Tornado Fuel Saver for $69.98

[speed24get]

Guyz, check this out. You can save fuel and increase horsepower with this device. Let me know if it works if anyone tried it. It looks like it does..

http://www.tornadofuelsaver.com/

 

[Zorro]

That site has issues

 

[PCAddict]

Everything I have read about it says that it is a waste of time and $70.

 

[GnatGoSplat]

I would agree, I don't see how this thing could work.

However, an online friend who I know to be very knowledgeable about performance and tuning had good things to say about it at:

link

I've met this guy personally and he's very helpful and honest, so maybe this thing really works.

I personally don't think it's worth $70 for what it is though. I might try it for $10 shipped but no more.

 

[speed24get]

it seems logical that it should work cuz basically, it allows more air to get into your system kinda like a performance intake system.

 

[b0mbrman]

Get it if there's a full money back guarantee...otherwise, it looks like another waste of time.

 

[Bob/NYC]

Today's second $70 SCAM.
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=40&threadid=496824

Buy both and have $140+ less gas money...
...that will never be recovered with today's second spam, for this scam! Sites look shady as all hell.

 

[Carapace]

I got a K and N filer for my 01 Camaro SS. It did make the exhaust grumble a bit more, and I have noticed better throttle response. Did it improve my 0 to 60 time?? Probably not, and I have not been able to notice any difference in gas mileage. My mileage always varies....sometimes I get 16 mpg or sometimes I get 24 mpg. Anything that frees up airflow will definately gain you better throttle response. I'm not so sure I'd want something swirling air around my intake though. Water and dirt are big issues you need to deal with once your intake starts sucking more air in.
Anyway, you can pick the K and N up for a little or a lot less depending on the model of your car.

 

[DuffmanOhYeah]

Trust me on this one guys, don't waste your time or money. A little more power maybe, more fuel efficency, not likely. Plus you run the risk of throwing off your oxygen sensor and fouling your spark plugs. Unless you really know what you are doing, its not a good idea to play w/ your car.

 

[GnatGoSplat]

I think some of you guys are overestimating what this thing can do.
It's just a metal airfoil that goes in the intake after the air filter. It's supposed to swirl the air, but it has no mechanical movement. It can't force any more air into the intake. As a result, it can't cause any harm to O2 sensors, sparkplugs, or anything else, but I personally don't see how it could do any good either. The reason the K&N filters work is it increases airflow over a paper element by reducing restriction. The Tornado Air is something you put in the intake, so in effect, it even acts as a restriction.

It takes a supercharger, turbocharger, or nitrous oxide to increase the amount of oxygen that gets into the combustion chamber.

 

[Carapace]

Most modern cars have computers that will readjust your mixture for optimum settings. When I got the K and N and new lid for my Camaro, they recommended that I go out and do a few full throttle runs so the computer will make the changes it needs. You should consult your dealer to see if it is safe to stick a K and N in your car.

 

[Ziptar]

I wonder how it would work on my Turbo Diesel??

LOL: I am already getting 48MPG, if it worked I might get 55 or 65 or 100!!!

 

[HKSturboKID]

I had this in my car for like 4 yrs already. It works for some cars only. When I first put this in my car you can feel the difference. As far as saving gas....I didn't notice that at all. Both of my car is fuel injection with throttle body. Some people don't recommend to put this on turbo cars case if you put it b4 the turbine when the turbo spools up it will feel the car in the car faster, but the minute you let go of the gas the spooler stops and the air still continue to rush to the turbine which can damage the turbo. Don't know if this is true or not. But like they advertise, if you don't like it you can get ur refund.

 

[WingsOverVirginia]

K+N Air filters are safe for any vehicle. Don't waste your time calling a dealer - they probably won't know what you are talking about. I've used them in all my vehicles since the 80's. Every serious biker, racer and car enthusiast I know use them as do the mechanics who work on my vehicles. My brother races and does performance work on BMW motorcycles, he and other members of the BMW riders club have shown an increase in both HP and fuel efficiency just by using this filter. Most mechanics I've spoke to have said that using a K+N filter is one of the cheapest and easiest performance upgrades you can do to any vehicle.

