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Broken_down? · 10-31-2003, 11:43 AM

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This amazing, revolutionary device Increases Gas Mileage 27%+ by helping fuel burn better using three patented processes from General Motors. Just snap this amazing Fuel saving device over your fuel supply line and it will begin working immediately!

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Is this worhtit or is it BS. I am using my truck as a daily driver right now so this woudl be sweet to have on their. Please I would like ALL opinion on this product. Good or Bad

rich

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-31-2003, 11:45 AM

Well you know the old saying: "If it sounds too good to be true then it probably is not true".

I would not waste any time on it.

Jim

VTKidder · 10-31-2003, 12:01 PM

Longhorn Man · 10-31-2003, 12:47 PM

Not true. The only thing it does is empty your wallet.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 10-31-2003, 01:21 PM

Save your $$$$$

VTKidder · 10-31-2003, 01:32 PM

If you want to read about something that will really save you gas, read about the Pogue carburator; patented in 1933 by Charles Pogue, this baby gave new meaning to the term "running on fumes". He realized that actual gasoline, and even gasoline droplets do not burn in an internal combustion engine; it is actually the fumes which explode, meaning that most of the gas going in is not burning, not expending energy, and is going right out the tailpipe. He devised a carb that fed an engine fumes, not gasoline, and was quickly bought out by oil companies (as one usually imagines with any good $$ saving invention involving gasoline).

A group of scientists built their own version of the Pogue carburator in the mid-late 70's and were able to get 100MPG out of a 1972 Duster with a 318 as one example. There are others, but search on Charles Pogue; talk about interesting.

l3rian_King_196 · 10-31-2003, 01:38 PM

71GMC_3/4T · 10-31-2003, 02:51 PM

Heck, they're ONLY 89.95 each! What a bargain!!
I think you should buy 4 of them. At 27% increase, 4 of them would actually ADD fuel to your tank! You could sell the surplus to your friends...

Sound too good to be true? It is

Lippyp · 10-31-2003, 03:28 PM

Absolute and total horsesh*t, all these devices are normally is a magnet, there has been tests run on them by some off the classic car mags here in the UK and not one of the many such devices sold did a thing. (mind you, there was one attached to the fuel line attached to the Holley carb that the previous owner had replaced just before I bought the truck) I guess there's one born every minute!

jamis · 10-31-2003, 03:30 PM

It works I have one of them on my fuel line.

What it is is a powerfull set of magnets. They work by traping the rust particles in your fuel (kind of like, what a BigMac does to your arteries). This turns into a rust ball and stops or restricts the fuel flow to you engine, there by saving tons of fuel. Its a simple idea....no fuel....no waste

lukecp · 10-31-2003, 03:36 PM

I would say it is also

If they work, why wouldn't Detroit be using them? They love using good gas mileage as a selling point.

I have also heard of that Pouge carb.....i am pretty skeptical though. Next year in college i start taking classes in thermodynamics....so hopefully i will have enough knowledge to see if at least the Pouge carb would work in theory

**Stocker** · 10-31-2003, 08:10 PM

Snake oil. Don't waste your $$ or time.

Denny · 10-31-2003, 08:17 PM

Another gimmick for money

*dtlilly* · 10-31-2003, 08:38 PM

Seams like about every 10 years they come out with it again. I remember the 70's, 80's, 90's, and now again

They really got expensive

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-31-2003, 08:47 PM

Save your dollar's for a real upgrade..

Blue Beard · 10-31-2003, 09:17 PM

That's the large size snake oil.........

