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Old May 13, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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Im alittle short on cash so i cant really afford to spend all my money on a turbo so what do u guys think about the turbonator and if u dont know what it is then check it out at turbonator.com
 
Old May 13, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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Um its fake and doesnt work worth a ****...dont waste your time or money on scams.
 
Old May 13, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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Welcome to MF The_Crow.
We know what it is, but I don't think you do. You may want to research the reviews from actual people. Those things are more a restrictive product than a tornado maker in your intake.....

Something to watch out for with these things are also that they can become dislodged and start moving down your intake tube and throttle body, it happened to me.
Well here it is: I being totally sucked in due to high fuel prices thought that this little unit was the trick. Boy was I wrong! I paid $120.00 cdn for it since I bought through the states and all I got was a piece of folded metal intended to change air flow into a vortex which did absolutely nothing for my fuel consumption. I own a 1998 quad cab truck with a 5.2 litre with a K&N filter and a 5 speed. Although my fuel consumption isn't bad for a truck this fuel saving device was a waste of money . Yes ,I will send it back but I'll be out a good 40 bucks due to customs charges,mailing and then the wait to receive my money back! Laugh out Loud It was just too good to be true!
A big fat NO!!! I don't care what any body tells you, these things simply do not work. Do you not think that the manufacture, who is desperate for more horsepower and especially MPG would have installed it at the factory. Save your money, it is one of many gimmicks out there that either don't work or actually make things worse. The people that buy them and say they work, want it to work, so they will say, I can definitely feel more power. Every single test of these type products that was done by the EPA and independent testing facilities have shown they do not work. A fool and his money are soon parted. Don't be a fool.
In theory yes, but not the way it says it does. the only way i can see it improving mileage is that your sticking a restriction to airflow in your intake. this will cut power and keep air from getting to the engine. now the more air you put into an engine the more fuel will have to be added to keep it "stoitch", therefore by placing an airflow restriction it will in theory keep the fuel flow down. this is very slight though and nowhere near noticeable (0.1MPG at the most).
^That's what's actually happening....

I hope you're not going to argue about how great this thing seems. I'm just trying to save you from dumb gimmicks.
....need I go on?
 
Old May 13, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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lol thanks guy i almost fell for it. but i have a 98 gs (i know what u guys think about the gs) and i do want to make it faster but some degree so what can i do to it.
 
Old May 13, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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not too much other than the basics.
intake full exhaust pulleys coil/plugs/wires

not many options for a 420a
 
Old May 13, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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Catback, under drive pulley, header, CAI. That's about it. No wait, don't put in a sub, remove the rear seats, remove the spare tire, if you have power seats...replace it with a manual one, if you have an automatic...swap in a manual, use the GS wheels as spares and get lightweight rims, get carbon fiber hood (painted to match color of car), get carbon fiber hatch (see hood note), drive with only 1/4 tank of gas at any given time around town, swap out power assisted steering, remove a/c, remove ABS system. That will lighten your car and give back perhaps 2 seconds down the 1/4, lol.
 
Old May 13, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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i mean everyone around here has one but there are only two that stand out but only looks wise not speed but im on my way with the looks part just need some speed advice. i only raced like twice once my girl beat me in her 03 2.4L (i have a 2L) and with an 03 mustag and beat it.
 
Old May 13, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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how about a supercharger?
 
Old May 13, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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Only get the electric ones. They are the best
 
Old May 13, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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dont listen to sebba hes just fuking with you lol. if your looking to make your car fast w/o spending a ton of money, then you got the wrong car to do it with. sell your car and get a gst or a gsx
 

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