Notices
Automotive Discussion Automotive talk that is not technical can be posted here. Posts must address the general population.

true or false: the tubonator???????

Thread Tools
 
Old Mar 16, 2007 | 05:32 AM
  #1  
94accord's Avatar
94accord
Thread Starter
neg rep this!
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 682
Likes: 0
From: NN
94accord has disabled reputation
Default true or false: the tubonator???????

If this has already been discussed close thread. Now, there are 2 different products (original & ebay), but i don't know if i believe either of them. For those that don't know, this "turbonator" is supposed to increase gas mileage as well as Hp. I have had 2 friends that say they work (the original product). Has anyone seen this on myth busters or had hands on experience with the product itself?

Here's the original and what they have to say:



The Turbonator is much less expensive and more efficient than any turbocharger, supercharger, blower, or intercooler. Its superior design can increase horsepower and the Turbonator's performance is backed with a 120-day money back guarantee.

More Power: Are you looking for more power from your wheels? Whether you have a stock or aftermarket intake system, the Turbonator can add up to 35 horsepower to your vehicle.*

Fuel Savings : Turbonator users have reported MPG increases from 10 to 22 percent. Results will vary depending on your driving habits and the condition of your vehicle.

Easy To Install : 5 minutes and a screwdriver is all it takes. Anyone can do it.

New product:

Old Mar 16, 2007 | 05:51 AM
  #2  
kyle h.'s Avatar
kyle h.
fraggle rock
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 646
Likes: 0
From: Stafford
kyle h. will become famous soon enough
Default Re: true or false: the tubonator???????

are you for serious?
Old Mar 16, 2007 | 05:57 AM
  #3  
dru's Avatar
dru
GUIBO!?
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 5,999
Likes: 0
From: Virginia Beach
dru dru dru dru dru dru dru dru dru dru dru
Default Re: true or false: the tubonator???????

I normally would laugh but now I'm just shaking my head.
Old Mar 16, 2007 | 06:03 AM
  #4  
fish's Avatar
fish
NUMBER4
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,952
Likes: 0
From: Virginia Beach
fish fish fish fish fish fish fish fish fish fish fish
Default Re: true or false: the tubonator???????

Old Mar 16, 2007 | 06:07 AM
  #5  
streetlamp's Avatar
streetlamp
MAGICAL FRIENDSHIP
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,852
Likes: 0
From: RVA
streetlamp streetlamp streetlamp streetlamp streetlamp streetlamp streetlamp streetlamp streetlamp streetlamp streetlamp
Default Re: true or false: the tubonator???????

If anything it would probably give you less hp for putting a giant block in your intake
Old Mar 16, 2007 | 06:17 AM
  #6  
Enigma's Avatar
Enigma
.........
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 4,840
Likes: 0
Enigma Enigma Enigma Enigma Enigma Enigma Enigma Enigma Enigma Enigma Enigma
Default Re: true or false: the tubonator???????

Wow.
Old Mar 16, 2007 | 06:23 AM
  #7  
El Negro's Avatar
El Negro
#XV
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 17,570
Likes: 0
From: Norfolk
El Negro is a splendid one to beholdEl Negro is a splendid one to beholdEl Negro is a splendid one to beholdEl Negro is a splendid one to beholdEl Negro is a splendid one to beholdEl Negro is a splendid one to beholdEl Negro is a splendid one to beholdEl Negro is a splendid one to behold
Default Re: true or false: the tubonator???????

Actually, I don't think it has ever been discussed, but I'm fairly certain that there would be no gain in power.
Old Mar 16, 2007 | 07:30 AM
  #8  
94accord's Avatar
94accord
Thread Starter
neg rep this!
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 682
Likes: 0
From: NN
94accord has disabled reputation
Default Re: true or false: the tubonator???????

Originally Posted by kyle h.
are you for serious?
that's what i said when i seen it today. But don't get it twisted, i don't want this. I just wanted to know if anyone knows anything about it.
Old Mar 16, 2007 | 07:35 AM
  #9  
NX2KDET's Avatar
NX2KDET
Needs a fast car now
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 4,287
Likes: 0
From: Dumfries,VA
NX2KDET NX2KDET NX2KDET NX2KDET NX2KDET NX2KDET NX2KDET NX2KDET NX2KDET NX2KDET NX2KDET
Default Re: true or false: the tubonator???????

I always presumed it did the same thing as the VORTEC heads on GM products, swirls the intake charge for better combustion but I don't believe that certain product is anywhere as advanced as a set of VORTEC heads.
Old Mar 16, 2007 | 07:47 AM
  #10  
94accord's Avatar
94accord
Thread Starter
neg rep this!
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 682
Likes: 0
From: NN
94accord has disabled reputation
Default Re: true or false: the tubonator???????

Originally Posted by NX2KDET
I always presumed it did the same thing as the VORTEC heads on GM products, swirls the intake charge for better combustion but I don't believe that certain product is anywhere as advanced as a set of VORTEC heads.
I really think that it's just a remix to that tornado crap that blows apart under hard suction. This is just a different design with stronger blades and is mounted after your filter and not in front of the throttle body.



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:22 AM.