How can you tell fake Mugen Caps??

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Old 11-28-2007, 03:19 AM
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Question How can you tell fake Mugen Caps??

How can you tell what's fake and what's real with Mugen Oil Cap & Radiator Cap??

Is this fake??

All info. is appreciated.. Do any one have pics to show the diffance? Thanks!!!
Old 11-28-2007, 05:13 AM
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Note to poster: Changing your oil cap will not add horsepower.
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where did you get this pic from, ebay? If you don't really trust the item then get it from our vender.
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Old 11-28-2007, 07:32 AM
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Pretty sure its fake. I wouldn't trust many sellers outside of King Motorsports (Mugen Motorsports US division). I don't know if Mugen even ever came out with a black oil cap, let alone one with what appears to be allen wrench heads at the edges. Plus not all Mugen products are made for Type Rs....

Yep, pretty sure its fake.
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yeah my mugen cap was silver not black and that packaging doesnt look legit either
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-don't buy it off ebay
-do buy it from a reputable vendor, if you plan to purchase
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Does a real mugen cap do something different?
Old 11-28-2007, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Does a real mugen cap do something different?
Real One - Smoothed welds and ported cap = Less drag coefficient on anti-freeze flow = +10 hp @ wheels.

Fake One - Jagged welds and rough surface = No increase in flow = No hp gain.

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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Does a real mugen cap do something different?

Radiator cap, thermostat, radiator fan switch
Oil cap

Cooler running engine = longer life
Performance gain? = doubtful
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waste of money.
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the real one is $80
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from King Motorsports website:
Old 11-28-2007, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 1killercls
Note to poster: Changing your oil cap will not add horsepower.
I know that
Old 11-28-2007, 05:41 PM
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the real one is $80
For a few bucks more, can get XS headers....
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its a waste of money
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