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Date:         Wed, 14 Dec 2005 01:53:31 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: European ebay find, would this really work?
Comments: To: robertmstewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <BFC51898.43AE%robertmstewart@mac.com>
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robertmstewart wrote:

>Check this link out, it says online the following: > >http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/20HP-O2SENS-PERFORMANCE-CHIP-VW-TRANSPORTER-CARAVELLE_ >W0QQitemZ8021052134QQcategoryZ38786QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > > >>+20HP O2SENS PERFORMANCE CHIP VW TRANSPORTER CARAVELLE >> >> >NOT RESISTOR * NEW DEVELOPMENT * YOU CAN SELECT MODEL!\ > >This little chip can do almost magic with its circuit. Test Your chip >anytime to experience the result. Installation is easy no special tools or >expertise required. >You can gain +15-25 additional HP, and extremely dynamic acceleration by >upto 20 % depending on stock engine performance. >We gain additional power without any consequence in relation to the driving >comfort. Original ECU program is in process, but the signal of MAGNUM oxygen >sensor powerchip is cheating it in each microsecond delivering higher >horsepower, torque and acceleration as well. We can only feel a refreshed >engine, dynamic acceleration without terrible flat pots. > >FEATURES OF MAGNUM OXYGEN SENSOR POWERCHIP: > >Improves engine output by as much as 10 %. >Enhance Nm, throttle response, acceleration and low end torque. >Preserves smog certification. >Pushes up acceleration and dynamism by upto 15 %. >Results higher top speed. >Long duration - 10 years warranty. >Easy universal 10 minutes installation. >Switch can be connected in line for perfect test. >Immediate effect even during driving, no ECU learning period. >Reduces flat spots or delay time when you mash down the throttle. > >OPERATION OF OXYGEN SENSOR POWERCHIP >The device modifies voltage signals, as if the exhaust gas would be >fuel-poor. ECU let more fuel to the injectors while the mass of free air is >the same. Thus we can influence the mixture adjustment gaining more power, >enhancing the efficiency of combustion and saving fuel. This add-on >simulator device delivers fuel-poor sign to the ECU, besides a limit value >control is incorporated to avoid overflow and underflow. > >We improve the power slightly at the ³expense of emission². > >This statement rules out California probably. I just saw this and thought it >was interesting... > > > Sounds to me like a bunch of hype spelled sh*t!. 20 plus HP increase just because of changing an electronic component??? I'm seriously skeptical.

John Rodgers 88 GL Driver


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