More Hp For 69 Bucks??

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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 10:50 PM
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More Hp For 69 Bucks??

alright guys i jus heard about this "turbonator' blade/fan thingy that goes in ur intake piping...suposidly giving you a couple of horse n lil better gas mileage?...and guys try this, or is it jus a fraud??
Old Dec 15, 2004 | 11:03 PM
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yea i thought it sounded cool too, but apparently its crap, and some places have tested it and say it actually messes up ur intake.

Don't actually have any 1st hand proof tho, would be cool if someone got it and told the results, there is that gaurantee and return policy right?
Old Dec 15, 2004 | 11:04 PM
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u should buy one and let us know





how worthless it is
Old Dec 15, 2004 | 11:08 PM
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Take a look at this:http://www.acura-tl.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93482
Old Dec 15, 2004 | 11:27 PM
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I'm sure it's great for making coleslaw on picnics
Old Dec 16, 2004 | 12:03 AM
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I'm sure it's great for making coleslaw on picnics
interesting cookie cutter.... my mom might like one for xmas
Old Dec 16, 2004 | 12:22 AM
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https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ght=turbonator

Check out the thread. It was a somewhat heated discussion.

iamhomin, who thinks Turbonator is too good to be true.
Old Dec 16, 2004 | 08:46 AM
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ANOTHER INFOMERCIAL SCAM !!!!

http://www.urateit.com/writtenreviews.asp?id=173
Old Dec 16, 2004 | 09:29 AM
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The actual device causes more air restriction than anything. I've seen first hand the difference the device did to a car on the dyno.
Old Dec 16, 2004 | 10:01 AM
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Anything called something as cheesy as the "Turbonator" should be steered clear of (or any other lame marketing catch-phrase). To me, it's a clear indication of the quality of the product and company. If it's too good to be true, it probably is.
Old Dec 16, 2004 | 02:41 PM
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i had a toronado in my maxima and the only result i got was better gas mileage no horsepower gain at all...
Old Dec 17, 2004 | 03:15 PM
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Fire injectors?
Magnetic gas enhancers?
Slick-50?
Prolong?

The list of suckers falling for junk science is endless.

Here is my suggestion for technically challenged:
Consider how much a car mfr spends to get a fractional increase in "free" HP. If those $2 metal chess slicers rewarded people with 10-20% more power/economy, is there any doubt it would be fitted as standard equipment?

If the answer is YES, and the car's equipment does not include same, figure it out for yourself. This really makes it easy.
Old Dec 17, 2004 | 03:45 PM
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It's time to close it... once RR speaks his piece...
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