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Old 04-26-2008, 06:59 PM
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Default Cheap mod to improve gas mileage.
I bought this mod in the hopes of improving my (17 mpg mixed driving) gas mileage.

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It didn't work -- $15 down the drain -- though the chuckle I get everytime I see it is priceless. My co-workers used to give me a hard time for driving a sportscar. Not anymore. Now they just shake their head in disgust whenever they see the emblem.
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Old 04-26-2008, 08:25 PM
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I use all these great devices I found on ebay. Between the fuel enhancing pills, the magnetic fuel line device, the water and gas combining device and the electric supercharger my car now produces gasoline! I regularly use my 996 to fill up the corner gas station's tanks!
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Old 04-26-2008, 08:29 PM
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I really shouldn't divulge these secrets. However, for my Rennlist brethren I will share. I'm generous like that!

Here are the links for everyone ready to buy....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Elect...spagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Magne...spagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/Car-Truck-to-BUR...QQcmdZViewItem

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Originally Posted by programmatore
I bought this mod in the hopes of improving my (17 mpg mixed driving) gas mileage.

Pics on the cars please!!!
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Old 04-27-2008, 02:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Ray S
Pics on the cars please!!!

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Check out this installation!!
Scary stuff!
http://www.electricsupercharger.com/...er_install.jpg
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Originally Posted by pszikla
Check out this installation!!
Scary stuff!
http://www.electricsupercharger.com/...er_install.jpg
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Gotta love the zip-ties and extended electric wires!
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Looks 'factory'...no doubt on the cuuting edge.
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Hey don't forget those "vortex" thingies you can put before the throttle body...
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http://www.amazon.com/ISC-Racers-Tap...9410166&sr=8-1

There's your best bang for the buck gas mileage mod. I hear the red stuff adds a few bhp!
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this one might actually work , cheaper than a new motor (installed)

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...eadExists=true
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I bought a fuel saver (see avitar on left).....I actually wanted to buy a boat...now I got 2 in 1...car and boat...so I am saving money on fuel ( I think?!? confused)...
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Some of that stuff looks like it should have a flux capacitor!
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i get about 22 mpg - it is the "green" machine in our car stable.

remmeber though - it is not the mpg, but rather the total miles that create your footprint!
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