PLZ HELP ??? Tornado Super Charger
05-06-2009, 05:09 PM
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I have been looking at some upgrades that I would like to purchase. My research and help from some responses I recieved (thanks E60 Forums) led me to a RPI Scoop and BMC Filter. I have been looking at this BMW Tornado Super Charger on www.myhotbmw.com I am new to this DIY and the BMW world so I dont know if this would be a wise choice or if its a flop. I would appreciate a response asap so I can place my orders tonight and enjoy my new goodies. Thanks to everyone who lends me their knowledge.
05-06-2009, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by xxCOGNACxx305' post='870438' date='May 6 2009, 08:09 PM
I have been looking at some upgrades that I would like to purchase. My research and help from some responses I recieved (thanks E60 Forums) led me to a RPI Scoop and BMC Filter. I have been looking at this BMW Tornado Super Charger on www.myhotbmw.com I am new to this DIY and the BMW world so I dont know if this would be a wise choice or if its a flop. I would appreciate a response asap so I can place my orders tonight and enjoy my new goodies. Thanks to everyone who lends me their knowledge.
05-06-2009, 06:07 PM
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Whilst they might be calling it a "Supercharger" it's not even close. A super charger is driven via the engine. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercharger) and compresses the air. This seems to be just an electric fan which in my mind would do nothing.
I would be very doubtful this would provide any performace boost what so ever.
I would be very doubtful this would provide any performace boost what so ever.
05-06-2009, 06:27 PM
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Cognac, I'd save my cash for a nice XO or Vieille R?serve. That Tornado thing does not look promising.
05-06-2009, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by NextLevel530xi' post='870595' date='May 6 2009, 11:54 PM
How would it gain more HP?
05-06-2009, 08:30 PM
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My Ride: '10 Switzer "Ultimate Street Edition" GT-R
That thing is a scam...Its a few years old...They've had it in a few magazines that have proven it looses horsepower...Don't waste your money....
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It's not even an electric fan...it just spins in the airflow. Will restrict the flow.