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Old 07-23-2008, 02:47 AM
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is it possible for an electric supercharger to actually work? i found one that offers up to 8 psi and its only 110 dollars or so. im just trying to decide if it is worth it... i guess im just looking for a cheap way here but im wondering if anyone has some real unbiased knowledge on this subject
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I am currently using the Procharger D1SCe (electric) and I could only get 5 psi. So if 5 psi makes you happy then I say go for it.
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8 psi might be achieved on a small lawnmower engine, but you would most likely not tell any performance gains at all on one of our engines. It may actually become a restriction and slow you down. Bob
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Originally Posted by Exotic Performance Plus
8 psi might be achieved on a small lawnmower engine
Do you guys tune lawn mowers?
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Originally Posted by mglooper
im wondering if anyone has some real unbiased knowledge on this subject
Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny might have it

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this is gonna get good... let's just say there's a reason that people spend thousands of dollars for a conventional supercharger... BECAUSE IT WORKS!!!

There's the unbiased truth..
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$110 lol, I say throw it on and let the fun begin!
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$110 lol, I say throw it on and let the fun begin!
thats what im saying. i mean it is only 110 dollars so it isnt like i would be losing much
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Originally Posted by mglooper
thats what im saying. i mean it is only 110 dollars so it isnt like i would be losing much
You can make the same power with a $10 Walmart hair dryer set to cool.

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