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Anyone tried this?

Post by Stevo » Thu Sep 16, 2004 9:27 pm

http://www.ecotekplc.com

Anyone tried the powerboost or other products from this company, if so what of there claims?

Is it safe to use on an B5 S4?

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Post by Dippy » Fri Sep 17, 2004 1:10 pm

Hmmm. There are reviews from turbo cars there, although in terms of Audis, the 1.8T operates differently from the 2.7TT so you can't just assume it would work OK.

The principle described is sound, and I'm sure there must be breather pipes on the S4 where a couple of units could be introduced.

But as to is it safe: The company readily admits that the device causes the engine to run lean, but suggests that the improvement in combustion would compensate. That remains to be seen, and the only way to do that is try it. However one thing you don't want to do with the S4 is let it run lean...
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Post by Stevo » Sun Sep 19, 2004 7:53 pm

It sounds good going by the write ups but what worries me is where does all the gunc go that comes out the engine? into the CATS????

Might give it a try :)

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Post by Dippy » Mon Sep 27, 2004 3:24 pm

Hmm, thanks for reminding me why I don't surf ASnet any more.
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Post by PhilT » Mon Sep 27, 2004 7:46 pm

Hmm, thanks for reminding me why I don't surf ASnet any more.
LOL. Did notice it was quite a heated debate, but chose not to comment....
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Post by DavidR » Mon Sep 27, 2004 9:29 pm

Dippy wrote:Hmm, thanks for reminding me why I don't surf ASnet any more.
Glad to be of service :wink:

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