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Old 03-28-2007, 01:48 AM
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Can this actually increase 20+hp for less than $10
Is this true!?


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/20HP-...95555405QQrdZ1
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Old 03-28-2007, 01:56 AM
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Hmm, doubt it...
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Old 03-28-2007, 06:00 AM
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thats a big negative...
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Old 03-28-2007, 06:18 AM
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It's bullshit. It tricks the ECU into supplying more fuel into the engine. Running rich will foul the combustion chamber, sparkplugs and your cat convertor (thus needing you to replace it)
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I prefer the turbonator
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why do they even make these..
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Old 03-28-2007, 07:56 AM
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why do they even make these..
To scam people of their $10 using $0.50 in parts. 2000% profit there.
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Old 03-28-2007, 08:11 AM
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lol...

Typically I'd delete ebay links but anyone stupid enough to buy that deserves what they're getting.
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