Oh this reminds me about something. If we do decided to keep the TVIS, I can easily program the Basic STAMP to function the TVIS instead of the ECU. So if we run the TVIS with a a non-TVIS ECU, we could program it for an early TVIS operation, say at 3000 rpm. Also, we can replace the "on" "off" vacuum setup with an electric stepper motor and have complete control over the TVIS. You want it to slowly open from shut to 1/2 open from 2000-3000 rpm, then hold it 1/2 open until 4000 rpm then gradually open it completely by 5000 rpm? No problem.
Also, here is an argument against the TVIS: looking down the road, if we manage to get a MegaSquirt for the car, not having the TVIS would be one less thing to worry about.