OK, I'm really wondering about the Voltage Stabilizer Modification Option. Frankly it seems too good to be true and smacks of so many other 'snake oil' type of modifications (Tornado and Electric Supercharger rubbish). All of the engineering types I've talked to think that the idea of a voltage stabilizer is hilarious. Many credible people, however, swear by them. Searching the internet you find as many people who think it is a gimmic as those who swear they saw improvement (mostly in idle smoothness and throttle response). Everything I have read here at Fitfreak has been positive--including those who have received the current holy grail--improved MPG.
There is an interesting bit here:
ScionLife View topic - Voltage Stabilizer DIY/Installation
I have posted questions in other threads but, in the interest of non-threadjacking, I thought I would start new here.
I guess my big question is why this is not on ANY vehicles from any factory? Like so many mods that could 'boost performance and MPG' it begs the question why, given millions of dollars spent on R&D by the manufacturers, this would not be included on SOME car SOMEWHERE. (Several other forums said that 'something like this' is included on the car already. Built into the ignition system.)
I guess the same question goes for multiple ground wires and Ignition Stabilizers. These things would cost virtually nothing to the factory but nobody sees fit to include them. It's not like they make too much noise or add excessive complexity or weight.
Heck, I'm probably going to get one regardless, if only out of curiosity, based on the positive testimonials here. I know that sometimes we spend good money on mods and we want to believe it was money well spent. This monkeys with our subjective 'butt dyno' and we heartily recommend things. The problem with this thing is that it is priced right that I can't resist!
My other question is about the potential hazards associated with the charge contained in the capacitors and if somebody could get zapped by this thing if they didn't know what it was. My question is how badly would they get zapped?