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Aug 19, 2007 | 08:20 PM

idealtrucks

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Tornado Fuel Saver

Has anyone tried one of these in their 5.4? I got a brochure that claims a 20% increace by this Tornado fuel saver device on the 5.4 engine.

Aug 19, 2007 | 08:22 PM

screwy

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Uh ya... Take the brochure and use if for kindling… you’ll never see anything like that if your lucky enough to see anything at all, especially on a fuel injected truck.

Aug 19, 2007 | 08:58 PM

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You can be almost certain that such a dramatic claim is a total lie.

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Originally Posted by idealtrucks

I got a brochure that claims a 20% increace

In some cases tests of these Silver Bullet miracle devices have actually increased fuel consumption, most do nothing at all other than separate you from your hard earned cash.

Even 'MythBusters' got into the act confirming the thriving Snake Oil market in worthless add ons.

Aug 19, 2007 | 09:14 PM

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Unless it's carbed or throttle body injected it's a waste of money. I used to have a customer at an old job that went from 6 to 9mpg on his GM dually with a 454 using one of those. That's the only positive experience I've ever had first hand knowledge of.

Aug 19, 2007 | 09:23 PM

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Well i heard people asking if these actually save fuel on hear and many say no i dont think it really saves fuel either

Aug 19, 2007 | 09:31 PM

idealtrucks

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Thats about what I figured. It seems like the brochure is just trying to suck me in, but just though I'd see if anybody had acutally used one.

Aug 19, 2007 | 09:38 PM

Racerguy

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The automobile manufacturers spend millions of dollars trying to get their average fuel economy numbers up. If it was that easy they'd all be doing it.

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Aug 19, 2007 | 11:06 PM

LxMan1

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Lighter wallet = less weight for the engine to pull = better mileage

Aug 21, 2007 | 08:53 PM

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liquid 1

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No they dont work, I need to shed the one I have for my 01 5.4 Ive tried it every which way but loose and tested it in stock box and with the k&N setup..It makes a great $60.00 paper weight...also dont try the 160 degrees thermostats..it will trow a code and run to rich!!!!