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Old Oct 16, 2001 | 11:57 AM
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TAKE A LOOK AT THIS

www.tornadofuelsaver.com/info

What do u guys think, sounds like it's B.S. but i did see an infomercial on it and it looked tempting.

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Old Oct 16, 2001 | 12:06 PM
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Do a search for "tornado" in aftermarket product reviews...

Hey better yet, give me $50 and I'll send you a poop sample... It'll do the same thing for you.
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Old Oct 16, 2001 | 12:51 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by 92fire-audio:
Do a search for "tornado" in aftermarket product reviews...


Hey better yet, give me $50 and I'll send you a poop sample... It'll do the same thing for you.
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That's funny. Yep, it's a waste of money.


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Old Oct 16, 2001 | 12:52 PM
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I think it is just bs
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Old Oct 16, 2001 | 12:56 PM
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The theory behind it is correct, the disruption it creats in the air fuel mixure better mixing the atomized fuel with the air promoting better combustion. In the real world the obstruction it creates along with the disturbance of air flow pretty much negates the advantages of the mixed air/fuel.

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Old Oct 16, 2001 | 01:34 PM
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If one could install small powered fans inside each runner to help swirl the air as it enters the chamber, that may give you something, but by the time the air reaches where its supposed to be using the Tornado dohicky, its already lost any swirl it had.
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Old Oct 16, 2001 | 09:09 PM
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I saw that damn infomercial about 10 times and it's pissing me off. There is no way that little thing can work as well as they say. Utter BS!!
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Old Oct 16, 2001 | 09:17 PM
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why can't I come up with something like that and sell it for $40 EVEN though it DOESN"T work. well if anyone wants to waste money on it don't forget the Tornado Exhaust peice too. then send me $50..

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Old Oct 17, 2001 | 12:40 PM
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Yeah i figured it wuz BS, and the tests they did on the infomercial were BS too. Just wondering if n e one has wasted their money to try one.
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Old Oct 17, 2001 | 09:24 PM
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IT looks like something that will selfdestruct and get swallowed by your engine
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Old Oct 17, 2001 | 09:25 PM
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IT looks like something that will selfdestruct and get swallowed by your engine
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