A 10 MEG PDF file of Powerboost tests, reviews and surveys is downloadable here.

Spencer and Paul from the Midlands Performance Centre (click here for details) have been using PowerBoost for a lot of their customers and have forwarded a couple of the Dynamometer readings to show how effective it can be.

The first example is a relatively new Clio 1.8i 16V - only 74,000 miles and in good order too. There was only a couple of BHP increase but the torque curve changed completely giving a whole 10 ft lbs between 40 and 50 mph - just where you need it.

The owner reported a very noticeable improvement in pick up and driveability: "the extra low end torque is very noticeable and has made my Clio much, much better to drive..". Click on the image to enlarge it - pink and light blue graphs are after a full PowerBoost application.

The second on a well used but well maintained Escort GTi with 85,000 on the clock - 13 BHP at the top end and 19 Ft lbs at 50 mph is a good result - the motor may have been running rich or on less than the best petrol and the carbon build up was pretty significant. Again pink and light blue are the after graphs. Needless to say the customer was well chuffed.

If you change your car for a second-hand one remember to give it the PowerBoost treatment first so you know it will be then worth the extra care you give it. Below is the Dyno for an older BMW E30 318i which shows a good improvement across the range, 8% throughout rising to 12% at the top end where there is a 15 bhp improvement. This is a typical result for a car with 100k+ Call Spencer or Paul at MPC on 01922 - 625903 if you want to discuss the details of any of these dynos.

Remember the Power readings - expressed in Brake Horse Power (BHP - right axis) and the Torque expressed in Foot Pounds (ft lb - left axis) aren't the whole story - smoother running, reduced combustion chamber temperatures all give longer engine life.

On the Reviews pages (click here) there are numerous examples of Tests supervised by journalists and carried out by independent auto engineers on the product. This is an example of a test by the CSMA on a 2000 model Astra 1.8 which had done 93,782 miles. Out technicians weren't sure that there would be jaw dropping improvements on such a new and well maintained car that had done a lot of Motorway work and when it went on the dyno, pre treatment, with 122bhp (factory spec is 115) they were a bit crestfallen. Emissions weren't fantastic (though well within MoT parameters), so some room for improvement there perhaps.

After the treatment emissions were tested first: CO before was 0.50 and after: an amazing 0.00 and HCs were down from 160 to 9, an equally extraordinary 94%. The Ecotek team were smiling a little more now but the best was yet to come.

The car was allowed to cool down and then the post treatment power run took place - remember the car was already 7bhp over standard output of 115, so even the smallest increase would be significant. In fact the power run showed a full 5bhp improvement at peak power giving 127bhp and a full 8bhp improvement at 3500rpm where Richard said he had something of a flat spot.

The torque figures told the same story with a full 10 lb ft improvement at 3700rpm (10%). An overlay of the power and torque curves is reproduced here with the post treatment run represented by the unbroken lines.

For a 20-minute treatment costing £27.50, that virtually any motorist can do themselves, these are extraordinary improvements - as Richard Ford himself said, 'It was an excellent car before the Ecotek test but now it's even smoother. It responds better, drives quicker and now has no flat spots.' The members involved in this test will tell you that PowerBoost really does what it says on the can."

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Motoring & Leisure Magazine - Sept 2004

PowerBoost was designed primarily for cars but when Fast Bike offered to include it in a test of bike 'power-ups' it would have been churlish to refuse - here are some excerpts from their May 2004 article...

"Is there any such thing as cheap power. We cut through the bullshit and put claims to the test to tell you how to get the most go from your dough

There is only one commonality between every single motorcycle ever made: They are never Fast enough. Whether it's your first DT50 or the latest ZX-1 OR, it feels fast at first, but you always end up craving an even bigger hit of horsepower.

If your catalogue cruising is backed up by offshore bank accounts and invitation-only credit cards, then the world is your factory spec oyster.

However, if the only thing lining your wallet is a three year old condom, power prospecting can be a prohibitively pricey proposition. Even the first stages of tuning don't come cheap. End cans can cost over £400, yet rarely deliver more than 4bhp, and a full system with the necessary fuelling adjustments and set-up can easily break £1000 - for no more than 10bhp. There's a vague pattern here; one horsepower for every £100 spent. There are plenty of products on the market offering cheaper power increases, but most are clouded by hype. We gathered together a wide range of products for a controlled, scientific dyno and road test to find some conclusive answers.

The products varied from the controversial Suzuki TRE de-restrictor, to Rock Oil's latest race oil, to a never-before-tested-on-bikes engine cleaning treatment. The products were fitted by a trained mechanic at Powerhouse Motorcycles in Ashford, road tested by Jamie and Moby, then dyno tested on Powerhouse's latest spec Dynojet 250 rolling road under controlled temperature conditions.

RESULTS. We're very impressed with PowerBoost. Both bikes get thrashed so deposit build up will be minimal compared to a steadily ridden commuter. Nevertheless, the R1 found 1 bhp at  peak and 1.5bhp in the mid-range. The GSX-R750 yielded 1.6bhp at peak power and an impressive 2bhp at 8,500rpm. Both bikes run smoother and the GSX-R starts much better from cold.

VERDICT. PowerBoost is highly recommended. It delivered some of the best power and running gains of the day for just £27.50 per bike. A winner. £15 per bhp!

CONCLUSION ..... Our other favourite was Ecotek PowerBoost. If it works this well on thrashed engines, just imagine what it can do if you commute on your bike."

FAST BIKES May 2004 - click here for the full article.

For more Dynos and four pages of tests on over 20 vehicles by independent motoring magazines click here!

A 10 MEG PDF file of Powerboost tests, reviews and surveys is downloadable here. This includes more than 50 dynos on numerous different cars showing the before and after benefits, as well as an independent consumer survey showing a 90%+ approval rating from 80 independent motorists.

 More power means more efficiency and that means less fuel is needed, so there are even some economy savings. If you want to keep your car in top condition then you need PowerBoost.

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