Go with a 9. Eights are ok, but I think the Evo9s give you more bang for your back, not to mention the look better to. My buddy has a 9 five speed, but from what I hear, 6 speed is not all its hyped up to be.
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'98 Contuor SE, 2.5 V6 Auto Silver
'08 Altima 2.5S, Auto Super Black
i like the brand new evo's. one ran 13.7 at the track last weekend, bone stock. Older evos barely run 13's stock. A buddy of mine has a moded one with a good tune and that same day he only ran a 13.4. I think the new evo's are faster stock for stock.