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Old 10-13-05, 12:05 AM
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my gas mileage improved 20-25% and car runs the best it ever has

With gas prices the way they are, I know this will get your attention.

No BS! I am consistently getting 20-25%+ better gas mileage than I did before installing this new device. It has eliminated inconsistencies in how my engine performs through the entire rpm range - not even a hint of breakup / missing under any load. Smooth continuous power exceeding what I had prior to the installation.

What is interesting is that in reviewing many of the threads discussing this type of component, the general concensus was that it is not needed for anything less than a highly modified engine. I beg to differ with that point of view. My engine is lightly modified, has low mileage on the original oem setup, and i have completed all the reliability mods. I was blown away at the difference in reliable smooth consistent power and performance I was now able to enjoy.

The added benefit of better gas mileage was unexpected and couldnt have come at a better time. At one fill-up per week, gas at $3.00 per gallon, I would see a return on my investment in about 8 months.
Not bad!

For those of you that have to rationalize purchases and upgrades for your 7's to your spouses or whomever, the preceding information is what you need to sell them on the efficacy of this component.

At this point, youre probably thinking, "damn dude, get to the point, what is it?"

Anyone want to venture a guess? haha.

TO BE CONTINUED!!!!

CHUCK
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Old 10-13-05, 12:08 AM
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Not driving as often? LOL

Or did you do one of those conversions where you can turn trash into fuel? I saw that on a delorian one time... yeah... talk to Dr. Brown... something about 1.21 Gigawatts or something...

Tease!
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Old 10-13-05, 12:10 AM
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Power FC?

OR

HKS twin power?

I'm guesssing the HKS twin power because you said that people dont need them untill higher HP numbers.
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Old 10-13-05, 12:12 AM
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A tune-up? :P
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Old 10-13-05, 12:14 AM
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as you can tell no one wants to guess, why not stop being a douche? and just tell us what your "wonder" product is.
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Sounds like water injection set up.
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If it is the 'turbonator', dont even reply.
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lol

Running N/A that'll do it
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Originally Posted by MrRx
as you can tell no one wants to guess, why not stop being a douche? and just tell us what your "wonder" product is.
I enjoy being a "douche" every once in a while. Im just having a little fun with you all. My girlfriend hates it when I tease her by keeping her in suspense and on the edge, but when I finally give in, she loves it even more and then comes back for more.

so call me Mr Massengill or the marathon man cause i can hold off for a while and keep you guessing.
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lemme guess...you finally lost weight, or your gf is no longer riding in the car with you.
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Originally Posted by LaRazaUnida
lemme guess...you finally lost weight, or your gf is no longer riding in the car with you.
BWHAHAHAHAHHHA
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Im really impressed with all the imaginative answers so far. funny stuff!

hey kiddslick, dont worry its not a turbonator. you dont actually know someone that put one of these on the 7, do you?
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LS1?


:::runs and hides:::
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Originally Posted by White87FC
LS1?


:::runs and hides:::
yeah! 28mpg average on the highway for me : )

I'll guess a tune from steve kan
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Based on 1 tank of gas a week=$480 over 8 months, that does fall in the category of twin power price range, though I don’t think that would increase mileage, just increase ignition capability at high loads.

Could it be a real expensive block of wood encrusted with cubiczirconium placed behind the gas pedal?
Maybe an inexpensive rotary hybrid conversion from the future?
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bah... traitor
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Originally Posted by SurgeMonster
yeah! 28mpg average on the highway for me : )

I'll guess a tune from steve kan
28 mpg! wow, whats your secret? are you sure its an fd youre driving?

chuck
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Old 10-13-05, 01:13 AM
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hmm let me guess...your FD is being towed?
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Everything about your hints say ignition upgrade to me.

Did you ever procure any modeling files in any formats? Preferably in cad based.
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Ignition box, probably HKS TwinPower. I will be very surprised if it is something else. However it could just be masking some other problem, like old plugs or worn out plug wires.

-Max
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Ohhhh SNAP! i know wtf ur talking about...its that ******* "device" that was sold on ebay for 40 someting dollars! its a piece of wood ca;;ed the "brrand new technology gas saving device" ro someting like that! its just a chopped piece of 2x4 that you put behind the pedals? am right?
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Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
Ohhhh SNAP! i know wtf ur talking about...its that ******* "device" that was sold on ebay for 40 someting dollars! its a piece of wood ca;;ed the "brrand new technology gas saving device" ro someting like that! its just a chopped piece of 2x4 that you put behind the pedals? am right?
you sir,

Are Correct


Here's your million E-dollars
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wtf??
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what ever
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so what is it?
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