VanoFord

Fitch Catalyst system, is this worth the purchase? I have moved and turned my daily 7 mi round trip commute into a 90 mi round trip commute and would like to save a few at the pump. I know, droppin $350 on a system that saves me pennies would take a while to pay off, but thats not the topic. The question is, does this actually work like they claim? Anyone runnin this? Your thoughts. Thanks!

Mod (Ret.)

Is this an exhaust system? A free flowing cat? I'm not familiar with this system you're asking about.
$350.00 buys a lot of gas....

VanoFord

Its a Fuel Catalyst. Put it inline w/ your system and its supposed to substitute something and give you 2-3 mpg more, over 27 gallons, you're talking 50-75 miles more, which would give me 1 extra day of driving.

Its actually $200. $350 was for the diesel trucks. Didnt notice I was under that list.

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Fitch-Fue..._pn=APRF3624-T

Mod (Ret.)

I've heard of inline fuel catalysts, as well as pellets that do something to the fuel to add oxygen to it. Never followed up with them though. Perhaps others have some first hand experience with them.

VanoFord

I just think it would be nice, to save a lil coin/extend the life of my tank, and also use 87 octane from the pump on my 93 octane Tune! Thanks for checkin Bucko... always a pleasure to have you in a thread.

Any users of this product out there or am I gonna have to be Mr. G. Pig?

atvrider93

looks like a good way to waste $200 to me. no way in hell will that give you 2-3 more mpg. if you want to save some gas by dropping some cash, get a programmer

gone postal

If it's so wonderful and effective, why aren't large fleet users installing it left and right?

I have to call BS on this one, right along with inline fuel magnets, tornadoes, etc.

gone postal

From the fitch catalyst FAQ:


Q. Why don't the OEMs like GM, Chrysler, Ford, Cat., Detroit, etc. implement the
Fitch Fuel Catalyst on the cars right from the assembly line? The OEMs don't typically add parts to the assembly line unless it saves money or they are required to add because of specific regulations. OEMs must meet certain standards set forth by the EPA and other regulatory organizations. When determining MPG window sticker numbers, the EPA requires the automotive OEMs to test on a certified fuel such as Indolene. These purest certified fuels are too expensive to mass produce and are not equivalent to what consumers purchase at the pump.

Given that statement, it reinforces my BS claim. If Ford could stick a can in the fuel line to boost gas mileage, they would. Hown many more F150s would Ford sell is they bested GM/'yota/Dodge mileage #s by several MPG?

shotgun

uhhh....pass me the can of squelch. Yeah, it's right next to my box of track tension.

LOL.

ryguy

I call the BS flag