How does the Turbonator Work
Another product that claims to increase fuel mileage in automobiles is the Turbonator. While there are many products similar to this one there are none. This is because the Turbonator is actually a small fan that is installed in the vehicles intake system. A proper installation would place the unit as close to the intake manifold as possible in the air intake system for the engine.
The basic principle to the Turbonator function is rather simple. By creating a vortex of air flowing into the engine, there is actually a larger volume of air being introduced to the motor. As air travels, the molecules flow wherever they would like to flow. The Turbonator creates a vortex of air allowing the molecules to take on a structured flow pattern. This does three things. The first is to force the molecules to take on a more consistent direction of flow. Instead of bouncing around in the intake tube, they are aligned with each other and the intake. The second is to allow more air molecules within the same space. By creating the vortex, the Turbonator increases the volume of air that is being introduced to the engine. Lastly, the air speed through the intake tube will also increase. Thus, forcing more air into the engine within the same amount of time as the factory design.
For example, we have a tube that is straight and about 12 inches long. There are only so many places this will fit under the hood of a car. We grab both ends of the tube and twist them in opposite directions. The tube begins to twist and collapse, thus taking up 4 or 5 inches of length without ever removing any of the material. By keeping the tube in a relatively uniform shape, we find that there are just as many air molecules in the tube no matter what we do with it. Therefore, by creating a vortex and increasing the volume and flow rate of air entering the motor, the Turbonator has completed its goal.
Of course, when introducing more air into the engine, the automobile’s computer will also increase the amount of fuel that is being used, as it requires both to make a car run. The basic design of the Turbonator enables the engine to create more horsepower with less effort, thus increasing fuel mileage. As expected, results will vary depending on the weight of the driver’s foot.
