RKS
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Any one got one of these fitted??
just wondering on what the performance of them is like and whether or not i should get one!!
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AK
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pointless rubbish.... they are not a performance mod.....
New ECU/Cams etc is 
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topshot_2k
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mate had one on pug 206, said it gave better MPG but it made the worst sound ever so he got some extra filter they do to stop noise.
Not really a performance mod tho
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RKS
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oops lol shoulda checked my worded... i didnt mean performance as in tuning performance.... just how the vavles performed... any ideas on how much more MPG you get from them??
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Will_Sport
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i get 10% more mpg me thinks, it is noisy but only if ur going slow, at speed (above 20mph lol) you won't be able to here it. I think mine also helps in higher revs when it might struggle to get all the air in cos i've just got standard air box with a few bits chopped out the inside.
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daddysport
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yeqah about 10% more mpg and it makes a little noise but if uv got an air filter u wont notice it
it makes changin gear smoother as the vacume is not there
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RKS
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sound good. Still considering hehehe!!! any idea if they are better on standard engines or engines that have been modified (throttle bodies + induction kit)
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topshot_2k
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if you get one get the extra filter that fites them as it stoips the shitty noise they make
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Joff
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That would be a Pipercross silencer. Not really a filter because the pores in the foam are too big to really be classed as an air filter (although it doesn't stop some filter manufacturers...  ).
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RKS
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Thanks guys, still debating whether or not its worth it! at £70 for one is a lot of dough for it not to save me much money on fuel
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blundey
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huh? they are only like 40 quid from there website
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daveyb
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I had one on my Corsa, i got around an extra 15 miles to a tank and like other have said, as it is it makes an wful whistling noise. Looking back - not worth it IMO
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Joff
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quote:
Originally posted by daveyb
I had one on my Corsa, i got around an extra 15 miles to a tank and like other have said, as it is it makes an wful whistling noise. Looking back - not worth it IMO
If you're getting better mpg, then it's paying for itself, then saving you money 
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RKS
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quote:
Originally posted by blundey
huh? they are only like 40 quid from there website
they are £70 with a filter/silencer....
As for the paying itself back... it just depends on how much money it saves me each time I fill up, I get seriously low MPG at present anyway, (120-130 miles on £20)
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stevenford_uk
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the only reason they give better mpg is because they make it run lean! thats not good in anyones books!
i had one on my old mondeo, they are crap, they made a real stupid slurp noise and are dangerous to ur engine, mine came undone on way to manchester, i realised something was wrong tho, so i stopped and taped it up, but seriously do not other, waste of money
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RKS
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making my engine run lean would be good cuz its running rich at the moment!!!
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stevenford_uk
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get it sorted properly tho dude, they are a rough bodge arse product that does bugger all in the way of favours
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Joff
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If you think it's dangerous to your engine, then voice your concerns to Ecotek Plc, rather than damage their reputation on a public forum.
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broster
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what a load of pap, why is my fueling spot on and i have one fitted! have you actual proof that it made your engine lean!?
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gsi-gaz
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they are shite, i thought id try one, load of shite!
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