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332 messages, Last post on Jul 20, 2009 at 12:19 PM
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There are so many variable in fuel mileage that it's difficult to tell what really makes a difference and what doesn't according to what people say. And sometimes when people spend 50 bucks or more on a mod they really want to see gains so they feel like it was worth it. There's a good possibility that highway mileage improvements might be attributable to the K&N, as they tend to make a very small difference in power and mileage at higher speeds. |
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| Getting a free flow muffler and larger pipes can increase your mileage and will add horsepower at high rpms. So will a filter because your engine doesn't have to work as hard to get air. | |
| Gains are often fairly small, and they depend on what type of engine you're starting out with and how much power there already is to be unleashed. | |
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| Has anybody seen this new infomercial? Peaked my interest. Does anybody think it's acually worth anything? www.tornadofuelsaver.com | |
| http://www.spiralmax.com/ | |
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| They cost alot, but many people swear by Jacobs ignitions for power and mileage gains. The most popular place to buy them seems to be http://www.summitracing.com | |
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http://www.northernautoparts.com/ProductDetail.cfm?ProductId=1014:
"The POWERAID TBS concept was developed to enhance mid-range power, torque and fuel efficiency. The unique dyno-proven "Helix Bore" of the POWERAID TBS causes a spinning action of the incoming air-charge, as it passes through the throttle body. This extremely beneficial air-charge carries all the way into the combustion chamber, producing a super-atomized mixture, which produces tremendous gains in mid-range power and overall efficiency. This is the key element and horsepower success behind each POWERAID TBS." Comments? |
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My .02? Snakeoil.... Gas-Saving Products: Facts or Fuelishness? Steve Host Vans, SUVs and Aftermarket & Accessories Message Boards |
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I don't understand how a Jacob's Ignition can improve gas mileage. It would seem to me that a little care would give just as good results such as replacing the plugs, wires, cap, rotor, points, condensers and so forth. As a reliable ignition system, Jacob's will do fine - but better gas mileage? Help me sort this out! Thanks! tidester Host Aftermarket & Accessories |
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I am the one who previously posted..."If it's too good to be true, it is to good to be true." Let's face the facts:If the auto manufacturers knew of any "Gas saving device" they would certainly be the first to get it and make it a "standard" part of their automobile.With auto manufacturers striving to meet E>P>A> guidelines..They would be more than happy to get and use same.example: if Ford or Chevrolet or Chrysler{woops,Mercedes}, could boost their mileage on "any of their new vehicles, it would be a major breakthrough for their product and sales would skyrocket. Yes, Honda has the "Insight" and it is not that well accepted, but boost the mileage of a Ford F150 by 4 to 5 more miles per gallon, or whatever, and they would have people standing in line for sales. TRON
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