Originally posted by EkBoy:
Does it realli work?
The Turbonator is a non-moving vortex generator that goes inside your air intake hose, right after your air filter.
It is made entirely from stainless steel, requires no maintenance, and only takes a few minutes and a screwdriver to install. If you don't feel comfortable installing it, have your mechanic do it for you. If he doesn't install it for free, find a new mechanic.
How does it work?
The Turbonator's airflow dynamic is designed to produce a swirling, fast-burn effect in the combustion chamber to create finer particles of atomized fuel, allowing better flame propagation and more complete combustion.
An emissions lab, licensed by the EPA conducted tests on non-moving vortex generators that produced results as high as 20 horsepower and 24% increases in mileage. Other independent studies yielded results as high as 35 HP and 31% MPG.* Although results varied from vehicle to vehicle, gains were evident, and considering the unit is inexpensive, easy to install, and requires no maintenance, the Turbonator is a worthwhile investment.
If u ask me.. NO
Imagine if u can really "swirl" the intake air after your air filter.. how are they going to keep the air "swirling" through the throttle body, the intake manifold, into your valves and still "swirl" enuf to make a difference? If it is so simple, the car manufacturers will be fitting those "devices" (make from metal sheets worth about $0.05) in their cars as standard!
Read the fine prints "results varied from vehicle to vehicle"... and all the "AS HIGH AS *figures*" (but never tell u how low it will go.. maybe even -ve!!)
And if you install the device and feel 20bhp increase in power.. check your mind.. its out of calibration..
Trust me.. I was once a sucker.. (sold as cyclone in those days)