I hope this help u:
How to differentiate EVO 1/2/3?
Check the body code:
EVO 1 --CD9A-SNGF
EVO 2 - CE9A-SNGF
EVO 3 - CE9A-SNGF
EVO 1,2 turbo no. 49178 0145
EVO 3 turbo no 49178 0147
EVO 1 and 2 : intercooler size r same
EVO 3 : intercooler bigger than EV0 1/2
EVO 1,2,3 ECU number 7701 (all same)
EVO 1
1992
MITSUBISHI LANCER CD9A
Engine: 4G63 (2000 cc, I-4, Turbo 250 hp)
Layout: Front / 4WD
EVO 2
1994
MITSUBISHI LANCER CE9A
Engine: 4G63 (2000 cc, I-4, Turbo 260-270 hp)
Layout: Front / 4WD
EVO 3
1995
MITSUBISHI LANCER CE9A
Engine: 4G63 (2000 cc, I-4, Turbo 260-270 hp)
Layout: Front / 4WD
U can also check
1) Engine head code beside distributor.
EVO1 - G6K - 1 or 2
EVO 2 - G6K - 3
EVO 3 - G6K - 4 or 5
2) turbo
EVO 1 - 45
EVO 2 - 46
EVO 3 - 47
3) ECU code
E1 - 7701
E2 - 2468
E3 - 2364
4) Piston ( if engine dismantle)
EVO1 - H1
EVO2 - H2
EVO3 – EV
* Most manufacturer rate the power on engine ( it read more horsie - good
marketing)...expect 20-30hp loss on wheels. Bear in mind, that the HP
also loss to transmission around 10% - 15% for 2WD and 20% - 25% for four
wheels drive. This is the norms at least for Mitsubishi engine.