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I'm assuming this is just like all the other 'Gain power now, save fuel..'

http://www.fuelsaver.com.au/hiclone.php

Thoughts?

After looking through the web site, it all feels like rubbish, but......

From web site....

Turbo Engines

For Turbo vehicles we suggest installing Hiclones in two locations.

The first Hiclone is installed near the intake manifold; after the Turbo or intercooler; to improve combustion and economy.

The second part is installed near the air filter, before the Turbo. This part helps the Turbo Impellor to spin, reducing Turbo lag, bringing the boost in around 400-500rpm earlier.

It is also possible to install extra Hiclones in power or economy positions to further improve the vehicle. We have a lot of customers with up to 6 Hiclones installed on one vehicle.

Please note the line - AFTER THE Turbo ??!!!

Edited by Zebbie

I read an article a little while ago where they tested a bunch of these power enhancing/fuel saving type devices in a stock car on a dyno, and the best you could hope is that they did nothing, most of them restricted some power and one even set the test car on fire :)

surely you jest?!?! I mean look at the fking thing. and the diagrams... ooooh swirling air.... just get out a $100 note and set it on fire. you will get all of the benefits of a hi-con with the potential for engine damage.

i've bought a new RB20E long and i'm building it up to run quad hiclones... should run 9's all day

Edited by joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo

This is my favourite quote from their website:

The ECU will need time to re-learn (about a week) this is why dyno shops who test products by doing one run without, and one run with any product don't know how to use a dyno on an EFI car.

So basically they are saying everytime you do back to back dyno tests you are wrong, and thats why no one has proof their product actually works.

Utter BS

This is my favourite quote from their website:

The ECU will need time to re-learn (about a week) this is why dyno shops who test products by doing one run without, and one run with any product don't know how to use a dyno on an EFI car.

So basically they are saying everytime you do back to back dyno tests you are wrong, and thats why no one has proof their product actually works.

Utter BS

anything to make a dollah!

I read an article a little while ago where they tested a bunch of these power enhancing/fuel saving type devices in a stock car on a dyno, and the best you could hope is that they did nothing, most of them restricted some power and one even set the test car on fire :D

:w00t:

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