Air Intake Mods

mssmith95 · 03-17-2006, 11:36 AM

Wondering if anyone had tried the Velocity Turner or a similar product?

I remember a few years ago seeing tons of ads for them (infomercials), and I have seen them on Ebay and in some of the auto parts stores.

In case you have not heard of it before...it is basically a metal insert that goes into the air intake that supposedly swirls the air, increasing its speed into the O2 sensor and causing better combustion, reducing surplus fuel delivery. That is supposed to increase MPG and horsepower (They say 31% more MPG...yeah, right, I can't imagine it increasing me by 7.5MPG!).

Sounds too good to be true to me, but thought I would see if any of you have tried it.

V8Cobrakid · 03-17-2006, 11:46 AM

the only way it really helps is if you are using a carborated engine. This has been discussed a long long time ago. kinda fun to see it again though. new opinions.

DocVijay · 03-17-2006, 08:17 PM

The "Tornado" has been tested by many people (magazines, TV shows, etc.) and all agree it's a piece of crap. The only way it gets more mileage out of your car is becuase your wallet is lighter and the car has less weight to move.

hdrygas · 03-17-2006, 08:17 PM

Damn that thing never dies. Put a stake in its heart. Cut it out burn it. Cast it to the 4 winds. Put salt in the mouth of the body. Sew it shut, then burn the body cast it to the winds in a site across the earth.

03-17-2006, 11:36 AM	#1
mssmith95 "I think my Dad's gone CRAZY!" Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 533 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Wondering if anyone had tried the Velocity Turner or a similar product? I remember a few years ago seeing tons of ads for them (infomercials), and I have seen them on Ebay and in some of the auto parts stores. In case you have not heard of it before...it is basically a metal insert that goes into the air intake that supposedly swirls the air, increasing its speed into the O2 sensor and causing better combustion, reducing surplus fuel delivery. That is supposed to increase MPG and horsepower (They say 31% more MPG...yeah, right, I can't imagine it increasing me by 7.5MPG!). Sounds too good to be true to me, but thought I would see if any of you have tried it. __________________ "mssmith95" stands for Mike / Suzy Smith 1995 (year we were married) - and Mike's got the Prius </span> 2006 Silver Package #7 <span style="color:#663300">Sigma Hood Deflector, Metro Moldings, Coastal EV, Rear Bumper Protector, BT Stiffening Plate ABS Prius Hood MFD Shade, Mud Flaps, Cargo Net, No wheel Rings

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Intake modification	gazz	Gen II Prius Technical Discussion	26	12-04-2007 12:39 PM
cold air intake??	AndreJ	Gen II Prius Modifications	15	06-01-2007 11:18 PM
Air intake	Stev0	Gen II Prius Technical Discussion	6	11-28-2006 02:23 AM
Where's the engine air intake?	Bob Allen	Gen II Prius Technical Discussion	2	11-18-2006 07:06 PM
Gas nozzle intake	shocker	Gen II Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting	5	03-31-2004 06:29 PM

03-17-2006, 11:46 AM	#2
V8Cobrakid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: hell Posts: 2,894 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #9 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts Friends: 5	the only way it really helps is if you are using a carborated engine. This has been discussed a long long time ago. kinda fun to see it again though. new opinions.

03-17-2006, 08:17 PM	#3
DocVijay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,455 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 1	The "Tornado" has been tested by many people (magazines, TV shows, etc.) and all agree it's a piece of crap. The only way it gets more mileage out of your car is becuase your wallet is lighter and the car has less weight to move.

03-17-2006, 08:17 PM	#4
hdrygas Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Olympia Wa Posts: 3,650 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Damn that thing never dies. Put a stake in its heart. Cut it out burn it. Cast it to the 4 winds. Put salt in the mouth of the body. Sew it shut, then burn the body cast it to the winds in a site across the earth.