IMRC

therzl · #1 (**permalink**) 06-15-09, 08:31 PM

I own a 96 Cobra. I'm considering removing the IMRC and installing delete plates. I was told by a local auto-shop that doing this would require "burning a new chip" in order for the car's computer to acknowledge the absence of the IMRC. Is this true and necessary? Is implanting a new chip simply a way to prevent check-engine codes from appearing on the dash-console? It's $550 to burn-in a chip; which I can't afford. Any comments/suggestions?

lang williams · #2 (**permalink**) 06-15-09, 09:35 PM

do a search, i don't remember where but I saw a guy that "spring loaded" the imrc cables to trick the computer into thinking it was opening them. you might be able to turn them off with a sct tuner for for about $360

**SVT32VDOHC** · #3 (**permalink**) 06-16-09, 08:55 AM

Why do people want to do this?

bdcardinal · #4 (**permalink**) 06-16-09, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SVT32VDOHC

Why do people want to do this?

dunno. besides the OP is in CA, where eliminating IMRC's violates smog laws.

LaserSVT · #5 (**permalink**) 06-16-09, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SVT32VDOHC

Why do people want to do this?

I often wondered this too. It does not give more power and just sacrafices low end power.

**SVT32VDOHC** · #6 (**permalink**) 06-17-09, 09:29 AM

I think it's stupid IMO. Even my tuner who has been around since 1990, rolls his eyes at that. Just save the money, time, hassle and spray it, or strap on a blower after you save some money.