The "Power Box"

Subject: The "Power Box"
From: jeff.tatum@domain.elided (Jeff Tatum)
Date: Tue, 10 Jan 1995 04:07:45 GMT

I just got the January issue of Roundel in the mail today, and an ad
caught my eye.  It is on page 57 for CCA members...

A company called Performance 911, Ltd. is marketing a device that
modifies the fuel pressure in the injection system.  They claim that it
will yield "lower 0-60 and 1/4 mile times".  I called them and asked
some questions, and they faxed me some info, including a one-page blurb
citing a test "on an M5 BMW and at least a full second was dropped on
the 0-60 MPH, with no change in fuel economy".

They want $690 for this gizmo, which they claim bolts on in 30 minutes.

My question is can this thing possibly work?  It really sounds too good
to be true, and it just doesn't make sense.

I called Dinan, and they really didn't have a definitive answer.

Any wisdom from the net gurus?

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      Jeff Tatum                 |         Dinan BMW M6 - CA 86URZ28   
 jeff.tatum@domain.elided        |           '75 2002 - Project car      
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