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Old 09-27-2001 | 10:27 PM
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yes yes man,,
go ahead and do it !!!
Old 09-27-2001 | 11:00 PM
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I'll save you the $0.99 (assuming you use 10-10-220): They're not going to tell you what it is either... if they even know.
Old 09-28-2001 | 03:45 PM
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Any updates????....
Old 09-28-2001 | 05:11 PM
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Its for sure not new cam gears. I just hope it doesn't have an adverse effects (ie. loud engine sound from a CAI). Hope it works well with California's ****ty 91 octane too
Old 09-28-2001 | 05:25 PM
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Wow I just finished installing mine and raced around the track for a while. It took me 2 hours to install because I put it on backwards the first time. I want to thank them for selling me the first one and I am really happy with the performance. The only thing that bothers me is that it looks so nice compared to the other parts around it. Now I have to spend a fortune modding the whole engine bay and who would have thought that you could get so much torque out of a little thing like this.
<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>
Well it is definately worthwile and worth every penny.

Take a look at these pics, Sorry if they came out a little dark.

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:pJust kidding I want one too, whatever it is.
Old 09-28-2001 | 07:55 PM
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Originally posted by kchen


HaHA.....I thought my suspension mod would be the last one...
but....well well well....................
AHA! but you see, I'm extremely limited because I've made a clear promise to myself to not do any mod that I cant install myself! That pretty much leaves out the exhaust, springs and headers. So unless I get real handy with a wrench, then I dont deserve to have that mod installed in the first place. This way, I can clearly justify not getting the mod, and it would help save my wallet.

P.S. RIMS + tires dont count! since tires are a normal item you change on a regular basis and I dont know of anyone who's crazy enough to mount and balance their own wheels themselves without the proper equipment.
Old 09-28-2001 | 08:01 PM
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Originally posted by NighthawkBlack
Wow I just finished installing mine and raced around the track for a while. It took me 2 hours to install because I put it on backwards the first time. I want to thank them for selling me the first one and I am really happy with the performance. The only thing that bothers me is that it looks so nice compared to the other parts around it. Now I have to spend a fortune modding the whole engine bay and who would have thought that you could get so much torque out of a little thing like this.
<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>
Well it is definately worthwile and worth every penny.

Take a look at these pics, Sorry if they came out a little dark.

<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>

<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>

<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>










:pJust kidding I want one too, whatever it is.
So that's the mod!!! little red X's!
Old 09-28-2001 | 08:06 PM
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Originally posted by NighthawkBlack
Wow I just finished installing mine and raced around the track for a while. It took me 2 hours to install because I put it on backwards the first time. I want to thank them for selling me the first one and I am really happy with the performance. The only thing that bothers me is that it looks so nice compared to the other parts around it. Now I have to spend a fortune modding the whole engine bay and who would have thought that you could get so much torque out of a little thing like this.
<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>
Well it is definately worthwile and worth every penny.

Take a look at these pics, Sorry if they came out a little dark.

<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>

<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>

<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>

:pJust kidding I want one too, whatever it is.
Can't see anything ... !! Dude ,......check the link pls ...
Old 09-28-2001 | 08:43 PM
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OMG what is it??? I WANT TO KNOW!
Old 09-28-2001 | 09:06 PM
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Wake up people--he's jsut screwing with you. Read the footnote beneath the "images".
Old 09-28-2001 | 09:11 PM
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Anyone have a $$ estimate for this mod? Hmmm?
Old 09-28-2001 | 10:01 PM
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Originally posted by JZ39
Wake up people--he's jsut screwing with you. Read the footnote beneath the "images".
LOL just goes to show that people don't read....
Old 09-28-2001 | 10:03 PM
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Originally posted by gto2050
Anyone have a $$ estimate for this mod? Hmmm?
Its supposed to be $300.00.
Old 09-29-2001 | 12:53 PM
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Im sorry everyone. I just wanted to keep the excitement and anticipation alive. I want one too. By the way Tim, this is a standalone mod or does its performance complimented by other parts?
Old 09-29-2001 | 02:04 PM
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tim know as much as the rest of us about what it is...I just talked to the best expert i know he's from germany lives here for 20+ years and owns an import repair shop...when i say import ...lambrogini,farrahri(sp?) mercedes...etc. any way when i explained the MM details he said maybe MASS Air sensor or something about mass air...we'll know soon
Old 09-29-2001 | 02:12 PM
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im in i want it!!!!!
Old 09-29-2001 | 04:35 PM
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what do you guys think?

check this out .....
https://secure.com-us.net/tornadoair/

You can see their Commercial & Dyno test via the link
https://secure.com-us.net/tornadoair/realfile/torn1.ram

it looks ugly though..... do you guys think that thing gonna give our TL more hp ?


