What the .... is this?
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What the .... is this?
I was looking around ebay and found this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...spagenameZWD1V
I don't get it, Would it exactly work? or is it more than likely BS?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...spagenameZWD1V
I don't get it, Would it exactly work? or is it more than likely BS?
Monte Of The Month -- February 2008
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,286
From: Born in East LA
RE: What the .... is this?
It forces cool air into your intake manifold.
There have been many mixed reviews on this product.
The Bottom line is that if this thing improves power without sacraficing mileage, GM wouldhave already madeit part of their equipment line.
Caviat Emptor!!!
There have been many mixed reviews on this product.
The Bottom line is that if this thing improves power without sacraficing mileage, GM wouldhave already madeit part of their equipment line.
Caviat Emptor!!!
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,544
From: Wyoming
RE: What the .... is this?
Looks like a hair drier with a filter attached to the intake tube, seems like it's just a fan to force some more air into your engine. Concept seems okay, but I don't think I'd waste my money on it. I'd rather get the real deal, the nice twin turbo set up...
RE: What the .... is this?
[align=center]Hi Chris, & Member's,
Space Thoughts below:[/align][align=center][:-]
Buyer Beware, I think `if this offer was true, that they would have a reputable certified dyno test on the increase in Horsepower !
Space would invest in a good CAI instead : )[/align][align=center]I think the gains are from the K&N Filter : )
I wonder how many they will sell ?
You do get what you pay for : (
The Theory/analysis is correct ie.,that controlled forced air can increase HP, but really
what can a hair dryer motor do ? If `it were true there would be a
perponderance of evidence, and products...There is none : (...
I work to hard for my money....I need, no I demand more PROOF...Don't you ?
Actions/Results, speak louder then the written/spoken word : )
`Space
[:-]
PS. If any member has extramoney to blow[/align][align=center]away, please send it to Space for[/align][align=center]his College FUN-d : )
[8D]
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[/align][align=center]Interesting Read[/align][align=center]Please read between the lines : )[/align][align=center]Is `it 2 Good 2 be True ?
Electric Supercharger[/align][align=center]GAINS UP TO 25 HORSEPOWER[/align][align=center]If you need a boost and can't afford a real turbo or supercharger conversion, this product is for you. The Electric Supercharger is an adapter to either your short ram or cold air intake. It will work on absolutely any air intake brand including AEM, Injen, MimoUSA, Weapon R, Fujita etc. Simply remove your current air filter and put the Supercharger as a replacement, it's that simple. [/align][align=center]The supercharger is operated on a 12-volt source. This means you can connect it to your battery to get the power. It uses 2.2 amps from your alternator when turned on and doesn't affect your car performance or battery drain. The Supercharger is connected to a switch inside the car. Whenever you need more power you simply flip the switch and fly away. It produces 250CFM of forced air into your manifold and it very quiet under the hood when turned on. In fact it has a nice aggressive sound, making it seem like you got something bigger then what you actually have under the hood. [/align][align=center]A stock turbo from an Audi 1.8T produces 400CFM. Adding the electric supercharger will produce more then half of the power than a stock Audi 1.8T turbo would. There is need to do any modifications to your engine at all. 250CFM of forced air can also be compared to a 15-25 shot of Nitrous.<~Where is the proof of this ? `Space[/align][align=center]The supercharger is made out of the finest parts and a certified K&N Filter with Lifetime warranty. Installation is very simple, it should not take more then 15 minutes to install.[/align][ul][*][align=center]Produces 15 - 25 horsepower increase. [/align][*][align=center]Generates 250CFM of forced air. [/align][*][align=center]Universal Bolt-on, installs on any short ram or cold air intake. [/align][*][align=center]K&N Filter included. [/align][*][align=center]Installation instructions and all necessary installation hardware included. [/align][*][align=center]Pipes are not included, the car must be equipped either a short ram or cold air intake. (If you do not have an intake we would recommend the Weapon R Secret Weapon) [/align][*][align=center]Universal application. (Unit will replace your aftermarket air intake filter, please check to s
Space Thoughts below:[/align][align=center][:-]
Buyer Beware, I think `if this offer was true, that they would have a reputable certified dyno test on the increase in Horsepower !
