Mivec advantage?
Yes, it would be helpful on more information regarding how the EVO X MIVEC is setup and really what makes it tick.
It seems there is really very little knowledge floating around how to setup the 4 maps. I guess some more insight would be great. :-)
It seems there is really very little knowledge floating around how to setup the 4 maps. I guess some more insight would be great. :-)
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From: SL, UT
Ummm... it's variable valve timing still - the cam timing IS the valve timing. In fact, MIVEC stands for Mitsubishi Innovative Valve (timing) Electronic Control (system). Honda's i-VTEC includes variable valve lift as well, in addition to variable valve/cam timing.
I'm quite sure it's coolant temp, your car will start adjusting LTFM as needed a few seconds after it hits 170F and that's considered full operating temp as far as the ECU is concerned. For the Mivec settings on my car I ended up making the #1 warmup maps just a less aggressive version of #2 full operating temp maps. Granted I avoid hammering on the car when it's warming up but it's good to know that in case I forget it should be tuned to accomodate it safely.
It likely won't make a ton of difference but lets say you disabled the timing retard during warmup or reduced it like I did to avoid hesitation, then run 25+ psi boost via an MBC, and then run full aggressive Mivec settings. If you make a habbit of going WOT right after the car is started up you will have a higher risk of breaking something or at least adding in some pre-mature wear to various parts.
It likely won't make a ton of difference but lets say you disabled the timing retard during warmup or reduced it like I did to avoid hesitation, then run 25+ psi boost via an MBC, and then run full aggressive Mivec settings. If you make a habbit of going WOT right after the car is started up you will have a higher risk of breaking something or at least adding in some pre-mature wear to various parts.