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Old Mar 5, 2005 | 08:11 AM
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Do they make one for the Xb?
Old Mar 5, 2005 | 08:21 AM
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good question....
Old Mar 5, 2005 | 08:49 AM
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would like to know...
Old Mar 5, 2005 | 02:02 PM
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moved...

what do you need a TB spacer for???
Old Mar 5, 2005 | 02:12 PM
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i think some thing like a volosity stack??? (ewww spelling)
Old Mar 5, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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I did a throttle body with my truck, it works and looks good. Try the Tornado Air Channeling device, slides right in the intake tube. This gives a whirling wind effect throughout the engine. I used this too, sounds good and actually felt a different response throughout the pwerband. Nothing intense but money well spent and gas mileage was way better. Far cheaper!!!
Old Mar 5, 2005 | 03:04 PM
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1) I think velocity stacks are only good for carb'd cars. I could be wrong.
2) Don't buy the Tornado unless you like plugging up the intake tube with something. That thing is PURE and UTTER BS. Think about it...how CAN it work? Not attacking disco, just attacking the Tornado.
Old Mar 5, 2005 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Derk-xB
1) I think velocity stacks are only good for carb'd cars. I could be wrong.

i think your right on that one or TBI setup's for that colder denser air fuel mix
Old Mar 5, 2005 | 04:45 PM
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No atacks, no problem, the whirlwind effect from incoming air due to the spiral effect of the insert. It actaully does not rattle you have to litterally push it in. This helps air channel thru the engine faster to the exit. That is all. I have a Injen SR that is all you need on this 4 banger.
Old Mar 5, 2005 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by disco
I did a throttle body with my truck, it works and looks good. Try the Tornado Air Channeling device, slides right in the intake tube. This gives a whirling wind effect throughout the engine. I used this too, sounds good and actually felt a different response throughout the pwerband. Nothing intense but money well spent and gas mileage was way better. Far cheaper!!!
The tornado is total BS. It is a restriction in the intake system. It robs the intake air velocity by having to spin the thing and it takes up space.
It may feel different, but its not doing any good...
Old Mar 5, 2005 | 06:42 PM
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if you need a tornado then for sure you need one or more for the exhust like one every few feet or so too get the full effect
Old Mar 5, 2005 | 06:55 PM
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I had a tornado and that piece of crap decided to move and get in and stick my throttle at wot on my old supra i was scared , lol.
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Say NO to the tornado!!
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still spacers? anybody?
yes velocity stacks are for carbs, and the Tornado gives almost as much horsepower as a ScionLife sticker!
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Originally Posted by Sciond
still spacers? anybody?
yes velocity stacks are for carbs, and the Tornado gives almost as much horsepower as a ScionLife sticker!
Really!!? Wow I gotta go grab one now! After i put on my Scionlife sticker , i've been pulling on all the STI's and G35's!! Now imagine with this tornado!!
Old Mar 6, 2005 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Sciond
still spacers? anybody?
i don't think so
Old Mar 7, 2005 | 01:47 AM
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wrong type of fuel injection to benefit from a "spacer"

usually reserved for TBI engines

making your intake longer on this vehicle will totally "untune" the enigne and probably be less driveable

Toyota engineers should not be underestimated
Old Mar 7, 2005 | 01:55 AM
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sombody knows their ____e!

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Originally Posted by TXboxdriver
Toyota engineers should not be underestimated
Werd.
Old Mar 7, 2005 | 04:37 AM
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making your intake longer or shorter will have no effect on "tuning" that is taken care of inside the manifold with the plenum and runners piping air to the manifold will do nothing. long intakes are for getting air from a cooler spot hence cold air intake. the tornado may be a peice...but the idea is sound when you spin the intake like a vorticee the presser goes down higher pressure out side the intake moves to lower pressure inside the intake causing a denser charge of air with a higher velocity. more air more power.



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