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Hello Explorer Fans! 
I have been looking for some inexpensive addons to get a little more power out of my 97 4.0L OHV.
I saw a few ads for a device that fits in the air intake that looks like a propeller. Namely Tornado and/or Turbo Max.
The idea is that they make the air swirl in a spiral which is supposed to mix the fuel and air more efficiently.
A rep from Tornado said I could expect gains of 18 hp and 16 ft-lbs.
Anybody have one installed? Does it have any effect?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanx and Happy New Year!
notburger
I have been looking for some inexpensive addons to get a little more power out of my 97 4.0L OHV.
I saw a few ads for a device that fits in the air intake that looks like a propeller. Namely Tornado and/or Turbo Max.
The idea is that they make the air swirl in a spiral which is supposed to mix the fuel and air more efficiently.
A rep from Tornado said I could expect gains of 18 hp and 16 ft-lbs.
Anybody have one installed? Does it have any effect?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanx and Happy New Year!
notburger
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These have been around for years - they don't work. The theory behind them sounds plausible, but facts don't add up. I look at it more as a henderance because even though it spins (or is supposed to), it is still taking up room and could block more air than it could spin.
Just my two cents...
Just my two cents...
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 01-Jan-03 AT 03:26 AM (EST)]There is no "cheap" add-on. Either you do it the right way or you are just wasting money. For example, you can spend $140.00 and get a MAC Products air intake like I got or waste your money on the Tornado, which doesn't do a thing except lighten your wallet. I have heard the same things that CobraXP mentioned: they're worthless. The upgrades I am doing: air intake (done), cat-back exhaust, and performance chip, in that order.
Try the Tornado if you like, but I think you're wasting your time/money.
Try the Tornado if you like, but I think you're wasting your time/money.
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Thanx for the info guys.
I thought it sounded too easy.
I have added a K&N FIPK and a tranny cooler.
I will probably add a Flowmaster 50 series soon and then think about a chip. Any other mods you would reccommend? I use the X for daily driving and pull a travel trailer in the summer.
By the way cobra....I looked at your X pictures...NICE wheels!
What are they?
Thanx again
notburger
I thought it sounded too easy.
I have added a K&N FIPK and a tranny cooler.
I will probably add a Flowmaster 50 series soon and then think about a chip. Any other mods you would reccommend? I use the X for daily driving and pull a travel trailer in the summer.
By the way cobra....I looked at your X pictures...NICE wheels!
What are they?
Thanx again
notburger
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Thanks! I am running Cobra R wheels - 17x9's with Michellin 255/60/17 rubber...
I am assuming you have a 5.0 - right? There are a few things you can do that I believe would benefit you and not that costly. Let me know...
I am assuming you have a 5.0 - right? There are a few things you can do that I believe would benefit you and not that costly. Let me know...
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Cobra,
The only thing the X didn't have when I bought it was the 5.0
It has every other creature comfort I wanted.
If you have any suggestions about "inexpensively" (cheap sounds so wrong) enhancing the 4.0 OHV I'd like to hear.
Thanx!
notburger
The only thing the X didn't have when I bought it was the 5.0
It has every other creature comfort I wanted.
If you have any suggestions about "inexpensively" (cheap sounds so wrong) enhancing the 4.0 OHV I'd like to hear.
Thanx!
notburger
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