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Tims72blazer · 10-20-2003, 04:44 AM

Has anyone tried any of the "fuel saving" devices? I was looking into the Super Fuelmax, Tornado, and SpiralMax. They all claim gains of up to 28% better gas mileage and up 35 extra HP. They range from $50-$100. It would be nice to take a few min. and give my blazer better gas mileage and performance. It just seems to good to be true. I would like to believe the websites, but I would feel much better about buying one if I heard it from one of you guys. Thanks for your input.

Tim

JayDubBlazer · 10-20-2003, 05:43 AM

I don't know I have never tried any of them. I bet there are some people that have tried them but will never admit to it.

RED72blazer · 10-20-2003, 07:13 PM

My suggestion for better mileage is, buy a honda(or other ricer) and don't drive your truck as much. sorry I'm no help but these things are pigs, I drive the honda to work and school and drive the blazer on weekends, I really don't think that tornados or other devices would really work. If they worked that well we would see them on every new car produced. just my 2 cents

red72

Blue Beard · 10-20-2003, 08:28 PM

Lot of claims made out there.

I tried the magnets on the fuel line several years back. As long as they were installed right they increased the mileage.

Lot of things you can do for mileage.

Proper tire inflation, tune ups, oil changes, even smaller width on the tires will help.

68 Suburban · 10-23-2003, 05:54 AM

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Originally posted by RED72blazer
My suggestion for better mileage is, buy a honda(or other ricer) and don't drive your truck as much. sorry I'm no help but these things are pigs,

I will agree there is no quick fix for mileage, but these trucks don't have to be "pigs". I regularly get 17+ mpg driving my burb at highway speeds. There are other members on the board that are geting over 20. There are basic little things you can do to get your mileage up. Anything from driving habbits, to mechanical changes.

bouncytruck · 10-23-2003, 11:32 AM

My Blazer gets in the 6-8mpg range so my daily is also a Honda. I figure since the Honda gets 40+mpg, it all balences out. My Blazer could probably get better mpg with some adjusting, but since is isn't moving at all right now, it isn't killing the fuel budget.

LeRoy · 10-23-2003, 03:35 PM

I keep getting these adds that state, take this pill and it'll make your peter 3" longer. Probably the same people who make those add-ons. In all seriousness, I did try the TBI Vortec spacer on my 88 454 and all it does is make a funny sound. No increase in Mileage or power. I'd stick with a good tuneup and keep your foot out of the 4BBL.

bouncytruck · 10-23-2003, 03:39 PM

LeRoy, with all the rain lately, I'd think you could just get a paddle and float your truck where ever your going. Seriously, I hope you were able to stay out of all the flooding up your way. It looks like it was pretty bad up there.

LeRoy · 10-23-2003, 05:16 PM

No flood at my house. I bagged my basement garage door but didn't get a chance to test it out. Dang, maybe next time. lol

10-20-2003, 04:44 AM	#1
Tims72blazer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 14	Gas savers? Has anyone tried any of the "fuel saving" devices? I was looking into the Super Fuelmax, Tornado, and SpiralMax. They all claim gains of up to 28% better gas mileage and up 35 extra HP. They range from $50-$100. It would be nice to take a few min. and give my blazer better gas mileage and performance. It just seems to good to be true. I would like to believe the websites, but I would feel much better about buying one if I heard it from one of you guys. Thanks for your input. Tim

10-20-2003, 05:43 AM	#2
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	I don't know I have never tried any of them. I bet there are some people that have tried them but will never admit to it. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

10-20-2003, 07:13 PM	#3
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	My suggestion for better mileage is, buy a honda(or other ricer) and don't drive your truck as much. sorry I'm no help but these things are pigs, I drive the honda to work and school and drive the blazer on weekends, I really don't think that tornados or other devices would really work. If they worked that well we would see them on every new car produced. just my 2 cents red72 __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

10-20-2003, 08:28 PM	#4
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Lot of claims made out there. I tried the magnets on the fuel line several years back. As long as they were installed right they increased the mileage. Lot of things you can do for mileage. Proper tire inflation, tune ups, oil changes, even smaller width on the tires will help. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

10-23-2003, 11:32 AM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	My Blazer gets in the 6-8mpg range so my daily is also a Honda. I figure since the Honda gets 40+mpg, it all balences out. My Blazer could probably get better mpg with some adjusting, but since is isn't moving at all right now, it isn't killing the fuel budget. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-23-2003, 03:35 PM	#7
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	I keep getting these adds that state, take this pill and it'll make your peter 3" longer. Probably the same people who make those add-ons. In all seriousness, I did try the TBI Vortec spacer on my 88 454 and all it does is make a funny sound. No increase in Mileage or power. I'd stick with a good tuneup and keep your foot out of the 4BBL. __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

10-23-2003, 03:39 PM	#8
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	LeRoy, with all the rain lately, I'd think you could just get a paddle and float your truck where ever your going. Seriously, I hope you were able to stay out of all the flooding up your way. It looks like it was pretty bad up there. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-23-2003, 05:16 PM	#9
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	No flood at my house. I bagged my basement garage door but didn't get a chance to test it out. Dang, maybe next time. lol __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me



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