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Old 06-26-2005, 08:26 PM
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OK... we've all seen them ... has anyone ver bought and installed one of these? or know someone who has?
did it even work? Im just cureous..
and save all the save the monet buy the real thing crap... im not getting one. I just figured I have to know.

and whats with the on off switch? I would use a pressure sesitive switch and mount it at the throttle lever on the engine... so as you hit the gas the charger kicks on.
anyways.... im rambblin.
so, please do tell stories
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Old 06-27-2005, 03:41 AM
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if its called the turbonator, forget about it.
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Old 06-27-2005, 05:11 AM
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Wanna borrow my shop vac , we'll hook up the exhaust of the vac to your intake . I hope I have a long enough extension cord
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Old 06-27-2005, 05:17 AM
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ofcourse they work...

But they're not even worth the $100 or whatever you'll pay...

maybe at 1.5k RPM and lower it'll do something...but the air intake alone is drawing in more air N/A at 5k RPM than that thing can kick out at its best...

Put it on a go-kart...not a street vehicle...
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Old 06-27-2005, 05:23 AM
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Maybe if we got four of them hooked up togather we could make the tC a mini Bugatti Veyron . plus getting back to being serious wouldnt that put a strain on your electrical system anyways ?
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they have always looked shady to me
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Old 06-27-2005, 01:09 PM
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it looks like it'll work, the video with the airflow direction etc... overall screw it! not gonna do much for ya buddy
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Old 06-29-2005, 07:30 PM
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Its obvious that nobody reads...wait, comprehends words in a series...
I clearly stated I had no intention of buying one. Why the F is everybody always so damn quick to crack on people in forums? Seriously. I asked a question.
I ( as many others ) look to these forums for help, answers, ideas, etc....
If you cany say anything constructive.... why waste everybodies time?
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Originally Posted by prototype
why waste everybodies time?
i was thinking the same thing when i read your post.
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