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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 07:58 PM
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No, but I often see people poking fun at it.

Old Jan 31, 2005 | 11:29 PM
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I'm pretty sure that product's only purpose is to be poked fun at on Car Forums.

see above.
Old Feb 1, 2005 | 12:25 AM
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I could do it for less than $69.95....

Goto your local garden store, pick up a leaf blower. Now you just need hose and fittings to mate the leaf blower to your intake. Ghetto, but effective. Turbo lag what?
Old Feb 19, 2005 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by AWDrift07
I recently read in the March 05 issue of Sport Compact Car that they actually tested them. "...those ridiculous "electric superchargers" typically found on ebay like the e-Ram. Typically these are electric leaf-blower ducted fans powered by the battery. Those devices do absolutely nothing for power and, in fact, every car that we have tried such devices on actually lost power. When calculating the amperage draw from these devices, it's clear they're not capable of providing enough air volume to increase the density of the inlet charge and are merely restrictions in the intake tract." There's your answer right there.
I agree and if it really was that good, I would have seen it on someones car by now and I havent ( Like a friend )
Old Feb 19, 2005 | 01:57 PM
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Well apparently this guy from San Jose says different

Originally Posted by Dr. Brian Coyle
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)
http://www.turbonator.com/Feedback.html

He ordered two for his car! WOW!
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 05:18 PM
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The FAQ is even funnier:

Can I use more than one in my vehicle?

Yes, in Fuel Injection/E.F.I. vehicles, up to three Turbonator's have been installed by automotive enthusiasts that race their vehicles.
http://www.turbonator.com/faq.html

Old Feb 21, 2005 | 04:00 PM
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i keep seeing threads like this, makes me want to get it.

i'd so be down for a turbo supercharged car, anddddd if i get one of those exhaust turbo whistle tips. then i'll have a twin turbo supercharged car!!

ownage shall be laid down
Old Feb 21, 2005 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by namakemono
"In a completely stock 99' Dodge Neon sport, I gained ten horses and went from 34-37 wheel horsepower to 44-47 wheel horsepower (using a G-Tech Pro performance meter). I have also noted (when I drive responsibly) a gain in gas mileage. I also lost a full second off my Quarter-mile times; from 16.8 to 15.8 and probably could have done better with more time with the G-Tech."
-Francis Mize (Cincinnati,OH)
WOW!!! LMAO!!! i read that faq and have never laughed so hard in along time damn thats some good stuff.
Old Nov 4, 2005 | 08:27 PM
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Angry turbonator beer can

I bought two of these things for my civic...I could biult it myself with a freekin beer can.I felt absolutely no differents in horse power or gas milage don't waste your money,it's a scam.
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