we tested two devices. The TornadoFuelSaver is a nicely made stainless steel contraption, available in an assortment of sizes to fit most vehicles. We installed it on our truck's intake tract immediately upstream of the MAF sensor. We purchased the second device, the Intake Twister, on eBay. It was crudely handmade from sheet-aluminum flashing and pop rivets. It looked like something we could make in about 10 minutes from an old soda can. The staff at UTI was reluctant to install it: The bent sheetmetal vanes looked as if they might break off and be digested by the engine. The device is one-size-fits-all, and is simply bent into a curl to insert it into the intake duct. THE DYNO SAYS: Both devices reduced peak horsepower by more than 10 percent. The Intake Twister increased fuel consumption by about 20 percent; the TornadoFuelSaver provided no significant change.
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Despite the skeptics, many consumers are turning to fuel-saving products, hoping for an easy way to get more out of each gallon of gasoline. John Signorotti was looking for a quick, simple way to improve the fuel economy of his 2004 Toyota pickup truck. For about $70, he bought the TornadoFuelSaver, a small, fan-like device that swirls air into the engine in an effort to improve fuel combustion.
"It didn't work," says the California financial adviser. "I tested it and then returned it for a full refund." He says local mechanics told him any swirling effect would dissipate by the time the air mixed with the fuel and entered the engine
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I think the best fuel saver is to modify your driving habits. You can find any number of sites that offer tips on getting better fuel mileage simply by following some simple techniques. Those nifty gadgets are nothing but marketing.
I think the best fuel saver is to modify your driving habits. You can find any number of sites that offer tips on getting better fuel mileage simply by following some simple techniques. Those nifty gadgets are nothing but marketing.
x2.. i changed my driving style from the aggressive to grandma like and went from around 17-18 city up to 21.. and from 24-25 high way up to 27.. and that is with at least 100 lbs worth of stereo equipment in the trunk and still have the spare in the trunk and with a V6.. yeah the change is pretty subtle, but at the end of each month, you'll notice the difference.. at least it does for my wallet..
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if you want a fuel saving device buy a scanguage II and set the mpg and watch foot on floor 5mpg feather the gas 25mpg if you watch it it will change they way you drive because you see the immediate results of your driving habits.
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I thought this was about the Vortex Fuel Saver (magnetic system) that the piece of tin that you ut into the air intake. I am going to buy on e of the Vortex Fuel Saver Magnetic systems as my neighbor bought one for his Chrysler Cirrus and wen from 25 to just under 31 MPG. He has been telling me about it for weeks and with winter gas coming into play here in the next month or two (which generally lowered your MPG by 10-20% every winter) I plan on getting one. It comes with a 90 money back guarantee so I figure there is nothing to lose. It looks pretty easy to install on the website.
Has anybody tried that system? There looks like 8-12 magnets total on the Fuel, Air and Coolant. They seem to have a lot of third party testimonials on the site and solid research on there as well too.
Iwas not talking about the turnado thing. I was talking about the magnets. I just know it worked on my friend car (www,VortexFuelSaver.com) and I just know that he is very good with keeping track of his MPG (he is a little cheap) WHICH is the main reason I am buying one. He has had it on for over 4 monthsand the MPG has stayed at the increase.
Iwould be happy to tell you how my car works out as I do a lot of driving and should know rather quickly if it works.
Technology has to be better or we would still be driving horse and buggy's!
Iwas not talking about the turnado thing. I was talking about the magnets. I just know it worked on my friend car (www,VortexFuelSaver.com) and I just know that he is very good with keeping track of his MPG (he is a little cheap) WHICH is the main reason I am buying one. He has had it on for over 4 monthsand the MPG has stayed at the increase.
Iwould be happy to tell you how my car works out as I do a lot of driving and should know rather quickly if it works.
Technology has to be better or we would still be driving horse and buggy's!
not familiar with the magnets maybe post a link?
FitchFuelSystems is supposed to work according to power block tv just not work alot! LOL
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recent mods: one eyed jack-in-the-box ball
I thought this was about the Vortex Fuel Saver (magnetic system) that the piece of tin that you ut into the air intake. I am going to buy on e of the Vortex Fuel Saver Magnetic systems as my neighbor bought one for his Chrysler Cirrus and wen from 25 to just under 31 MPG. He has been telling me about it for weeks and with winter gas coming into play here in the next month or two (which generally lowered your MPG by 10-20% every winter) I plan on getting one. It comes with a 90 money back guarantee so I figure there is nothing to lose. It looks pretty easy to install on the website.
Has anybody tried that system? There looks like 8-12 magnets total on the Fuel, Air and Coolant. They seem to have a lot of third party testimonials on the site and solid research on there as well too.
It's a scam. It uses pseudoscience to try to confuse people into thinking it might work.
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