Originally posted by Sandman333:
Chris-
I understand about the actuator motor, but even that will need a signal from somewhere and some electronics to know when to open/close. What are you going to use for the signal? That's why I suggested the IMRC system. If we are lucky, we will get open/close signals precisely when we need them. I know, that's a mighty big IF!
Anyway, did you get the non-disclosure statement I sent you?
Also, if it is ultimately controlled by the IMRC, can you PLEASE make a mod available so that 95 cars can use this too (vacuum IMRC)? I have a 95, so PLEASE??????!!!!!!
The valve actuator cannot be controlled by the IMRC because it would needs three states in the RPM schedule. Open, Closed, then Open. On the IMRC, you only get Closed, then Open. I know a relay can reverse these signals, but it would still need three states. A seperate RPM sensing control module would be needed for it's operation, so it would work on any year Contour.
The cool thing about the butterfly is, it can be moved by just a selenoid. It doesn't need to be a stepper motor which would require more parts. The control module would simply have a sensor wire that taps into the coil pack, and it changes its state when the RPM's reach a certain window.
This same controller would also work great with NOS
