Super Charger - BMW Forum

moe_j · 08-15-2005, 09:14 PM

hi guys .
i was wondering if any body knows about electric super charger. and if any body tried it. + it coast cheap too. around 100 to $150. peaple are seling on ebay.
i wanna know if its good. anyway i have 325i 94

wcre34 · 08-16-2005, 06:54 AM

not worth a try.. they're worthless.. i think i saw a test on this on team-integra.net or something but it was long ago.. it blown into pieces..

SpooldUp · 08-18-2005, 08:49 PM

Second that. Electric "superchargers" cannot build enough pressure fast enough to yield a performance boost even slight enough to compensate for the extra alternator load. 100% gimmic, for all cars.
Ebay is getting notorious with $20 intakes and $10 "resistor chip" mods, anymore.
Watch out!!!

docrobot · 08-19-2005, 11:07 AM

Really, if they worked, who would buy a Supercharger or turbocharger for thousands of dollars? Think about that...

Hamfisted · 08-19-2005, 05:27 PM

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Originally posted by SpooldUp@Aug 18 2005, 09:49 PM
Second that. Electric "superchargers" cannot build enough pressure fast enough to yield a performance boost even slight enough to compensate for the extra alternator load. 100% gimmic, for all cars.
Ebay is getting notorious with $20 intakes and $10 "resistor chip" mods, anymore.
Watch out!!!

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I'm using my shopvac motor in my Expedition....

One hurdle to overcome is the inherent short range, I get about 150' of boost then it goes dead.....

And I'm still working on the hood clearance issues....

When I get it perfected you'll see it on Ebay.....

Mike

WALSRU · 08-19-2005, 05:57 PM

I think Evangelions have the same issue. . . maybe that was too obscure a reference.

But yeah, those ebay "turbochargers" are a waste of money. Now hook up a generator in your trunk, cut some holes in your hood and Mike will fix you up.

docrobot · 08-22-2005, 02:16 PM

I'll eat my words if Dinan, Turner Motorsport, or say Alpina use these electric Superchargers.

If you want to Supercharge your car for under $100, get one of those Turbonator Air Hose thingies!

:P

komodo · 08-23-2005, 12:27 AM

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Originally posted by docrobot@Aug 22 2005, 01:16 PM
I'll eat my words if Dinan, Turner Motorsport, or say Alpina use these electric Superchargers.

If you want to Supercharge your car for under $100, get one of those Turbonator Air Hose thingies!

:P

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http://www.unitedbimmer.com/forums/thread518.html <-- Experience and review of the Turbonator.