v8 jdm

hi guys my bro is buying a fq300 evo 8, how do i tell if its an import or uk as on the hpi it says just mitsubishi? he said because of the plate transfer? the guy said its a uk but just want to make sure?

also would this be quicker then my version 8 sti uk ppp as they are both same bhp and both standard?

stringostar

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm evo8....... pure sex on wheels

shaunywrx

Would'nt you be better off asking on an Evo forum?

Phil555

iTrader: (1)

I think your car would have a bit more torque. But i'm sure the Evo has a twin scroll turbo which may give it the edge. Maybe wrong though.

Alan Jeffery

IF it's a genuine FQ 300 then it was imported here, then modified in the UK to that spec. To all intents and purposes it's a UK car.
Not much to choose performance wise I'd say, so you'd better book your STi in for mapping!

TheVoices

iTrader: (5)

All 'FQ' Evo's are UK cars based on the Evo 8 GSR, the imports are just GSR's.

Get the chassis number and check with your local Mitsubishi dealer. It should also have a small 'FQ 300' badge with the cars build number on the gear surround as well if it is a genuine FQ.

If it has a rear wiper this usually indicates a Jap import if memory serves me.

Mitsubishi did sell the std 280 BHP GSR in the UK as well as the FQ versions starting with the FQ 300, so even if it's a GSR it could still be a UK car.

The service book should show the original supplying dealer and Mitsubishi main dealers only supply approved UK cars.

172sport

iTrader: (6)

A std 1995 WRX equals an FQ340 to 120ish.

nik52wrx

Hmmmmmmmmm
Somebody wasn't trying hard enough.........

Mikkel

FPMSL was the Evo doing it in reverse?

172sport

iTrader: (6)

Oh he was trying, a std 05 ppp sti aint all that either slower than the evo.
You guys forget newer versions are just too lardy a good 100-150kg heavier than the old classic.

Mikkel

You are correct that classics are quick when modified due to them being light weight, but standard the newer cars have increased power to compensate for the weight and are quicker.

You are dreaming mate if you think a standard 95 WRX can live with a 340bhp Evo. at a guess power wise you would need to be running 300 bhp just to stay in touch.

miff13

Someone I work with has the fq340 (uk car) and that has a rear wiper, so I don't think you can tell by that.

As for a standard wrx keeping up with it, think not.

172sport

iTrader: (6)

guess he just had the badge then?

redxiii

Two types of FQ evo 8, either an early FQ300/330 or the later MR FQ300/320/340/400.
As stated earlier all start life in Japan as a GSR/MR respectively and are imported officially and altered to the relative FQ spec.
All FQs have a rear wiper and a fog in the rear bumper and a 6 speed, evo 8 260's have a 5 speed, no fog in the bumper and no rear wiper. FQs have a numbered plaque by the gearstick and will be badged as such.
MRs have an alloy roof panel which has two ridges running down either side which are quite noticably different from the other roofs.

GazTheHat

And while we're at it, what's the main differences between an FQ & MR?

banny sti

iTrader: (68)

Different cams, larger exhaust housing, different suspension, lighter roof skin and other stuff that I cant remeber right now.

Banny

GazTheHat

It's a whole different world on the dark side, i knowwa nuffin.

redxiii

Not my words but lifted from MLR and covers all the viii range.

UK Models

Evo VIII 260
• 2 catalytic converters (one in down pipe, one in "normal" position);
• 5 speed gear box;
• 9.8T housing;
• Slightly modified Evo VII ECU (four plug with two different pins - Earth?);
• Euro Style Recaro interior c/w rear adjustable headrests - Leather / Suede option at cost;
• Non-folding electric wing mirrors;
• No rear wash jet or wiper;
• Small spoiler with brake light incorporated;
• No SAS System;
• UK style Number Plates;
• Integrated Fog lamp in rear light cluster;
• Single Din dash opening for HIFi;
• Kenwood 6 speaker CD / Radio system;
• Large Battery;
• Bridgestone Potenza RE040 tyres;
• Non HID Headlights.

