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Old 06-28-2007, 11:37 AM   #1
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Tornado Air Management Systems

Does anyone know if the Tornado Air Management Systems will really increase a car's mileage results by 10% plus?
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Old 06-28-2007, 12:14 PM   #2
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I hope you didn't already send them your money.
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Old 06-28-2007, 12:19 PM   #3
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Look in articles.
Read everything in the glossary.
Learn about driving with load, FAS, EOC, codfish.
Recognize that you'll get better mpg at 10-15 mph slower than whatever speed you've prolly been driving even if you change nothing else.

Pump your tires to the max stated on sidewall labeling. Or a few pounds over if you dare. Make sure they're at that pressure when cold in the a.m. before starting up. Usually that means pump them to a few pounds over max sidewall, then check in the a.m. and adjust if needed. Next time you buy tires make sure they're rated at least 44 psi, maybe 50+ if you can.

Put in a clean oem type air filter. Forget K&N. For max FE you're going to be using less fuel-air mixture, not more.
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Old 06-28-2007, 01:15 PM   #4
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its junk. nuff said
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Old 06-28-2007, 01:50 PM   #5
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If it would do that then the car manufacturers would put them in at the factory. Sorry.
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Old 06-29-2007, 04:59 AM   #7
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If it would do that then the car manufacturers would put them in at the factory. Sorry.
No they wouldn't!

My friend had one in his chev 1 ton catering truck. Driving in on a route day after day he saw a 1.5mpg decrease and go this money back!

My opinion - it may work in SOME engine intake designs but NOT all of them!
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Old 06-29-2007, 10:39 AM   #8
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Yeah, that's why they don't put them in at the factory.
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Old 06-30-2007, 05:54 PM   #9
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They only work on some Fords. You put a smaller one in on some Chryslers than what they say then they work.
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