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Old Dec 14, 2013 | 02:45 PM
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So I'm browsing eBay and come across a "resistor" that promises 85HP and up to 30mpg increase. W.T.F?!?! is up with this? haha

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PERFORMANCE-CHIP-FUEL-GAS-SAVER-FORD-CARS-TRUCKS-AND-SUVS-ALL-MAKES-1986-2013-/310820597843?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AExcursion&hash=item485e59f053&vxp=mtr
 
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Old Dec 14, 2013 | 02:49 PM
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A fool and his money will soon part .
 
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Old Dec 14, 2013 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Trevor.801
So I'm browsing eBay and come across a "resistor" that promises 85HP and up to 30mpg increase. W.T.F?!?! is up with this? haha
Because the sheeple who would buy that resistor are gullible and stupid.

I mean, with years and years of trying to improve MPG and power, heaven forbid the car makers were too stupid to realize adding a simple resistor to the vehicle would garner 30+ MPG and almost another 100 hp.

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Old Dec 14, 2013 | 02:57 PM
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Took me about 8 minutes to install over the summer on my V10. Saw a increase in HP & tongue. Went from 14 to 34 mpg highway and towing mpg went from 8 to 23mpg. With this I am now offering my 2003 V10 with this resistor already installed for $35,000. Enjoy the laugh. I'm still getting the same mileage as the rest of use and would never even try one of these.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2013 | 03:35 PM
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I think I will buy 2, then I should get an increase of 170 hp and at least 60 more mpg!
 
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Old Dec 14, 2013 | 03:46 PM
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Darn thing doesn't work on diesels. Oh well.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2013 | 03:56 PM
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Darn thing doesn't work on diesels. Oh well.
Oh no, they have one for the 7.3's too!

Every-so-often someone will post a link to an ebay ad in the 7.3L forum that is selling a product that is essentially the 10k mod.

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Old Dec 14, 2013 | 04:08 PM
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My truck is a 1985. Darn it won't fit mine.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2013 | 04:16 PM
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Oh thats it! Thats freaking IT!!! Im buying a couple...Im going to install them on top of each other and then Ill be getting like.....60 miles a gallon! And you suckers will be stuck with 12! Ha! Ha! And a HA!
 
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Old Dec 14, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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Wow... better than a programmer!
I'm gonna get 16 of em!
If I put two together in series per cylinder I can double the power per cylinder!
What a deal!
Now if I can just find the Flux Capacitor the Mod will be complete!
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Old Dec 14, 2013 | 05:39 PM
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Old Dec 14, 2013 | 08:16 PM
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Shhhh!!! Dont give the secret of a 10K resistor away..... it can cure many diseases too.... add 10 and have 1000 HP!!! I cant believe someone let the cat out of the bag....
 
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Old Dec 14, 2013 | 08:26 PM
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I'm shocked that "Big Oil " has not bought them out yet . Like the bought and hid the 140 mpg carb. ! LOL
 
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Old Dec 14, 2013 | 08:55 PM
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Reminds me of the magnets from JC Whitney that attach to your fuel lines and were guaranteed to save gas or your money back.
 
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