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leafgreencorsa

posted on 23rd Jun 03 at 06:38

Tried one on my old 1.4 8V but engine wouldn't run smoothly unless the valve was shut off so gave up. If you buy direct from ecotek they will refund the cost if you're not happy with it and it's a promise they lived up to as well.


broster

posted on 22nd Jun 03 at 17:34

its loud an anoyin, somtimes it will whistle an that really pist me off, i locked mine off totally, just got it in for looks now with the filter on it, looks ok! made a small diff on my economy, about 10miles extra per tank!


miles

posted on 19th Jun 03 at 10:58

i had one on my 1.4 16v. Didn't notice performance improvement but it improved the fuel economy a bit.

Noise on overrun is a bit annoying, and I found the 'silencer' actually made it louder.

It basically bleeds small amounts of air into the inlet manifold that makes it leaner, and so uses less fuel.

http://www.ecotekplc.co.uk/

excellent site with all you need to know, and pics of different fitments


MattyB

posted on 19th Jun 03 at 10:23

ecotec = vauxhall/opel engine type

ecotek = aftermarket valve which apparently improves performance and economy

DONT CONFUSE THE TWO


Dave_Gordon

posted on 19th Jun 03 at 08:46

dont corsa c's come with a ecotek engine???


Dicky_Morris

Icon depicting mood of post posted on 19th Jun 03 at 08:43

they r meant 2 b shit hot exept 4 the noise, u can get the filter and the device cant u, there lik 46.95 or sumin like that.. im def gettin 1... ohh people have u heard of these "surbo" units 2??


kev_corsa

posted on 17th Jun 03 at 23:07

my cousin has one on his saxo, he gets a lot better fuel economy. The only problem is, the stupid fukin valve sounds like daffy duck!


jmucorsasport

posted on 17th Jun 03 at 19:48

I thinkhe means an ecotek fuel widget they are worth the money they make fuel consumption more efficient my mate has one on his nova an i wud defo get one as he said he's noticed a real change does make a funny wirring noise he said tho but u can hardly notice it if ur induction kit an zaust are loudish. Not sure if you can get em for corsa c tho look in maxy p or fast car to see where sells em then give em a ring:!


dannycorsa c

posted on 17th Jun 03 at 18:37

whats a freekin ecotek valve


Fraser Young

posted on 17th Jun 03 at 18:06

Have heard that it does nothing, and aint worth the money... sounds like a good idea in theory...


leeshez

posted on 17th Jun 03 at 18:05

Yeah what is a ectek valve? Do you mean a dump valve?


dannycorsa c

posted on 17th Jun 03 at 17:55

whats an ecotek valve?


siggy

posted on 17th Jun 03 at 17:55

Has anyone put a Ecotek Valve on a COrsa C.

Need feed back before i do the same, whats it sound like?, any problems, does it effect the warrenty of the car??

Cheers