MIVEC vs VTEC

[ginganggooly]

Mivec is incredibly over-rated in my opinion. If it were really good then it would have the parts support of VTEC but it doesn't and I don't think ANYTHING is available for the Mivec engines.

*How about vtec controllers that are compatible with both systems?

Think about that for a bit- That is exactly the same sort of comment i used to see coming out of all the other car related forums, only it has been levelled at hondas and vtec.

How about some of you give some technical explanations as to exactly what makes mivec better than vtec.

As far as i know they are conceptually very, very similar. I've even read snippets here and there about mitsubishi paying royalties to honda for certain parts of the system. I've always taken that with a grain of salt but you never know...

Feel free to correct me as necessary.

[sirvtec]

VTEC kicks ass

[SiR CRX]

*How about vtec controllers that are compatible with both systems?

Think about that for a bit- That is exactly the same sort of comment i used to see coming out of all the other car related forums, only it has been levelled at hondas and vtec.

How about some of you give some technical explanations as to exactly what makes mivec better than vtec.

As far as i know they are conceptually very, very similar. I've even read snippets here and there about mitsubishi paying royalties to honda for certain parts of the system. I've always taken that with a grain of salt but you never know...

Feel free to correct me as necessary.

Mate I mean't engine parts. Air filters, exhausts and controllers don't count. The only part I have ever seen for a MIVEC engine was an ARC intake manifold and the gain was crap. I am yet to find any cams, headers or anything internal for the MIVEC engines.