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May 21, 2008 | 08:05 PM

azzaboynt

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Supercharging

Found this on Gizmag

http://www.gizmag.com/electric-super...er-boost/9364/

Discuss

May 22, 2008 | 04:53 AM

auzoom

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May 22, 2008 | 05:12 AM

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The research out there suggests it won't work. Its a **** ant electric motor which won't be capable of producing the RPMs needed to generate boost.

The way I understand it, it would also decrease power by getting in the way of proper air flow.....

May 22, 2008 | 07:43 AM

takahashi

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My handheld hairdryer prob get more hp !!

May 22, 2008 | 07:43 AM

Cromax

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Quote:

Originally Posted by enforcer

The research out there suggests it won't work. Its a **** ant electric motor which won't be capable of producing the RPMs needed to generate boost.

The way I understand it, it would also decrease power by getting in the way of proper air flow.....

I don't think they're not claiming it will increase power (trying to remember when I read it yesterday), however they do suggest it increases torque at low rpms from a standing start. From what they said I believe they are saying it's a good way to increase fuel economy in traffic conditions.

That said, I'll believe it when I see it ...

... azza, why don't you buy it?