Mo' power...and economy.

[tool_man]

The obvious thing seems to be a gear splitter (Gear Vendors) but at close to $4000, it's not at the top of the list. A computer chip is 1/10 the cost but I have no basis on which to choose. Perhaps someone has had long term success they would like to share. Any other solutions?

 

[BigDan]

what year is the Rialta ...


there is some 12 Valves & 24 valves



I ve been modifying vehicles and engines for more then 35 years ....


And the Rialta at 20 mpg for close to 7000 pounds is quite effective as is ....


I heard the problem is the design of the intake , the car intake is better but wont fit under the eurovan hood .

 

[tool_man]

This is a 2000. Previous owner reported MPG as 17-18 at 60MPH

 

[BigDan]

we have imperial gallons here ......



when I worked on my exhaust system , i removed the 21 feet long tubes,,,,( so restrictive )


replaced with 7 feet long side exit with less restritive muffler ....gained response but not any fuel economy .



Dan

 

[tool_man]

Do know of these? Airtabs

 

[BigDan]

the only time I saw one of these gadget giving result was on a carburated engine


with our multipoint injection system it doesnt give any results ....



maybe a good quality programmer or chip could give some results ....but none at $39.00 on Ebay ....

 

[tool_man]

So, you've tried these little stick-on things on two different RV's?