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Tundra4x4
10-27-2009, 01:48 PM
I want to know if anyone is getting gains? I mean is it worth it? I am looking into getting one. I like the idea that I can get wire it up and forget about it. I hate tuning for the weather and the gas you put in.

So what is yalls baselines and the gains you get with the FS2?

Thanks guys

ramcustom
10-27-2009, 05:08 PM
NOPE! Save your money. If does NOT work on Fords.

Helz_McFugly
10-27-2009, 05:59 PM
Ide have to say YES. when I ran my HHO on my 2008 Dodge Charger V6 3.5 liter. I went from 19 to 36MPG for a day, but I also had lots of steam, then it dropped to 14MPG so I unhooked my 02 sensors and ran my HHO, without allthe steam, and got back to 19, after I hooked up the FS2 and plugged my 02sensors back up, I went up to 26 MPGs. so it worked for me. I do have a duel EFIE now that I havent hooked up yet to see if I can get more gains by using it rather then FS2 or along sinde the FS2.

The whole steam thing is because at the time I didnt really know how to build a e-lyzer so most of the 1.5LPM I was pumping into my engine was steam, hell I would boil my water if I ran it longer then 20 minutes, it was a wet cell. now that I know what Im doing, I have a dry reactor, Im puting 1.5LPM of HHO into my engine and getting 7MPG gains.

hhonewbie
10-28-2009, 02:50 AM
I do have a duel EFIE now that I havent hooked up yet to see if I can get more gains by using it rather then FS2 or along sinde the FS2.

It would be nice to know if the EFIEs + FS2 get good gains

Helz_McFugly
10-28-2009, 10:45 AM
We will know soon enough. Im going to hook mine up ASAP. Also Biggy Boy has the FS2 and a digital EFIE. not sure if he has hooked anything up though. hes slooooooowwwwwww

Tundra4x4
10-28-2009, 09:52 PM
Ok i am going to wait to see what you come up with before i spend 100 bucks on it. so you got 6 mpg increase with hho and the FS2 only?

Helz_McFugly
10-28-2009, 11:00 PM
thats correct. I had a 6x3 cell that made 1LPM. I filled up today for the first time with my new e-lyzer which is 6x9 and makes 1.5LPM at 6MMW and im getting 27MPG's now. so its up to 8MPG gain.

hanglide4life
10-29-2009, 07:00 PM
NOPE! Save your money. If does NOT work on Fords.
Hey all, newly registered but have been following for a while. I have had the volo fs1 and found slight improvement with stock 2000 ford focus, but only 1-2 mpg avg. and nil with hho running. No mods other than dual o2 extenders and reset the ecu.
But sent back to get the fs1 for fs2 hho edition, which on their site have addressed this and allow sendbacks for credit of $50?

Anyway, I was wondering the circumstances and details of ramcustom saying that volo and fords don't jive?

ramcustom
10-30-2009, 03:43 PM
Hey all, newly registered but have been following for a while. I have had the volo fs1 and found slight improvement with stock 2000 ford focus, but only 1-2 mpg avg. and nil with hho running. No mods other than dual o2 extenders and reset the ecu.
But sent back to get the fs1 for fs2 hho edition, which on their site have addressed this and allow sendbacks for credit of $50?

Anyway, I was wondering the circumstances and details of ramcustom saying that volo and fords don't jive?

I have a 2006 Ford Focus 2 liter motor and the best i have seen is maybe 1 mpg and thats with hho and a efie.Fords are different in that the MAP and MAS sensors are frequency and not voltage regulated. If you can figure anything out let me know

Tundra4x4
10-30-2009, 04:36 PM
It seems that it works for some and it doesnt for others. I think, till the FS2 gets better results, I am going to continue to pick apart my ecu and find some answers.

hanglide4life
10-31-2009, 12:26 PM
My focus doesn't have map, only maf and haven't messed with that yet. I'll report further.

hanglide4life
11-05-2009, 08:33 PM
NOPE! Save your money. If does NOT work on Fords.
what were the details of your attempt, did you have the fs1 or new fs2hho?

ramcustom
11-07-2009, 05:12 AM
what were the details of your attempt, did you have the fs1 or new fs2hho?

FS2 and its a waste of money on Fords from what results I've seen.

lhazleton
11-08-2009, 07:23 PM
hanglide.....what about an O2 EFIE and MAF enhancer? Without them, you won't get any gain in mpg.. I gained 2mpg immediately with the FS2 in my Explorer.

hanglide4life
11-09-2009, 08:30 PM
Got this email back from volo.

