Hi everyone. I'm a perspective evo x buyer. Once I get my evo I plan on tuning it up to 450-500 hp at least. My question is, which evo is a better buy from a performance stand point totally ignoring cost. If you had the choice between either MR or GSR for a tuner and or track car which would you pick? Also, I will definitely have have 400+ horsepower in my evo minimum so I want to know how the SST would hold up. How much torque can the SST trannie handle?
MR SST vs GSR
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If you have unlimited funding and you want to have the fastest car on the track, the MR is for you.
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The SST won't be able to handle that much power in stock form, however, you can probably upgrade it in the near future. Just like how the DSG gear box in the GTI can be upgraded to handle more power. I would assume it could get pricey to upgrade the SST thought, because it can cost up to 8k to replace the stock SST unit, so expect to shell out around 10k for the gear box upgrade.
o wow 
10k just for a gearbox upgrage? Couldn't you get new 6 speed installed for cheaper than that? Wow, I think I might have to go with the GSR if I end up getting the evo. Price is kind of an issue for me so That sounds alot cheaper to mod.
10k just for a gearbox upgrage? Couldn't you get new 6 speed installed for cheaper than that? Wow, I think I might have to go with the GSR if I end up getting the evo. Price is kind of an issue for me so That sounds alot cheaper to mod.
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Ya, I think you are better off with GSR, there is already an aftermarket clutch for the Evo X that can handle 500-700 hp...o wow
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There has been a lot of speculation about which model of X will hold up the best to high horsepower tuning. So far the clear-cut winner has been the GSR due to its sturdy 5 speed MT.
While the SST is going to kick some serious ass in the long-run, rightnow it remains a unknown factor in the quest for more power.
Even with price not being a factor, for sheer longevity and the ability to hold up to punishment, I would have to pick the GSR.
While the SST is going to kick some serious ass in the long-run, rightnow it remains a unknown factor in the quest for more power.
Even with price not being a factor, for sheer longevity and the ability to hold up to punishment, I would have to pick the GSR.
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Agreed!
epends on how you look at it. For heavy mods though, go for the GSR. Besides...the manual gives you a feel of control although the MR apparently has amazing feedback through its auto trans. :hititsign:
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epends on how you look at it. For heavy mods though, go for the GSR. Besides...the manual gives you a feel of control although the MR apparently has amazing feedback through its auto trans. :hititsign:
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all round the mr i think would react better at the track specially when shifting.
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So...why so much hate for the MR?
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10 MR 10 GSR right now lol
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I'm on the fence about the MR myself, guess i'll have to wait a few months after release to see how the SST holds up.
That or wait until 09 models roll out, since there are rumors of a more reinforced SST all of a sudden?!
That or wait until 09 models roll out, since there are rumors of a more reinforced SST all of a sudden?!
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MR SST cannot handle as much power as the GSR and its not even close to being mod friendly as the GSR. The SST has shown repeatedly that it overheats on the race track fairly quick. And overall, whats the point of owning a sports car if its not stick? :shades:
actually the SST have a stick, just dont have a clutch pedal and seems they're already going to improve the SST gearbox to handle extra torque http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3985
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