turbonator??? haha

rickjkerstetter · 01-25-2008, 01:22 PM

Has anybody heard of this thing? They are claiming 35hp increase just by inserting a stainless steel device inside your air intake, which in theory rotates the air while in gets sucked into the engine. it costs 39.95. what is ya'lls thought on this, or has anybody even dared to put this on their stewie?

Java Junky · 01-25-2008, 01:42 PM

'Ain't no free lunch Rick.

controller · 01-25-2008, 01:45 PM

It improves gas mileage by making your car lighter. See, the Turbonator is lighter than the $40 in your wallet, and we all know, reducing weight means fuel savings.

TheSoundMan21 · 01-25-2008, 02:05 PM

I believe I saw this on Myth-busters and it failed. They said that it just caused more air turbulence which is acually something you want to avoid..

SXY_S2K · 01-25-2008, 02:58 PM

HAHA is right!

Nickgouge · 01-25-2008, 03:23 PM

More proof that P.T. Barnum was right when he said, "There's a sucker born every minute."

sonic · 01-26-2008, 08:14 AM

I second the Mythbusters response. I saw it too.

Wheazel · 03-25-2008, 11:03 AM

I am rather surprised it is possible to get such a product to the market. The creaters gotta be gangsters or extremely stupid.

DJJSR · 03-25-2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Wheazel

I am rather surprised it is possible to get such a product to the market.

There are tons of things out there that don't work. It must be a pretty profitable business and it's been going on for many years. Some people swear they see an improvement in performance, gas mileage, etc. but usually it's psychological, the placebo effect. Ever notice how your car runs better after you wash it?

There once was an ignition amplifier box made by a very reputable company (back in the 60's). It was a very hot item and claimed a huge improvement over a stock ignition. Everybody wanted one and they were paying big bucks for them. I took one apart with the intention of duplicating it. The housing was heavily epoxied together, so I had to destroy it to get it apart. No big deal because I was going to build a bunch of them anyway. Turns out the box was empty inside. A few wires going in one side and out the other.

gomarlins3 · 03-25-2008, 01:29 PM

On sale now:
http://www.turbonator.com/

TheSoundMan21 · 03-25-2008, 01:33 PM

I like the hot chick in a bikini installing it on the second page. haha

sonic · 03-25-2008, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomarlins3

On sale now:
http://www.turbonator.com/

Sweet anyone want to do a group buy?

gearsofyourmom · 03-26-2008, 01:33 AM

That's got to be some form of false advertisment.

SilverS2K422 · 03-26-2008, 01:40 AM

you should just buy it, put it on and tell us if it works or not. might as well its only 40bux.

s2knoob02 · 03-26-2008, 09:44 PM

deff buy it and tell us what u think

sonic · 03-26-2008, 09:48 PM

s2knoob did you really think that screen name out? what happens in 6 months when your not a noob anymore lol. Just wondering.

hammerhead300 · 03-27-2008, 12:35 AM

Buy a turbonator, an electric intake blower, and a speed chip, and you'll be making at least another 90HP at the wheels.

If they give you stickers with all three items, make it 120! Wheeeee!

Also, quoted from the second page:

Quote:

The Turbonator is a non-moving vortex generator that goes inside your air intake hose, right after your air filter. It is made entirely from stainless steel, requires no maintenance, and only takes a few minutes and a screwdriver to install. If you don't feel comfortable installing it, have your mechanic do it for you. If he doesn't install it for free, find a new mechanic.

Or just let the bleach-blonde bikini babe at right do it for you!

TheSoundMan21 · 03-27-2008, 08:36 AM

I wanna make a blonde joke right now but it might be dangerous

CT2000 · 03-27-2008, 09:42 AM

I thought this died a horrible death about 2 months ago?

TheSoundMan21 · 03-27-2008, 10:00 AM

Join us once again as yet another tread RETURNS FROM THE GREAT DEPTHS from beyond the point of no return it returns. What we ever do.

sonic · 03-27-2008, 10:15 AM

I don't think making fun of these things will ever get old. I just really want to hear from someone who actually has one. That would be great.

s2knoob02 · 03-28-2008, 07:06 PM

s2knoob has been my screen name forever lol
ive had my s for bout a year and a half lol

sonic · 03-28-2008, 07:08 PM

O that's cool. I guess we will just have to call you an experienced noob.LOL

bobby2002S2K · 03-28-2008, 07:43 PM

I picked me one up to day, love it! Think i'm goin to pick up another one and run twin turbonators. lol.

sonic · 03-28-2008, 07:47 PM

BE CAREFUL BOBBY!!!!! you don't want to blow her up.

chazdawg35 · 03-28-2008, 08:51 PM

Dude I seen the TURBONATOR he told me I'LL BE BACK!

sonic · 03-28-2008, 09:26 PM

That's a good one.

jagg · 03-28-2008, 09:27 PM

Quote:

I don't think making fun of these things will ever get old. I just really want to hear from someone who actually has one. That would be great.

