Mitsu Engine.

[Fredvon4]

I think Mitspowerd is correct...there is NO balancers--- I did read in some of the literature that the motor had variable valve timing... looks like it is only on the intake side

In this view the fuel injectors are hidden behind the large black wire loom on the top of the foto.. The three items in the center are the COIL on Plug (COP) hiding the recessed plugs. Yet to be discoverd is, if or if not we will need a special tool to remove the plug HT leads as was necessary on the 450 series MB motors...

From this foto it appears to me that this is a typical COP, short "boot with spring" conection to the plug, and normal recessed plug. I doubt this motor needs any special tools for for normal maintenance.

[lhoboy]

Originally Posted by Mr_Cash

micronuts recent tech info thread, said usa getting a 10:1 not the 11.4:1, to allow different qualities of gas, etc.

I would think the lower compression will also add to engine longevity.

That doesn't match up with the output specs. None of the European engines with 11.4:1 are generating more that 71 hp. I can't see how they can drop the compression ratio 15% and still maintain that power on the same displacement engine, unless the European chip is really sandbagging. Usually it's us getting the milder chips.