Space would invest in a good CAI instead : )[/align][align=center]I think the gains are from the K&N Filter : )
I wonder how many they will sell ?
You do get what you pay for : (
The Theory/analysis is correct ie.,that controlled forced air can increase HP, but really
what can a hair dryer motor do ? If `it were true there would be a
perponderance of evidence, and products...There is none : (...
I work to hard for my money....I need, no I demand more PROOF...Don't you ?
Actions/Results, speak louder then the written/spoken word : )
`Space
[:-]
PS. If any member has extramoney to blow[/align][align=center]away, please send it to Space for[/align][align=center]his College FUN-d : )
[8D][/align][align=center]
[hr]
[/align][align=center]Interesting Read[/align][align=center]Please read between the lines : )[/align][align=center]Is `it 2 Good 2 be True ?
Electric Supercharger[/align][align=center]GAINS UP TO 25 HORSEPOWER[/align][align=center]If you need a boost and can't afford a real turbo or supercharger conversion, this product is for you. The Electric Supercharger is an adapter to either your short ram or cold air intake. It will work on absolutely any air intake brand including AEM, Injen, MimoUSA, Weapon R, Fujita etc. Simply remove your current air filter and put the Supercharger as a replacement, it's that simple. [/align][align=center]The supercharger is operated on a 12-volt source. This means you can connect it to your battery to get the power. It uses 2.2 amps from your alternator when turned on and doesn't affect your car performance or battery drain. The Supercharger is connected to a switch inside the car. Whenever you need more power you simply flip the switch and fly away. It produces 250CFM of forced air into your manifold and it very quiet under the hood when turned on. In fact it has a nice aggressive sound, making it seem like you got something bigger then what you actually have under the hood. [/align][align=center]A stock turbo from an Audi 1.8T produces 400CFM. Adding the electric supercharger will produce more then half of the power than a stock Audi 1.8T turbo would. There is need to do any modifications to your engine at all. 250CFM of forced air can also be compared to a 15-25 shot of Nitrous.<~Where is the proof of this ? `Space[/align][align=center]The supercharger is made out of the finest parts and a certified K&N Filter with Lifetime warranty. Installation is very simple, it should not take more then 15 minutes to install.[/align][ul][*][align=center]Produces 15 - 25 horsepower increase. [/align][*][align=center]Generates 250CFM of forced air. [/align][*][align=center]Universal Bolt-on, installs on any short ram or cold air intake. [/align][*][align=center]K&N Filter included. [/align][*][align=center]Installation instructions and all necessary installation hardware included. [/align][*][align=center]Pipes are not included, the car must be equipped either a short ram or cold air intake. (If you do not have an intake we would recommend the Weapon R Secret Weapon) [/align][*][align=center]Universal application. (Unit will replace your aftermarket air intake filter, please check to s
Monte Of The Month -- February 2008
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,286
From: Born in East LA
RE: What the .... is this?
ORIGINAL: God_Bot
Looks like a hair drier with a filter attached to the intake tube, seems like it's just a fan to force some more air into your engine. Concept seems okay, but I don't think I'd waste my money on it. I'd rather get the real deal, the nice twin turbo set up...
Looks like a hair drier with a filter attached to the intake tube, seems like it's just a fan to force some more air into your engine. Concept seems okay, but I don't think I'd waste my money on it. I'd rather get the real deal, the nice twin turbo set up...
RE: What the .... is this?
