Re: Electric Super Charger. IS IT worth the money?

["andkat" <andkat@foxinternet.net>]

<x-charset iso-8859-1>According to a article in Golf magazine there was a 2hp and 2lb.ft. torque
increase with a model called, servo charger.

"as for being faster?  Well there is always the placebo effect."
      Golf magazine  june '99



               Andy



>
>I have been doing some research on these electric supers and there are a
>couple available. The most advanced is also the one least likely to
>produce any gains, as the electric motors are basically large PC cooling
>fans (also referred to as squirrel cage fans).  This product is called the
>Turbo Zet, and runs continuiously, it has a air pressure sensor and air
>flow meter built in as well as a temperature sensor.  Based off these
>readings it spins the fans from 6,000 RPM to 80,000 RPM.  They make alot
>of claims (some VERY inflated) no real dyno charts to prove it though.
>www.turbozet.com
>
>
>Next is the e-RAM sold at www.electricsupercharger.com
>
>This is, and I had my bro-in law check the site to confirm this.  It is a
>eletric ducted fan from a model airplane.  These units DO flow a buttload
>of air for thier size.  This unit is the least advanced, as it is an
>ON/OFF unit based off a full throttle switch.  But, their claims are in %
>at the wheels, with quite a few dyno charts to prove it, plus they back up
>thier claims with a guarantee.  They also sell a dual fan unit, with gains
>in the 6-10% AT THE WHEELS.  For power to money ratio, not that bad of a
>choice if you have already done exhaust/intake/cams work. Unit draws
>50amps for short periods of time
>
>Lastly is a true supercharger, driven electricly.
>
>This is made by TurboDyne, has a turbo-looking housing driven by an
>electric motor.  It draws alot of power and STARTS at $1500 for a kit.
>This one probably has the most potential for real HP gains, especially
>with electronic control.
>
>www.turbodyne.com
>
>
>After all of this, I have been looking at the e-RAM, specifically their
>dual fan unit, and I have been trying to come up with a way to allow this
>unit to run consistantly, based off of a vacuume switch possibly, and to
>vary it's rpm by load.  Shit, a 10% gain at the wheels would kick butt,
>even if it is only at WOT.
>
>Eric
>
>
>
>On Mon, 22 Nov 1999, Ian Pitts wrote:
>
>> Nobody said it would produce MORE air flow than a conventional turbo.
Just that
>> it produces about 3psi at 750+CFM. It's not a replacement for the
turbo... it's
>> an alternative that get's pretty good price/performance ratios.
>>
>> Ian
>
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