Turbonator

[frankys99GA]

I was just wondering if any of u have heard of the turbonator, i just wanted to know if it really works and if it does increase HP on the GAs.

[sunrunner_pei]

From our FAQ: http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=84

[frankys99GA]

So it does not work thanx for letting me know, i was thinking on putting a Dr speed stage 3 CAI on my GA what do u think?

[Bjornboy81]

CAI = good

:D

[Dargasonus]

wait wait...this is one of those comparison things isn't it...

if CAI = good then turbonator = crap!

A+

[Azrael]

Back in the crazy gas price days of last summer, Popular Mechanics did dyno tests of various fuel saving devices including the turbonator type things. They showed a loss of 8 HP on a V8 and an increase in fuel consumption while using them.

[urweak]

http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/auto_technology/1802932.html

[voyager]

nice article. but isn't the turbonator an exhaust tip with a baffle in it to regulate back pressure? they didin't test anything like that.

[sunrunner_pei]

Originally posted by voyager
nice article. but isn't the turbonator an exhaust tip with a baffle in it to regulate back pressure? they didin't test anything like that.

Nope. http://www.turbonator.com/WhatIsIt.html

[voyager]

oh oh OK. i was thinking of the "turbolator" not "turbonator" lol

http://ultrafitexhaust.com/products.asp?target=products_turbolator.htm