When Pete first got the car, he talked of manual swap and LHD conversion... like before S15 and FD if I remember correctly. So he may be into it for sure.
Evo X or outlander paddles can be fitted to the 9. Exo X steering column covers can be used with a few mods or you can cut the std ones. Also bula racing in Sydney Australian can build you one hell of a auto trans
I would love to see you guys do a budget d series build! You guys do a great job of creating videos with a ton of information, and there really isn’t much TH-camrs doing anything on a single jingle
i had dreams of a single turbo D16Z6 build back in my younger years, it would be great to see if this is even viable these days. Probably not due to lack of support and the fact that the K swap is just a better platform.
as a fellow Automactic EVO 7 owner i say keep it Auto cause i heard Evo 9 Auto Transmission can handle upto 550hp with small changes and i also love to see how the auto transmission performs with all those mods. ps: people in australia do alot of mods for the GTA Evos including padel shifters
agreed, i felt like the auto ct9x evos are still relatively unknown for the tranny strength and potential when built correctly, especially in the youtube world aside from the one artec built
The unpopular opinion: get that transmission built. It's worth keeping this car in this format for the culture. I own a Saab 92x Aero with built everything...and kept the auto. Upgraded all those internals so it behaves well when you're out for slow drives, and pulls hard AF when you want to Hoon. Really the best of both worlds. Pay attention to the valve body upgrade and stall of your TC.
Agreed, see what the auto can do, there is another Japanese gem that uses that same engine with an auto transmission.....mitsubishi airtrek turbo, same drivetrain
I use the Eonon in my VW (2015) because it completely updates the stereo in even late model cars - it has been flawless. Not enough people know they have such a good option. It looks and works like factory in the VW dash of that era even flashing the climate control etc. changes on screen like the stock unit did.
I have an automatic turbo Baja and wouldn't change it. I installed an upgraded valve body and some paddle shifters. It has a 20g turbo and makes plenty of power even if it's losing some through the transmission.
16:54 again from the sounds....you need to get a tuner who knows how to tune that automatic. Your shifts can be significantly faster and they can reduce all the slippage thats in the factory map that robs power
Former DSM guy here, the first and second gen Exlipse GSX’s and Talon TSi’s had turbo 4G63’s with automatics, and yes there’s control boxes to make them shift on command with buttons on the steering wheel you add…. Maybe they have a paddle setup now I duno been out of the game for a while but I’d imagine it can be done to the Evo. Also an Evo wagon is cool as hell! Btw the older autos in the GSX’s (awd) hold a lot of power, people use them for drag racing when they get more serious than manuals, or tired of breaking stuff)
The black on grey is a perfect combo. A WRX wagon vs Evo wagon rivalry would've been dope. Works Bell probably has a paddle shifter conversion kit for it.
Keep it auto. It can be upgraded (more aggressive friction plates, valve body upgrade for more line pressure etc.). Artec is doing a 10 sec build on an evo 9 wagon as well. Maybe you could get info from them. The planetary upgrade (welded) is also recommended by most and you could spice up the the transmission with tuning. There is an evo x paddle shifter mod but that would require minor cutting of the cover but it's only three wires to splice from the shifter. My dream project is an Airtrek Turbo R swap in my 2006 Lancer.
Another rad build. In looking at fun projects lately I’ve sort of turned away from RHD cars for this very reason. Just too much focus on stranger hand shifting. I say leave it as is or my swap and conversion… keep up the great content guys!
I read that the 5 speed gearbox from the none mr evo is stronger. The 6 speed tends to break gears when push more boost. Especially if you try to launch with t The 6 speed. Love the car guys! That boost flutter sounds so cool.
Manual swap looks like the way to go between the much lower drivetrain loss, higher reliability and ability to hold power. Left hand drive conversion seems like a ton of work and money, plus you lose the cool factor.
I'm sure you said when you first bought it you were going to manual and LHD swap it so I was a bit surprised when you didn't... of course we want to see that!! ;)
Do NOT swap!!! Keep it as it is and enjoy it! Evo’s and DSM’s with manuals are cars you gotta beat in to really enjoy, but I can imagine just enjoying that thing without always trying to play with it. Look into building up the auto and keep it.
