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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 09:20 AM
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Has anyone ever tried one of these? I wonder if they really do what they claim they do.

I saw one at a cruise nite here in N.J. it was on a 1955 Chev. Nomad with a 502 Cu. In. in it. It has been advertised on Horse Power TV , and it is now in this months Diesel Power Magazine [ D.P.M. claims it actually works.] Page 188 .

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http://www.fitchfuelcatalyst.com/pro...uto/index.html
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 09:53 AM
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The snake oil alarm just went off.
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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If I bought add space in Diesel Power Magazine, they would claim my snake oil worked also.

Best results are achived if you also use the magnets to line up the electrons in the fuel molecules.
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 01:21 PM
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Forget that, get one of the 100mpg carbs that supposedly exist, but were bought out by the car companies to prevent it from getting on the market. I always loved that one, what the heck do the car companies care, they don't sell the gas !
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by lovevettes
Has anyone ever tried one of these? I wonder if they really do what they claim they do.
Not hardly. John Fitch was a terrific driver and was in the forefront of many car and highway safety developments, but it pains me to see him put his name on that useless snake-oil crap; he's 90 now - maybe his 401(k) tanked.
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 67L36Driver
If I bought add space in Diesel Power Magazine, they would claim my snake oil worked also.

Best results are achived if you also use the magnets to line up the electrons in the fuel molecules.
Only if used with the inlet air turbulant air mixer the "TORNADO".

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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ghostrider20
Only if used with the inlet air turbulant air mixer the "TORNADO".

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As recommended by "Two Guys Garage" on SPEED
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 10:13 PM
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If any of these things actually worked don't you think the car makers would use them??? They fight for every 1/10 MPG to gain a competetive edge
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Originally Posted by mikem350
If any of these things actually worked don't you think the car makers would use them??? They fight for every 1/10 MPG to gain a competetive edge
Bingo - you got that one right
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 01:47 PM
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I've been reading these articles, it appears to have good results on improving emmissions, but I have seen no viable performance results.
http://www.fitchfuelcatalyst.com/products/reviews.cfm
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Obviously doesn't work on C2 Corvettes as we are not listed under any of their categories. Might just as well snap one of these around your fuel line. At least that way, your fuel won't contaminate your radio signal.

FERRITE SNAP-BEAD - 0.52" I.D.

Fits cables up to 0.52" diameter. Suppress RFI, EMI and unwanted spurious signals. Self-locking plastic snap sleeve holds ferrite form in place.


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Originally Posted by toddalin
Obviously doesn't work on C2 Corvettes as we are not listed under any of their categories. Might just as well snap one of these around your fuel line. At least that way, your fuel won't contaminate your radio signal.

FERRITE SNAP-BEAD - 0.52" I.D.

Fits cables up to 0.52" diameter. Suppress RFI, EMI and unwanted spurious signals. Self-locking plastic snap sleeve holds ferrite form in place.

Well, rats!!! I thought those snapped over the spark plug thingie to save spark.....

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Originally Posted by Blkblt
Well, rats!!! I thought those snapped over the spark plug thingie to save spark.....

Actually not a bad idea. We don't want any of the electrons that could boost performance escaping!
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Originally Posted by HiLandR
I've been reading these articles, it appears to have good results on improving emmissions, but I have seen no viable performance results.
http://www.fitchfuelcatalyst.com/products/reviews.cfm
Absolute 100% hogwash - all that device does is lighten your wallet; they're already under a consent decree with the Federal Trade Commission to cease and desist false and misleading advertising.
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Originally Posted by 67L36Driver
If I bought add space in Diesel Power Magazine, they would claim my snake oil worked also.

Best results are achived if you also use the magnets to line up the electrons in the fuel molecules.
I dropped my subscription to Corvette Fever when they touted those "Tornado" air flow thingies. Snake oil crap...
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by I'm Batman
I dropped my subscription to Corvette Fever when they touted those "Tornado" air flow thingies. Snake oil crap...
Corvette Fever also has an IPOD upgrade and MP3 player install in the latest edition. Really stretching for Vette related subjects!

Time for me to cancel!

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