The FS2 works great with Ford including PWM based sensors. Sensor values are read directly from the ECU rather than the sensor itself so analog to digital conversion methods are irrelevant. We've sold thousands of FS2's for use with HHO systems and have seen great results. Thanks!

Dan
Sales & Installation
www.VoloPerformance.com

Maybe I'll try the fs2 and if no worky, then I'll get on with the efie and maf enhancer. I wonder if ramcustom did these?

ramcustom
11-10-2009, 03:10 PM
I tried a dual efie but no gains. Can't find anything that works on Ford MAF or MAP as its frequency regulated and NOT voltage regulated!

lhazleton
11-10-2009, 08:14 PM
Turns out the FS2 instructions are wrong! You don't reset it & let the engine idle. You reset it, turn the key to the 'run' position for a few minutes, turn it off, and then drive!

hanglide4life
11-11-2009, 07:54 PM
Just curious, why do you now know this? and did you see this just posted in the "volo fs2 operation" thread? thoughts?




Another resit tip

Install tips :

If you change anything in your set up, (add a cell, or change wear you put the intake hydroxy gas hose, etc. ) You should push the rest button on the volo blue box. Only do this when the engine has warmed up and in "closed loop" mode and idling, push the reset button. Most cars start up in "open loop" until operating temp. then switches over to "closed loop mode" ( 5 minutes or less) How do I know it is in "closed loop"? Buy a $160 Scangauge II, a gas saving mileage indicator on the spot. Ask any one who owns a Scangauge II, they will tell you that they love that thang.

lhazleton
11-15-2009, 04:31 PM
I've seen a couple of video's on the subject. If the engine has been runing long enough to be 'closed loop' in the ECU, it's ready to reset.

hhonewbie
11-19-2009, 01:25 PM
Just ordered a FS2 for my wife's CTS. I am not going to tell her I put it in that way I can eliminate any possibilities of the "placebo effect".

Currently the CTS is bone stock......

Whats her driving like(e.g. pedal to the metal)?
Look forward to see how good these FS2 perform

Roland Jacques
11-23-2009, 11:11 AM
Shane not sure if they chaged the resit proceedure on your instuction. As of last week. the lastest resit instuctions are.

Reply from VOLO, (between the lines i read. make sure its in closed loop)


Start with the engine running and warmed up, and HHO cell producing. Then press the reset button and allow engine to idle during calibration. Once the data light goes out, you'll need to allow up to 120 miles adjustment period. Thanks!



Dan

Sales & Installation

www.VoloPerformance.com

Tundra4x4
11-23-2009, 09:39 PM
Shane have you gotten any improvements?

Helz_McFugly
11-30-2009, 10:43 AM
well theres your problem. "wife" driving.

hhonewbie
12-01-2009, 01:07 AM
Maybe the volo2 is not all its cracked up to be(Not enough GAIN). Keep it basic and just use a 128 load point A/F adjuster and resister turnpots to control MAP/MAF & O2s with bypass switch to run stock. Get a spare set of plugs from a wreck so as not to splice wires and void insurance/warranty, that way you can unplug without dealerships knowledge of mods when servicing.

Helz_McFugly
12-04-2009, 10:38 PM
It is magic. its made by elves with pure pixy dust atmel chips. the leds are lightning bug butt technology. LOL.
my car got 19mpg off the lot on average. Ive been running with FS2 and WVI for about 5 tank of gas and Im at 25MPG's. I got up to 27 with HHO and water vapor induction and FS2. Im going to remove the FS2 in the morning and just leave the WVI. Ill report back after a tank of gas. I should have my nickel e-lyzer built by then so Ill try it along side the WVI without any mods to the ECM.

Helz_McFugly
12-05-2009, 05:30 PM
planet Zion? i grew up there.

lhazleton
12-07-2009, 05:31 PM
Helz, why're you lying? Planet Zion, yer ass! You wish you were from my home planet Zion.
Everyone knows you're from Zebulon 2, with all the whackjobs...........

ramcustom
12-08-2009, 01:32 PM
Hey Shane
what make of car is this on? I have the FS2 on a Ford Focus and an getting the same results as you- worse mileage. Without the FS2 35mpg highway.With the FS2 32-33mpg highway.

jerrygoldsmith
12-31-2009, 09:55 AM
good to see that they refund your money if you can't get the bugger to work...

As far as it being incapable of producing bad results, sounds like wishful thinking to me.