Yes! I've always wanted to see a LHD conversion performed, mainly on a Skyline R33GT. I'm sure the LHD conversion is easier for an Evo which came in both configurations. Yes, put the best 5 or 6 speed you can in this thing. 💪
upgrade the Torque converter and do lefthand drive conversion, make it the best daily car possible, I think retaining the auto but doing some upgrades to it would make it a very awesome car to drive day to day.
Manual swap time. Looks like the PDR guys pretty much removed the style line along the arch. :( Love the EVO content. So cool that Mitsubishi made a one year only EVO wagon. They used to really care about the enthusiasts back in the day :(
I'd say keep it right hand drive. I do see how a manual swap would be trickier to drive on the right. Just seems like a shame to hack up an already rare jdm car. That torque converter might already be it's limits huh? I guess it's a good thing the dyno didn't push too much more power. Good luck!
This would be awesome with a ZF 8hp auto would be amazing, 8 gears, short lower ratios and long 8th gear for highways, quick shifts, smooth when left in auto, not to mention super high torque rating
This car is SO COOL. Agreed it needs a manual or some work done to the auto in order to hold more power. Why not keep it right hand drive for less work in the swap though?
honestly im all in for manual swap but the LHD conversion kinda kills it for the car. i drove LHD and RHD cars and i honestly love the RHD, not for the looks but the feel of it. i currently have 02 lexus IS300 and 99 toyota altezza and i drive my altezza more than my IS300
Yep, do,the conversation. You have the car, done a build series, now take it to another level. Is there a later, higher performance autobox that might be worth considering, even if its a conversion from another manufacturer like VW DCT SQ500 etc.
if you want an Auto, there are kits available to adapt the 4G63 to the VW group DQ500 7 speed DSG transmission from the Audi RS3.... if you want an "auto" with better control and better gearing - not to mention far more support - that may very well be an option for you.
Please LHD swap and manual. But you should do a 5 speed over the 6 speed. The Evo 6 speeds are made of glass and don't have the aftermarket support like the 5 speed does.
I may be the only one here who will ask to keep the auto and rhd. Im not sure if you knew but the trans is tunable. And a few mods to the trans and it will take the power so try looking into it before you go manual
As a fellow evo 9 wagon owner ( auto as wel ) i say go ahead with the six speed swap gearbox i'm thinking about it as wel or maby a sequential gearbox that would be sick
Do you have the MK7 golf r wagon in Canada? Because that’s kind of where it’s heading; there’s a lot of similarities between the two and a generation newer and hazarding a guess probably same ballpark in terms of value I’d imagine. EA888’s will make that sort of 300ish hp rather comfortably with little stress and honestly just a couple beep boops and some “stage insert a number because I don’t understand” parts. DCT in those is marvellous for the daily slog, and fun enough for the daily commute. I have a Skoda Octavia vrs wagon with about 300hp as a daily, same EA888 engine as its MQB platform shared with the Volkswagen group but FWD so it’s traction challenged but that’s also entertaining to haze PS5’s on demand.
Manual swap is worth it. Do the 5 speed instead of the 6 speed as the 5 speed is stronger, as other comments have already noted. Don’t do a LHD conversion as the view count likely won’t justify the effort.
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Go ahead with the conversion
Probably fixing it up to sell, they’re not a charity
When Pete first got the car, he talked of manual swap and LHD conversion... like before S15 and FD if I remember correctly. So he may be into it for sure.
What is sequential in it? Call him up. Tell him to give you one.
