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This is a discussion thread titled "Has anyone tried anything like the Tornado / Cyclone fuel saver", within the Highlander forum, part of the SUV Forums category.
Re: Has anyone tried anything like the Tornado / Cyclone fuel saver
Junk... tried one on my Tundra years ago, zip, all hype.
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Re: Has anyone tried anything like the Tornado / Cyclone fuel saver
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Originally Posted by billhurley
I was curious if anyone has used these types of add ons with good results?
Thanks Bill
Here we go again.
No, the Tornado nor any other cheap "bolt on" asscessories will improve mileage. If fact, this month Consumer Reports specifically mentioned the Tornado as a waste of money.
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Re: Has anyone tried anything like the Tornado / Cyclone fuel saver
It really is an expensive piece of garbage for such a cheap grade low in quality product.
Originally, In theory it would be correct to use this product in a carburated engine at the top intake of the carb. This is what this product originally was designed for .
The company has since made versions for EFI engines...as all engines are EFI today.
It simply DOES NOT work....especially in an EFI design.
Re: Has anyone tried anything like the Tornado / Cyclone fuel saver
It was mentioned but Consumer Reports did a study on it.... Its Crap.
I have heard TRD is making or already has made a CAI out for Highlanders. If your looking for an easy bolt on to get more MPG and HP that might be worth a try.
Re: Has anyone tried anything like the Tornado / Cyclone fuel saver
Something else that might be worth "looking" into for a 1-2 HP gain is an throttle body air foil. This is quite a stretch but the IAC on some engines create a void where air gets caught with alot of turbulance. I've only heard of air foils working on engines that use blowers but with gas over $4 even a little gain in effecicency is worth looking into. I have never tried it though on any of my cars.
Has anyone tried anything like the Tornado / Cyclone fuel saver
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