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Old May 24, 2006 | 04:28 AM
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Default Ecotek CB-26P- Anyone try this yet?

I was looking for some info on the Yaris and came across this-

http://www.ecotekplc.com/cb-26p.htm



Another page installed in a Yaris-

http://www.ecotekplc.com/more_cars_19.htm



It's supposed to increase horsepower and economy. Anyone seen or installed one of these?
Old May 24, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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you get that and the Little Green Pill and your gas mileage goes through the roof. I hear possibilities of 50 mpg.

ok, I'm sorry, just making that up.

the filter looks like the one you can put on the crank case.
Old May 24, 2006 | 12:29 PM
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Yeah the filter is more of a silencer as the device makes funky noises when adding "turbulence"...

There's alot of interesting info on the site, seems like it's pretty popular in the UK.
Old May 24, 2006 | 11:01 PM
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Its 150 bucks US for that thing.WOW Some one get one and let us know how it works..
Old May 24, 2006 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by oldboxman
Its 150 bucks US for that thing.WOW Some one get one and let us know how it works..
thats what Im talkin about
Old May 24, 2006 | 11:25 PM
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I heard that about 3-4 years ago. with rising gas prices I wonder why car manufacturer haven't put that on all cars.
Old May 25, 2006 | 01:00 AM
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i think i might be suckered into buying this

don't care what yall think its my money
Old May 25, 2006 | 03:15 AM
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go for it i just wanna know if it works. Keep us posted ;)
Old May 25, 2006 | 03:57 AM
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yeah, i dont think anyone is gonna stop you.... we all wana know how it turns out, haha
Old May 25, 2006 | 09:51 PM
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gonna order it next friday, when i get paid
Old May 25, 2006 | 10:00 PM
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serious?


if anyone in cali is looking at this it could get your car impounded , bring you fines , make you visit the smog ref , and hell if you fail to comply you could be put in jail.
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glad i don't live in cali. i live in a happy state that doesn't do smog checks!!! so
Old May 25, 2006 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by hotbox05
serious?


if anyone in cali is looking at this it could get your car impounded , bring you fines , make you visit the smog ref , and hell if you fail to comply you could be put in jail.
it must suck to be in Cali sometimes.
Old May 25, 2006 | 11:30 PM
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You also have to understand that Darren suffers from E.C.P....

Extreme CARB Paranoia.

Seriously though, until these things are proven to get you 100mpg as well as a 50 hp gain they just plain aren’t worth the risk in CA.
Old May 25, 2006 | 11:35 PM
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forget the 50hp gain just gimmie the added 100mpg increase!!!
Old May 26, 2006 | 12:49 AM
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lol. good luck with that johnny.

good luck.
Old May 26, 2006 | 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by hornet_on_the_flower
don't care what yall think its my money
heh imma gonna need all the luck i can get haha
Old May 26, 2006 | 01:50 AM
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Yes!! Post up your results when you get it.Thanks
Old May 26, 2006 | 04:52 AM
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If they're claims are true I think it's worth it, If you don't happen to live in CA
Old May 26, 2006 | 05:52 AM
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you want to know the truth in Cali you can't do anything to the engine, transmission, ect. If I still had the book on the auto law in here I would show you but tech, any modifacation to a vehicle with OBD is not permitted and against the law. Let see no intake, no exahst non of that in Cali, carb legal or not they can still ticket you. I have been at one to many street racing busts to know the laws, but yet I always get the no front licence plate ticket, would you believe that. 4 times now 3 cars later, hope I wont in my box. but then again I wont be racing for money either. Well Unless it's batlle of the boxes.



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