Imrc options

[93blown50]

Hi I have a 1998 cobra that has a imrc actuator problem from what I am gathering there is not a replacement available this seems crazy to me does anyone know of any options here for me I thought about delete plates but I don't know much about them Like what they will do to my gas mileage and drivability any input will be appreciated.

 

[Steve491]

If you're sure it's an actuator problem and you can't find one then you have no choice but to eliminate the actuator. You can either install delete plates or half-ass it and wire the existing open. I have a 97 and one of the cables popped off the rod in the IMRC plate. It didn't throw any codes but it ran like poop. I would be certain that it was bad before eliminating the IMRC system because even though it's a poorly designed electro-mechanical system,.... It does work when it works. Gas mileage is another story. It's a Cobra, not a prius. I doubt mileage would be affected much, but I could be wrong. Low end (under about 4 grand) will suffer. Just me 2 cents.
Steve

 

[93blown50]

Well I found a actuator and installed it they are both working correctly now but I have another problem in first and second gear the car looses power around six thousand but in third gear it runs to seven thousand and seems to have no problem.