chuck 0 Posted September 7, 2006 I came across this site randomly today. Anybody ever heard of this?? And if so does it work as advertised? http://www.turbonator.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr_Redz 0 Posted September 7, 2006 ha ha :lol: what a load of tosh.. I'll have two and have a twin turbonator. :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 7, 2006 "I purchased two Turbonators for my Chrysler Sebring and immediately noticed the increase in power. It was more than I expected. I am already noticing the improved gas mileage. I like them so much, I am ordering two more for my brothers. Now, it feels like my car has a turbo charger." - Dr. Brian Coyle (San Jose, CA) "Hi, every body" "Hi, Dr Nick!" it's a bad of rubbish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dec 1 Posted September 7, 2006 Rubbish!! Vortex generators are in standard use in the aerospace industry. Very basically they add energy to the flow and help to prevent flow seperation over a very mildly cambered surface like the top of an aerofoil. So they can help improve the lift characteristics of wings etc......they inherently increase the drag of any surface they are used on though!! As air travels through an intake it bounces around bends and elbows in the hose causing it to slow down. Yes, BUT......the turbonators 'fins' will slow the flow down just as a vortex generator will, therefore further decreasing the flow speed. Spinning air can be less susceptible to these abrupt changes in direction. True.....but "spinning" flow enduced by a vortex generator can only prevenmt flow seperation on curved surfaces below 10 deg. The inlet pipe has 90 deg bends etc in it! They have found a perfectly good aerodynamic device and are attempting to use it in completely the wrong conditions......where it will do absolutely fupp all to increase your power or mpg!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catch_twotwo 0 Posted September 7, 2006 I guess the cars in America all have straight airpipes ;) We all know how American cars hate corners after all... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted September 7, 2006 I guess the cars in America all have straight airpipes We all know how American cars hate corners after all... Good theory! Or why not just attach an extractor fan to the air intake, probably more effective. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andi 2,147,483,647 Posted September 7, 2006 Oh, not again...! *sigh* http://the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewtopic. ... turbonator http://the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewtopic. ... turbonator http://the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewtopic. ... turbonator Locking this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
