Michael Johnson, PE wrote:
> WindsorFox[SS] wrote:
>
>> muffster wrote:
>>
>>> has anyone tried installing the turbonator on there mustang and if
>>> so what were the results?
>>> http://www.turbonator.com/index.html?id=adWordsMustang
>>>
>>> I have a 02 GT and was wondering if this add on might be worth while.
>>>
>>> thanks.. Keith
>>>
>>
>> Sned them an email and ask how the "swirling effect" created at the
>> throttlebody manages to continue swirling all the way through the
>> tubes of the upper intake around curves, past the valves and into the
>> combustion chamber. They won't reply.
>
>
> When I see the TV commercials for these devices I just have to laugh.
> They promote the "tornado" effect as a good thing. In reality the
> "tornado" effect (aka vortex) is actually a sign of inefficient flow.
> When I design dam outlet control structures I have to specify where to
> put anti-vortex devices into the structure to improve its efficiency
> when conveying water. The theories behind these devices are bogus and
> I'm surprised the government hasn't hit them with a lawsuit for false
> advertising.

Actually I did see where the FTC sued one of them some time back.
Made them change their claims.


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