TORNADO Device Stirring Up Drivers' Interests

4 August 1998

TORNADO Device Stirring Up Drivers' and Fleet Managers' Interests; New Automotive Device Will Improve MPG

    SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif.--Aug. 3, 1998--Got a gas guzzler in the garage? Check out the TORNADO.
    The aftermarket long ago figured out that if they could just make things more efficient (intake runners, air filters, exhaust systems), there would always be a place to set up shop.
    According to the article in Four Wheeler Magazine and `ShadeTree Mechanic' on TNN, "TORNADO is an air-channeling tool that creates a swirling motion in the air, allowing the air to move faster and more efficiently by continuously whirling air around corners and bends -- imagine a mini-tornado on its side moving through the intakes. It causes better fuel atomization, resulting in an increase of gas mileage up to 24 percent. These figures are confirmed by road testing performed by an EPA licensed emission lab. The product ($69.98) is easy to install -- 2 to 5 minutes usually -- requires no maintenance, is environmentally friendly and is an affordable addition to most cars, light trucks, SUVs and RVs."
    TORNADO was recommended to the State as one of the RETROFIT devices with potential benefits to the California consumer.
    Ron Bell is the Professor of Automotive Technology at Saddleback College. He said: "Students in my advanced EFI class this past semester put the TORNADO on a 94 Chey Tahoe 350. I was skeptical, but test after test showed an increased MPG from 11 to 14.5. Also noticed no flat spot around 35-40 MPH and improved acceleration."

Test Vehicle                Base MPG    w/TORNADO    % Change

'93 Dodge Caravan 6/3.0      19.84       22.49        +13.3
'86 Nissan Maxima 6/3.0      25.34       31.44        +24.0
'85 Olds 98 6/3.8            27.52       33.63        +22.0
'69 Camaro 8/5.7 350         16.35       17.60        +7.60
                                 (EPA Licensed Emission Laboratory)

Test Vehicle                Base HP      w/TORNADO   HP Change

'84 Ford 5.0               140 @4500     153 @4500      +13
'96 Pontiac 3.4             78 @70 MPH    90 @70 MPH    +12
'91 Honda 1.5               50 @70 MPH    70 @70MPH     +20
'84 Volvo 4/2.1            120 @4500     130 @4500      +10
'94 Ford 4/2.3             100 @4000     104 @4000      + 4
'86 Chevy 8/307            143 @4500     155 @4500      +12

(Automotive Technology Dept., Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, 
Calif.)

Reference:

 http://www.v6fbody.com/am-tor (Camaro V6 3.8)
        www.linkline.com/personal/GTP (Performance Z34 Cavalier)
        www.f150online.com/features/index (Ford F150)
        www.paulshp.com/php1 (Chevy 350)
        members.aol.com/txsaabclub/tornadoair (Saab)