Voltage stabilizer; good, bad, myth??????????????

vinnimac · #1 (**permalink**) 06-19-2008, 09:08 AM

I am very new to the tuner 'scene' and have been seeing ads for a voltage stabilizer. What benefits, if any, do they produce,

is it an easy install,

will it affect factory warranty?? Not freakin' out,

just wondering. thx

sevenaprils · #2 (**permalink**) 06-19-2008, 10:16 AM

search the forums, there's LOTS (and that's an understatement) of info about this.
Some people swear by them, others are certain they're useless, and everything in between.

I have one and honestly to me it's part of dressing the engine up, nothing much more. I haven't noticed anything, except possibly slightly more stable voltage according to my ScanGauge II. (if you don't know what that is, just search the forums again, plenty of info on it and it's definitely money well spent IMO)

Welcome to the scene, friend.

bryanback · #3 (**permalink**) 06-20-2008, 01:20 AM

in terms of effectiveness, you're better off installing speed holes in your hood to make the car go faster.

StreetUrchin · #4 (**permalink**) 06-20-2008, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryanback

in terms of effectiveness, you're better off installing speed holes in your hood to make the car go faster.

I'm breaking out the pick axe tonight! pix tomorrow!

Sugarphreak · #5 (**permalink**) 06-20-2008, 01:39 AM

haha, have a read through this. The topic was highly controversial by in the end lack of evidence basically means there is no solid proof to back up the claims.

Link: General Voltage Stabilizer Puzzle Thread

feddup · #6 (**permalink**) 06-20-2008, 09:02 AM

They have too much cash and need to bleed some of it off! The speed holes are far more sensible. If you're going to do something stupid make it free and stupid.

zRollerskate · #7 (**permalink**) 06-20-2008, 01:24 PM

yea i bought mine a few weeks back and installd it... in my not to professional opinion... the thing is useless... except for the coo blue blinking light =D lol