Patrol 4.2ltr Diesel - letter

Dear John,

Please find enclosed a letter I feel compelled to write in regards to the increased performance of my 1995 4.2l Diesel Nissan Patrol. Around 8 months ago I saw your ad for Hiclone and the amazing claims of increased power and better fuel consumption. After procrastinating and also seeing the ad several more times, I decided to call and order a Hiclone unit. I was indeed pleased and surprised to receive the unit two days later, and after following the easy to read instructions, proceeded to install a unit. At first I was a little disappointed in the lack of extra power but noticed around an extra 40 to 50 klms (8-11% better) in fuel consumption out of every tank. After about 500 klms of use the increase in power was evident. I found that when towing my boat (19ft fiberglass Southwind) the actual acceleration and mid to top speed was much better. I also found that the truck started to rev smoother and was slightly quieter.

When I received the Hiclone I found a brochure enclosed on the K&N air filters. At the time I wasn't ready for a new air filter. I had still found the reading material of interest as I had been told of increased performance through other foam makes and never really heard of K&N. The claims made by K&N were hard to believe but made my ears prick up. I had to find out more and decided to ask a few mechanics that I know. Both told me that they had one of the best names in Air Filters and were used by many first class racing teams around the world. That was it! After ringing around and finding out that the price quoted by you was indeed competitive, I rang and ordered one. As before, two days later it was on my doorstep and about 5 minutes later in the truck. The difference was even better again! The truck was quieter, it was revving smoother, had more get up and go and gave me an extra 20-30 klms out of every tank. OH WHAT A FEELING!!!! Hiclone and K&N together have made this diesel run like a petrol! After letting my father in law (who is conservative of big claims at the best of times and has a 92 4.2l diesel patrol ute) have a drive and feel the difference, he decided to get the same package! He is also happy as a pig in s___t!!

Thank you once more for some great products that actual do what they promise. Please send me any more info you have on any other fuel or performance enhancing devises that you may come across, and feel free to refer this letter to any one who may be doubtful.

THANKS Mark Warner

Patrol 2.8ltr Turbo Diesel - email

Hello John,

Well, I told you that you would hear from me regardless of how I found the Hiclone. I have now used 2 tanks of diesel in my Nissan Patrol Turbo and as I said before I have always run from a full tank to the low fuel warning light coming on each time since the car was new so have a very good idea what distance I should expect from a fill up, which has always been between 630 and 670klm's. I filled the tank straight after fitting the 2 Hiclones and was waiting for the low fuel light at the usual time although I knew from the gauge that things were looking good. Well, it finally came on at 805 Klm's, but wait, there's more, the second tank gave me 812 Klm's. Use of the car was normal in every aspect and I was not driving for economy, maintaining the speed limit as usual. The low to mid range power has noticeably improved and the turbo begins to come in about 800 rpm lower. In fact the engine is willing to pull from below idle speed in 2nd gear. I have always been a bit disappointed in the lack of flexibility in the engine and changed to a lower gear often just to get the turbo delivering power but the range of usable torque now is very pleasing. A good product, not a gimmick.

Regards, Peter Christie

Pathfinder 1997

Dear John,

Re 1997 Nissan Pathfinder Average of 3 trips Sydney to Cooma 21.3MPG (13.3lt/100 km) With Hiclone same trip 25.24MPG (11.2lt/100 km) Increase 19.24%!!! HOORAY!!!

Navara, 2.7 ltr diesel

Dear John,

I recently installed a Hiclone into my Nissan Navara (2.7L Diesel) and am very impressed with the result. While moving house I was using a full tank of diesel on a daily basis, making the journey to our new home, loaded with plants, tools etc. After 2 trips I installed the Hiclone and found that after subsequent trips with a full load, I still had diesel left in the tank. I cannot be specific with the amount of litres saved but there was a definite decline in the amount of fuel used. As the cost of diesel is now considerably higher than when I first purchased the vehicle, I am more than happy about installing the Hiclone and would recommend it to anyone with a similar vehicle.

1993 GQ Patrol 4.2 EFI Petrol with 2 Hiclones, letter

Thanks John,

If the performance of the product is as good as the service I'll be impressed. The 68 fitted in well, it's only about 120mm from the throttle body but seem to be working well. Indications so far is definite increase in power.

So far so good, I hope fuel consumption is as impressive as power increase.

1998 Patrol 2.8 litre turbo diesel with intercooler

"I'm getting about 2 litres per hundred kilometers better"

Patrol Petrol RB30 1995

Hi,

Thanks for your help today - I got a friend to look at the offending piece of plastic and he thought it may be part of an auto choke - used to divert extra fuel back into the top of the air intake, but we both thought it wouldn't hurt for it to not be there, as the hiclone fins will have a similar effect. After installing the unit at home I was amazed at the immediately noticeable increase in power - more noticeable than when I replaced the exhaust manifold with extractors. Previously we had to change between 3rd and 4th around town (50-60 km/h), now we can stay in 4th. The engine also runs smoother except when idling, but hopefully it will idle more smoothly once it has decarboned the engine. I'll start the fuel economy test tomorrow, but I've already noticed that the accelerator doesn't need to be pushed down as far to maintain 100 km/h on the highway.

1993 Bluebird, 2.4ltr

In November 1999, I purchased a Hiclone to suit my wife's 1993 Nissan Bluebird (2.4Ltr 4Cyl). After it was installed the difference was immediately noticeable by both of us. For me the big improvement was at the high load/low engine RPM situation... He explains about stalling problems ...perhaps it was getting the amount of air it truly required. Whatever the reason, I wasn't stalling at the lights any more,- certainly saved me the frustration and embarrassment!! A month later, after a noticeable improvement in the Bluebirds fuel economy to, I installed a Hiclone to the Pathfinder (1995 3.0Ltr V6). The change on the Pathfinder wasn't as evident as on the Bluebird but was still there. Once again, low down the engine seem to have found new torque. Towing and general city driving became much more enjoyable... He then went on to request a Hiclone for his new car

GQ Patrol 4.2 Diesel

Dear John,

Thank you for your reply to my query re Hiclone. I fitted a KI-63 unit to my vehicle on 22 December, and attach the following for your information. Vehicle appears to be smoother at idle. Estimated increase in power/performance 10% Marginal improvement in fuel economy - 1/1.5mpg currently indicated. This figure was calculated over 630km of city and freeway driving after installing the unit, I have not as yet had the opportunity to carry out a long distance country check. At this stage I am optimistic that the economy may improve with further driving.