The tests in this section were performed by laboratories unrelated to Fitch,
the manufacturers of the engines, or fuels. Complete reports available upon request.
Small Engines
Engine: 3.5 hp Tecumseh
Lab: Center for Emissions Research and Analysis
Test Procedure SAE J1088 and Cal Air Resources Board Raw Gas Method (RGM)
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Test Results
Carbon Monoxide
Hydrocarbons
Nitrogen Oxides
Fuel Use
Reduced 48%
Reduced 38%
Reduced 11%
Reduced 36.5%
Auto and SUV Engines: Gasoline
Engine: 350 cu in Chevy with carburetor and distributor
Lab: Automotive Testing and Development Services, Inc. Ontario California
Test Procedure: FTP 75 Full Report Click Here (This will open in a new window, just close to return here)
Test Results
CO(g/mi)
HC(g/mi)
NOx(g/mi)
CO2(g/mi)
Fuel Economy (mpg)
Baseline
.844
.259
.889
675
13.12
With FFC
.629
.238
.676
500
17.65
%Change
25%
8%
24%
26%
34%
SUV Engines: Diesel
Engine: 4.2Liter 6 cyl Toyota Landcruiser
Lab: VIPAC Engineers and Scientists Melbourne Australia
Test Procedure: Composite Urban Emission Drive Cycle (CUEDC) Full Report Click Here (This will open in a new window, just close to return here)
Test Results
CO(g/km)
HC(g/km)
NOx(g/km)
CO2(g/km)
PM(g/km)
Baseline
.64
.22
2.42
321.35
.17
With FFC
.53
.2
2.1
286.15
.14
% Change
17%
9%
13%
11%
18%
Fuel Consumption improved by 11%/km post Fitch installation
Large Diesel Engines
Engine: 7.3liter Mercruiser 270 HP rated
Lab: Marine Corporation of America Franklin Indiana Click Here(This will open in a new window, just close to return here)
Test Results
HP
Firing Pressure (psi)
Exhaust Temp (F)
Baseline
266 @3400
1711
1156
With FFC
268 @3400
1740
1151
Fuel Consumption declined from 19.1 gal / hour to 17.4 gal / hour post Fitch installation
Summary: The engine picked up 2 HP, increased fuel efficiency by 1.7
gallons per hour. Exhaust temperature was 5 degrees cooler. Firing
Pressure rose 29 PSI. Firing pressures are a result of fuel and air
mixtures and the percentages of the fuel burnt. The more complete the
burn in the combustion chamber, the higher the firing pressures will
be. Results of this test indicate fuel economy increased 10% without
any loss of power.
Tests On Fuel Quality And The Influence of the Fitch Fuel Catalyst on Bacterial Growth in Gasoline Full Report Click Here (This will open in a new window, just close to return here)
Emission Testing done by Hot Rod TV