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Drivetrain 23hp from my Plasma Booster (w/dyno results!)

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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 11:16 AM
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Ahh, your guy are way too easy to fool, but really, I installed my plasma booster this morning and here are my initial responses. From a standstill in regular driving it seems to have a little less hesitation, not necessarily waiting for the supercharger to spool up, but maybe it just a general kind of improvement in initial response. Yes I know my results are anything but scientific and probably sound just like rambling, but I figured I would see if any of it made sense. As for gas milage, kind of hard to tell, considering I have only driving 20 or so miles with it on. Install was very easy, well made product, the blue LED's have a definite novalty factory to them. Look forward to getting back to everyone with more info, but like I said, I'm no rocket scientist or hardcore auto guy, but from what I can tell, things feel a bit smoother, for lack of a better word. On an unrelated story, here is a link to a story about a guy who got busted doing 182 mph in a 55 mph zone.

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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 11:39 AM
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23hp? Dyno results?

Did you forget something, or just type in the wrong thread subject?
 
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 11:40 AM
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didn't forget anything, i think you forgot to read the first sentance where I said I was kidding

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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 11:42 AM
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>>23hp? Dyno results?
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>>Did you forget something, or just type in the wrong thread subject?

UM I think he was Yanking your "proverbial" chain, dude.


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"Ahh, your guy are way too easy to fool, but really, I installed my plasma booster this morning and here are my initial responses."
 
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 11:43 AM
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does this effect the warranty in anywas?
 
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 11:53 AM
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only if you still have one
 
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 11:56 AM
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I can't see how it would effect the warranty... and it's Carb approved.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 11:57 AM
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>>only if you still have one :smile:

and propr to the guy on the lambo
thats how they are meant to be driven
 
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 12:17 PM
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It is easy enough to take off in the event something ignition related should happen, but very doubtful as to it causing any type of failure, or if you say have a control arm snap, it should not be an issue. EVERY DEALER IS VERY DIFFERENT!!! Some are cool, and some tell you that your aftermarket exhaust is why your electrical failure is not covered.....its all subject to those guys.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 12:28 PM
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>>only if you still have one


Or if you still care about one. I wont go on another one of my rants, but there's more to life than worrying about your warranty. Just finished putting my Filter back in my madness intake, went out and bought a filter charger/cleaning kit this morning. Ahh, so pretty now, now maybe the car will feel like it gained another 23hp!

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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 02:48 PM
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CARB approved you say? Finally a mod the cops cant bust me for!
 
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