Vortec Cyclone/Turbonator

BlaZain · 03-25-2008, 04:19 PM

Someone pointed out this product to me today and I checked there website - I suspect its all marketing hype but they claim 10-15bhp increase for a mere $40 (would be nice if true).

Was just wondering if anybody had any experience with this mod and can back up my gut feeling that this is a useless mod?

I just received my K&N air filter - so am looking forward to installing that tonite as I know that should make a small improvement.....

nusevad · 03-25-2008, 04:20 PM

Dont even bother with turbonator, waste of money.

xquisit · 03-25-2008, 04:33 PM

Try the M Power//// badge, it's been heard to add 13hp to the wheels.

j/k (=

BlaZain · 03-25-2008, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MC Mo Murda

Try the M Power//// badge, it's been heard to add 13hp to the wheels.

j/k (=

Lol - thats funny......

scollins · 03-25-2008, 04:47 PM

This mod will add 50HP, and is a much better deal than the Turd-onator.

50HP exhaust mod, CHEAP!

Tortfeasor 335xi · 03-25-2008, 04:55 PM

That one is a scam. I believe it was on myth busters.

AWD Addict · 03-25-2008, 05:00 PM

Oh man. What were those battery powered "turbos" that you bolt onto the front of your intake. Anyone remember those?

roadkillrob · 03-25-2008, 05:00 PM

Come on people - are you seriously asking if a $5 piece of tin will do anything short of falling apart and getting sucked into your engine??

Greatest335I · 03-25-2008, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scollins

This mod will add 50HP, and is a much better deal than the Turd-onator.

50HP exhaust mod, CHEAP!

WOW NICE i want to get that on my Bicycle

Grumpa72 · 03-25-2008, 05:21 PM

Sssssssnake oil!

The only way way that I would believe the claims is if an independent lab did an analysis of the product. Of course, you can claim anything you want until someone cries wolf.

TurboFan · 03-25-2008, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlaZain

Someone pointed out this product to me today and I checked there website - I suspect its all marketing hype but they claim 10-15bhp increase for a mere $40 (would be nice if true).

Was just wondering if anybody had any experience with this mod and can back up my gut feeling that this is a useless mod?

I just received my K&N air filter - so am looking forward to installing that tonite as I know that should make a small improvement.....

Do it! Do it! It'll and 10 times more power than the asian decals do on a honda. It'll improve your cornering more than the rapid blink blue turn signal.

Go with your gut here. It's a waste of money.

335Newbie · 03-25-2008, 05:44 PM

If used in conjunction with the Flux Capacitor your Warranty will be voided.

McLuVan · 03-25-2008, 05:46 PM

............

voltron1011 · 03-25-2008, 05:46 PM

This same thing has been creeping up on the market for the last 40 years... It's total BS...

Chowbow · 03-25-2008, 06:15 PM

"May I also interest you in some headlight fluid?"

BlaZain · 03-25-2008, 06:37 PM

Just as I thought - thanks for the input guys I knew this claim was stupid and would be a complete waste of time - some very funny replies though!!! :-)

Andrew@ET · 03-25-2008, 10:58 PM

yo i got some muffler bearings about a week ago for 75 bucks cheapest i could find them. my car feels much quicker 0-60 install was a piece of cake too!

leitrim · 03-26-2008, 12:27 AM

The turbonator rocks!! I get compliments all the time about how great my intake sounds.

Since having it installed (labor was about $90) I don't even have to smoke 335's anymore. I rev the motor and usually the other guy backs down once they hear the vortex generator.

I'm thinking about ordering 2 more and popping them in their in case I run into a GTR or a ZR1. Hopefully I'll get a break on the labor since they can do them at the same time.

uberschnell · 03-26-2008, 12:57 AM

Don't be stupid, it's a scam. Now this:
http://www.amazon.com/Mitsubishi-Mon...6510842&sr=1-8
This is the REAL DEAL

03-25-2008, 04:19 PM	#1
BlaZain New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San francisco Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Vortec Cyclone/Turbonator Someone pointed out this product to me today and I checked there website - I suspect its all marketing hype but they claim 10-15bhp increase for a mere $40 (would be nice if true). Was just wondering if anybody had any experience with this mod and can back up my gut feeling that this is a useless mod? I just received my K&N air filter - so am looking forward to installing that tonite as I know that should make a small improvement.....
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Tortfeasor 335xi Corporate Hack 4 Rep 288 Posts Drives: '08 335xi Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Princeton, NJ / Philly, PA iTrader: (0)	That one is a scam. I believe it was on myth busters. __________________ New Car: 2008 335xi Coupe Earlier Car: 2004 STi (got stolen) Earlier Earlier Car: 1995 Mustang GT (416 whp and a blown engine) Really Much Earlier Car: 1988 Mazda 626 TURBO
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AWD Addict Chief Executive 300 Rep 2,886 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	Oh man. What were those battery powered "turbos" that you bolt onto the front of your intake. Anyone remember those?
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roadkillrob Major General 866 Rep 5,451 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (15)	Come on people - are you seriously asking if a $5 piece of tin will do anything short of falling apart and getting sucked into your engine??
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Grumpa72 Private First Class 1 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Moon Township, PA iTrader: (0)	Sssssssnake oil! The only way way that I would believe the claims is if an independent lab did an analysis of the product. Of course, you can claim anything you want until someone cries wolf.
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03-25-2008, 05:46 PM	#14
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BlaZain New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San francisco Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Just as I thought - thanks for the input guys I knew this claim was stupid and would be a complete waste of time - some very funny replies though!!! :-)
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03-25-2008, 10:58 PM	#17
Andrew@ET Brigadier General 181 Rep 4,038 Posts Drives: Red thing Join Date: May 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (9)	yo i got some muffler bearings about a week ago for 75 bucks cheapest i could find them. my car feels much quicker 0-60 install was a piece of cake too!
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03-26-2008, 12:27 AM	#18
leitrim Private First Class 4 Rep 103 Posts Drives: Barrique Red 330i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	The turbonator rocks!! I get compliments all the time about how great my intake sounds. Since having it installed (labor was about $90) I don't even have to smoke 335's anymore. I rev the motor and usually the other guy backs down once they hear the vortex generator. I'm thinking about ordering 2 more and popping them in their in case I run into a GTR or a ZR1. Hopefully I'll get a break on the labor since they can do them at the same time. __________________ 2006 E90 330i Barrique Red Metallic - 6MT - ZSP - ZCW - ZPP - CA - PDC - Sat Prep
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uberschnell Brigadier General 675 Rep 4,080 Posts Drives: Wide Body 1 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (48)	Don't be stupid, it's a scam. Now this: http://www.amazon.com/Mitsubishi-Mon...6510842&sr=1-8 This is the REAL DEAL
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