Mitsubishi’s MIVEC turbo unit is a direct descendent of Tommi Mäkinen’s 2.0L turbo, a bit refined, but definitely out of the same box as the Evo units. Throttle response is excellent, utilising Mitsubishi’s fly-by-wire electronic throttle control technology, and, more impressive, is the sound the twin exhausts make on over run…more on that a bit later.
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Removal (Eclipse & Galant)
1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove engine splash shield from right side wheelwell.
2. Lower vehicle. Support weight of engine with floor jack. If necessary, remove coolant reservoir. Remove upper engine mount located near timing belt cover. Remove all drive belts. If necessary, remove drive belt tensioner pulley bracket and power steering pump pulley. See Fig. 1 . Remove water pump pulley.
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The AEM Short Ram Air Intake System is the result of extensive development on a wide variety of cars. It is the most advanced short pipe air intake system on the market. Each system is specifically engineered for its particular application. All AEM Short Ram Air Intake Systems deliver maximum performance gains through lightweight, all-aluminum, mandrel-bent tubing that is tuned in both length and diameter. The aluminum will not crack in extended use like plastic. The tube length and diameter are matched for each specific engine to give power over a broad RPM range.
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