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Old Jan 29, 2003 | 04:51 PM
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I feel safe asking this here - I can't see you snicker! So has anyone used one of these devices (the Tornado)? What were the results? The LS1 induction seems well suited for it... Thanks!
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Old Jan 29, 2003 | 06:14 PM
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I would do a search with that keyword. It's a gimmic.
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Old Jan 29, 2003 | 06:54 PM
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If your looking to make your car more like a NASS car yea, its nothing more than a restrictor plate. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Old Jan 29, 2003 | 06:55 PM
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dumbest thing ive ever heard of <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" />
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Old Jan 29, 2003 | 09:16 PM
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I saw the info-mercial on that. They had several people yammering on about how there fuel efficiency was increased, I was scheptical until I saw them put a '95 Impala on a dyno and filmed the results as they took place. 210Hp stock at the wheels then 220Hp with the Tornado. I suppose you could fake it. I would like to see more #s though before purchasing.
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Old Jan 29, 2003 | 09:21 PM
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<img border="0" alt="[barf]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_barf.gif" /> tornado
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Old Jan 29, 2003 | 10:53 PM
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most likley used dyno tricks to get that extra 10hp
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Old Jan 30, 2003 | 08:03 AM
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Tornado!!WTF!!I'd rather buy something named TWISTER!!! I have a buddy who has one on a 99 mustang and he sais he got screwed....piece of shhh!!!! <img border="0" alt="[barf]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_barf.gif" />
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We've dynoed about 6 different vicheles with the Tornados and everyone of them lost horsepower. Please save your money.
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don't bother with that crap! I feel safe asking this here - I can't see you snicker! you SURE -->> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" />
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