Ecotec Valve and filter? Any good?

[my_cougar49]

Ive had a look at buying an ecotec valve and pipercross filter. Are they any good and does anyone have any experience of them?

Cheers

 

[Joe@ShedMotorsport]

Don't bother!

 

[my_cougar49]

Don't bother!

but why? Is it one of these that doesnt do what it says on the tin? Does it lose me power? Why?

 

[Joe@ShedMotorsport]

For a start it could let unmetered air into the inlet and cause the engine to run lean hence lower mpg, not too safe for the engine though, you may aswell drill a whole in the inlet. You can also take the opinion that if these devices were so good, why aren't the manufacturers fitting them when they're spending millions on trying to improve the economy of their cars?

 

[White16valver]

Do a search for ecotek (or however it's spelt) and you'll see th general consensus and alllll the reasons for not having one! lol

 

[JclioD]

yeah i had ekoteck for a while, and K&N filter, and pipercross feed, mpg and acceleration didnt really change(bit slower if anything, less of a kick), was just a tad smoother (specially in the cold),but then recently the abs light came on, so i had to take it off, it was always a bit dodgy, so id advise not to waste your money!!but if you want a smoother ride, your welcome to buy mine off me!!lol

hope this helps?

 

[GarethM]

they are rubbish dont bother with them, waste of money

 

[ives]

Yeah, the Ecotec valve only lets through some air when you close the throttle after revving hard, which gives a strong rasp, slightly changing the characteristic of that aspect of the engine, and generally bleeds air bypassing the throttle, however it wont improve the fuel mixture as it claims (to improve economy), as modern ECU's balance out fuelling and air perfectly, rendering the valve useless, just a good-looking gimmick. The peope with positive feedback must have been trying so hard to justify the money spent that they convinced themselves that there was a difference!!!
I must have spent about 6 hours reading about them, the more i understood the more it seemed like a waste of cash!
Dont bother, theres many better ways to spend the £50+

 

[mr bognor]

wouldnt toutch one with a barge pole I-----------------------

 

[lee_cup]

ecotec vale = evilness to the extreme

i wouldnt bother mate

 

[my_cougar49]

Thanks all. After careful consideration I have decided not to gamble and forget the idea! LOL

Thanks again

Adam