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www.turbonator.com, WTF? |
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 |
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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