Simple is best, on paper it sounds easy to just swap wiring harness etc etc... But when it comes down to it thats a ton of labor thats going into the car. The gains arent worth it.

Cheers!

i tottally agree and hear where u are coming from

[rance]

thanks for the info guys im pming koanashi right now! ill keep you updated as i progress.

[Rob_GPT]

My 2.3L build, lots o pics IMO

[rong.]

Sometimes its a labor of car love. Some people like their car more than anything. If this is the case "go for it" . Op will probably keep his car forever smiling everytime he checks out his eight with a nine motor. To each their own.