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| dagdal1967 |
 Jan 22 2007, 09:03 AM
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What are YOU looking at...  Group: Members Posts: 372 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Carrollton, Texas Member No.: 423  |
I have seen this in the back of almost every car magazine that I peruse at the news stand.
Is this just some guy taking advantage of mechanically challenged idiots (like me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) ) or does this actually have some basis in technical fact? Doug |
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| Twystd1 |
Jan 22 2007, 09:40 PM
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You don't want to know... really..... Group: Members Posts: 2,514 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Newport Beach, California Member No.: 2,743 |
If you cruise the net. You will find there are many reports of guys that have dyno'd these to see of they really work.
From what I read. Most of the guys either lost power or did very little. That said.... About ten years ago or so....... Joe Jill at Superior Automotive in California was one of the first Dyno company's to R&D test these for the manufacturer. (You can call him and ask him about these if you choose) I was there one of those days. On this particular day, he was using a Late El Camino with a stock TPI Vette engine in it. On that day... The turbonator thingy worked like a charm. Made more low, mid and top end HP. Not a ton... But definetly measurable. So apparently... They can work on a given combination. And others have said they hurt performance. I believe dyno charts and lap times... Not seat of the pants as much. So there ya go... I still don't know shit about these..... Just thought I would add to the confusion.... C |
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dagdal1967 www.turbonator.com Jan 22 2007, 09:03 AM
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--DD Jan 22 2007, 10:01 AM Grelber Doug: I've seen this, and things like it adve... Jan 22 2007, 10:44 AM
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Doug: I've seen this, and things like it adv... Jan 22 2007, 11:05 AM ArtechnikA While it didn't live up to its claim of 100%, ... Jan 22 2007, 11:22 AM Hammy
That's how they make their money. Jan 22 2007, 06:30 PM PinetreePorsche
Doug: I've seen this, and things like it ad... Jan 23 2007, 02:09 PM JPB To save on fuel, the best way is to commute. :beer... Jan 22 2007, 06:33 PM spunone Not the old magnet on the fuel line is it?? Jan 22 2007, 06:41 PM Rand This thing, combined with the magnets on the fuel ... Jan 22 2007, 06:49 PM kwales Mine works really great!
Only problem is, it ... Jan 22 2007, 07:59 PM banger Some things about it are correct though. Increase... Jan 22 2007, 09:16 PM Crazyhippy I have one of these twisty things in my intake (ex... Jan 22 2007, 09:43 PM sww914 Mythbusters did a show about various gas saving de... Jan 23 2007, 10:11 AM Cap'n Krusty Those ads are a clever government program designed... Jan 23 2007, 02:49 PM |
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