Guest imported_barra Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 Has anyone tried this "tornado' device that was first advertised on television as direct marketing and now can be purchased at NAPA dealers? There is a model for Reattas? <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 I would be interested to see if anyone has really used this product. I seem to remember a post a short while ago from someone that had done so. I guess I have a hard time understanding how this could possibly work in our application. The purpose seems to be to induce turbulence in the air stream, which isn't a bad thing in itself, but the entry to our MAF has a honeycomb ahead of the sensor and air passage that will straighten it right back out. Our MAF doesn't read the entire air flow, but it infers the total flow by measuring a portion of it through a second passage and I believe it needs smooth laminar flow to operate properly. If it could be installed between the MAF and the throttle body, turbulent flow "should" be able to turn the corner better into the intake ports, particularly the ones closest to the throttle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted January 11, 2003 Share Posted January 11, 2003 If it sounds too good to be true. it probably is. I am not a scientist but don't waste your money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Buick Mike Posted January 11, 2003 Share Posted January 11, 2003 Garbage, garbage, garbage. If that thing worked, intakes would be designed that way from the factory. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BREH Posted January 11, 2003 Share Posted January 11, 2003 I bought one for my Blazer. 4.3 WHAT A SCAM ,NO added power no better fuel economy.DON'T throw yor $ away.I you want to be taken to the cleaners,takeyour Reatta and some dirty clothes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EDBSO Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 GM went to great lengths to get laminar flow, don't mess with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_barra Posted January 21, 2003 Share Posted January 21, 2003 Thank you for the good advice. I never knew that there were so many knowledgeable people who willingly shared their time and efforts. I am most gratefull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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