# STi vs EVO and why? **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [August 30, 2009, 11:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sti-vs-evo-and-why/246461 "2009-08-30T11:50:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 11
**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2009, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sti-vs-evo-and-why/246461/11 "2009-08-30T12:40:01Z")
> [@annnnd this guy is an idiot](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/annnnd-this-guy-is-an-idiot/22291/4): > > STi: EJ’s are an expensive build to make truly reliable at their limits, 6MT is a solid gearbox, R180’s have some quirks now and then, good brakes, some issues with rear suspension, interior much nicer that mitsu, Cruise. > > Evo: 8/9 4G63 or X 4B11 are bombproof to 500whp in stock rev limit, clutches weak but for reasons, 6MT gearbox(MR) has guide issues until built, 5MT a good box, good brakes, some transfercase issues(improperly shimmed ring and pinions from factory, cheap interior(except MR recaros), no cruise(except X). > > Evo has much better turn in, pedal position and feel is much better. Steering feedback is sharper than the STi, as well as stock for stock suspension response. > > When buying used, a run hard/put away wet Evo 8/9 can cost substaintially more to fix than an exqually abused Sti. While an average blown Sti motor build can run around 3-5K, rebuilding an Evo drivetrain can get a few grand beyond that with ease. Evo’s have their good and bad drivetrain noises. > > If I have my pick between the two cars, for dirt or track build, a solid and maintained Evo 9 RS is about as good as it gets between the chassis. troof …although i would go evo .i like em more used to work for mitsu and know em that and sti,s interior really stinks when burning --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sti-vs-evo-and-why/246461)._