Well, they do say " up to 10% horsepower increase" . If they fatten up the
fuel delivery, it might give you a few more ponies. What is even better is
the 15% increase in dynamism - my vans have hardly any dynamism at all, so
that would be a welcome boost!      :-)

On 12/14/05, rpc <populuxe59@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> I didn't really look at this chip, but did see the e-bay UK home page.
> Selling a vehicle there costs 6 Pounds ($10?) to list!!  Here in the states
> it's $40!! I had to sell my 90 Lexus w/ bad transmission for $100. I had to
> sell it "outside" e-bay motors to avoid that listing fee.  I know we
> probably get more exposure in the states but it is still a location driven
> market for most cars.
>
>   Chris, 90 MV
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote:
>   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 �expense of emission�.
> >
> >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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