I hope this is not the mod ppl talking about
Old 09-29-2001 | 05:52 PM
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Could u guys stop speculating until we get more info on the product...I mean it's good to build the hype but this is too much hype already...
Old 09-29-2001 | 08:55 PM
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I know what the mystery mod is! Its our Oil mixed with Red Bull energy drink!
Old 09-29-2001 | 09:26 PM
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It's not that tornado-air thing...that's a crock..
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Old 09-29-2001 | 11:53 PM
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My sources say this system has been empoyed already on many other import cars, here is a spy pic of the part I took at Rick Case:
Old 09-30-2001 | 01:03 PM
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Princess Turbo Tiger?
Old 09-30-2001 | 03:20 PM
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Originally posted by bdimc2001
Could u guys stop speculating until we get more info on the product...I mean it's good to build the hype but this is too much hype already...
What he said x 999999999999999
Old 09-30-2001 | 04:03 PM
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We have to keep the fires burning!
Old 09-30-2001 | 04:12 PM
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So when does pre ordering start?
Old 09-30-2001 | 05:32 PM
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So, is this part chrome and shiney? If so, count me in!
Old 09-30-2001 | 06:20 PM
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New Product?

Hmmmm, could it be........Polished heads.
Old 09-30-2001 | 08:54 PM
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Recalibrated Mass Air Flow Sensor is a good bet! They run right around $300 for many makes and models. And they bolt right on in about an hour. Also, they provide between 10 and 15 HP gain throughout the entire RPM range.

Here's an example for a Corvette:

http://store.yahoo.com/corvetteforum/zip-eh-496-sc.html
Old 09-30-2001 | 09:36 PM
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Originally posted by SybariticOne
Recalibrated Mass Air Flow Sensor is a good bet! They run right around $300 for many makes and models. And they bolt right on in about an hour. Also, they provide between 10 and 15 HP gain throughout the entire RPM range.

Here's an example for a Corvette:

http://store.yahoo.com/corvetteforum/zip-eh-496-sc.html
Wow! . Thats the first good guess I've heard in a while! Can anybody verify this?
Old 09-30-2001 | 09:45 PM
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.........OH REALLY



Originally posted by typeR
...I just talked to the best expert i know he's from germany lives here for 20+ years and owns an import repair shop...when i say import ...lambrogini,farrahri(sp?) mercedes...etc. any way when i explained the MM details he said maybe MASS Air sensor or something about mass air...we'll know soon

turns out we dont have mass air sesor i guess more like map or something...
Old 09-30-2001 | 09:51 PM
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Originally posted by typeR
.........OH REALLY


"I just talked to the best expert i know he's from germany lives here for 20+ years and owns an import repair shop...when i say import ...lambrogini,farrahri(sp?) mercedes...etc. any way when i explained the MM details he said maybe MASS Air sensor or something about mass air...we'll know soon"



turns out we dont have mass air sesor i guess more like map or something...
Old 09-30-2001 | 10:04 PM
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I've been wondering if it might be some type of replacement sensor for the throttle body or the sensor in the intake manifold (MAP)
Old 10-01-2001 | 08:15 AM
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I've been wondering about some kind of spacer type plate that would mirror the intake runners...basically increasing there size...that would bolt on in 5 minutes
Old 10-01-2001 | 11:50 AM
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look at the dyno chart, the gain is through out. It's definitely electric base mod.....

IT IS THE ELECTRIC SUPERCHARGER ........

Some other company already make these and guarantee that the gain from 4 to 15HP through out or MONEY BACK and they even pay half of the DYNO CHARGE if the gain is not what they claim.

my brother is ordering one for his celica now .... and im thinking to get one too if his celica proven to be in the 4-15hp gain.
Old 10-01-2001 | 12:13 PM
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Electric SuperCharger is BS. MAP Sensor maybe!
Old 10-01-2001 | 12:25 PM
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Just wait and see if Electric Supercharger is BS. My brother is currently working on a project with the electric supercharger on his own Celica. He get it dyno soon.

I don't think the map sensor mod give you a linear HP gain through out. I have seen some map sensor dyno (not on TL), and there are lost at certain RPM.
Old 10-01-2001 | 12:32 PM
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I definitely think the mod is more electronic in nature than mechanical.

I think the elecontric side is the unexplored frontier for new cars. Lets face it, we can do all the old school mods in our cars but we are still fighting against electronic devices worrying about low emmissions and good gas milage.
Old 10-01-2001 | 12:45 PM
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Looks and sounds like another Venom to me..:p
Old 10-01-2001 | 12:46 PM
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flux capacitor.
Old 10-01-2001 | 12:54 PM
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flux capacitor.
a flux capacitor wont give you power across the whole powerband. Good try though, McFly.


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