Power cap V sfi box

[simonm]

What are the real benefits of a power cap on a xe I like the look of the sfi box as it looks tidy but have a sparco strut brace that won't fit unless I fit a power cap what are peoples opinions on these which is best .
Stick with sfi and get a new strut brace or stick on the power cap

[Lewis.]

I much prefer the look of the SFI box too, and I'm led to believe that whilst the powercap may give you a couple extra bhp, it makes it a bit 'peaky' and less easy to drive at low speeds. never had one myself, just what i've read over the years. also i refuse to pay £100 for something that does the same job as an XEV inlet hose

i say get a new strut brace

[Andy]

powercap gives 20bhp

[swedge]

isnt the main reason people fit a powercap so they can fit a strut brace

[swedge]

powercap gives 20bhp

19.8 to be precise, unless of course its blue then its 20

[Andy]

19.8 to be precise, unless of course its blue then its 20

Everyday is a learning day eh?!

[Lewis.]

19.8 to be precise, unless of course its blue then its 20

but the red ones give 30. in fact any other red component adds 5bhp

[simonm]

But I could replace or modify one to suit the sfi box not so sure on 20 bhp thaught more like 3 or 4 it's just I already have the power cap to I have one on my astra gsi so can swap one from each over but if it was a good increase I'd sacrifice looks maybe

[swedge]

but the red ones give 30. in fact any other red component adds 5bhp

even vauxhall flame pink?

[simonm]

but the red ones give 30. in fact any other red component adds 5bhp

My hole car is red even red carpet so it must have eleventy million bhp