alexml

turbonator ??? WHAT IS IT??
Is it safe to use in my Z ???
any one has used ??
how it is that it is applied ?

here it is http://www.turbonator.com

aalzuhair

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Its no good... I would not even think of putting such a thing on my car. It could be considered as a “Scam”

Az

kcobean

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In short, the Turbonator is an electric blower, somewhat like attaching a 12V hair-dryer to your intake. Supposedly good for 1 or 2 PSI, but a pure teen-age Honda mod. If you put one on the car, never let anyone here know it or you'll need an asbestos suit.

Immortal

^ so it works.. ?
kinda weird since all Iv heard is bashing on the thing.. I wouldent put it in my car IMHO and I think I speak for the majority in this matter lol.

peACE.

kcobean

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It works, but people bash on it because not only is it a ghetto way to achieve any form of forced-induction, but it doesn't address any of the issues that a proper F/I solution should, which we've all learned is not a good idea on the VQ35. Anything that involves clothes dryer duct isn't going near my car.

Hydrazine

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We dynoed it at one of the SoCal dyno days on a G35 and it lost ~6HP.

kcobean

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Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa haaaaa haa haa haaa.......Why am I not surprised. I wonder if it just can't flow as much as air as the VQ breathes N/A, so it actually becomes a flow limiter? Maybe it only works on 4-bangers that don't breathe as much.

Phatmitzu

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No its not a electronic blower. Its just a piece of metal sticked inside your intake tube to help directing the air going in.

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

IMHO, save the money and go get your girl and youself a nice dinner.

kcobean

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Ah....what the heck am I thinking of then....You guys have seen that thing with the dryer duct haven't you?

taurran

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A: A complete peice of ****.

I could see some kid buying it for his 1987 corolla, but a Z owner should know better.

taurran

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From their website :

"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) Read more testimonials..


I wonder if this 'doctor' knows what the Turbonator is. I wonder if he knows what a 'turbo charger' is. What's even better is that he put TWO of these things on his car. I just hope his brothers didn't kick his a$s when they found out he is sending them junk mail.

350zWarz

hey Kelly you're probrobly thinking about this

http://www.electricsupercharger.com/

haha the e-ram

Wired 24/7

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I know that this "turbonator" has been discussed to death, but I'll chime in just to say:

1) Putting stuff in intake tube = pressure drop
2) Pressure drop = less HP.

Use common sense...

At least the electric supercharger is capable of generating 1+ psi, which is probably better than any CAI can give you on a nice cool day. Not that it's a good idea to put it on the Z, i'm just saying...

DayBlueZ

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Yea, but, it's 600.00 for the hair dryer. And, if you look at the Dynos, three is never more than a 4-8 hp increase on the vehicles other than Porsches'.
So, go with a plenum spacer and get more HP and save big $$$

ihatethatbobbarker

i thought we all promised to never mention this thing again.