robertmstewart wrote:

>Check this link out, it says online the following:
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>http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/20HP-O2SENS-PERFORMANCE-CHIP-VW-TRANSPORTER-CARAVELLE_
>W0QQitemZ8021052134QQcategoryZ38786QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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>>+20HP O2SENS PERFORMANCE CHIP VW TRANSPORTER CARAVELLE
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>NOT RESISTOR * NEW DEVELOPMENT * YOU CAN SELECT MODEL!\
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>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.
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>FEATURES OF MAGNUM OXYGEN SENSOR POWERCHIP:
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>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.
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>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.
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>We improve the power slightly at the �expense of emission�.
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>This statement rules out California probably. I just saw this and thought it
>was interesting...
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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