[Addizel]

I bought my 2008 evo x gsr last year in may with 45000 miles, its been driving really good till last couple weeks. It feels like im lacking in power or turbo but something is not right. Taking off smoth from a stand point on first gear my rpm jump dramatically to 5000 rpms with barely gasing it, then the rpms drop to like 2500 to 3000 rpm once i start punching it from there at 3800 rpms i get my full power and the car takes off like its on crack. and this happens with every gear the rpms fluctuate and getting me full power at 3800 rpms. Not sure what could caused this. My guess could be the turbo going out or the transmission........maybe not sure! any feed back would be great thanks!

 

[ElementX]

it is your clutch telling you to replace it. lol

 

[Evo X_X']

I bought my 2008 evo x gsr last year in may with 45000 miles, its been driving really good till last couple weeks. It feels like im lacking in power or turbo but something is not right. Taking off smoth from a stand point on first gear my rpm jump dramatically to 5000 rpms with barely gasing it, then the rpms drop to like 2500 to 3000 rpm once i start punching it from there at 3800 rpms i get my full power and the car takes off like its on crack. and this happens with every gear the rpms fluctuate and getting me full power at 3800 rpms. Not sure what could caused this. My guess could be the turbo going out or the transmission........maybe not sure! any feed back would be great thanks!

sounds like your clutch might be slipping and then catching

 

[Addizel]

very true, i didnt even think of the cluth. whats the best way to find out if it is the clutch?

 

[ElementX]

You'd have to take the clutch off to actually inspect it. But it's your clutch. Many people on this forum have had the exact same scenario as you, including myself.
A bad turbo wouldn't behave like this and neither would the transmission. Just check out the million threads about bad clutches and you'll see yours is the same. Hope this helps

 

[joey]

it is your clutch telling you to replace it. lol

sounds like your clutch might be slipping and then catching

You'd have to take the clutch off to actually inspect it. But it's your clutch. Many people on this forum have had the exact same scenario as you, including myself.
A bad turbo wouldn't behave like this and neither would the transmission. Just check out the million threads about bad clutches and you'll see yours is the same. Hope this helps

In case you still wondering, it's your clutch.

 

[Addizel]

thanks everyone, would you guys know how much clutches go for?

 

[Frankiago]

$400-1200 for the clutch, $400-$1200 for the install. Thereabouts.

 

[Addizel]

cool thanks, yeah i called a few local shops and theyre about the prize range your saying. Since im taking to the shop i might as well get the upgrade/other part i want lol. What type of clutch does the 2008 gsr have?

 

[Evo X_X']

make sure to upgrade your stock CMC while youre at it.

check Magnus thats usually what everyone gets.

theres alot of different clutches that are compatible, but it all depends on what you prefer. do some searching and shopping and youll be able to find one that fits your needs

 

[Frankiago]

Get a soft clutch and keep stock CMC, or get a rough one and convert to Evo VIII/IX CMC by using the Magnus or AMS adapter kit.