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Thunderbruce

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Just a sticker that goes on air box to “straighten out the air”! 😆
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My 2.0 EcoBoost has 250 HP while averaging 26MPG combined city/highway...better gas mileage than my Wife's Subaru Impreza, which is considered an economy car. Gimmicks like this always suddenly appear every time gas prices shoot up...
 

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I remembered the Slick Teflon additive craze of 70s. Put in oil, radiator, tranny, rear end To gain performances. No stickers needed.
I used that Teflon, or actually 3rd party brand (Slick 50?) PTFE additive on I think my 1st new car in the 90s.
Sure sounded like I could hear a difference in idle right afterwards.
And never had a problem with that engine - so that proves .... never mind.

I recall the warning on NOT putting it in tranny - since you kinda needed some friction.

Now I know I should at least apologize for probably sending those particles out into the air early on.
 

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And while you're at it, get some of THESE stickers to make your pickup faster and get better mileage:
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Considering I do see some of the EV's with under back bumper versions of these - obviously with more science put into their size and location - I wonder how much these smaller ones would remove turbulence.
I'm guessing a company selling $20 solution ain't paying for wind tunnel tests.
 
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I used that Teflon, or actually 3rd party brand (Slick 50?) PTFE additive on I think my 1st new car in the 90s.
Sure sounded like I could hear a difference in idle right afterwards.
And never had a problem with that engine - so that proves .... never mind.

I recall the warning on NOT putting it in tranny - since you kinda needed some friction.

Now I know I should at least apologize for probably sending those particles out into the air early on.
Yeah, I it was Slick 50. Back in the day, big advertisement campaign of it.
 

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That reminds me of that infomercial for that bracelet you would wear to help your balance and strength.

I had three of these for each wrist in my glove compartment. Figured if I was drinking and got pulled over, they would help me pass the sobriety test...😜
 
 







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