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  1. Bravo32
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    October 28th, 2006 09:36 PM #1
    Hi. I just bought a turbo stormy (a gadget placed at the rubber hose where the air flows) from a mechanic and he told me that my Isuzu crosswind will improve in fuel economy and speed. Havent tested it so far on a highway. Is my mechanic saying the truth? Thanks...
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    October 28th, 2006 09:39 PM #2
    It's as effective as Car Vortex, KHAOS, X1-R, HOB, etc. if you get my drift.

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    October 28th, 2006 10:20 PM #3
    Had one installed on my van 3 or 4 yrs. ago. Threw it away 2 yrs. ago.
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    October 28th, 2006 10:27 PM #4
    Rubish! Waste of money! Sorry to burst your bubble but it is. Someone my dad knew gave us 2 of those. We just left them on our tool shelf in the garage to collect dust.
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    October 28th, 2006 10:56 PM #5
    asking if it is effective after you had already paid for it is like asking if you will fall after you had already jumped. next time before you buy any "fuel saving device" i suggest you do some research first, like posting it here in tsikot. we will be very glad to help you with your queries.

    anyway, to answer your question... NO, those things don't work at all. you wasted your money.

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    October 28th, 2006 11:16 PM #6
    Another one of those "miracle" devices. The things people do just to make a buck! Well, sorry you bought it na. Hey! Why don't you try reselling it hehehe.

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    October 29th, 2006 10:47 AM #7
    Quote Originally Posted by Bravo32 View Post
    Hi. I just bought a turbo stormy (a gadget placed at the rubber hose where the air flows) from a mechanic and he told me that my Isuzu crosswind will improve in fuel economy and speed. Havent tested it so far on a highway. Is my mechanic saying the truth? Thanks...
    I suggest you get a refund on your purchase, if you can.

    BTW, that gadget can actually lower your engine's peak output simply by blocking the flow of air in your intake.
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