I'd love to see this car being converted to LHD and manual
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“Oh no! Auto trans is slipping. Oh well I guess we got to manual swap now. But while we are in there…let’s move the steering wheel to the left” 🤘😎🤘
Evo X or outlander paddles can be fitted to the 9. Exo X steering column covers can be used with a few mods or you can cut the std ones. Also bula racing in Sydney Australian can build you one hell of a auto trans
Manual swap it
I would love to see you guys do a budget d series build! You guys do a great job of creating videos with a ton of information, and there really isn’t much TH-camrs doing anything on a single jingle
i had dreams of a single turbo D16Z6 build back in my younger years, it would be great to see if this is even viable these days. Probably not due to lack of support and the fact that the K swap is just a better platform.
as a fellow Automactic EVO 7 owner i say keep it Auto cause i heard Evo 9 Auto Transmission can handle upto 550hp with small changes and i also love to see how the auto transmission performs with all those mods.
ps: people in australia do alot of mods for the GTA Evos including padel shifters
Auto is best
The 9 has one revised planet and the revised wave spring. But will still benefit from the welded planets and transmission remap
agreed, i felt like the auto ct9x evos are still relatively unknown for the tranny strength and potential when built correctly, especially in the youtube world aside from the one artec built
The unpopular opinion: get that transmission built. It's worth keeping this car in this format for the culture. I own a Saab 92x Aero with built everything...and kept the auto. Upgraded all those internals so it behaves well when you're out for slow drives, and pulls hard AF when you want to Hoon. Really the best of both worlds. Pay attention to the valve body upgrade and stall of your TC.
Agreed, see what the auto can do, there is another Japanese gem that uses that same engine with an auto transmission.....mitsubishi airtrek turbo, same drivetrain
I use the Eonon in my VW (2015) because it completely updates the stereo in even late model cars - it has been flawless. Not enough people know they have such a good option. It looks and works like factory in the VW dash of that era even flashing the climate control etc. changes on screen like the stock unit did.
Do the conversion! I love your guys's Evo content and it makes me wish I could do so much more to my Evo.
So nice to see some Diamond Star cars still going! I miss my talon 😢
Paddle shifters are available for the VII & IX GTA. People have done it retro fitting the paddle shifters from the Evo X/ Ralliart Lancer.
I have an automatic turbo Baja and wouldn't change it. I installed an upgraded valve body and some paddle shifters. It has a 20g turbo and makes plenty of power even if it's losing some through the transmission.
ugh im torn between upgrading to a ipt valvebody on my 4eat FXT or manual swap.
Great job guys car sounds great looks good ! Keep up with the great videos
Content-wise, conversion ftw! Can't imagine the hit on the wallet for that type of converting though! But rest assured, I'll be here for it!
A manual conversion is a big job but I would like to see what is involved, how long it takes and how much it costs
It's not that bad. These guys have lifts, all the tools, and plenty of help. I did a manual swap on my E36 M3 in my one car garage on jack stands.
OMG 1g’s 💕 DSM’s 👌
I love the way EVO Wagon looks, very nicely done.
As an airtrek Ralliart turbo owner, keep it
The pic with 'dissapoints' disappoints
“Cows don’t smell like torque convertor oil” 😂😂😂😂 hilarious, enjoyed the episode very much, thanks gents!🙏🏻
Once gain asking the crew to find us a v70r for Dave to sling at this evo wagon. Return of the battle wagons
16:54 again from the sounds....you need to get a tuner who knows how to tune that automatic. Your shifts can be significantly faster and they can reduce all the slippage thats in the factory map that robs power
Former DSM guy here, the first and second gen Exlipse GSX’s and Talon TSi’s had turbo 4G63’s with automatics, and yes there’s control boxes to make them shift on command with buttons on the steering wheel you add…. Maybe they have a paddle setup now I duno been out of the game for a while but I’d imagine it can be done to the Evo. Also an Evo wagon is cool as hell! Btw the older autos in the GSX’s (awd) hold a lot of power, people use them for drag racing when they get more serious than manuals, or tired of breaking stuff)
Monumental effort (and not something I would ever have time/motivation for) but a LHD and manual swap would be epic.
Honestly it makes a great Dadwagon as is. Not too loud, not crazy racecared out. Has room for kids and groceries, comfy yet still cool and JDM.
Yes LHD swap and manual conversion. That would make it a pretty unique setup. Not too many videos on LHD swapping.
The black on grey is a perfect combo.
A WRX wagon vs Evo wagon rivalry would've been dope.
Works Bell probably has a paddle shifter conversion kit for it.
