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Old 06-01-08, 09:08 PM
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Default Supercharging...Electrically

http://www.electricsupercharger.com/

Anybuddy have tried this or similar mods?
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Old 06-02-08, 12:06 AM
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if u really think this works......wow
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Old 06-02-08, 12:25 AM
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Up to 15 HP (Hamster Power) gain!
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Old 06-02-08, 12:57 AM
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you need some decals (+20hp/each), a coffee can exhaust (+150hp), and some NAAAAWWWWWSSSSS (+1 bajillion hp) to complete your car.

seriously tho, it doesnt work much at all.
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Old 06-02-08, 05:32 AM
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Eats the battery. I was going to try one of these when I was at altitude and good air was hard to come by (Mexico City), but at sea level, I see no reason to even click on the page. Already, my own ram air system is providing a healthy dose of power.
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Old 06-02-08, 07:20 AM
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Wont work. Not only it wont work, it will actually rob some power by restricting airflow.
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Old 06-02-08, 09:21 AM
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Tons of people think it'll create boost, but it doesn't. It will simply help move air into the system at low speeds (simulates airflow at high speeds, sort of--- and it'll only work if it's in a car with VERY poor breathing). At highway speeds, as mentioned above, it'll be a restriction in the system.

Adding a conical filter intake would be an easier way to do it =P
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Old 06-02-08, 09:45 AM
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The "Back to the Future" mod. I say go for it



P.S. Get me the lotto numbers for Friday June 6, 2008 when you arrive in the future..
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