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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 02:34 AM
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WHat the heck is this thing???? DOes it really work? Seems like a scam... anyone try one?

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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 06:56 AM
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Worthless.

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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 08:01 AM
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Run Forest Run!!!!!!

If it was so great the factories would use it to boost the overall fleet mileage.

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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 08:38 AM
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 09:44 AM
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I think this with the gas molecule alignment gadget would do wonders

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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 09:51 AM
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This device can double, maybe even triple, gas mileage. That is why the oil companies have been trying to keep it a secret for decades..
No need for more research on hybrid cars if word gets out.
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by CR5Z22
WHat the heck is this thing???? DOes it really work? Seems like a scam... anyone try one?
It is a device that forces incoming air to spin inside the air induction tube, causing a high velocity low pressure vortex that is very directional, causing $$ to depart your wallet.

Lots of the TV DIY'ers swear by them.

Have a good one,
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 10:31 AM
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A Joke !!
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You want the smoothest, unobstructed air flow possible.

Here we are spending $$$ on CAI, smooth couplers, ported throtte bodies, etc etc.

Why on earth would someone want a fan blade in the way?

These must be the same guys that are selling that ocean front property in Kansas
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 11:22 AM
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How many years has this thing been posted here?
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 11:25 AM
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I put it in mine and picked up 28whp!! This thing is amazing! So good in fact, i bought TWO and put them inline for a 49whp gain! How awesome is that!

On top of that, my gas mileage went up to 28 in town!

I'd buy a set, and use them both!



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If you can't tell i'm joking - don't buy these they're basically a scam...
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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It's a total waste of money...but, the ocean front property in Kansas does sound pretty tempting.........
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I stuck four of them in my exhaust tips and I dropped 4 tenths in my quarter mile!
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Originally Posted by DefenderC5
I stuck four of them in my exhaust tips and I dropped 4 tenths in my quarter mile!

That is some serious propulsion. Bet it feels like a 72mm turbo when it spools up, prolly can hear em whistling like a sts system....
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Snake oil, save your money.
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Use sparingly with enzite. Will enlarge the vette to limozine size overnight. Just ask BOB.
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Ahem.... point well taken.. thank you for the (hilarious) input....
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Originally Posted by EStreeter
You want the smoothest, unobstructed air flow possible.

Here we are spending $$$ on CAI, smooth couplers, ported throtte bodies, etc etc.

Why on earth would someone want a fan blade in the way?

These must be the same guys that are selling that ocean front property in Kansas


These must be the same guys that are selling that ocean front property in Kansas

Now wait just a dog gone minute!!! Dont you watch the Discovery Channel, the Weather channel and all those shows on global warming. With in 300 years, Kansas will be water front property! If we have a Sunami, it will be even sooner!

I already have my property purchased. You dont think it was a good idea??
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