Tornado Gas Saver?
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Tornado Gas Saver?
Ok Guys and Gals!
Has anyone tried those "Tornado" gas savers that fit in the air intake hoses?
If so do they really work, and are they worth the $$$$, or are they snake oil in a box? At 12mpg. I'm ready to try anything...
Has anyone tried those "Tornado" gas savers that fit in the air intake hoses?
If so do they really work, and are they worth the $$$$, or are they snake oil in a box? At 12mpg. I'm ready to try anything...
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Nope, they wont gain you much. If you do a search on the whole sight for "Tornado fuel saver", you should get quite a few hits. I know it has been talked about in the big bronco forum more than once...
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Originally posted by fordeverpower
better yet if you want one, make your own with tin or something.
better yet if you want one, make your own with tin or something.
disclaimer:
'course i don't own stock in the company
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I have always wondered about that thing.
Now I am young and stupid and admit it so correct me if I am wrong, but. If you make it easier for air to flow thus letting more fuel be delievered wouldnt that tell the EFI to increase fuel flow?
So that would make the Mileage drop right?
Now I am young and stupid and admit it so correct me if I am wrong, but. If you make it easier for air to flow thus letting more fuel be delievered wouldnt that tell the EFI to increase fuel flow?
So that would make the Mileage drop right?
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It doesnt allow air to flow easier. It doesnt change any aspect on how much air the engine pulls in at any given rpm. It merely changes how the air enters the combustion chamber. It should have no effect on the vehicles computer.
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Originally posted by wheelMA1
It merely changes how the air enters the combustion chamber.
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It merely changes how the air enters the combustion chamber.
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That is what it is supposed to do - but they are nothing more than junk. Basically the same junk as the Fuel Line Magnets that are supposed to break upo the molecules and make your fuel burn more efficiently and cleaner...
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Tornado
Invest in a double pole single throw switch if ya wanna save gas , when on a hill hit the switch cuts truck off when climbing a hill turn it back on flat ground do it obvious drive 35 . TR
