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Old 12-30-2004, 11:19 PM
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Hi, this is my first post here at the forum, and i figure I'd start off by asking if anyone had heard of this thing called the turbonator. www.turbonator.com
"The Turbonator is much less expensive and more efficient than any turbocharger, supercharger, blower, or intercooler. Its superior design increases horsepower while lowering fuel costs."

It continues to say that studies have shown a 20-35 hp gain and a 24-31% better gas mileage. To me, it sounds too good to be true. Its listed as 70.00 and has a 30 day money-back guarantee with a lifetime warranty. It looks like one of those phony infomercials to me for some reason. I figure, if this thing is so great, then why havent I heard about it before.

If anyone has any comments about this turbonator, please let me know.

thanks a lot
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Old 12-30-2004, 11:21 PM
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Old 12-30-2004, 11:26 PM
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yea, i was pretty sure it was bs, and to add, they have pics of people standing around an engine with astonished looks on their faces
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This thing has arroused my curiosity, I have seen it in alot of magazines. I guess you could buy it & test it since there is a money back guarentee, make sure to read the fine print though.
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I think the forum should pay one and test it!!!
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Its just like that grilled cheese sandwhich that sold for 15,000 on ebay! LMAO! People will buy anything.......
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so true
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Old 12-31-2004, 09:20 PM
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U know, after reading this, i went out and ordered one as a joke.... Results are in: When i had it in, it felt like there was a tiny bit more torque and responsivness, but that could all be a wishful illusion. But when i took it out, my wheels had a better spin to em. Which that the angled fins that the turbonator comes with adds a tiny amount of torque to the flywheel..not RWHP. Not a good buy. But, if ur supercharged this little thing might help. The added pressure from the condensed air could actually work with the fins on it to add power and psi...hmm.... All in all, dont waste ur time!. Damn "Obsurd-o-nator." [:'(]
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These things are useless.The fact that they spin the air would be lost as soon as the air hit the throttle body plate.
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Old 01-01-2005, 03:13 AM
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thanks 91xstanger for your purchase, at least we know for sure that it was almost as bs as the intelligence for the iraqi weapons of mass destruction..but i dont really like to make comparisons

btw, are you going to return the turbonator? sheesh, just the name sounds like bs
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