Eddie H. · 10-31-2003, 11:56 PM

I figured it out once that if I bought everything in the J.C. Whitney catalog that was supposed to give me 20 more horsepower and 10% better gas mileage, my truck would have 963 horsepower and get 128 miles per gallon.:p

I still see people wasting their money on junk like this. I work on cars for a living, and you would not believe some of the things I've seen people try. The little magnets that attach to the fuel line is still one of the dumbest Ideas I've seen though. The "tornado "
is another one. Then there's all the "Magic" fuel and oil additives, but I won't even go there right now.

gonebad2 · 11-01-2003, 12:32 AM

Now we know what Jim and Tammy Faye Baker are doing these days!!!!! They have found another way to scam people. Just keep your foot out of the loud pedal and you'll be better off. Keep your hard earned $$$$$

Longhorn Man · 11-01-2003, 12:33 AM

I forgot all about the tornado!
LOL!!!

low 84 · 11-01-2003, 12:50 AM

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Originally posted by VTKidder
If you want to read about something that will really save you gas, read about the Pogue carburator; patented in 1933 by Charles Pogue, this baby gave new meaning to the term "running on fumes". He realized that actual gasoline, and even gasoline droplets do not burn in an internal combustion engine; it is actually the fumes which explode, meaning that most of the gas going in is not burning, not expending energy, and is going right out the tailpipe. He devised a carb that fed an engine fumes, not gasoline, and was quickly bought out by oil companies (as one usually imagines with any good $$ saving invention involving gasoline).

A group of scientists built their own version of the Pogue carburator in the mid-late 70's and were able to get 100MPG out of a 1972 Duster with a 318 as one example. There are others, but search on Charles Pogue; talk about interesting.

very intresting. i heard a similar story about a guy who invented a knid of light bulb that would never burn out, bought out by the big corps...........don't know if its true.

**Stocker** · 11-01-2003, 01:19 AM

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Originally posted by VTKidder
If you want to read about something that will really save you gas, read about the Pogue carburator

http://www.snopes.com/autos/business/carburetor.asp

Same page also refers to the lightbulb...

lukecp · 11-01-2003, 01:44 AM

Here is a slightly more scientific link on the Pouge carb:
http://www.fortunecity.com/greenfiel.../supcarb2.html

I gave it a quick read-over....the only thing that i obvisoly saw wrong is that one of the chemical equations about 1/2 way down the page isn't balanced. The page might be BS....i should be able to tell in another year or two

TreverSlyFox · 11-01-2003, 02:39 AM

I have developed a device that will more than save you 27% in fuel. For a limited time I'm offering it to board members for only $19.95.

Installation is very simple as you just slide the device UNDER the gas pedal.

Offered by Fly-By-Night Limited a sub-division of Dewy Screwem Enterprises.

Hehehehehehehe

Iron-Butt · 11-01-2003, 03:20 AM

Waste of money.

OhioDan · 11-01-2003, 04:01 AM

It slices, it dices, what the he## could it possibly be? This product by Frigg-em-all Enterprizes can increase your mileage 27.9372856 per cent. Was the company name Ronco or something like that? Save yer money. Most of those are just gimmicks to get your money. Just my $ .02 .

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10-31-2003, 02:51 PM	#8
71GMC_3/4T Weapons Of Construction Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 1,095	Heck, they're ONLY 89.95 each! What a bargain!! I think you should buy 4 of them. At 27% increase, 4 of them would actually ADD fuel to your tank! You could sell the surplus to your friends... Sound too good to be true? It is __________________ 1971 GMC 2500, 402/TH400 4.10 Daily Driver Lafayette, CO

10-31-2003, 03:28 PM	#9
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Absolute and total horsesh*t, all these devices are normally is a magnet, there has been tests run on them by some off the classic car mags here in the UK and not one of the many such devices sold did a thing. (mind you, there was one attached to the fuel line attached to the Holley carb that the previous owner had replaced just before I bought the truck) I guess there's one born every minute! __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

10-31-2003, 03:36 PM	#11
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I would say it is also If they work, why wouldn't Detroit be using them? They love using good gas mileage as a selling point. I have also heard of that Pouge carb.....i am pretty skeptical though. Next year in college i start taking classes in thermodynamics....so hopefully i will have enough knowledge to see if at least the Pouge carb would work in theory __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

10-31-2003, 11:45 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Well you know the old saying: "If it sounds too good to be true then it probably is not true". I would not waste any time on it. Jim

10-31-2003, 12:01 PM	#3
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10-31-2003, 12:47 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Not true. The only thing it does is empty your wallet.

