Hi. I'm researching the new Evo, especially on the Evo forums. I'm wondering if the car is too complicated compared to the rugged simplicity of the S2000. For example, I'm reading about "boost leak." How often does this occur with a turbo boosted engine? It seems like something an owner would constantly be concerned about.

Also, the new Evo will have a sophisticated all wheel drive system and a new, paddle shifting system. Sometimes the raw S2000, with it's non-aspirated engine, its rear wheel drive and 6 speed seems rock solid compared to a car like the Evo. What do you think?

 

I think the S2000 will be more reliable. I one who believes less complicated is better. But, I needed 4 doors and more room and didn't want 2 cars so I have an evo IX. I would be less concerned about the engine in the Evo IX then the X as it's a new design. Most boost leaks occur when 'tuners' get a hold of Evos. From the factory they are pretty reliable, IMO.

I can't really help you in terms of long term reliability on the Evo: including drive train or boost leaks. I have 6 track days ( 2 more this week) and about 11k miles this year and the car has be totally reliable, but a short term anecdote probably isn't useful. Be careful on evom the amount of "people who know nothing about taking care of a car or how to drive" ratio to people who do is really, really high.

 

I dont think youll need to worry much about a stock EVO. If you start upping the boost and doing mods then youll probably have to double check and make sure all your hoses and clamps and such are fail proof. It also has more space and cargo capacity. I think the new EVO's are supposed to be beasts.

I'd never trade my S for one though!

 

Boost leaks aren't a big deal at all; very easy to test and very easy to fix (usually). It just comes down to making sure all gaskets are sealing and that all hose clamps are tight.

 

What he said.

Andrew

 

If you're keeping it stock, you'll be just fine.

But what I really came into this thread for was to tell you to PM versionJDM about this. He is quite knowledgeable about Evos.

 

FYI, the new evo x will also offer a manual transmission. so don't overlook that fact.

 

I had a boost leak on my former modded '97 Supra TT. It didn't disable the car, just lost power, and was a relatively easy fix...mainly an inconvenience and extra unwanted cost.

My experience w/ turbos and S/C's so far is that stock is not too bad, but aftermarket is likely to be more troublesome. Hard to beat N/A for reliability, though.

 

Yes, but it is hard to beat forced induction for serious power.

 

My friend's Evo had a boost leak. It resulted in lost power and higher fuel consumption. He didn't know about it until he dyno'd it and you can see the boost couldn't hold and air/fuel mix was bad.