Mivec Controller

[Mickthepieman]

Has anybody tried or used one of these

Mivec Controller
Model : R Spec MVC85X
Manufacture : Data Systems Co. Ltd Japan

http://www.mitsubishi-fto.org/parts/ele ... mvc85x.htm

[mcgon1979]

Theres 8 different threads on this Mick. Click on the Search button and type "Mivec AND Controller" into the search field. You might find some reviews and opinions there... haven't used one myself but I have never heard great things about them. the factory ECU setup is normally the best of all angles. fuel economy, efficiency, power band etc.

[Mickthepieman]

On second thoughts I would not want to mess about with the engine setup, best to leave that to the experts.

[Myfeckin FTO]

Really not worth it in the FTO - the mivec point is already set at the optimum level - moving it around the rev band will only affect performance negatively.

[5803emma]

any idea where i'd find instructions on how to remove a mivec controller? it's just sitting there not doin anythang but wreckin the interior aesthetics i don't want to go pullin an draggin at it, which was my initial impulse...

[Mickthepieman]

Sorry, know idea but I will have a look on the net and let you no if I find anything.

Mick

[Muad_dib77]

any idea where i'd find instructions on how to remove a mivec controller? it's just sitting there not doin anythang but wreckin the interior aesthetics i don't want to go pullin an draggin at it, which was my initial impulse...

Some actually come with a sort of "patch" plug..that makes it pretty simple to plug it out.
in eithercase anybody who knows a bit about wires should be able to remove it and reassemble the original loom.

I wouldn't mind doing it myself - especially not as I'm actually hooking one up to my own gpx at a later stage.

Another thing you might want to consider em is leaving it in place but just sticking it inside the center console instead so you don't have to look at it - easier than unhooking it.

[5803emma]

thanks muad, you're always fierce helpful!! think i'll let the bf take it out altogether (unless you fancy a go!!) I want to learn as much about it as I can though so I'll be breathing down his neck!

[Mustang]

any idea where i'd find instructions on how to remove a mivec controller? it's just sitting there not doin anythang but wreckin the interior aesthetics i don't want to go pullin an draggin at it, which was my initial impulse...

Does it work? have you tried it?

[Myfeckin FTO]

any idea where i'd find instructions on how to remove a mivec controller? it's just sitting there not doin anythang but wreckin the interior aesthetics i don't want to go pullin an draggin at it, which was my initial impulse...

If the Mivec controller works and and its not in the way of anything - I'd say leave it in. Will give you something to play around with if nothing else and could be a meaninful feature for someone else when you go to sell your FTO on.

[5803emma]

i dunno if it works, i'll get himself to try it tomorrow but i thought it was bad for the car?

[colm_mcm]

it's only bad for the car if you put the changeover point somewhere silly, or increasre the rev limit.