I am a new member. I own a 2000 Ram, 1500, 2wd 5.2L, bed cover. Has anyone heard of using a vortex valve to increase fuel economy? Does it work or is it hype? http://www.betterperformance.com/ I get avg of 14 mpg and would like to increase it.

 

Save your money. If this thing worked, don't you think the automakers would jump all over it to try to beat emissions and fuel mileage restrictions.

 

Vortex value is similar to the Tornado Fuel Saver. Save your money, not worth it in my opinion.

 

Thanks for the replies. One comment to mopartodd - Looking at the forums people put K&N filters, cold air inductions, and different exhaust systems and get better mileage. Why dont the automakers do that?

 

I think 2 main reasons.

The expense of putting those mods. on the vehicle. The part your talking about costs about $5 to produce, maybe. If it worked, they would use it.

The other issue here is noise. Typically, exhaust and CAI will make a vehicle louder. Most people don't appreciate loud performance sounds coming from the vehicle. In fact, newer cars, at least the newer Dodges I've owned have quiet, free-flowing exhaust on them from the factory. Even my last 2 Neons had Mandel bent pipes all the way back, and were optimized for flow. The manufacturers do leave a little bit of HP on the table though with the exhaust and intakes. But it's nothing like it used to be when a set of headers and duals would get you a bunch of HP.

 

No offense to JohnP but you sound like my Dad... Good Response Mopartodd.

 

Thanks Yawnshemi420.