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Old 03-18-15, 12:39 AM
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Default intake modification and another question.

Has anyone ever tried or have this modification to there sc? Had a buddy of mine order one and install but haven't talked to him to see what the pros where.


http://m.ebay.com/itm/261268330971?nav=SEARCH


Also I just purchased a Jdm Voltage Stabalizer out of at 99 sc s guy was parting out has anyone installed one of these what are the pros and cons? Any performance or strictly for gas and beat? The guy I bought from said his audio shop put it in.
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A voltage stabilizer?
What, is that like a big capacitor that's supposed to cover the minimal voltage drop of... what? What electrical draw is there from an engine that's sudden and intermittent enough to cause large enough voltage drop at the battery that it'd need a capacitor?

Personally I have no experience with them and have never heard of them before, but if it works like a capacitor I can tell you it's a waste of time and money, get an AGM battery, and repair/upgrade the lines and contacts from your battery to the alternator, fuse box, and ground. This setup would eliminate any voltage drop during high demand much more than a capacitor could.
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Sounds like a bunch of ebay garbage. Neither one will make any difference. eknine9 nailed it. Get a AGM battery, a good grounding kit, do a "big 3" upgrade and you will never have voltage issues. Stay off ebay, stick to the forums for power gains.
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This is from the website of the builder of tge voltage Stabalizer I'm going to hook it up and see what it does for me. I have a sound system but also run underdrive pulleys so maybe it will help there. I have an Optima battery so Idk the thing was $20 from a friend with a 99 sc







Could be eBay crap like the intake thing I had a feeling that thing was a joke

Benefits of installing these voltage stabilizer:

* Increases torque at low and middle speeds.
* Stabilizes idling and improves engine kink-over.
* Improves engine response.
* Increases headlight brightness.
* Improves fuel economy.
* Improves battery life.
* Improves bass sound.
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Yea that intake thing looks cheap and for nothing. Anyone who hashad a good eexperience with a volt stabilizer let me know I willbe installing this wweekend
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