10-31-2003, 01:32 PM	#6
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	If you want to read about something that will really save you gas, read about the Pogue carburator; patented in 1933 by Charles Pogue, this baby gave new meaning to the term "running on fumes". He realized that actual gasoline, and even gasoline droplets do not burn in an internal combustion engine; it is actually the fumes which explode, meaning that most of the gas going in is not burning, not expending energy, and is going right out the tailpipe. He devised a carb that fed an engine fumes, not gasoline, and was quickly bought out by oil companies (as one usually imagines with any good $$ saving invention involving gasoline). A group of scientists built their own version of the Pogue carburator in the mid-late 70's and were able to get 100MPG out of a 1972 Duster with a 318 as one example. There are others, but search on Charles Pogue; talk about interesting.

10-31-2003, 03:30 PM	#10
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	It works I have one of them on my fuel line. What it is is a powerfull set of magnets. They work by traping the rust particles in your fuel (kind of like, what a BigMac does to your arteries). This turns into a rust ball and stops or restricts the fuel flow to you engine, there by saving tons of fuel. Its a simple idea....no fuel....no waste

10-31-2003, 08:10 PM	#12
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,692	Snake oil. Don't waste your $$ or time. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-31-2003, 08:17 PM	#13
Denny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cedar Hill, MO Posts: 426	Another gimmick for money __________________ 1969 Chevy C10. Dakota Digital Gauges, 383 Votex Engine, MSD 8361 Distributor, MSD 6A Unit, Demon Carb, Phoenix Transmission 4L80E trans, 3:73 Posi Rear End Early Classics 6 Lug Disc Brakes and Spindles All Stainless Lines

10-31-2003, 08:38 PM	#14
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Seams like about every 10 years they come out with it again. I remember the 70's, 80's, 90's, and now again They really got expensive

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10-31-2003, 11:56 PM	#17
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	I figured it out once that if I bought everything in the J.C. Whitney catalog that was supposed to give me 20 more horsepower and 10% better gas mileage, my truck would have 963 horsepower and get 128 miles per gallon.:p I still see people wasting their money on junk like this. I work on cars for a living, and you would not believe some of the things I've seen people try. The little magnets that attach to the fuel line is still one of the dumbest Ideas I've seen though. The "tornado " is another one. Then there's all the "Magic" fuel and oil additives, but I won't even go there right now. __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

11-01-2003, 12:32 AM	#18
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Now we know what Jim and Tammy Faye Baker are doing these days!!!!! They have found another way to scam people. Just keep your foot out of the loud pedal and you'll be better off. Keep your hard earned $$$$$ __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

11-01-2003, 12:33 AM	#19
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I forgot all about the tornado! LOL!!!

11-01-2003, 01:44 AM	#22
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Here is a slightly more scientific link on the Pouge carb: http://www.fortunecity.com/greenfiel.../supcarb2.html I gave it a quick read-over....the only thing that i obvisoly saw wrong is that one of the chemical equations about 1/2 way down the page isn't balanced. The page might be BS....i should be able to tell in another year or two __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

11-01-2003, 02:39 AM	#23
TreverSlyFox Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Houston, Missouri Posts: 17	An Offer You Can't Refuse. I have developed a device that will more than save you 27% in fuel. For a limited time I'm offering it to board members for only $19.95. Installation is very simple as you just slide the device UNDER the gas pedal. Offered by Fly-By-Night Limited a sub-division of Dewy Screwem Enterprises. Hehehehehehehe

11-01-2003, 03:20 AM	#24
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11-01-2003, 04:01 AM	#25
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	It slices, it dices, what the he## could it possibly be? This product by Frigg-em-all Enterprizes can increase your mileage 27.9372856 per cent. Was the company name Ronco or something like that? Save yer money. Most of those are just gimmicks to get your money. Just my $ .02 . __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

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