I have the Turbonator. It's the best thing that ever happened to me.
The sky's clearer, the flowers smell sweeter, my acne cleared up, excessive sweating is greatly reduced,
some erectile function regained ,'n my Stewie is sippin' fuel like a debutante' at a kegger!......Turbonator good.

Hasta La vista, Baby,

jagg

sonic · 03-28-2008, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagg

I have the Turbonator. It's the best thing that ever happened to me.
The sky's clearer, the flowers smell sweeter, my acne cleared up, excessive sweating is greatly reduced,
some erectile function regained ,'n my Stewie is sippin' fuel like a debutante' at a kegger!......Turbonator good.

Hasta La vista, Baby,

jagg

Well that's all I needed to hear. If it came from jagg then it must be true. I buying 10 of 'em right now.

s2knoob02 · 03-28-2008, 10:25 PM

yall have got to be jokeing....

philiam · 03-28-2008, 10:57 PM

This group has twisted minds. That's why I identify.

sonic · 03-28-2008, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2knoob02

yall have got to be jokeing....

Joking? We don't joke about our s2000's this is a serious forum and if you don't like our choice in mods then maby you should go somewhere else. The tubonator is proven to increase HP and fuel economy.

God..... could you imagine? Of course we're joking.

Scooter · 03-28-2008, 11:47 PM

I don't know about the device, but after reading this thread I had to go find the second page...
Then I checked the patent office, he actually trademarked the name in 2004 for a "Vortex generator used in automobiles". So everyone make sure you say Turbonator® (TM Nenad Markovic) whenever you reference this device.

D1sclaimer · 03-29-2008, 02:09 AM

Basically, this is a bilge pump for a boat thats fitted to a car intake. Theres a few websites that actually have dynos of people losing hp because the fans block the air coming in and at high rpms, your car takes in more air than the fan will produce. Just a FYI

sonic · 03-29-2008, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D1sclaimer

Basically, this is a bilge pump for a boat thats fitted to a car intake. Theres a few websites that actually have dynos of people losing hp because the fans block the air coming in and at high rpms, your car takes in more air than the fan will produce. Just a FYI

That's a good point never that of that.

DJJSR · 03-29-2008, 11:26 AM

This is my mechanic. I asked her if I could also use the Turbonator as a weed wacker. She's checking the spec sheet. I'll let you know.

sonic · 03-29-2008, 12:11 PM

Ok I will buy one if she installs it for me.

jagg · 03-29-2008, 05:05 PM

Just remember DJJSR,

tranporting your mechanic across state lines for the purpose of using her as a device in which to install your vortex generator, bumps it from a misdemeanor 3 to a felony 1.......

What's your mechanic's shop rate? .....I'm guessing about $2150.00 per hour, 'n do you know if they're takin' any new customers? I've got references.

jagg

chazdawg35 · 03-29-2008, 05:38 PM

Hey Dudes Clinton legalized it man!Really you can blow as much as you want.

philiam · 03-29-2008, 07:10 PM

What happens in Vegas...is suspect.

01-25-2008, 01:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
rickjkerstetter Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 79	turbonator??? haha Has anybody heard of this thing? They are claiming 35hp increase just by inserting a stainless steel device inside your air intake, which in theory rotates the air while in gets sucked into the engine. it costs 39.95. what is ya'lls thought on this, or has anybody even dared to put this on their stewie?

01-25-2008, 01:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 6,628	'Ain't no free lunch Rick. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

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01-25-2008, 03:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nickgouge Middle-Aged Crazy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 107	More proof that P.T. Barnum was right when he said, "There's a sucker born every minute." __________________ Dave - '07 S2000 Berlina Black "Think of how stupid the average person is and realize that half of them are stupider than that." George Carlin

01-26-2008, 08:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
sonic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern MD Posts: 1,002	I second the Mythbusters response. I saw it too. __________________ GO FAST OR GO HOME

01-25-2008, 01:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
controller ex-owner :( Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 268	It improves gas mileage by making your car lighter. See, the Turbonator is lighter than the $40 in your wallet, and we all know, reducing weight means fuel savings.

