|
|
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 136
CEG\'er
|
OP
CEG\'er
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 136 |
I've been modifying my 96 SE and am thinking about putting one of those tornado fuel savers in my intake. Does anybody have any feedback about those things and how much if any they help the engine breath?
Last edited by Soccerman085; 11/24/03 12:18 AM.
'88 Camaro SC 305 The "new" car.
Rear wheel drive is great!
'00 Honda Civic si EPB, STOLEN 11/25/05
Miss my baby, now my little bros car.
'96 Contour SE w/ '98 svt exhaust w/
Dynomax res and mufflers
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 681
Veteran CEG\'er
|
|
Veteran CEG\'er
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 681 |
You should have saved the money and bought a lot of krispy kremes. But hey, that's just my opinion. 
99 Silver CSVT
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 4,693
Hard-core CEG'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG'er
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 4,693 |
They don't help at all. They actually hurt performance from the restriction they create. It is SNAKE OIL. Cover your tail and RUN!
Jim Johnson
98 SVT
03 Escape Limited
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,506
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,506 |
Hey, although those devices have been in existence for while, here's your chance to be the FIRST person to get any benefit from one.
In case I'm being too subtle, my point is that NO ONE has EVER reported an actual benefit from using one of these things, except perhaps the seller.
IF those things worked, you'd be able to do a search on this site and find how dozens of us were using them.
But since they DO NOT work, good luck finding a testimonial.
MSDS, SHO-shop Y, custom 2.5" catback; xcal2; 63mm TB, K&N 3530; Koni struts, Aussie bar; THaines forks, Quaife, SpecII, UR fly; DMD; Nima UD pullies; Stazi brakes; f&r Pole120 mounts. Just a daily commuter car. Silver '98 SVT E0 #3159
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,359
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,359 |
Ya, as they said.....those things are a rip off. I used to own a Taurus and everyone from the Taurus forum said they did nothing and were a waste of $70. Even if it did work.....why would anyone want to pay $70 for a little metal spiral insert that goes in their intake system? Save your money and put it towards something else 
98' Contour SVT
#607 of 6535
05' Mazda 6s
Audio/Visual enthusiast because it's one of the many things I went through 4 years of hell for
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 21,653
I have no life
|
|
I have no life
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 21,653 |
I use on and it works great. I used it in the fuel line though. It helps to build fuel PSI thus giving me more gas quicker. I'm thinking of putting one in my exhaust to increase exhaust speed so the propulsion system will work better.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 320
CEG\'er
|
|
CEG\'er
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 320 |
2006 fusion sel
1998 grand prix gtp(wife)
1993 dodge shadow es(winter beater)
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 294
CEG\'er
|
|
CEG\'er
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 294 |
I put one on BOTH cars. I was running about a 12.7 in the 1/4. It's amazing. I think I might try 2 of them to see if I could double my results.
'04 Cobra Convertable!!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 488
CEG\'er
|
|
CEG\'er
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 488 |
2001 Mustang Bullitt
Dark Highland Green #0048
Performance by Ford Racing, Bassani, SLP, H&R and etc.
Former owner of a 99 Silver Frost SVT
GetOnItRACING
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 91
CEG\'er
|
|
CEG\'er
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 91 |
I bought one and tried it a while ago. I thought I got about 2mpg increase with stock intake, but it was really hard to tell. There are a million factors that play into fuel economy (e.g. temperature, wind speed/direction, load, tire pressure, being able to accurately calculate fuel economy, lead-foot, etc.). The factors are never the same for two tanks. When I switched to the open element intake, I found I was losing power with it and not gaining any fuel economy. So from my experience, I would say do not buy one. If you don't believe me and you want to find out for yourself PM me and I will sell you mine cheap. I guess I am the only dumbazz in CEG that was willing to try this. 
06 Mustang GT - stock
96 SE V6 5spd Midnight Red - 15.9 @ 86.8
150K miles
Mods: Bilstein struts, H&R springs, Borla Cat-Back, Brullen y-pipe, Gutted Precats, SVT UIM+LIM+TB, K&N FIPK, , DMD, Magnecor KV85
|
|
|
|
|
