Tornado Fuel Saver
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From: NJ
St. Jude Donor '05-'08
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From: Orlando FL
I think that there was an article in one of the Corvette mags (rags) that showed an increase in MPG with that device installed on a C3. 13 mpg to 15 mpg if I remember correctly.
I've never heard of any proven gains on newer vehicles.
I've never heard of any proven gains on newer vehicles.
Melting Slicks
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From: In the woods looking for my thrown putter.
St. Jude Donor '13, '15
Come on guys.....you know this only work when installed beside a flux capacitor to get the 1.28 gigawatts of power needed for the supersparkamatic spark plugs.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Pacific Northwest
St. Jude Donor '06
I have one on my 2001 4runner and on my 1991 560SEC and they work. I really noticed it on my 4runner with the motor running more smoothly and better gas mileage and accelleration. I may try one on my 2006 z51 Vette but admit it may not do that much but can't hurt to try. I Put K&N air filters in it and it runs more smoothly why not try it.
I have a great piece of property in Florida for you too!!
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Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Saint Albans, WV
OK...I have to break down and admit something. 19 months ago when gas prices hit $3.12 here, I was trying anything and everything to increase my 03 Denali gas mileage...12 mpg sucks!!. I actually bought a Tornado. As you know that **** doesn't work, so I came to my senses and traded the Denali. Shortly after the trade I joined a rehab group for dumbazz people who try stupid things. Thankfully I graduated with top honors and promise not to revert.
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From: Monroe Township New Jersey
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
St. Jude donor in memory of jpee '14
OK...I have to break down and admit something. 19 months ago when gas prices hit $3.12 here, I was trying anything and everything to increase my 03 Denali gas mileage...12 mpg sucks!!. I actually bought a Tornado. As you know that **** doesn't work, so I came to my senses and traded the Denali. Shortly after the trade I joined a rehab group for dumbazz people who try stupid things. Thankfully I graduated with top honors and promise not to revert.
Melting Slicks
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From: Visalia CA
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From: Jurassic Park Socal.
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
Save your money
Thunder Racing in Baton Rouge said they did a dyno on a car ( same car) before and after with the tornado or turbinator ( whatever the stupid piece of tin is called) and actually lost horse power. They said it just blocks airflow which makes perfect sense if you stick sheet metal in the way of your intake. So there ya have it.
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From: Northern NYs Adirondack Mountains,http://www.visitsacandaga.com.
Corvette Fever Mag. did a thing about this POS recently! Said it was great... (Bet they got paid plenty to say that)
If there going to be that stupid I guess I cannot believe anything they say. Subscription runs out in a few months, do not plan on renewing it
If there going to be that stupid I guess I cannot believe anything they say. Subscription runs out in a few months, do not plan on renewing it
