Not that we listen to these people or other haters like them or anything but it made me upset that in this unprecedented time in history for the automotive industry, with manufacturers of cars and car parts alike dying and falling to the wayside, people that we communicate with in person, on the phone or on-line would be hating on anything that is bringing exposure and feel good thoughts to cars and their culture. High performance, aftermarket parts using, make more horsepower, our livelihoods depends on types of cars. That is unacceptable! Read the rest of this entry »
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Ronn Motor Company Selects Turbonetics for Scorpion Super Car
AUSTIN, TX–(Marketwire – August 6, 2009) – Ronn Motor Company, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: RNNM) announced today that Turbonetics has been selected as the new production OE supplier of turbochargers for the eco-exotic, hydrogen injected Scorpion™. For more than 30 years, Turbonetics, http://www.turboneticsinc.com, has been the leading source for turbochargers and forced induction components. The company has a well-earned reputation for manufacturing extremely reliable and powerful turbochargers, heat exchangers and control products for gasoline, diesel and alternative fuel applications. They are a valued aftermarket and original equipment supplier to the transportation, military and industrial marketplace. Read the rest of this entry »
FormulaD | Round 1 – Long Beach, CA
Well we are at the season start of yet another form of motorsports. This time it is Formula D and we are in mmm sort-of-overcast-cold-but-sunny-still better-than-most-of-the-country’s-weather Long Beach, CA. There is a good buzz at the venue with so many new cars in the field no-one really knows what to expect to start the year. It should be a very interesting qualifying session.
After the great response that the country showed at the box office with Fast & Furious I was hoping that the Cali natives would show up in force for this weekends opening Formula D event. With brand new cars everywhere, a new format of a top 32 competition and the Long Beach Grand Prix next weekend there are a ton of reasons why this coming weekend should have a good turnout and success. I love that Jim Liaw and his team have poured everything that they have into this series and Turbonetics is proud to be a part of at least a handful of events. Read the rest of this entry »
0-60 Magazine Hyundai Genesis Drift Coupe
Turbonetics was thrilled to receive a call from 0-60 Magazine to help them transform a new Hyundai Genesis Coupe into a drifting machine. Gary Castillo worked closely with our team to select a custom Turbonetics Ceramic Ball Bearing turbocharger and huge Spearco front mount intercooler for the car. Gary and his team at Design Craft in southern California performed an incredible job fabricating and building the beautiful new Genesis Coupe in such a short period of time. The result is a car that gets sideways as well as it looks. We can’t wait to see the full article in the upcoming 0-60 Magazine on newsstands at the end of April. Read the rest of this entry »
Rhys Millen Claims Ninth Mountain Win
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., July 19, 2009 – The 87th Annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb has a new world record holder today – the Rhys Millen Racing Red Bull Hyundai Genesis Coupe. World Champion driver Rhys Millen piloted the Genesis Coupe to his ninth overall class title, breaking one of his two world records in 17 trips to the Hill Climb. Read the rest of this entry »
Andy Jensen Sets New World Record 5.94 @ 237.8 mph
Andy Jensen, owner of Jensen’s Engine Tech, set a new world record for quickest turbo doorslammer with a 5.94 @237.8 mph pass. In a SMALL BLOCK no less. Powered by Turbonetics new TNX-115 Forged-Billet turbocharger (fyi this is an off the shelf unit that you can order), Andy powered down the track at Englishtown Raceway this past weekend. Congratulations to Andy and his entire crew! Read the rest of this entry »
Ronn Motor Company Scorpion, the world’s first ‘green’ supercar
Article from Autoblog.com- Nestled within that bodacious badonkadonk is a twin-turbocharged, Acura-sourced 3.5-liter V6 mounted amidships. Depending on the spec, the Scorpion can be had in two flavors – 450 or 650 horsepower – each equipped with the company’s proprietary H2GO hydrogen injection system. The idea behind the setup is to produce enough hydrogen on board and inject it into the fuel stream to get the benefits of the gas (increased fuel economy, higher octane and reduced emissions) without having to top up at non-existent hydrogen refueling stations. Combined with the ultra-efficient V6, Ronn Motors claims a boost in mileage of around 20 to 30% and a substantial drop in C02 output. With only 2,200 pounds weighing the Scorpion down, the company estimates fuel mileage at around 40 miles-per-gallon. Read the rest of this entry »











