BObby12many
09-06-2006, 06:13 PM
SO, recently I have been seeing a bunch of aftermarket companies coming out with 'VOltage Regulators / Stabilizers' for a vehicles electric system which are meant to smooth out the supply of current and keep it as stable and similar as possible, throuought the rev range.
Here is an example of such a product....http://addictiveracing.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1884&osCsid=e0aa96dc9d6ac8dac666cef4ff21892b
They also tested one in the new Super Street and they found a 5whp gain on a Cobalt SS, all the way through the rev range..... The way it was written sure makes it seem like it made extra power no matter WHAT conditions changed. And that was on a 100% stock car/ elec system
Now my question is, What makes a product like this, any different than a normal 12v Capacitor? (as used for Car AUdio)
Hooking up a capacitor in between the battery and all other electric components (i.e. between the battery and actual Positive leads) Would serve the EXACT same purpose as these overpriced Stabilizers, as they are engineered to smooth out the voltage flow to a constant and steady voltage above 13v usually.
In theory it should work, and also in theory, it should make a bit of extra power, especially down low.
So, I plan on trying this regardless... but Id like to hear what you guys think about this.
Here is an example of such a product....http://addictiveracing.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1884&osCsid=e0aa96dc9d6ac8dac666cef4ff21892b
They also tested one in the new Super Street and they found a 5whp gain on a Cobalt SS, all the way through the rev range..... The way it was written sure makes it seem like it made extra power no matter WHAT conditions changed. And that was on a 100% stock car/ elec system
Now my question is, What makes a product like this, any different than a normal 12v Capacitor? (as used for Car AUdio)
Hooking up a capacitor in between the battery and all other electric components (i.e. between the battery and actual Positive leads) Would serve the EXACT same purpose as these overpriced Stabilizers, as they are engineered to smooth out the voltage flow to a constant and steady voltage above 13v usually.
In theory it should work, and also in theory, it should make a bit of extra power, especially down low.
So, I plan on trying this regardless... but Id like to hear what you guys think about this.