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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 12:14 AM
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Hey everyone. I've got a 98 SE and am thinking about building a cone filter set up. I also have been thinking about installing a turbonator. It'* only 50 bucks and looks like a good idea. Can I do that and put a cone filter on? If you know anything about turbonators, let me know.
Here'* the link: www.turbonator.com
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 12:16 AM
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Heh,
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...ic.php?t=29283
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 12:20 AM
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Its garbage. Only been proven to gain 0.5hp and maybe if you are lucky, a 0.5mpg.
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 12:25 AM
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Plus you have a series II and it has the screen over the inlet so what would the point of swirling the air be? Not a wise investment. The cone filter would be great though.
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 12:36 AM
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I've seen as bad as -15 hp before on cars
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 12:58 AM
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From the website: "The Turbonator is a non-moving vortex generator that goes inside your air intake hose, right after your air filter."

Identical to the "Tornado fuel saver".

This will LOWER MPG and horsepower in nearly any engine you can think of. It'* nothing more than a restriction in the intake.
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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Isint this kinda of setup good for carburated engines?
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Buickman104
Isint this kinda of setup good for carburated engines?
Apparently, it'* been shown to help in SOME carborated applications, but not all.

Spend the $60 for a nice K&N air filter to put on the end of that intake tube you want. It'* a proven method to get what you're looking for.
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