Keep it auto. It can be upgraded (more aggressive friction plates, valve body upgrade for more line pressure etc.). Artec is doing a 10 sec build on an evo 9 wagon as well. Maybe you could get info from them. The planetary upgrade (welded) is also recommended by most and you could spice up the the transmission with tuning. There is an evo x paddle shifter mod but that would require minor cutting of the cover but it's only three wires to splice from the shifter. My dream project is an Airtrek Turbo R swap in my 2006 Lancer.
Another rad build. In looking at fun projects lately I’ve sort of turned away from RHD cars for this very reason. Just too much focus on stranger hand shifting. I say leave it as is or my swap and conversion… keep up the great content guys!
Did you guys change transmission fluid? You should put some fresh amsoil in it
Man this is such a good car!!
I'd love to see both a manual swap and LHD conversion! That'd be great content on what's already an awesome car.
🙏🏼 Please do more drive by shots! Pete or Dave can just stand outside as the other drives by a few times. Thank you
Evo 7 valve covers are a great upgrade for the motor bay 😎 did it on my 8 when I had
If youre having trouble taking off the valve cover, remove the oil cap and put a lever inside, then pry as you rotate around. 👍🏼
I read that the 5 speed gearbox from the none mr evo is stronger. The 6 speed tends to break gears when push more boost. Especially if you try to launch with t
The 6 speed. Love the car guys! That boost flutter sounds so cool.
Yeah that’s true lol but they already know that
Do it! Would be a great build series.
I would agree it would make this car perfect a manual and lhd conversion
Either that, or a better torque converter and shift kit.
Also, please disable the beeps on that radio. Always my first move on those.
I would love to see the left hand drive and manual conversion!
Manual swap looks like the way to go between the much lower drivetrain loss, higher reliability and ability to hold power.
Left hand drive conversion seems like a ton of work and money, plus you lose the cool factor.
Yes. I would LHD this and swap it to good old manual shift. I'll certainly be along for the ride.
need to get you a GFB bypass valve. it keeps the recirculation AND gives you the fun blow off whoosh. i have one on my auto Baja.
Keep it auto. Not every car needs to be a race car
We’d love to see the manual swap and LHD conversion if that’s what you’d love to do!
I'm sure you said when you first bought it you were going to manual and LHD swap it so I was a bit surprised when you didn't... of course we want to see that!! ;)
It would be super interesting to see the lhd conversion process
Love the wagon and automatic!! :)
Manual and left side drive most definitely 😎🏎️
Do NOT swap!!! Keep it as it is and enjoy it! Evo’s and DSM’s with manuals are cars you gotta beat in to really enjoy, but I can imagine just enjoying that thing without always trying to play with it. Look into building up the auto and keep it.
Now I want to see a track battle between the EVO and the Flexus.
One life to live. Will make great content. Swap it!
For the rear fender you could actually put some black paint below the edge and it will seem like gone.
Yes! I've always wanted to see a LHD conversion performed, mainly on a Skyline R33GT. I'm sure the LHD conversion is easier for an Evo which came in both configurations. Yes, put the best 5 or 6 speed you can in this thing. 💪
Wonder if there is a way to raise the fluid pressure in the transmission. It should help hold the power and should shift better.
Please left hand drive swap it. Love the content and we want to see you do things that you’re passionate about and will love to drive
I wouldn’t do a LHD conversion, but definitely swapping the transmission would be on my list.
upgrade the Torque converter and do lefthand drive conversion, make it the best daily car possible, I think retaining the auto but doing some upgrades to it would make it a very awesome car to drive day to day.
You can do evo x mr paddle shiffter retrofit
Also theres tunes out there for the gearbox to increase torque lock up pressure
Manual swap time.
Looks like the PDR guys pretty much removed the style line along the arch. :(
Love the EVO content. So cool that Mitsubishi made a one year only EVO wagon. They used to really care about the enthusiasts back in the day :(
I love this wagon. I want it!
I'd say keep it right hand drive. I do see how a manual swap would be trickier to drive on the right. Just seems like a shame to hack up an already rare jdm car. That torque converter might already be it's limits huh? I guess it's a good thing the dyno didn't push too much more power. Good luck!
