Has anyone installed a Turbo-Flo in a 3.5 Pajero? What was the result? For those who do not know, a Turbo-Flo is a plastic device inserted into the intake pipe to create a tornado of air. Supposed to force more air into your engine giving more power and better fuel consumption.
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A turbo creates pressure up to a point decided by waste gate, diverter valve, ECU or a combination of some of those.
The less more (fixed!) restrictive an intake is the worse for performance.
An engine is an air pump - creating turbulence restricts flow.
If it worked then all manufacturers would be doing it.
The less more (fixed!) restrictive an intake is the worse for performance.
An engine is an air pump - creating turbulence restricts flow.
If it worked then all manufacturers would be doing it.
Yes, and the same apply for restriction on outflow. There is often room for improvement on improvement of outflow.4ePikanini wrote:...The lessmore restrictive an intake is the worse for performance...
Bennie is busy with a project like this. Hopefully he can update us when it is completed?
Anton
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Playing with air flow is much more complicated than meets the eye. This device will produce a spiral vortex of air in to the motor but whether it will have any noticeable effect on performance and consumption remains to be seen, in my opinion it would be a negative result as the stationary blades that create the spiral also creates an obstruction in the intake. In the racing circles the intake headers are short as possible creating a good power output at a high rev range, for an engine that is designed for low down power long headers are used. A multi valve engine also produces more power high up than a standard one, that is why the 3.5 is better at overtaking than the 3l (other than the slightly larger capacity 
) whereas the 3l is more at home on the lower rpm range.
I am extremely sceptical about these "wonder" devices as the biggest benefit normally goes to the seller's bank account, the old saying of no free lunch generally apply here.
the following quote from their website does not promote a lot of goodwill in my books. If asked how something works or why they should at least attempt to offer an explanation
) whereas the 3l is more at home on the lower rpm range.I am extremely sceptical about these "wonder" devices as the biggest benefit normally goes to the seller's bank account, the old saying of no free lunch generally apply here.
the following quote from their website does not promote a lot of goodwill in my books. If asked how something works or why they should at least attempt to offer an explanation
Caveat emptor.To be able to understand the exact workings of the TURBO-FLO one would have to be a chemical and mechanical engineer. For the purpose of this explanation, suffice it to say that the TURBO-FLO works extremely well. We would otherwise not be able to offer you a whole 90 day refund policy.
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...The MORE restrictive an intake is, the worse for performance...tonton wrote:Yes, and the same apply for restriction on outflow. There is often room for improvement on improvement of outflow.4ePikanini wrote:...The less restrictive an intake is the worse for performance...
Bennie is busy with a project like this. Hopefully he can update us when it is completed?
Anton
Fixed....
