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Old May 16, 2001 | 01:06 AM
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Has anyone heard of this product? Their claiming up to 20HP. I'll copy/paste it for you guy's.

Thank you for your interest in the Tornado Air Management Systems.

Tornado! What exactly is it? Lots of questions, right? Well, it is an air-TWISTER, patented worldwide, with 10 years of research & development behind it; the TORNADO is an automotive air channeling tool that creates a swirling air motion, allowing the air to move faster and more efficiently by continuously whirling air around corners and bends - imagine a mini-tornado on its side moving through the intakes of your automobile. It causes better fuel atomization, resulting in an increase of gas mileage up to 24%. These figures are confirmed by road testing performed at an emission lab licensed by the EPA. Dyno testing shows up to 20 added H.P. as well! The TORNADO is easy to install; 2-5 minutes usually, requires no maintenance and is an affordable addition to most passenger cars, light trucks and RVs on the road.

Call our friendly operators and order today: 1-800-500-8880

® Tornado is a registered trademark of Tornado Air Management.
All rights reserved Order Line: 1-800-500-8880


They make it for the Max-
Make Model Year Engine Part # Memo

Nissan MAXIMA 2000 6/3.0 ki-65

Not that I believe in everything that I read but does anyone know anything about this product??
Here'e the link:https://secure.com-us.net/tornadoair/index.htm
Old May 16, 2001 | 02:38 AM
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From the sticky FAQ, read this post:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread...?threadid=36255

I'd say spend your money on a Y-pipe and Greddy's upcoming cat-back exhaust if more power is what you're looking for. The Unorthodox Racing crank pulley is good, too. I also recommend Stillen's short-throw shifter since you have the 5-spd.
Old May 16, 2001 | 04:05 AM
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damn

my bad...I gotta go through these stickie's!!!!
Old May 16, 2001 | 04:52 AM
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As you have probably found out by now....it's junk

people actually lost hp with it
Old May 16, 2001 | 06:51 AM
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I can make you one and sell it to you for $30.
Old May 16, 2001 | 11:09 AM
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Kev, does it come with a guarantee of up to 20 hp? Kev Thanks for the headz up though guys.
Old May 16, 2001 | 11:43 AM
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I've heard that its as helpful as a slice of bacon laid accross your intake manifold.
Old May 16, 2001 | 11:48 AM
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Originally posted by punkdork
I've heard that its as helpful as a slice of bacon laid accross your intake manifold.
Hey don't discount the power of bacon!
Old May 16, 2001 | 12:15 PM
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Bacon? Hmmmm, just what the neighborhood dogs need, another excuse to help themselves to the front of your car...
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