Let's not go crazy. It already has 265bhp, I've heard it brings the power up to about 400bhp on it.
Ecotek valve, does it really work? - don't laugh
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Let's not go crazy. It already has 265bhp, I've heard it brings the power up to about 400bhp on it.
seriously, if you know so little you should get one. it will fulfil the stereotype
was that at both front wheels or just one side?
if you have 4wd do you fit one at the rear too?
It sucks air! At least the one I had the displeasure of seeing did.
Put your finger on it and your finger sucked towards it, you couldn't feel air being blown onto your finger.
Surely this isn't a leak. Why would it have a filter on it to expell air?
It worked on both front wheels! Bargain!
I put my back seats down flat to lower the centre of mavity which reduced the weight of the car and shaved a second and a half off my 0-60 time too. It's amazing how much performance you can get out of your car for cheap if you use your head.
You do realise what a vacuum is don't you?
Yes, a vacuum sucks. Put a split into this and if the vacuum is strong enough it will continue to suck air from the new source.
To collapse a vacuum you can either let air escape or create a second point of suction. This device does the latter by adjusting a turn screw to determine the amount of air to allow into the vacuum pipe. Ergo, its not a leak. That would be stupid and dangerous considering it makes up part of the braking system and under EU law would not be allowed.
Shock horror! (rolleyes)
http://www.ecotekplc.com/fitting_instructions.htm
A non return valve allowing air into the vacuum to create turbulence in the vacuum pipe.
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What would happen if I fitted two electric superchargers, two ecotek's and twin resistors of justice? I think I could probably almost achieve perpetual motion....
You would loose power due to the additional drain on the alternator and the obstruction in the air intake.
Your car would weigh more, and your wallet would weigh less
You'd probably ruin your cat and engine by overfueling and borewash.
Only Steorn know that secret.
do you understand what manifold vacuum is and what its for? ill scratch the surface for you.... the vacuum behind the throttle plate is used to control items such at fuel pressure regulators, some engines have map sensors (manifold absolute pressure sensor) to give the ecu an idea of how much load the engine is under.
therefore, having a VACUUM LEAK means things like the fuel pressure reg will never shut properly. a map sensor will think your throttle is partially open and end up chucking more fuel in.
if you have a maf sensor, you are letting un metered air in
in short... this device is completely and utterly retarded.
go read up about manifold vacuum
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You would loose power due to the additional drain on the alternator and the obstruction in the air intake.
Your car would weigh more, and your wallet would weigh less
You'd probably ruin your cat and engine by overfueling and borewash.
Only Steorn know that secret.
So don't do it then?
That will give too much torque - the earth will start to spin the other way
i have a mk2 golf 8v, these are known torque monsters (nuff toorrrk to tow an oil platform, launch in 4th gear etc)
basically i live day to day with infinity lbft, yuo just have to adjust your right foot accordingly (ie break your ankle so that you can barely apply any pressure to the throttle. breaking your ankle is safer than dishing out a million lbft
basically i live day to day with infinity lbft, yuo just have to adjust your right foot accordingly (ie break your ankle so that you can barely apply any pressure to the throttle. breaking your ankle is safer than dishing out a million lbft