05 Evo Owners to 06 IX Owners
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What needs to happen(and it will with time/money) is for someone reputable(AMS, Buschur, Turbo Tirx, etc.) to build a high hp IX(700+) with the same shortblock, ems, turbo kit, and supporting mods as an 05 VIII and just compare the dyno sheets. Then everyone can see what effect, if any, MIVEC will have on a high hp car.
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Originally Posted by LetItBreath
What needs to happen(and it will with time/money) is for someone reputable(AMS, Buschur, Turbo Tirx, etc.) to build a high hp IX(700+) with the same shortblock, ems, turbo kit, and supporting mods as an 05 VIII and just compare the dyno sheets. Then everyone can see what effect, if any, MIVEC will have on a high hp car.
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Originally Posted by newmr
I traded my 05 in for an 06. I found a good deal and I definitely like the mivec and the interior a bit better. I will either stay stock powerwise or TBE and flash and just throw on some MR bilsteins and call it a day.
How much did you get for your trade in and what was the final price for your new EVO? How much did you still owe at the bank? Details please....
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Originally Posted by LetItBreath
What needs to happen(and it will with time/money) is for someone reputable(AMS, Buschur, Turbo Tirx, etc.) to build a high hp IX(700+) with the same shortblock, ems, turbo kit, and supporting mods as an 05 VIII and just compare the dyno sheets. Then everyone can see what effect, if any, MIVEC will have on a high hp car.
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Originally Posted by TyEvo8
For current 05 Evo owners, what are your reasons for not upgrading to an IX? If you had the chance and $$ would you?
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Originally Posted by TyEvo8
How much did you get for your trade in and what was the final price for your new EVO? How much did you still owe at the bank? Details please....
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The diference in the car's is not woth it to me. I think you could make better use of your money. You will definatly be happier in the end. Think of it this way how much is this going to cost you. Now what could you do with this money. But it is up to you. Good luck.
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the only issue that i really have with the gsr is the 5 speed. I do a lot of highway driving and going 80 downa highway at 3500 rpms gets a little bit irritating at times. After driving a six speed for a while, i always want to upshift to one higher gear. So, ppretty much the only reason for me to buy a ix mr would be for the six speed. I could just buy a used 8 mr, but i don't like buying used cars. And, the interior is a little bit nicer on the ix. So, i guess i'll just have to see what happens later. I'm still deciding...
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Originally Posted by zgodfathera
I always hear that MIVEC isnt good for big HP #'s! I just cant understand how variable valve timing isnt good @ that Hp level?
Read up on some Mivec threads and ive found that the MIVEC actually promotes earlier spool on high HP IX's....
Read up on some Mivec threads and ive found that the MIVEC actually promotes earlier spool on high HP IX's....
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Originally Posted by TTP Engineering
MIVEC is for low end, VTEC is for high end. They are opposites.
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Originally Posted by TTP Engineering
I have yet to see a MIVEC motor with intake cam geared for top end.
http://asia.vtec.net/side/cyborg/
http://www.mitsubishi-fto.org/info/specs.htm
The Mirage Cyborg/Astii was the answer to the Civic SiR. The FTO GPX/GP Version R was aimed at the Integra Type R, and then there was the Lancer MX with a 1.6L V6.
I have yet to see a DOHC VTEC motor NOT designed for top end.
Last edited by GPTourer; May 25, 2006 at 08:31 PM.