Heard good things of this guy in the Ontario EVO forums 👍
Reza is the best Mitsubishi tuner in Canada. He did my 97 gst few months ago
This would be awesome with a ZF 8hp auto would be amazing, 8 gears, short lower ratios and long 8th gear for highways, quick shifts, smooth when left in auto, not to mention super high torque rating
Please, go all in on the swap/conversion!
Yes do it.. LHD conversion and Manual swap!!
They should install a SE front lip 😍
They're gonna have to replace it 6 times a year😂
One of the coolest cars ever
This is my dream car. I pray one day I can afford one
15:30 the gearing can be shortened using legnum/galant vr4 5 speed auto final drive
This car is SO COOL. Agreed it needs a manual or some work done to the auto in order to hold more power. Why not keep it right hand drive for less work in the swap though?
I think you should do both.
Yes i want to see the conversion
honestly im all in for manual swap but the LHD conversion kinda kills it for the car. i drove LHD and RHD cars and i honestly love the RHD, not for the looks but the feel of it. i currently have 02 lexus IS300 and 99 toyota altezza and i drive my altezza more than my IS300
Yep, do,the conversation. You have the car, done a build series, now take it to another level.
Is there a later, higher performance autobox that might be worth considering, even if its a conversion from another manufacturer like VW DCT SQ500 etc.
The third gear lugging and gear selection sounds like the transmission tuning needs to be revisited and adjusted
if you want an Auto, there are kits available to adapt the 4G63 to the VW group DQ500 7 speed DSG transmission from the Audi RS3.... if you want an "auto" with better control and better gearing - not to mention far more support - that may very well be an option for you.
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Sounds like you got a leaky BOV, did you check the vacuum diag to ensure that's connected correctly? or maybe BOV is weak?
The manual swap would be nice. Notsure about the LHD swap due to the firewall being different
yes do the conversion
Please LHD swap and manual. But you should do a 5 speed over the 6 speed. The Evo 6 speeds are made of glass and don't have the aftermarket support like the 5 speed does.
If you love it do the conversion. It’ll be great content.
LHD conversion with a manual will be a whole other level and I think will make this car.
Tactical comment for the algorithm 😅 I sold my car, because I didn’t need it anymore for commuting, but man, this is a nice daily 😎
I want to see the trans and LHD swap! Would be epic!
Do the LHD manual conversion!!! I’m working on a Evo 5 LHD conversion. LHD JDM Evo is something different that you don’t see.
LHD conversion would be sweet!
Now. If you are doing the lhd conversion please remember the ralliart parts fit. Save a dime.
I may be the only one here who will ask to keep the auto and rhd. Im not sure if you knew but the trans is tunable. And a few mods to the trans and it will take the power so try looking into it before you go manual
As a fellow evo 9 wagon owner ( auto as wel ) i say go ahead with the six speed swap gearbox i'm thinking about it as wel or maby a sequential gearbox that would be sick
Good car for the family
Did the new valve cover have a pcv valve already in it? I'm wondering if you're just pushing straight boost into the head now 😅
if you manual swap it, take it back to the same dyno to compare the power difference between the auto and manual.
15:16 there is a lot of potential for these cars. Just need to know where to look.
Could the golf r box not be used? Got to be a modern alternative that would give you the best of both worlds
YES! Convert it
Do you have the MK7 golf r wagon in Canada? Because that’s kind of where it’s heading; there’s a lot of similarities between the two and a generation newer and hazarding a guess probably same ballpark in terms of value I’d imagine. EA888’s will make that sort of 300ish hp rather comfortably with little stress and honestly just a couple beep boops and some “stage insert a number because I don’t understand” parts. DCT in those is marvellous for the daily slog, and fun enough for the daily commute.
I have a Skoda Octavia vrs wagon with about 300hp as a daily, same EA888 engine as its MQB platform shared with the Volkswagen group but FWD so it’s traction challenged but that’s also entertaining to haze PS5’s on demand.
Yes manual lhd conversion please!!!
i would do the manual swap but the lhd conversion just sounds like a lot of work that doesnt need to be done
Manual swap is worth it. Do the 5 speed instead of the 6 speed as the 5 speed is stronger, as other comments have already noted.
Don’t do a LHD conversion as the view count likely won’t justify the effort.