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Overwrite · 09-02-2008, 03:04 PM

So, last Saturday I ordered myself an Ecotek CB-26P valve. Having read various reviews on the Ecotek site and other independent sites, I thought it might be worth spending the dosh if it saves me a few quid on petrol every month.

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

I bought the bundle pack which includes:

CB-26P Valve
PowerBoost (decoke in a can)
Ecotek100 (lube oil additive - 100% synthetic)

(The deal I got isn't on their site now but the total package including VAT and delivery was £64.74)

It arrived Thursday and I fitted the valve only. Having viewed the tuning video on their site and fully read the instructions, I was a little miffed that mine sounded different to theirs. I've tuned it a couple of times and feel that I have it now exactly how it should be although I do get a bit of a high pitch trumpet prior to the induction noise on overrun and a bit of a rattle which sounds like an old Fiesta exhaust

According to Ecotek, the trumpeting is normal when the valve seat is bedding in so I'll give it a couple of hundred miles and report back on that. I don't have the PiperX filter fitted. No real noticeable difference to performance and fuel economy.

Today, I used the PowerBoost and the Ecotek100. Now this has definitely made a difference. The throttle response has improved no end and performance at the low rev end of the scale is superb. I would thoroughly recommend this to everyone, new or old car.

I'd be interested if anyone else has used these products and what their experience has been.

09-02-2008, 03:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Overwrite Junior Member Wrench Kid Car: A3 1.8T Quattro Spt Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dartford, Kent Posts: 9	Ecotek CB-26P Valve fitted So, last Saturday I ordered myself an Ecotek CB-26P valve. Having read various reviews on the Ecotek site and other independent sites, I thought it might be worth spending the dosh if it saves me a few quid on petrol every month. http://www.ecotekplc.com/cb-26p.htm I bought the bundle pack which includes: CB-26P Valve PowerBoost (decoke in a can) Ecotek100 (lube oil additive - 100% synthetic) (The deal I got isn't on their site now but the total package including VAT and delivery was £64.74) It arrived Thursday and I fitted the valve only. Having viewed the tuning video on their site and fully read the instructions, I was a little miffed that mine sounded different to theirs. I've tuned it a couple of times and feel that I have it now exactly how it should be although I do get a bit of a high pitch trumpet prior to the induction noise on overrun and a bit of a rattle which sounds like an old Fiesta exhaust According to Ecotek, the trumpeting is normal when the valve seat is bedding in so I'll give it a couple of hundred miles and report back on that. I don't have the PiperX filter fitted. No real noticeable difference to performance and fuel economy. Today, I used the PowerBoost and the Ecotek100. Now this has definitely made a difference. The throttle response has improved no end and performance at the low rev end of the scale is superb. I would thoroughly recommend this to everyone, new or old car. I'd be interested if anyone else has used these products and what their experience has been.