power boost vale

[Alex24]

just had the power boost valve fitted this morning. i've noticed a difference but does anyone know how high a pressure it can be run at? is running at bout 2.5 bar, thats not at idle.

 

[NiteSite]

i just took mine off this morning! and i noticed the difference - much better with it fitted.

dunno about the pressure mate, i just left it open so u can here the wailing noise, twisted it until the noise just goes, then youre supposed to twist it another quater turn and should be ok.

 

[Ed]

Your talking about those Ecotec things? - they are not power boost valves ?!

 

[NiteSite]

ooooops

sorry!

 

[NiteSite]

my car pulled a lot better with an ecotek fitted though

 

[goldstar0011]

ecotek

whats this?

 

[Ed]

Simply they are utter rubbish. Its a con that claims to improve atomisation of the fuel mixture into your engine. In reality they dont do a thing, other than make a nice noise. You should read the pattent on them. I dont have it any more but it was so funny (translate a joke) the whole thing they are advertised for takes up one paragraph in the pattent.

Ed

 

[NeX]

is there any point to them?

if you were to de-cat your car then don't they help to reduce your emmitions so that you can still get through the MOT?

 

[Zephyr]

hmmm after putting an ecotek on my bro's s2000 it did actually help the fuel consumption so it might not all b just crap...im thinking about getting 1 but 50 quid is abit pricy for a tiny little T shaped plastic thing

edit:the ecotek thing/also thinking about a power boost valve but not sure where to get 1 for the micra...got told they aint universal n go on specific cars so u have 2 get the right 1 for ur car

 

[Ed]

I recommend you DO NOT TOUCH THEM. They are the biggest con going for £50. Buy an airfilter instead at least that might make a difference.

Ed