i found this on ebay and was wondering if it does any good at all. does anyone have one of these installed? if you do have you noticed any difference? i really wish i knew more about this type of stuff. thanks

This post has been edited by goferris: Mar 13, 2007 - 7:26 PM

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I have the same question. I just bid on one of these on Ebay, and would like to know if they really work or not.

yes and no, but if you're going to get one... i found ones that say TRD on them, go for that one... haha

its just a voltage regulator in a big box, it helps your car's electrical system, depending on parts... it has the potential to clean up audio... as far as increasing torque or gas mileage... that's a bunch of BS... it'll make your electrical system last longer but i've heard very few stories of any problems with electrical systems

so it works like this... anyone with a cap with LED indicator might know a little about this... when you car is off... the battery puts out between 11.7 to 13.1 volts on average and always changing... depending on humidity and temp... when you turn your car on, between 14 and 15 volts on average.... but its constantly jumping.... 14.1 then 14.9 then 14.7 then 15.0 then etc etc, i think you get the point... this box just keeps that number from changing as quickly... the computer is supposed to get a more steady voltage... that's all

Like pittfirefighter mentioned it helps to stabilize voltage throughout the entire car's electrical system and helps clean up audio noise. HP and torque increases, like he said, it's BS because I certainly didn't notice it. I got a Bellon Voltage Stabilizer with the LED face so I can monitor battery power and if I am getting good charging power from the alternator. For example, my car when off is read at 12.6. At idle it is at 14.6. If you car's off and it's below 11.5 then you will need to replace your battery. If your car is at idle and reads below 13.5, your alternator is not giving it's full charging capability and may need to be replaced soon.

This post has been edited by netrata: Mar 14, 2007 - 4:04 PM