The TURBONATOR!!!!!
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From: Long Island USA
Originally Posted by ken04
That being said, sure, we know EVERYTHING, so go ahead and ask, we know about it. If not, you'll get a hell of a convincing story at least 
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On e-bay the Turbonator can be had much cheaper then at the dealer...but the higher cost of a "dealer" turbonator comes with a nominal fee for installation and of course you get the full warranty with the install. Not a bad deal, and I highly recommend any Dodge or Chevy truck owner to seriously consider the value of the warranty before getting the discount made in china version.
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From: Home Base Nebraska
I think you guys are all wrong, I know that I can buy all the add on device that are available and start draining the excess fuel from my V10 every morning, I know this for a fact I had a independent study done on it. All the facts figures in the study a secret but trust my on this one 
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Now lets start talking about this bridge I own and my ocean front property
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Denny
.Now lets start talking about this bridge I own and my ocean front property
.Denny
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I read through all of the replies, from this and other Turbonator (and similar devices, like the cyclone) from searching the forums, and couldn't find anyone who actually said they tried one of these. Nearly everyone said they were a waste: I get it, nobody thinks they work...and they likely don't for many of the reasons mentioned.
However, has anyone actually tried one?
I emailed a few buyers of the cyclone from ebay, and some of them said it helped, though not more than one or two MPG. I picked only those who had late model trucks to email. I suppose those ebay buyers could have been plants, but it hardly seems likely. They could have just not been willing to admit they bought such a stupid item, but why bother replying then to me then?
However, has anyone actually tried one?
I emailed a few buyers of the cyclone from ebay, and some of them said it helped, though not more than one or two MPG. I picked only those who had late model trucks to email. I suppose those ebay buyers could have been plants, but it hardly seems likely. They could have just not been willing to admit they bought such a stupid item, but why bother replying then to me then?
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From: moreno valley calif
Right on!!! i bought one and still have it installed. Going from Sacramento to Los angeles.(cruise controlled) i got 17 mpg!!! 2000 v10 X Do not listen to the other guys....they are just haters!!!! I'm convinced...I'm a beleiver!!!! P.S. I just ordered the splitfire plugs for my engine...i can hardly wait!!
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From: Rapid City, SoDak
troop, if your willing to do anything then do what i did, I bought the K&N FITPK airbox, you spend like 250.00 and get all excited, then you get home, put on the overalls and open the box!!! it's just a cool shaped k&n and a bracket (you start thinking about all the things that money could have bought) but don't stop there!!! put it on, oh man, it is so amazing MUCH better throttle response, better fuel economy, a cool whishing air sound every time you cruise at a steady speed, and the coolest part, i swear it sounds like a 'cuda when you stomp on it, its worth every one of the 25000 pennies spent!!!
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Popular Mechanics 8-25-05 issue http://www.popularmechanics.com/auto...s/1802932.html
If you bought one (Turbonator) and you like it, keep it. But I know of one indiviual on this forum who also has purchased a plethora of bolt on power adders for his V10, dynoed the before and after results and they were pretty much the same. Not one, other than a supercharger makes a hill of beans difference to the V10. At least not one that you would feel in the seat of your pants or wallet.
My .02
RustyFuryIII
If you bought one (Turbonator) and you like it, keep it. But I know of one indiviual on this forum who also has purchased a plethora of bolt on power adders for his V10, dynoed the before and after results and they were pretty much the same. Not one, other than a supercharger makes a hill of beans difference to the V10. At least not one that you would feel in the seat of your pants or wallet.
My .02
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rustyfuryIII
That is a great link and damned funny article!!
I especially liked the Electronic Engine Ionizer Fuel Saver :
"THE DYNO SAYS: The truck we tested showed about a 15-hp loss with the Ionizer. About 10 miles into our economy test, the left bank of rubber capacitor blocks started to melt and sag onto the red-hot exhaust manifold. When smoke started to fill the dyno room, we interrupted the test and redressed the wires and capacitor blocks more securely. But when one on the right bank liquefied and dripped onto the manifold, we had flames a good 2 ft. tall, requiring the use of a 20-pound fire extinguisher. This, of course, terminated the test. Besides, most of the capacitor blocks looked like yesterday's chewing gum. Consequently, we have no comment as to the abilities of the Electronic Engine Ionizer Fuel Saver to reduce fuel consumption.
Truly had me ROFLMAO!!
Thanks
That is a great link and damned funny article!!
I especially liked the Electronic Engine Ionizer Fuel Saver :
"THE DYNO SAYS: The truck we tested showed about a 15-hp loss with the Ionizer. About 10 miles into our economy test, the left bank of rubber capacitor blocks started to melt and sag onto the red-hot exhaust manifold. When smoke started to fill the dyno room, we interrupted the test and redressed the wires and capacitor blocks more securely. But when one on the right bank liquefied and dripped onto the manifold, we had flames a good 2 ft. tall, requiring the use of a 20-pound fire extinguisher. This, of course, terminated the test. Besides, most of the capacitor blocks looked like yesterday's chewing gum. Consequently, we have no comment as to the abilities of the Electronic Engine Ionizer Fuel Saver to reduce fuel consumption.
Truly had me ROFLMAO!!
Thanks
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Has anyone noticed just how long the runners are on the intakes? Goes in the front at the TB where the air would start "spinning" or what ever the hell it's supposed to do, then travel down the the bottom of the the intake in an open plenium, near where a cam would be on a pushrod engine, then sorted out into 10 runners that look to be well over a foot long each.
Now, who really thinks the "spinning" air at the TB will keep spinning through a long open plenium and then through a foot long runner and then into the cylinder where it finally meets the fuel? Ya, me neither. Design something in the head that promotes swirling and then you can make it work if it's designed right. This would be to expensive for the aftermarket to produce based on maintenance to install it for only a couple of HP at best.
Now, who really thinks the "spinning" air at the TB will keep spinning through a long open plenium and then through a foot long runner and then into the cylinder where it finally meets the fuel? Ya, me neither. Design something in the head that promotes swirling and then you can make it work if it's designed right. This would be to expensive for the aftermarket to produce based on maintenance to install it for only a couple of HP at best.