Thanks for going through the trouble of testing another one guys!

hanglide4life
02-15-2010, 08:33 PM
Hey lhazleton, in your hhounderground forum you say volo has a free upgrade for the fs2? On their website 5.1 is still the lastest version listed, you must know something or they haven't updated yet? please do tell the details, as I am still only seeing gains in the 1-2 mpg with it and gen??

lhazleton
02-16-2010, 03:53 PM
I got mine the other day. It's revision 5.2.

hanglide4life
02-24-2010, 08:35 PM
this is the email i got back from dan...

The latest revision 5.2 contains additional code needed to be compatible with Volo Distributor Programmers. This is not a critical update, and no map information has been changed. You are welcome to request the latest firmware update from our website. It may still be labeled as 5.1 on the site, but you will receive the latest version. We do not ship outdated firmware. Hopefully they will update the site soon. Thanks!

Dan

have you noticed any diff? and did you try with and without efie to notice diff? I thought the chip made efie input insignificant? I was considering adding efie to my cell and fs2 setup to get better than the minimal 1-3 mpg gains i'm seeing. Oh yeah and using the extenders..mmm.. thoughts?

hanglide4life
03-05-2010, 12:52 PM
lhazleton, you still come here or just gone underground?

lu4cor23
03-05-2010, 03:03 PM
Yes fs-2 is way worth it, i have seen amazing results on every car or truck I have put it on! it must be used with hho to see best results! I just installed one on a 2008 Dogde Ram Hemi with 5.7L engine, and with two of my generators, boosted the mileage up 50%. So bone stock it was getting about average 14mpg, now consistently gets over 30mpg!:) Ive also done others, if your curious just ask!

lhazleton
03-06-2010, 04:43 PM
lhazleton, you still come here or just gone underground?

Hey Dan, I'm still here. I'm mostly over at the Underground, but I like this site too.
As far as the upgraded FS2 goes, it does seem a bit better, but I'm not positive. An O2 EFIE is still necessary to see significant MPG gains. When I had my reactor in the truck, the FS2 made enough changes so that no error codes came up.
Whenever I finish my new reactor, I'll post results.
Lee

almaghm
10-17-2012, 03:01 PM
thats correct. I had a 6x3 cell that made 1LPM. I filled up today for the first time with my new e-lyzer which is 6x9 and makes 1.5LPM at 6MMW and im getting 27MPG's now. so its up to 8MPG gain.

Is the statement "more HHO gas - more MPG gain" correct or not? I am new to the forum and still gather information about HHO supplement. My personal experience with HHO gen only (no any ECU chipping yet) is very unsuccessful. More info about my experience is here:
http://www.hhoforums.com/showthread.php?t=8039

So is it true that as much Brown's Gas you add as much MPG gain you get?
Thancs in advance for any information provided.

Havens78
10-18-2012, 01:51 AM
Is the statement "more HHO gas - more MPG gain" correct or not? I am new to the forum and still gather information about HHO supplement. My personal experience with HHO gen only (no any ECU chipping yet) is very unsuccessful. More info about my experience is here:
http://www.hhoforums.com/showthread.php?t=8039

So is it true that as much Brown's Gas you add as much MPG gain you get?
Thancs in advance for any information provided.

More HHO doesn't mean more mpg gain, You have to use the amount that is optimal for your vehicle. Normally that is calculated at .5 lpm for every liter of engine displacement in gasoline vehicles and 1LPM per displacement in diesel vehicles. But this is depending on the vehicle, some like more and some like less. No vehicle is the same, you have to experiment with what you need for your own use.

almaghm
10-19-2012, 12:27 PM
More HHO doesn't mean more mpg gain, You have to use the amount that is optimal for your vehicle. Normally that is calculated at .5 lpm for every liter of engine displacement in gasoline vehicles and 1LPM per displacement in diesel vehicles. But this is depending on the vehicle, some like more and some like less. No vehicle is the same, you have to experiment with what you need for your own use.


Where I can find this information. I mean, I know that my car is l4, 2 liter gasoline Mazda. But what requirements for the ammount of HHO gas, I have no idea. here is the information from one of the HHO generators selleres:

Alexey Magher: The ratio to achieve results using HHO as a fuel supplement, is determined by the engine displacement for which engine the Cell will be installed with. Normally, it is 25% of the Liter displacement of that engine to begin seeing results. For example, if the engine is a 1.5 liter engine (1500 cc), then .375 Liters Per Minute (LPM) is required to see any results. For those that desire much higher results, really, they can go 1 to 1 or even higher.

