Electric Supercharger

[Burl Vibert]

"Swann, Benjamin R. (BSWANN)" wrote:
> 
> OK - so does anyone have any real experience with these things.
> http://www.electricsupercharger.com/
> 
> The topic came up awhile back and if I recall, the answer is they are a
> gimmick.  It seems like it would work if it could be integrated into the
> intake properly.
> 
> I sure don't see how it could improve an already turbocharged car - well
> maybe off the line, but at higher boost it would seem that it would just
> impede air flow, and the wastgate limits the boost anyway.
> 
> It would seem that it could help a NA engine.  That is if it didn't actually
> impede the air flow at higher RPM and air flow.
> 
> Opinions? Verdict?


Well, a friend of mine once hooked a leaf blower up to the intake
of his Civic, he claimed it felt a little faster.  

Now how about a vacuum for the exhaust?


Burl Vibert
1987 5kcstq
Kingston, Ontario