Hiclone - ? - Another Myth To Grab Average Car People? Snake Oil?

[Zebbie]

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 October 9, 2007 by Zebbie

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

Have a look at their design, the hiclone thingy creates a fairly large restriction... Not usually the best method of improving air flow

[Medium Dave]

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

[rev210]

it's a restrictor

[R31Nismoid]

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/se...lite=%2Bhiclone

[Beer Baron]

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.

[Gts-t]

found one of these stuck in a mates 200 a few years ago, pulled it out for him just laughing.

then he says to me oh be careful i want to sell that, rofl

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

rofl.

[stolen_s15]

LMFAO!! That 'diagram' looks like it was done my a 10yo in paint!!

[STATUS]

yeah i gave up on turbos eons ago..... hiclone FTW!!!

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

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

Edited October 10, 2007 by joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo

[Gts-t]

throw a few in the boot also, they work just as well in there

[RBwhatever]

If you do combine them with turbos, it makes the turbo go into super spool thus creating ultra boost.........trade secret mate.

[unarmed_skyline]

i threw the rb out i was running more power with 6 hiclones and my petrol rc motor in the 33, i got low 10's last quarter i ran.

[dmr]

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

only thing this product would be good for is a nice spool sound, if that

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

RB20HCHCHCHC ftw

[xRHETTx]

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

[dmr]

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!

[Pal]

the air swirls nicely down the intake pipe, till it hits your butterfly then goes to shite. 1 word..............CRAP

[PM-R33]

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