On average, using the 25% ratio, the end user will see some results, but not greatly increased miles per gallon results. Minimally, these are some of the noticeable benefits:

Carbon and gunk buildup in the engine will disappear
Improved fuel/air mixture
improves emissions by lowering the carbon emissions of that engine
slight increase in horsepower (5% to 10%)
less wear and tear of the engine

If a larger cell is installed, 125% HHO production per 1 liiter of engine displacement and tuned properly, the end user can begin to significantly improve their miles per gallon or decrease fuel consumption; then the end user can expect on avg of 25% gain in mileage or a 25% reduction in fuel consumption. If 200% HHO production per 1 liiter of engine displacement and tuned properly, the end user can expect up to a 50% mileage gain or 50% decrease in fuel consumption.

For most smaller automobiles with a 1.6-2.0 liter engine that the end user is desiring a 25% increase in their mileage we recommend a cell that produces minimum 2 LPM, but can produce up to 4 LPM.

For enterprise applications, for example a Tractor Trailer / Big Rig with an engine displacement of 885cu in. (14.5 Liter Displacement), we recommend using our TT series TT186 which requires 144-540 amps of current at 12-14 volts DC and produced 18-36 LPM of HHO. This obviously requires an alternator upgrade, since the majority of stock alternators are 250 amp, but the costs justifies the means and in terms of costs, $400-$500 for an alternator is nothing compared to the extensive fuel savings.

Whatever your engine displacement is, we have the right HHO Dry Cell for your needs.

Displacement Minimum LPM 25% Gain Avg 50% Gain Avg
Engine: 1.5 Liter 0.38 LPM 1.88 LPM 3.76 LPM
Engine: 2 Liter 0.50 LPM 2.50 LPM 5.00 LPM
Engine: 2.5 Liter 0.63 LPM 3.13 LPM 6.26 LPM
Engine: 3 Liter 0.75 LPM 3.75 LPM 7.50 LPM
Engine: 3.5 Liter 0.88 LPM 4.38 LPM 8.76 LPM
Engine: 4 Liter 1.00 LPM 5.00 LPM 10.00 LPM
Engine: 4.5 Liter 1.13 LPM 5.63 LPM 11.26 LPM
Engine: 5 Liter 1.25 LPM 6.25 LPM 12.5 LPM
Engine: 5.5 Liter 1.38 LPM 6.88 LPM 13.76 LPM
Engine: 6 Liter 1.50 LPM 7.50 LPM 15.00 LPM
Engine: 6.5 Liter 1.63 LPM 8.13 LPM 16.26 LPM
Engine: 7 Liter 1.75 LPM 8.75 LPM 17.50 LPM
Engine: 7.5 Liter 1.88 LPM 9.38 LPM 18.76 LPM
Engine: 8 Liter 2.00 LPM 10.00 LPM 20.00 LPM
Engine: 8.5 Liter 2.13 LPM 10.63 LPM 21.26 LPM
Engine: 9 Liter 2.25 LPM 11.25 LPM 22.50 LPM
Engine: 9.5 Liter 2.38 LPM 11.88 LPM 25.76 LPM
Engine: 10 Liter 2.50 LPM 12.50 LPM 25.00 LPM
Engine: 10.5 Liter 2.63 LPM 13.13 LPM 26.26 LPM
Engine: 11 Liter 2.75 LPM 13.75 LPM 27.50 LPM
Engine: 11.5 Liter 2.88 LPM 14.38 LPM 28.76 LPM
Engine: 12.0 Liter 3 LPM 15.00 LPM 30.00 LPM
Engine: 12.5 Liter 3.13 LPM 15.63 LPM 31.26 LPM
Engine: 13.0 Liter 3.25 LPM 16.25 LPM 32.50 LPM
Engine: 13.5 Liter 3.38 LPM 16.88 LPM 33.76 LPM
Engine: 14.0 Liter 3.5 LPM 17.5 LPM 35.00 LPM
Engine: 14.5 Liter 3.63 LPM 18.13 LPM 36.26 LPM

That is why I bought second generator with productivity 2lpm minimum, and up to 6lpm.

If you go to my post ( http://www.hhoforums.com/showthread.php?t=8039 ), you will see what results I gain ( it was very unpleasant, but only you check it up and answered to me there.

Blackhawks1
01-18-2013, 02:23 AM
Hello.I've had the FS2 running on my truck for about a week.I'm not seeing much improvement.I drive mainly stop and go traffic.Running Global Energy's solo generator.Running at about 12amps.Chip is connected properly and was set up correctly.I have a 2011 GMC short bed 4x4 PU with the 4.8L engine.Any body running anything similar?What would be a good start amperage to run this thing at?I'm pretty sure I read somewhere how much HHO you should run per liter.Just can't seem to remember where I saw that.