03-25-2008, 11:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
Wheazel Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 65	I am rather surprised it is possible to get such a product to the market. The creaters gotta be gangsters or extremely stupid.

03-25-2008, 01:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 4,290	On sale now: http://www.turbonator.com/ __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

03-26-2008, 01:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
gearsofyourmom Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4	That's got to be some form of false advertisment.

03-26-2008, 01:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
SilverS2K422 B.A.M.F. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 627	you should just buy it, put it on and tell us if it works or not. might as well its only 40bux.

03-26-2008, 09:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
s2knoob02 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 12	deff buy it and tell us what u think

03-26-2008, 09:48 PM	#16 (permalink)
sonic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern MD Posts: 1,002	s2knoob did you really think that screen name out? what happens in 6 months when your not a noob anymore lol. Just wondering. __________________ GO FAST OR GO HOME

03-27-2008, 09:42 AM	#19 (permalink)
CT2000 old as dirt Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CT Posts: 25	I thought this died a horrible death about 2 months ago? __________________ 2007 Berlina Black The front end of the S2000 is so beautiful and tail is so plain, it's to bad that nobody ever gets to see the front.

03-27-2008, 10:15 AM	#21 (permalink)
sonic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern MD Posts: 1,002	I don't think making fun of these things will ever get old. I just really want to hear from someone who actually has one. That would be great. __________________ GO FAST OR GO HOME

03-28-2008, 07:06 PM	#22 (permalink)
s2knoob02 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 12	s2knoob has been my screen name forever lol ive had my s for bout a year and a half lol

03-28-2008, 07:08 PM	#23 (permalink)
sonic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern MD Posts: 1,002	O that's cool. I guess we will just have to call you an experienced noob.LOL __________________ GO FAST OR GO HOME

03-28-2008, 07:43 PM	#24 (permalink)
bobby2002S2K Wisdom begins in wonder. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lorton,VA Posts: 529	I picked me one up to day, love it! Think i'm goin to pick up another one and run twin turbonators. lol. __________________ I still cant get my foot off the floor and its been over a 2yrs now

03-28-2008, 07:47 PM	#25 (permalink)
sonic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern MD Posts: 1,002	BE CAREFUL BOBBY!!!!! you don't want to blow her up. __________________ GO FAST OR GO HOME

03-28-2008, 08:51 PM	#26 (permalink)
chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 1,699	Dude I seen the TURBONATOR he told me I'LL BE BACK!

03-28-2008, 09:26 PM	#27 (permalink)
sonic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern MD Posts: 1,002	That's a good one. __________________ GO FAST OR GO HOME

03-28-2008, 10:25 PM	#30 (permalink)
s2knoob02 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 12	yall have got to be jokeing....

03-28-2008, 10:57 PM	#31 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 2,537	This group has twisted minds. That's why I identify. __________________ .

03-28-2008, 11:47 PM	#33 (permalink)
Scooter Senior Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,587	I don't know about the device, but after reading this thread I had to go find the second page... Then I checked the patent office, he actually trademarked the name in 2004 for a "Vortex generator used in automobiles". So everyone make sure you say Turbonator® (TM Nenad Markovic) whenever you reference this device.

03-29-2008, 11:26 AM	#36 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,851	This is my mechanic. I asked her if I could also use the Turbonator as a weed wacker. She's checking the spec sheet. I'll let you know. __________________ Don

03-29-2008, 12:11 PM	#37 (permalink)
sonic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern MD Posts: 1,002	Ok I will buy one if she installs it for me. __________________ GO FAST OR GO HOME

03-29-2008, 05:05 PM	#38 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 3,234	Just remember DJJSR, tranporting your mechanic across state lines for the purpose of using her as a device in which to install your vortex generator, bumps it from a misdemeanor 3 to a felony 1....... What's your mechanic's shop rate? .....I'm guessing about $2150.00 per hour, 'n do you know if they're takin' any new customers? I've got references. jagg

03-29-2008, 05:38 PM	#39 (permalink)
chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 1,699	Hey Dudes Clinton legalized it man!Really you can blow as much as you want.

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philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 2,537	What happens in Vegas...is suspect. __________________ .

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