Fitch catalyst, is this too good to be true?
12-18-2007, 09:50 AM
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Fitch catalyst, is this too good to be true? On Horsepower TV (Speed Channel) this weekend, the hosts tested the Fitch fuel catalyst on the dyno & the results were amazing. The dyno results showed increased fuel mileage, horsepower gain & torque gain. Furthermore, the fuel catalyst allowed the hi-test gas engine to switch to the less expensive regular fuel & still gain better mileage, horesepower & torque. Has anyone seen this show? Is this believable or is it too good to be true? Can the dyno results be false? Is the Horsepower TV show believable?
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12-18-2007, 10:11 AM
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12-18-2007, 10:16 AM
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That test was little misleading...
Using 93 octane & the catalyst, the fuel consumption was about 19.5 gal/hr...
Using 89 octane & the catalyst, the fuel consumption was about 20.6 gal/hr...
The big difference cam between the 89 octane (~23 gal/hr) vs. 89 w/ fitch (20.6 gal/hr)
That kit is probably a couple hundred bucks, and you're only paying $.10/gallon less for 89 octane...but using more fuel than 93 octane. Plus you get detergents in the 93 octane that aren't in the lower grade fuels.
Using 93 octane & the catalyst, the fuel consumption was about 19.5 gal/hr...
Using 89 octane & the catalyst, the fuel consumption was about 20.6 gal/hr...
The big difference cam between the 89 octane (~23 gal/hr) vs. 89 w/ fitch (20.6 gal/hr)
That kit is probably a couple hundred bucks, and you're only paying $.10/gallon less for 89 octane...but using more fuel than 93 octane. Plus you get detergents in the 93 octane that aren't in the lower grade fuels.
12-18-2007, 12:42 PM
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not to mention replacing the catalyst every so often....which can add up. they don't tell you how much fuel it is good for.
if you need to replace it every 500miles...and it costs more than a couple bucks...there goes your $.10/gal savings.
if you need to replace it every 500miles...and it costs more than a couple bucks...there goes your $.10/gal savings.
12-18-2007, 01:41 PM
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Appears very convincing, tested by various magazines, etc, even Mallet cars, a very respected corvette tuner
Test Vehicle: 1998 - C5 Corvette
Odometer: 40,146
Test Facility: Mallett Cars Ltd. - Berea, OH
Test Fuel: 89 Octane
Baseline: Max Horsepower – 270.27
Retrofit w/Fitch: Max Horsepower - 289.43
Baseline: Max Torque – 179.76
Retrofit w/Fitch: Max Toque – 190.78
19.16 Horsepower Improvement with Fitch installed
11.02 Torque Improvement with Fitch installed
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12-18-2007, 01:49 PM
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Website states that it is good for 250,000 miles, or 5000 operating hours. More info & test results are here, http://www.gofitch.com/
Appears very convincing, tested by various magazines, etc, even Mallet cars, a very respected corvette tuner
Test Vehicle: 1998 - C5 Corvette
Odometer: 40,146
Test Facility: Mallett Cars Ltd. - Berea, OH
Test Fuel: 89 Octane
Baseline: Max Horsepower – 270.27
Retrofit w/Fitch: Max Horsepower - 289.43
Baseline: Max Torque – 179.76
Retrofit w/Fitch: Max Toque – 190.78
19.16 Horsepower Improvement with Fitch installed
11.02 Torque Improvement with Fitch installed
Appears very convincing, tested by various magazines, etc, even Mallet cars, a very respected corvette tuner
Test Vehicle: 1998 - C5 Corvette
Odometer: 40,146
Test Facility: Mallett Cars Ltd. - Berea, OH
Test Fuel: 89 Octane
Baseline: Max Horsepower – 270.27
Retrofit w/Fitch: Max Horsepower - 289.43
Baseline: Max Torque – 179.76
Retrofit w/Fitch: Max Toque – 190.78
19.16 Horsepower Improvement with Fitch installed
11.02 Torque Improvement with Fitch installed
Something isn't right with those numbers. How are they making 270-289 hp but only 179-190 ft/lb torque? Those are 4-cylinder type numbers.
I worked in the oil industry as a chemist and I find this very hard to beleive. If there was a magical additive to gain gas mileage, the big oil companies would be all over this because of the marketing advantage it would give them.
I call snake oil on this one.
Now some of the tests where they replace conventional oils with synthetics and get 5-10hp is beleivable because they are changing the motor oil, the trans fluid, the diff fluid all at one time. The reduction in friction would cause that gain.
12-18-2007, 01:50 PM
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If you put magnets on your fuel line you will get about the same horsepower increase. The magnets aline the the fuel and it becomes super charged. It must be a powerful magnet. I bet that is what is used in the Fitch Catalyst. It would be cheaper to get your own magnets. Just be careful after you super charger the fuel it may explode it not used.
12-18-2007, 02:16 PM
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If you put magnets on your fuel line you will get about the same horsepower increase. The magnets aline the the fuel and it becomes super charged. It must be a powerful magnet. I bet that is what is used in the Fitch Catalyst. It would be cheaper to get your own magnets. Just be careful after you super charger the fuel it may explode it not used.
I'm sorry.... I've got to throw this one out....
12-18-2007, 02:27 PM
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I know I saw a test somewhere. It has to be true. I saw it on the internet. The magnets super charge the fuel. I bet that what the Fitch is using.
12-18-2007, 02:53 PM
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12-18-2007, 04:58 PM
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According to the website, the Fitch thing because everybody knows bacteria growth is a MAJOR problem when your driving and your gas has to sit stagnant in the fuel lines between your tank and your injectors...
suppresses growth of bacteria in fuel.
12-18-2007, 05:33 PM
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In order to fully appreciate the Fitch® Fuel Catalyst you have to see it work for yourself. Drop an F-2T unit into your chainsaw or trimmer or put an F-4T into your lawn mower-or install an F-5T into your motorcycle or ATV. You will quickly notice that your equipment will start easier, smoke less and have more power. Then install a Fitch® Fuel Catalyst in-line unit on your car or truck after establishing a fuel mileage baseline and monitor the results.
