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#24 of 332 Jacob's Ignition by tidester HOST Nov 01, 2001 (12:13 pm)
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 Replies to this message: gmtech1 (Aug 30, 2005 5:34 pm) tidester (Aug 31, 2005 7:31 pm) fatpuppy (Oct 01, 2006 3:10 am) jneal (Jan 16, 2006 4:48 pm) tidester (Jan 16, 2006 9:04 pm)
#25 of 332 Gas saving???? by tronsr1 Nov 26, 2001 (7:20 am)
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 Replies to this message: motownski (Mar 14, 2006 4:37 am) steve_ (Mar 14, 2006 7:33 am)
#26 of 332 tronsr1 by lmacmil Nov 26, 2001 (5:43 pm)
Bingo!   I guarantee you that each auto manufacturer has 100s of employees working on fuel saving ideas, whether they are in engines, transmissions, wheel bearings, tires, etc. Heck, they will pay extra money for weight reduction just because every ounce of weight reduction translates into some fractional mpg increase.
#27 of 332 PRI-D & PRI-G by dahuber Dec 01, 2001 (4:39 pm)
Does anyone have any experience with the gas and diesel fuel additives called PRI-D and PRI-G? The ads I've seen tout the fuel storage benefits, but also mention fuel savings and longer engine life as a by-product. Thanks for any opinions.   Dave
#28 of 332 Because you have invested some of your money in a "gas saving gadget" by kinley Dec 13, 2001 (10:16 am)
you will drive more conservatively, thus making the gimmick's claims come true. It "ain't the gadget, but the goon."
#29 of 332 better mileage by 300michael Dec 28, 2001 (7:33 pm)
The freer flowing exhaust and intakes a, along with thinner grade of oil (say 10w 30 to 5w 30)will help, after all the engine is an oversized air pump. Also drive like you have an raw egg between your foot and the gas pedal.
#30 of 332 I agree with kinley by eharri3 Dec 29, 2001 (5:41 am)
Probably, driving like there's a raw egg between your foot and the pedal would provide most of the increase in fuel economy which would then be attributed to those mods. Try driving like the egg is there first before you spend seveal hundred bucks and you'll probably be suprised at how much of an improvement you see.
#31 of 332 Jacobs Ignition by 8u6hfd Dec 31, 2001 (4:40 am)
I'm no Electrical Engineer (I'm a Mechanical instead), but when I talked to them a while back, (in reference to my car, 88 Camry V6), basically a good portion of spark energy is wasted below 3000 rpm (something with the circuits). The systems makes sure the full spark energy is consistent throughout the whole rev range. In addition, there is a control function, for two modes: economy and power, it is determined automatically. Also, each cylinder has it's own output to the "box", so using a sample, it measures against the determined values of spark energy & compensates for each individual cylinders.   Talk to them (I found them informative and accurate, since by car's powerband does start at 3000 rpm.)
#32 of 332 Tornado gas saving device "LOL" by cjwal Jan 17, 2002 (8:38 am)
made the mistake, no improvement, not even getting rated mpg for 4 cyl, 2.7L, tacoma dbl cab. figured no big deal 30 day warranty, hard to test and return in that period. waited too long, wasted my money. Going to take it out and throw away.
#33 of 332 A list of dirt cheap accessories to noticably improve mileage by eharri3 Jan 22, 2002 (9:47 am)
1) Ankle regulator: special computer surgically implanted in right ankle that sends messages to right foot to carefully regulate use of the gas pedal.   2) For manual transmission cars: Wrist regulator;another specially designed computer to be implanted in the right wrist that sends special signals to your hand to tell it to shift earlier and avoid frequent downshifts on highways.   3) Check book regulator: Yet ANOTHER specially designed micro computer that is automatically activated whenever you open your checkbook at a car dealership and tells you to buy a more fuel efficient car.   4) Feet: They normally come in pairs, and can save on fuel costs by allowing the user to walk when one's destination is not far away and it's nice out.   5) Cruise control: Can be used to set speed at 60-65 mph, where fuel economy is optimal for most vehicles, rather than at the fuel sapping speeds of 75mph or greater that many who are on the lookout for mileage-improving accessories usually drive at.   6)Backseat driving spouse, whose nagging instinct is automatically triggered by an electrical impulse whenever speeds exceed legal limits or sudden bouts of rampant accelaration occur.

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