Heres a review on eBay something. It makes since.. the electric turbocharger can only push so much air anyway, so at high RPM;s it won't work at all. Heres the whole article (forgive me for taking Space's job 
Electric superchargers
by: motoman22
( 87
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275 out of 305 people found this guide helpful.[/align]Guide viewed: 17686 times Tags: electric | supercharger | boost | turbo | turbocharger[/align]
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Electric 'superchargers'will notprovide booston an automobile engine and will most likely rob a good running engine of high-RPM power byRESTRICTING airflow.
Consider for a moment what a supercharger must do to increase power. It must actually PUSH more air into the motor thanit draws in naturally.Creating boostmeans movinga large volumeof air (CFM) atincreased pressure (PSI.)Most of these on eBay are nothing more than bilge exhaust fans designed for use on inboard boats. They might *seem* to move a lot of air but you honestly have no point of refrence, you don'tknow how much the motor sucks naturally. I assure you, it's substancially more than a plastic fan can provide.
Small true superchargers like the Eaton M-90push only asmall volume of air for a boost application. However, this small supercharger will push MORE boost than a commercial quality, gas-powered,backpack leaf blower and I'm sure we've all seen what they can do.Toss an electric vent fan like these into the comparison and you have effectively brought a rubberband to agunfight.
How canan electric blower actually rob power? Simply put, the electric fan cannot push as much air as the motor demands at high RPM so the engine has to not only suck air but it also has to pull the fan faster than it's already moving.
Notice that few of the electric 'supercharger' auctions will provide the Boost @ CFM rating of the fan and that's for good reason. Simple math can determine the point at which they ROB power from YOUR engine if you simply know the size of your engine.
Ifelectric fans could boost a car engine, manufacturers would be doing it. To increase power on a budget consider underdrive pulleys or a K&N air filter or an upgraded muffler/catalytic converter setup.Simply cleaning the junk out of your car and reducing weight will have more impact on your performance than a bilge fan.
11-2006 Update
Had a couple (literally 2) people try to convince me that electric superchargers are possible. No need,I don't argueagainstit beingpossible. Let's try to picture what this thing would have to l
Electric superchargers
by: motoman22
( 87) 275 out of 305 people found this guide helpful.[/align]Guide viewed: 17686 times Tags: electric | supercharger | boost | turbo | turbocharger[/align]
[hr]
Electric 'superchargers'will notprovide booston an automobile engine and will most likely rob a good running engine of high-RPM power byRESTRICTING airflow.
Consider for a moment what a supercharger must do to increase power. It must actually PUSH more air into the motor thanit draws in naturally.Creating boostmeans movinga large volumeof air (CFM) atincreased pressure (PSI.)Most of these on eBay are nothing more than bilge exhaust fans designed for use on inboard boats. They might *seem* to move a lot of air but you honestly have no point of refrence, you don'tknow how much the motor sucks naturally. I assure you, it's substancially more than a plastic fan can provide.
Small true superchargers like the Eaton M-90push only asmall volume of air for a boost application. However, this small supercharger will push MORE boost than a commercial quality, gas-powered,backpack leaf blower and I'm sure we've all seen what they can do.Toss an electric vent fan like these into the comparison and you have effectively brought a rubberband to agunfight.
How canan electric blower actually rob power? Simply put, the electric fan cannot push as much air as the motor demands at high RPM so the engine has to not only suck air but it also has to pull the fan faster than it's already moving.
Notice that few of the electric 'supercharger' auctions will provide the Boost @ CFM rating of the fan and that's for good reason. Simple math can determine the point at which they ROB power from YOUR engine if you simply know the size of your engine.
Ifelectric fans could boost a car engine, manufacturers would be doing it. To increase power on a budget consider underdrive pulleys or a K&N air filter or an upgraded muffler/catalytic converter setup.Simply cleaning the junk out of your car and reducing weight will have more impact on your performance than a bilge fan.
11-2006 Update
Had a couple (literally 2) people try to convince me that electric superchargers are possible. No need,I don't argueagainstit beingpossible. Let's try to picture what this thing would have to l
RE: What the .... is this?
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