Date: 17 Feb 2005 15:06:18 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: Ecotek Valve
On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 09:51:44 +0000, Grunff <grunffnospam.com> wrote: > Dave Hinz wrote: > >> What/where is it, fuel pressure regulator or something? Some context >> would help. > > Heh - it's a great, big, hairy con Dave. One of the finest varieties of > snake oil available this side of the pond. Kind of a "magnets in the fuel line to align the molecules" type thing then? > Basically, it is a vacuum operated air valve, which opens when the > manifold pressure drops below a certain point. But, wouldn't that... > On a NA engine, this lets > in more air, weakening the mixture, and leading to an apparent increase > in MPG. Yes, but that will... > > In reality, all it does is reduce the engine's output, and cause it to > run hotter. That. Pretty much same thing as being lighter on the loud pedal, only it screws up your emissions. Yup, yank it out.