Dodge ram 1500 v6 upgrades.
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Yes I agree, I should have perhaps requested documentation in a nicer manner. That being said, I think that your childish outburst leaves a little something to be desired. Considering that Popular Mechanics, Motor Trend, and other sources have stated that there is no mileage increase and no HP increase, I seriously thought you were joking. Let's see if I can dig up some articles to back me up...
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We can start with this one from Popular Mechanics
VORTEX GENERATORS
These devices, which are usually installed on the upstream side of the mass airflow (MAF) sensor, use stationary vanes or, on some devices, spinning blades to make the inlet air between the air cleaner and intake manifold whirl around in a mini-tornado. This vortex supposedly mixes fuel more thoroughly with air, which means the fuel will, theoretically, burn more completely in the combustion chamber. Trouble is, there's a lot of intake tract downstream from these devices designed to maximize a smooth airflow. Turbulence, coupled with the restricted airflow caused by the device, can only reduce the amount of air sucked into the manifold. Less air means less power.
Again, we tested two devices. The TornadoFuelSaver is a nicely made stainless steel contraption, available in an assortment of sizes to fit most vehicles. We installed it on our truck's intake tract immediately upstream of the MAF sensor. We purchased the second device, the Intake Twister, on eBay. It was crudely handmade from sheet-aluminum flashing and pop rivets. It looked like something we could make in about 10 minutes from an old soda can. The staff at UTI was reluctant to install it: The bent sheetmetal vanes looked as if they might break off and be digested by the engine. The device is one-size-fits-all, and is simply bent into a curl to insert it into the intake duct.
THE DYNO SAYS: Both devices reduced peak horsepower by more than 10 percent.
Holy crap....they lost HP at an alarming rate of 10%....who would have known.
VORTEX GENERATORS
These devices, which are usually installed on the upstream side of the mass airflow (MAF) sensor, use stationary vanes or, on some devices, spinning blades to make the inlet air between the air cleaner and intake manifold whirl around in a mini-tornado. This vortex supposedly mixes fuel more thoroughly with air, which means the fuel will, theoretically, burn more completely in the combustion chamber. Trouble is, there's a lot of intake tract downstream from these devices designed to maximize a smooth airflow. Turbulence, coupled with the restricted airflow caused by the device, can only reduce the amount of air sucked into the manifold. Less air means less power.
Again, we tested two devices. The TornadoFuelSaver is a nicely made stainless steel contraption, available in an assortment of sizes to fit most vehicles. We installed it on our truck's intake tract immediately upstream of the MAF sensor. We purchased the second device, the Intake Twister, on eBay. It was crudely handmade from sheet-aluminum flashing and pop rivets. It looked like something we could make in about 10 minutes from an old soda can. The staff at UTI was reluctant to install it: The bent sheetmetal vanes looked as if they might break off and be digested by the engine. The device is one-size-fits-all, and is simply bent into a curl to insert it into the intake duct.
THE DYNO SAYS: Both devices reduced peak horsepower by more than 10 percent.
Holy crap....they lost HP at an alarming rate of 10%....who would have known.
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RE: Dodge ram 1500 v6 upgrades.
Here is a list of stuff the EPA has looked at to increase MPG, which normally correlates with increased efficiency and HP.
I'm sure there is a similar product that is comparable somewhere on the list. If not, you can see what other devices and ideas have been out there for many years.
Consumer Reports results from the Tornado.
I use the Tornado in my reference only because it is similar to your hardware piece (in that it is a fixed piece of metal with fins to swirl the air in a votex type fashion) and it is readily searchable as it has been out longer.
I'm sure there is a similar product that is comparable somewhere on the list. If not, you can see what other devices and ideas have been out there for many years.
Consumer Reports results from the Tornado.
I use the Tornado in my reference only because it is similar to your hardware piece (in that it is a fixed piece of metal with fins to swirl the air in a votex type fashion) and it is readily searchable as it has been out longer.
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WTF is a Turbonator? It reminds me of a quote from Dazed and Confused:
"Hey man I know you got this thing out a comic book. I saw the add, two-ninety-five, it's right next to the sea monkeys."
"Hey man I know you got this thing out a comic book. I saw the add, two-ninety-five, it's right next to the sea monkeys."
