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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: Silencer on August 21, 2006, 05:28:07 PM

Title: Tornado Fuel Saver
Post by: Silencer on August 21, 2006, 05:28:07 PM
Has anyone ever tried one of those Tornado Fuel Savers on a 5.0CFI/TBI engine.
The commercial claims fuel saving and a tested extra 13HP on an 84 Ford 5.0 TBI (CFI).
Can anyone vouch for this claim first hand?
Title: Tornado Fuel Saver
Post by: bhazard on August 21, 2006, 06:21:50 PM
gimmick
Title: Tornado Fuel Saver
Post by: Ifixyawata on August 21, 2006, 06:42:36 PM
They're junk.  People have tested them to reveal decreased power, as it restricts air more than anything else.
Title: Tornado Fuel Saver
Post by: Nate on August 21, 2006, 08:26:30 PM
not to mension, sometimes they come apart and get sucked into things that shouldnt have chunks of metal sucked into them...
Title: Tornado Fuel Saver
Post by: tcanthonyii on August 21, 2006, 10:25:18 PM
i will reference the Popular mechanics story from a few months back.  They said that it creates turbulance in the intake which can actually cause a decrease in fuel economy and performance.  If i can find the magazine again i'll scan and post it but i think it got trashed.

tc
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