Originally Posted by respdoc
But as pointed out earlier also, the test car was an early 90's model and I wouldn't be surprised if that was the first time the wires had be inspected/changed. So, while an increase in h.p. was noted, similar gains would have also happened if they just installed new OEM wires for a fraction of the cost from there local AutoZone...If you don't think this type of sloppy (and sometimes purposeful) types of testing goes on...just look at some of the "pre" and "post" aftermarket air filter runs...
Doc, are we talking about the same thing here? It sounds like you're referring to spark plug wires. The hyper voltage system appears to be essentially a power conditioner, which is not necessarily a bad thing to have. If it can dampen voltage transients and filter out alternator & ignition noise I can see where the product could be of use.
I know that many deceptive "tests" or "studies" are out there, that's why you always have to look at the source of that study's funding before you determine how much credence you put in them. Remember back in the 1950s, the big tobacco companies published "scientific studies" that showed that cigarette smoking had no detrimental health effects. Now we all know that data might have been a bit skewed, don't we?
In the case of the Hypervoltage system, what we have is anecdotal evidence that the product works as advertised from someone who has nothing to gain or lose by providing it. Cyril though the product had some merit and decided to spend $229 of his own money to find out. Personally, I thought it was very nice of him to share his results. If you want concrete proof of any alleged power gains, I'm sure Cyril would be happy to volunteer his car for a couple of pulls on the dyno. All you need to do is find a shop in Cyril's area and give them your credit card # so they can bill you for the runs. If you're unwilling to do that then quit busting his chops about it and get on with life. This thread is becoming much too ugly...