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evilimport · 11-24-2004, 10:17 PM

An ELECTRIC TURBOCHARGER? WTF?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33742

roast · 11-24-2004, 10:21 PM

an electric tubro kit = negative HP.

seriously, it's been done with leaf blower motors and didn't produce anything wothwhile...

That fan looks like it belongs in a computer... :P

240silvia · 11-24-2004, 10:53 PM

POS

aznpoopy · 11-24-2004, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roast

an electric tubro kit = negative HP.

seriously, it's been done with leaf blower motors and didn't produce anything wothwhile...

That fan looks like it belongs in a computer... :P

mmm there is a electric turbocharger, or rather a electrically assisted turbo that uses an electric motor to prespool the turbo at low rpms and then lets exhaust gasses take over at higher rpms. i think there was a prototype on the hydrogen powered rx8.

as for that ebay thing... i wouldnt be surprised if it actually blocked the normal flow of air into the engine. lol. hopefully nobody actually buys crap like that.

mr_240sx · 11-24-2004, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aznpoopy

nobody actually buys crap like that.

well i would hope not!!! but you'd be surprised!

driftyour40 · 11-25-2004, 01:59 AM

This Co. makes electric superchargers, and are very well established

www.boosthead.com

They acutely used a KA24DE from a, or better yet used an altima for a test car so it can be used on a ka, haha. Though I would assume for the price that it would be better to go with a regular turbo or supercharger because they would end up being more cost effective over time, if not right off the bat.

That crap on ebay, will not work and will end up damaging something. Stay as far away from it as possible.

11-24-2004, 10:17 PM	#1
evilimport Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Daytona Beach Psycho Ward Posts: 778 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Anybody heard of one of these before?? An ELECTRIC TURBOCHARGER? WTF? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33742 __________________ You douche bags bring your A-game? S14 Zenki face owns all.

11-24-2004, 10:21 PM	#2
roast Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 104 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	an electric tubro kit = negative HP. seriously, it's been done with leaf blower motors and didn't produce anything wothwhile... That fan looks like it belongs in a computer... :P __________________ Richard Experience is the name every one gives to their mistakes.

11-24-2004, 10:53 PM	#3
240silvia Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wilmington NC Age: 40 Posts: 2,060 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	POS

11-25-2004, 01:59 AM	#6
driftyour40 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SoCal Age: 43 Posts: 644 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	This Co. makes electric superchargers, and are very well established www.boosthead.com They acutely used a KA24DE from a, or better yet used an altima for a test car so it can be used on a ka, haha. Though I would assume for the price that it would be better to go with a regular turbo or supercharger because they would end up being more cost effective over time, if not right off the bat. That crap on ebay, will not work and will end up damaging something. Stay as far away from it as possible.