TOPIC: Fitch fuel Catalyst? (Other Stuff)

In the endless search for efficiency improvements, I've noticed the Fitch Fuel Catalyst. Actually found it years ago, online, never tried it. Anybody have any input about this product line?



thanks,

Tracy G

Tracy,
I bought the Fitch Pellets several years ago, after seeing an article about it, in two different magazines. I think there are links to some of these articles on the Fitch web site. They did what seemed to be some good tests, and were convinced it works as advertised.
I Put two pellets in the 04 Corolla tank, one in the 04 Harley Road king, and one each, in two of my 5 gal plastic gas cans. I didn't put one in the old Kawasaki generator, because I always run it dry on each use. I am still using gas from the 5 gallon can I filled up a year ago, 4/22/13, for my generator fuel testing. It does not smell stale to me. I plan to keep using them, I believe it works.
Joe Bryant

Thanks, Joe that's good to hear. Wonder if anyone else has any experience w/ Fitch?

I think that they recommend using more than 2 drop-in's for an in-tank install. but I understand dispersing them in several app's like you did. I'm still considering using one version or another of Fitch for my Subaru.

Thanks again Joe!

Tracy G

I actually have the Fitch Fuel Catalyst put on my 2008 Mazda Tribute. It connects with the fuel injection line. I just want to put my two cents in. Short answer: Don't buy it. Long answer:
I have noticed no improvements on my vehicle. But again YMMV. I bought it way before I knew Ron and the Gadgetman Groove. If I known about the Gadgetman Groove I would have never bought it.

Now I plan on taking it off and going back to normal. But it's very hard to take off. I might have to have my friend the mechanic take it off. Again with someone else's vehicle it might be different but for me no change in fuel economy or power.

Save your money.

Thanks for that, Juan. They make inline versions like you have, and the drop-ins that go in gas tank. I've thought that in-tank is way to go, more continuous exposure of catalyst to ALL the fuel All the time, but just my hunch.

Tracy G

I've wondered about the Fitch products for years. Thanks to Gadgetman and super cool dude, Grant Goldade, now I have one! I found this box on the porch when I came home today. I knew what was up soon as I saw the label. Grant and I conversed some months back, he said he had a new inline model Fitch Fuel Catalyst he wasn't going to use, and said he would give it to me. An unexpected Christmas present!

Grant, Thank You Very Much, I really appreciate this! I will install it ASAP, and report my observations here. And, I hope you see this, Grant, and come visit here soon. You have been in on some Manhattan Project level fuel efficiency projects and research. ---PICC-- for example....(insert theme from 2001: a Space Odyessy here) Sad to say, some Somebody's didn't think the Masses should have THAT..... Uh huh....

Grant, thank You, Sir, and have a Very Merry Christmas!

Tracy G

Okay, I went ahead and installed the Fitch fuel Catalyst on my Subaru, two days ago. It's way too soon for any real data. But I think Subie likes it. Idle is smoother, and power feels better too. As luck had it, the pre-installed hoses (top quality ones, too) were exactly right length to splice into existing fuel lines. After looking around for a good spot to mount it, I just put it in a metal box I installed years ago for the old HAFC HHO kit. It's a big metal cylinder, I looked in the ends, the gas will be in contact with a LOT of surface area of the metal alloy catalyst inside the cylinder.

When I know more, I'll post about it, but I Think there is something to this product.

Thanks again, Grant!

Tracy G

Tracy,
Was wondering how the Fitch differs from the ionizer posted here.
Maybe more contact and/or different catalyst?
The other thing was the set up.
Seeing that fuel must pass thru the device, was wondering why they put elbows
on both ends seeing that set up would seem to create more resistance for fuel
to pass thru.
Just musing here.
Karl

yeah, Karl, the Fitch weighs at least a pound. You can see thru the ends there are channels thru and around the solid metal catalyst. The Fitch probably has 100 times more metal catalyst in it compared to the
DIY one I made. Those 90 degree end fittings and the attached fuel inj. hoses are 5/16" ID. Way more flow capacity than the Subie needs.

And I am noticing a smoother idle, and all-round better driveability with it.

Tracy G

With you noticing the difference, if not a placebo effect, I would think it would manifest itself for better mileage too.Keep us posted on the success there with MPG.

I am trying to purchase an old Nova for the purpose of playing with the engine for better MPGs since it seems everything I tried with this truck has been thwarted by the ECM.
Nice to have the elites control everything including your car so you cant get the MPGs that
Charles Pogue,Stan Meyers or Tom Ogle got before they were stopped/eliminated by these devils.
Can play a whole lot more for better MPGs without the control chip all cars now have.
Hey, we are a free country right?

Yes my opinion stated here re: the Fitch IS subjective. But the Subie IS running exceptionally well now. On the same gas that was in the tank before Fitch. And it's been Polar Bear's Butt cold here too. And I had to throw the studded snow's on it 2 weeks ago. W/ snow tires I avoid hard maneuvers. So, I'm actually driving a bit easier than otherwise, but it's smooth as a Seal's A**!

I'll probably be all used to it like this when Spring gets here and I can put the street tires back on. As for MPG's I'd expect an increase too, right now it sucks from winter conditions, normal for time of year.

As for your accursed Truck... the old Gypsy woman cursed it. IF you give a Burnt Offering by burning it, well then you can Break the spell this way..............................................

For a delightful short story about a cursed vehicle, read The Whole Truth by Rod Serling. A real Gem!

Good Luck on finding that Nova!

Tracy G

So, I'm actually driving a bit easier than otherwise, but it's smooth as a Seal's A**!

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Question....Since youi dont have seals there in Nevada, how would you know?
And how would a seal allow you to get to touch its bottom and why would you even want to?

Just may try the thing and see. Cant hurt unless I dont fasten the clamps well enough.