Fuel efficiency by Hiclone

[Grimreeper]

Hi guys, thought this may be of interest.

I heard about this gadget on my travels round Australia and have now found their web site. Its a gadget that fits in the air intake and swirls the air to get better combustion. these are their claims:-

Carburettor 15 to 20% fuel savings
EFI 10 to 15% fuel savings
Diesel 5 to 10% fuel savings
LPG 5 to 20% fuel savings

"quote"
Hiclone is covered by a
30-day unconditional
money-back guarantee
Any purchaser who is not completely
satisfied with the results within 30 days
may return the unit (with proof of purchase)
for a full refund.
(dont know if this covers overseas)

The price is $160 aussie dollers (approx £60-£65) but dont know what shipping would be to uk.

Web addy is http://www.hiclone.com.au

If anyone has tried these i would be egar to know what they think.

[jimbob_steele]

Available in UK too

See http://www.hiclone.co.uk/

Prices start at 49.99 ex vat.

[Philip]

Uk

Also sold at many car shows.

[NiftyNev]

You already have something better that the Hiclone.It's called a Turbo.

Neville

[Grimreeper]

You already have something better that the Hiclone.It's called a Turbo.

Neville

Wondered if any1 has tried them. Although i have a turbo you can still get better air flowpower/torque and economy. You can either fit one before the turbo, one after the turbo, or both.

[Grimreeper]

See http://www.hiclone.co.uk/

Prices start at 49.99 ex vat.

Thanks for the uk site addy i didnt know they had got over here lol.

[kitesurf_phil]

I was looking at some surplus parts from our old food mincer and thinking of doing a DIY job.

[Chillitt]

and if you stick a whistle in the airbox, it fools the engine into thinking its got a turbo....

[laser_jock99]

Yet another device with no scientific basis of proof whatsoever!

Remarkably like the "Fuel Magnet" methinks. Well, I joked in that thread about puting a magnet on the air intake as well! I was taking the !!!! then- and so are Hiclone.....

As NiftyNev said the Turbo does a pretty good job of stirring the air around before it jets through the inlet valves and into them combustion chambers. I doubt very much if air flow is laminar by then! In fact the fins of this 'device' are more likley to restrict airflow into the engine.



Nevillef

[Grimreeper]

The turbo doesnt swirl the air. It forces more air longditudely down the intake manifold. Swirling or spiraling air creates less drag and in throry get more in to the combustion chamber.

As for the DIY food processer method it may well work. Only one way to find out. Dyson vacs have a good cyclone but dont think they would be good for the job lol

[kitesurf_phil]

The turbo doesnt swirl the air. It forces more air longditudely down the intake manifold. Swirling or spiraling air creates less drag and in throry get more in to the combustion chamber.

As for the DIY food processer method it may well work. Only one way to find out. Dyson vacs have a good cyclone but dont think they would be good for the job lol

I was jesting but now you have mentioned it, the stainless steel blades from our knackered old food processor look just the right size mmmmmmmm. Where's my micrometer?

[SmurfX]

A mate over here in Australia has one of these in the carby of his Nissan Patrol. He took it out for a while, and did notice he was using a little more fuel so he put it back on... so yeah, they can work for some cars - never heard of anyone puting one in a Surf yet though.