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Nov 4, 2005 | 11:36 PM

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DrDre1443

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From: Charlotte NC

our engines run rich to begin with. why would you make it richer? leaner would make more power.

instead of looking at that thing, search ebay for "Apexi VAFC"

Nov 5, 2005 | 12:02 AM

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energetic

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From: Athens, Greece, Europe, Earth, Universe

Group Buy anyone?

Nov 5, 2005 | 05:30 AM

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Intrepid175

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From: Texas City

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Originally Posted by esmith,Nov 4 2005, 09:12 PM

According to google, this thing is basically a resistor that is connected to intake air temperature sensor in order to trick the engine into thinking that the air is cooler than it is. ECU thinks that the air is denser than it is ( cooler air is denser ) -> it adds more fuel -> richer mix. The $64,000 question is, does it actually improve horsepower?

Under certain circumstances, I have no doubt that this thing will improve horsepower. There are probably just as many circumstances where it will hurt horsepower.

The one thing I'm certain it "will" do either way is kick your fuel economy into the dirt.