Evo VIII FQ 300 – as 260 plus:
• Upgraded blue/black interior including narrower seats;
• HKS Superdragger turbo elbow back exhaust;
• 3 Plug ECU
• Secondary Air System (SAS) - crucial for Ecutek antilag;
• More aggressive cams;
• Folding electric mirrors;
• Double Din stereo slot
• Climate Control;
• Fog light in bumper;
• Japanese-style front number plate holder;
• Only one catalytic converter;
• HKS Hardpipe kit;
• 6 speed gear box;
• Yokohama Advan A046 tyres;
• Rear brake light in windscreen;
• Larger carbon spoiler (body colour paint on outer uprights)

NB: There is a lof of confusion over which engine internals are shared between the VIII 260 and the FQ range. Dealers parts lists appear to conflict with official Mitsubishi brochures, and to date it seems that no-one knows the definitive differences.

Evo VIII FQ 330 – As VIII FQ 300 plus:
•upgraded black alcantara/leather interior
•piggy back ecu
•restrictor pipe connected to wastegate actuator
•smart nav.

Evo VIII MR FQ 300 – As VIII FQ 300 plus:
•10.5T (single flap) housing;
•upgraded cams;
•MR seats;
•carbon effect dash inserts;
•dark brushed steel steering wheel
•Bilstein shock absorbers;
•aluminium roof
•Team Dynamic (gunmetal) alloys;
•black background to front and rear lights;
•slightly bigger oil cooler (more layers);
•twin port boost solonoid;
•optimization and reinforcement of the cooling water channels;
•uprated 5-ply head gasket;
•magnetic ion-coated piston rings

Does not have:
•HKS Superdragger exhaust.

Available in gunmetal grey, not available in black, yellow or blue.

Evo VIII MR FQ 320 – As VIII MR FQ 300 plus:
• HKS Superdragger exhaust;
• HKS hardpipe kit.

Evo VIII MR FQ 340 – As VIII MR FQ 320, plus:
• Piggy back ECU;
• Black leather/alcantara interior;
• Optional sat nav.

Evo VIII MR FQ 400 – As VIII MR FQ 320, plus:
• Forged engine;
• Limited edition of 100 Custom built Garrett GT Dual Ball bearing turbocharger;
• Owen Developments custom manufactured cast stainless steel
exhaust manifold and exhaust elbow;
• Omega forged pistons;
• HKS forged con rods;
• HKS 680cc injectors;
• Zytec ITP116 high pressure fuel pump;
• HKS 1.6mm steel head gasket;
• Motec M800 OEM ECU;
• HKS iridium spark plugs;
• Jan Speed High Flow Sports Cat;
• Alcon competition derived 240mm high clamp mode, heavy duty
clutch complete with Cera-metallic 6 paddle sprung centered drive
plate;
• HKS High Strength Head and Big End Bolts;
• Alcon Mono6 Brake Kit incorporating Monobloc 6 pot road caliper with
343mm curved vein Disc on a Aluminium mounting bell assembly with
Ferodo DS2500 brake pads;
• Ralliart Aero Mirrors;
• Carbon fibre front lip spoiler;
• Carbon fibre "Sharks Tooth" rear vortex generator;
• PIAA High Performance light and wiper upgrade;
• Half leather and FQ 400 Logo in Seats optional extra
• Gloss black Team Dynamics lightweight alloy wheels.

Import models

Evo VIII GSR – As UK VIII FQ 300 less:
• HKS Superdragger exhaust;
• Foglight in bumper;
• FQ Badges;
• HKS Hardpipe kit.

Evo VIII MR – As Evo VIII GSR plus:
• 10.5T (single flap) housing;
• Upgraded cams;
• MR interior;
• Bilstein shock absorbers;
• Aluminium roof;
• BBS alloys;
• Black background to front and rear lights;
• Available in gunmetal grey, not available in black, yellow or blue.


Evo VIII RS – As Evo VIII GSR plus:
• 5 speed box
• Stronger rear diff
less:
• Air Control
• Alloy wheels
• Recaro seats
• Electric windows

toyney83

iTrader: (3)

i own a version 9 sti uk with ppp, had the usual, de-cat exhaust, caik, and a re-map at scooby clinic, running at a tidy 345 bhp. my friend owns an fq300 with the 330 upgrade, can honestly say theres nothing in them. very equal in all areas

bluenosewrx

iTrader: (2)

No such thing as a version 9.although people still use them, its the MY you should go by.

mac