If you get one be sure to get a cleaning kit, but follow the directions on the kit. Don't overclean them as when they are partially dirty they are actually more efficient at filtering. Even when they are truly dirty they are still more efficient then a stock paper filter at both air flow and filtering.

 

[Probedude]

But in reality, until it gets dirty and the holes in the gauze are plugged up, the K&N lets more dirt enter your engine than the stock paper filter.

http://www.diac.com/~cguy1/bmw/text/summaries/PerformanceInc.html#Heading3

http://www.pecuniary.com/synthetics/datasheets/ts0898pg2.jpg

http://www.aadt.cc/Faq.html#3.%20%20Whats%20the%20story%20on%20the%20K&N

http://www.roadkill.com/~davet/moto/air.filters.html

http://www.scruz.net/~barneym/toy_root/techtalk/engine/air_fltr.htm

 

[Maniac9127]

At low RPMs you can get better milage by mixing the air/fuel better. I'm not sure if this thing can do that though, probably just chokes the intake.

 

[GnatGoSplat]

Probedude,

A lot of the links you've posted seem to make Amsoil air filters look like the one to get. I've seen other tests performed by "Ed Hackett" that seem to indicate Amsoil synth oil is also the best. I have to wonder if he's really an independent researcher or if he's an Amsoil employee. I don't know if Amsoil is really the best, but just that it's sold like Amway makes me wonder.

 

[HKSturboKID]

Speaking of K&N Filters, I also have a K&N cone filter in my car and the billet K&N Gas filter and K&N oil breather also. It give performance and everything, but cleaning the K&N air filter is a pain.

 

[intime]

I just installed a Tornado on my brand new 2001 Rodeo Isuzu. I have to tell you that this thing works. I noticed immediately smoother acceleration and definitely seems like more horse power. Also, I'm getting an extra 3 miles to a gallon.

Installation is a snap. 5 minutes tops.

I think it's work it. But of course I got the Tornado for $30 so it's worth it.

intime

 

[jamarno]

Speed24get, you're obviously selling those devices, and both Consumer Reports and at least one automotive magazine have tested the Tornado and found that it doesn't work. That's not surprising, considering how much car makers now optimize intake manifolds to squeeze every bit of economy and power available.

 

[GnatGoSplat]

Considering the thing is just made of sheet aluminum or sheet steel, I'd say it's very much like bottled water... 100% pure profit.

 

[b0mbrman]

What about those giant K&N intake things that replace the whole air box? Do those do anything?

 

[tommigsr]

okay guys...this is the deal here, you can make this yourself and save maybe 65 bucks from this site, LOL go buy yourself some sheet metal from OD, oops i meant HD (home depot) hehehhe, and just cut it up so that it has a swirling effect when you push air through it (test it with a fan blowing with some mist of water (i'm making this stuff up, so dont' take my word for it)) my brother made a couple of these things and sold it to his friends for 40 bucks a pop, yea, they do work, i have 2 in my car, one at the beginning of the intake, and one at the end, why you ask? since the intake pulls air in, the tornado effect pushes air faster into the intake, and it then reaches the 2nd tornado and that pushes even more. you won't notice a thing after installing one and then the 2nd one...but the first tornado i put in works for sure! on a full tank, i use to be able to only drive approximately 250-270 miles...with tornado on, i was able to drive 290-300. Not bad for a DIY kind of deal... just don't let me catch you buying it on that website! total profits i tell ya!

-Tom

 

[tommigsr]

wanna sell some of that nice ram in ur system? just wondering hehehhehhehheh

 

[Pliablemoose]

Considering that car companies spend billions trying to improve fuel economy, it's amazing to think that a device like this is so effective

Don't buy anything that hasn't been fleet tested:|